luxury houses with terrace for sale Dalbeattie, United Kingdom

Turn the key, walk in, unpack… there’s nothing left to do, besides sit back, relax and enjoy it all. The transformation is remarkable, craftsmanship is impeccable, the result extraordinary. This fabulous contemporary single level property has been virtually rebuilt as well as massively extended. Both inside and out, every element has been either renewed or added as new, the present structure bearing no resemblance to the tired and dated bungalow that occupied this elevated corner plot before. Inside the centre piece is the substantial open plan living space, delivering an absolute WOW factor, chic, streamlined, sociable and stylish, it’s a room for cooking and eating, for entertaining and being together, as well as being quiet and reflective. There are three king sized bedrooms, an ensuite shower room (with generous space to create a second if required), a family bathroom, a utility room and spacious entrance hall.  Both in the sleek kitchen and the contemporaneous bathroom and shower room, the fixtures and fittings are high specification and skillfully selected.  Flowing throughout the property the harmonious colour palette of greys and neutrals is carefully curated and will prove an easy backdrop for your furniture, art and pictures.  Surrounding the property are fabulous landscaped gardens, purposefully designed to offer maximum enjoyment with the very minimum  of upkeep – with no lawns to mow there should be plenty of time to enjoy barbecues and outside dining on the large seating terrace or a glass of something chilled in the hot tub.  There is parking for two or three cars as well as a single garage. Tucked away in a quiet, well regarded and long established residential enclave, Windermere village itself is within walking distance for everyday needs and thereafter this is a great location for exploring the wider Lake District.  Bought in 2022, transformed over 2023 – 24, here at No. 22, well regarded Windermere based building contractor Dean Adams has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the project, undertaking all the hard work so that you don’t have to. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to relax and enjoy.  Location Quietly tucked away off the main thoroughfare on the outskirts of Windermere village, St Mary’s Park, named after the adjacent church, is an exceptionally convenient setting not only for day to day life but also as a base for exploring the wider glories of the Lake District. Already an easy walk along the main road to reach local services, a footpath also connects straight into the heart of the village and provides a handy shortcut.   With a ready-made community of neighbours, this established residential area has been popular for many decades and is ideal for full or part time living or as an investment opportunity for holiday rental. It’s convenient for schools, shops and local amenities in Windermere, the bus stop on the A591, and benefits from ready access to a fabulous choice of places in which to dine out; establishments offering everything from a light bite to Michelin starred fine dining.  The advantage of life in the centre of such a popular tourist destination is being able to enjoy facilities all year round – cinema, live music, theatre and a wide array of visitor attractions. And if gently ambling, walking, hiking, running, wild swimming or cycling is your passion then could there be a better location? Quite possibly not.  Step inside  The front door opens to a spacious entryway where there is space for furniture or to build in coat storage. Shoes off and enjoy the underfloor heating through the porcelain floors tiles which start here and flow through into the living kitchen and the utility room for a seamless aesthetic. The utility room has plenty of storage space with pale grey high gloss fronted cabinets and composite worktops, there’s space for a condenser dryer and plumbing for your washer.  Walk into the living kitchen and it’s hard to know what to admire first, the fabulous kitchen or the views beyond through the wall of glazing. Inside and outside become one; the peaks of the fells are visible over the tops of the trees, the garden and neighbourhood trees provide screening for life inside. It’s a truly fabulous and exceptionally generous space. With a large and well equipped kitchen, a natural corner for dining and then a large area which would accommodate a number of seating configurations; one large statement sofa possibly or a smaller L shaped one in front of the fire with a couple of bespoke reading chairs positioned to admire the view, look out to the garden or watch the visiting birds.  When it came to which kitchen company to choose, one brand was a clear leader as their design ethos and principals very much spoke for the style and tone of the entire property that was being created, SieMatic. Since they were established in 1929, SieMatic have been making kitchens that fit into creative living. The brand is synonymous with production quality of the highest standard, planning competency and innovation. Their website states “The SieMatic style world concept follows the currently most popular lifestyles and furnishing styles and makes it possible to respond flexibly, precisely, and in detail to your individual feelings about life, beyond rigid program structures.” The classic minimalism of the clean lines and restrained colour scheme provides an elegant living space where “an agreeable sense of balance is created through a generous use of surfaces and materials, as well as a freedom from decorative elements. An elementary simplicity which is equally understandable all over the world.” Cabinets are a subtle combination of pale and dark grey with Corian worktops. The island extends to a breakfast bar with space for three stools. Clever lighting and backlights enhance the design and ensure maximum atmosphere whatever the time of day or occasion.  Now in situ, it was clearly the right choice as it effortlessly occupies a corner of this vast living area where feature windows and bi-folding doors provide wrap around views and a contemporary Globe 100 gas fire flickers gently within its low set rectangular box, it’s remote control, so you only need to lift a finger.  The bedroom wing is through a door off the living area. An inner hall provides access to the loft, with a pull-down ladder it has part boarding with light, so makes for easily accessible storage  for cases and Christmas decorations.  The principal bedroom has French doors out to the garden. It has the pleasure of a generous ensuite shower room, sure to bring a touch of glamour to your everyday with a large rainfall shower, floating vanity unit and loo. Finishing touches include a feature wall of tiles laid in a herringbone pattern.  The second bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe, this room could be remodelled with ease to accommodate a second ensuite if this was required. The third bedroom has a built-in wardrobe.  The main bathroom is a stylish affair, luxurious in appointment and finish. The statement oval bath is instantly inviting and if time doesn’t permit a leisurely soak, then the large rainfall shower is there, along with a floating vanity unit and loo. A few points to note when it comes to internal specification;  Doors, bi-folds and windows are all new and are hard wearing, maintenance free aluminium finished with anthracite grey paint. Glazing is extensive and ensures that this is a light filled home with a feeling of airiness.  Internal doors are contemporary styled with a light oak finish and chrome handles. The doors from the hall into the living area and the living area into the bedroom wing are both glazed to maximise light flow.  All internal walls are painted in masonry paint to be as hard wearing as possible, whether you are thinking of holiday makers or have an active family life yourself, being able to wipe the walls down will be a future blessing.   All three bedrooms would accommodate a king-sized bed and all have pendant bedside lights already wired. If you like to watch TV in bed then whilst there aren’t any sockets now, they could be easily installed if required.  Both the bathroom and shower room are fully tiled incorporating illuminated recesses for storage and display. Both the showers have rainfall and second handheld shower heads, they also include illuminated mirrors, matt black heated towel rails, not forgetting the under-floor heating which runs throughout.   Step outside The same care and attention to detail that has been lavished on the interior has also been generously employed outside.  Arriving at the property and there is a pull parking bay with space for two or three cars depending on size but there’s also a single garage with a further space in front of it too. Steps lead up to the front door where there is a seating area, east facing and perfect for a morning cup of coffee. A path then leads around to the main garden which is situated on the westerly elevation of the property. Here is a lawn for children to play, a seating terrace for outside dining and general relaxation and the hot tub, just the thing after a long day, it really comes into its own during the colder weather; twilight dips as the sun sets are glorious, whereas on a clear night under nothing but the stars the experience is exceptionally memorable. A path leads from the hot tub to the door into the main bedroom so you could go straight into the shower afterwards if you liked. Overall, it’s a great outside space for entertaining family and friends or just keeping to yourselves. The boundaries between indoor and outdoor become blurred during warmer months when the living area’s bi-folding doors can be opened up enabling the two areas to effortlessly combine.  Outside, the painstaking choice of materials is well worth comment, externally much of the bedrock excavated to create the garden and parking area was then used to face the rebuilt elevations and retaining garden walls. The walls of the wrap around extension to the west is finished with composite cladding to be minimal upkeep. Porcelain tiles form steps and seating areas and have a non-slippery finish to be safer underfoot, Lakeland slate chippings have also been laid in places to echo the stone used on the elevations and in surrounding nature. Hours spent gardening will be minimal with the assistance of artificial grass and bark chippings on the be minimal with the assistance of artificial grass and bark chippings on the banking and under trees. The recently planted vibrant evergreen Griselinia hedge is fast growing and popular in coastal locations as is well known for being hardy.  Lighting for both the property and garden is thoughtfully placed and imaginatively styled and includes whimsical festoon lights on the wooden pergola around the hot tub. As well as lighting, there is external power and water.  Services Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central underfloor heating from a Navien boiler in the utility room. EV charging point in the parking area next to the house.  Broadband Superfast speeds potentially available from Openreach of 80 Mbps download and for uploading 20 Mbps.  Mobile Indoor: Three and O2 are reported as providing ‘likely’ services for both Voice and Data. EE and Vodafone are reported as providing ‘limited’ Voice and Data services. Outdoor: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone are all reported as providing ‘likely’ services for both Voice and Data.  Broadband and mobile information provided by Ofcom. Local Authority charges  Westmorland and Furness Council – Council Tax band E Tenure Freehold  Included in the sale  Fitted carpets in the three bedrooms and inner hall, light fittings (including statement fittings in the entrance hall and dining area and bedside pendants) and integral kitchen appliances as follows: Siemens induction hob with integral extractor fan, oven and combination oven/microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Temperature controlled wine store and a Quooker instant hot water tap.  Also included is the hot tub for six (five seats and a full length recliner) from The Hot Tub Superstore.  Please note The mature trees in the garden are the subject of Tree Preservation Orders.  St Mary’s Park is an adopted highway. The small cul-de-sac on which No.22 sits is private with No.22 having full access rights to the property and garage. Upkeep is shared between the five properties on an ‘as and when’ basis.  Directions  what3words racks.remarks.widen Use Sat Nav LA23 1AZ with reference to the directions below: Leaving Windemere on the A591 in the direction of Ambleside and turn left immediately after St Mary’s Church onto St Mary’s Park. Follow the road round, No.22 is slightly elevated and on the left hand side; turn left into the small cul-de-sac and then immediately right into the private parking area.  Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)  Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.

This beautiful late Georgian Vicarage built in 1803 to serve the parish church of St Paul’s nearby (itself built in 1672) is situated in Witherslack, a small village in the Winster Valley within the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. The Old Vicarage is an impressive and elegant property, rich in character and historic charm and has been substantially and lovingly upgraded by the current owners into a stunning country home with all the comforts for modern living whilst maintaining its elegant character. The property is approached through double gates off the quiet country lane into a driveway, which can accommodate a total of ten cars and serves a newly built three bay garage. A magnificent Cedar of Lebanon greets you on arrival. The property excels in space for family life and entertaining, having a fabulous kitchen area opening into a large garden room with six additional reception rooms yet despite its size the house flows beautifully. The first floor accommodates six bedrooms, two bathrooms and three ensuites plus an additional bedroom currently with bunk beds for smaller children. The second floor above the recent annex provides a TV lounge and hobby room, plus has the best view in the property with a triple aspect over the Winster Valley, a perfect opportunity to turn into an independent dwelling for a family relative if so desired. The property enjoys direct access straight from the side gate onto the footpath up Yewbarrow, the immediately adjacent hill, which leads onto the famous Whitbarrow Scar home of resident peregrine falcons. This walk, passing initially through ancient woodland, provides stunning views north over southern Lakeland to the higher fells and south over the Kent Estuary with wonderful sunsets in a peaceful and quiet environment. Location Witherslack, situated on the west side of the Winster Valley, is a delightful village enjoying the scenic beauty of Yewbarrow and Whitbarrow Scar on its doorstep and surrounded by traditional Lakeland farms. There is a pub (The Derby Arms), a primary school, a community shop and a village hall. The Earl of Derby’s family, some of whom still live in the village, have maintained a large estate in Witherslack which has helped preserve the traditional character of life in the village and due to their support, there is a well known thriving artistic and craft community at the Halecat centre. There are a number of arts and crafts exhibitions each year, which are well respected and attended.  Besides the walks around the area cycling is a very popular local activity for its scenic routes and quiet roads. There is bird life in abundance with resident Peregrine Falcons and nearby on Foulshaw Moss a pair of breeding Ospreys. Along with Witherslack there are the villages of Winster, Crook, Crosthwaite, Brigsteer and Underbarrow, all connected by a network of lanes, bridleways and footpaths. There are also good road connections to Bowness, Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Hawkshead for trips out. The neighbouring area of Cartmel, Sizergh Castle (NT) and Levens Hall are great to visit. Cartmel Races are held four times a year and it is a very popular racecourse. There are numerous country pubs, which are excellent, and there are two Michelin Star restaurants L’Enclume in Cartmel and Heft in Newton (which is only ten minutes away). The nearest larger towns are Kendal and Windermere, which have busy high streets, a great selection of places for brunch and lunch, dinner and drinks as well as commercial and professional services. The major supermarkets are well represented. Closer to the village are the seaside town of Grange over Sands with its mile long promenade and the 12th century priory village of Cartmel, both worth visiting. Very much a food lover’s paradise, Cartmel has a selection of fine restaurants and artisan food shops. Vendor insight: “It is a beautiful part of the Lake District charmingly rural but close to modern amenities. Witherslack has a very open, friendly and supportive community which is most welcoming to newcomers and there is plenty to do.” Step inside An entrance porch from the Arts and Crafts period welcomes visitors and once you enter through the impressive Georgian front door an elegant and fascinating house awaits you and must be seen to experience the joy of a Georgian property adapted to modern living. Six reception rooms await you. A study, drawing room, sitting room, formal dining room, a kitchen extended into a garden room and a family dining room. This may seem daunting, but it is a delight and flows from the moment you enter. The large study greets you with views over the garden and fitted bookcases which create a quiet working atmosphere. The drawing room exudes elegance with French windows to the terrace and garden beyond. A log burner is ready for colder months, and this room is always a welcoming delight. The hall opens into a central reception and this area has been opened to adapt to modern living. The central hall has become a music room and it opens into a generous sitting room overlooking the green and the church beyond. A log burner sits in the old fireplace – a delightful room for use in the evenings. Off this hallway there is also an elegant sunny formal dining room which is a delight for intimate dining. Then enter the hub of the house - the impressive kitchen and garden room over fifty five feet in length. The vendors built extensions to each end of this room and it has enhanced the property enormously. The kitchen, designed by John Elliott of York, comprises solid painted wood units that have been designed to ensure everything has a place. Two centre islands clad in leathered granite provide wonderful working space. The kitchen works superbly for two people or a household of family and friends. One end of the kitchen is a breakfast, washing up and coffee making zone and then other the cook’s domain. The electric four door AGA takes pride of place with a leathered granite splashback. The other appliances include 2 Neff Circotherm ovens, a Neff steam oven, a Neff microwave, a Neff induction hob, two Fisher and Paykel fridge freezers and two Quooker taps one for each sink. The delight of this kitchen is the open view through the garden room to the large terrace and beautiful garden. The cook will never be deserted as the garden room is excellent for family and guests to gather and enjoy the beauty of this house inside and out. It has a modern log burner and underfloor central heating. The two large sliding doors open the room up to the terrace and the outside dining area. At the other end of the kitchen move to the family dining room where sliding doors overlook the dining terrace and the garden beyond. A full wall of bookshelves containing cookery books add to the ambience. To the right of this area is the wine store area with matching granite worktop and two Fisher Paykel wine cabinets each with a large capacity. There is also additional wall shelving for glasses and spirits. In addition, there is a comprehensive utility room off the family dining room and a boot room at the rear of the property with large cupboards for coats, shelving for wellingtons and boots. Off this area is a cloakroom with WC and wash basin and a separate boiler room housing a Grant Vortex oil boiler installed in 2024. Finally, there is a small wine cellar with racking accessed from the central hallway. Moving up to the first floor, the property is served by two sets of stairs. Leaving the entrance hall, the Georgian stairs lead to the first floor Georgian part of the house. At the top of the stairs is the principal bedroom with views over the garden and Yewbarrow. Adjoining the principal bedroom is a dressing room with built-in storage. The ensuite bathroom is luxuriously appointed with a free standing roll top bath, walk in shower, double washbasins with vanity unit and WC and a separate large dressing room area with built-in wardrobes. There are four further generous double bedrooms on this floor, two with ensuite bathrooms with walk in shower, washbasins and WC. The family bathroom is centrally located with a roll top bath, large walk-in shower, washbasin and WC. On this corridor there is also a linen cupboard and store cupboard. The second staircase runs from the family dining room and leads to the first and second floors over the modern annex. The generous first floor double bedroom overlooks the garden and is an excellent bright and airy bedroom. The adjoining bedroom is a single bedroom currently housing bunk beds and great for younger children or friends coming with family. There is a shower room serving this floor with walk in shower, washbasin and WC. On the third floor is a large triple aspect room which has plenty of storage cupboards. It is used currently as a modern TV lounge and hobby room with glorious views over the Winster Vally and the Newton Fells. Vendor insight: “The kitchen has transformed our life and has been such fun to use and great for entertaining with so much room for dining inside and outside on the terrace. As a cook you never feel left out. Everyone wants to join and help. It is family life and entertaining at its best.” Step Outside The beautiful and private garden encourages exploration at every turn. Previously opened as part of the National Garden Scheme its careful design is evident throughout. Extending across roughly one acre, it is thoughtfully enclosed and planted to mirror the changing seasons. A gravelled pathway meanders through mature trees, passing beneath sweeping branches of an ancient Cedar of Lebanon. Among the planting are copper beech, oak trees, ash, well established acers pair of Katsura trees and magnolia trees. There are large herbaceous borders, a small rose garden and an impressive but small bog garden. Around the garden are gently curving paths leading to a variety of inviting spots to pause and enjoy the surroundings. You will eventually find the treehouse, known as “The Tree Trunk House”, complete with large log store below. A large shed, with electricity, provides good space for tools and ongoing projects. From the garden room, French doors open onto a wide terrace that spans all the rear of the house an ideal setting for relaxed lunches or evening drinks. Multiple seating areas are thoughtfully arranged, making it easy to entertain in comfort. Within a 20  minute drive you can browse the shops in Windermere, dine locally at Heft or L’Enclume in Cartmel or unwind at the spa in Newby Bridge. Perfectly positioned with a wealth of amenities nearby, this is a home that offers character and is exciting to live in and easy to run. Services Mains electricity (3 phase) and water. Oil fired central heating from a new Grant Vortex boiler (installed 2024) in the boot room. Plus, underfloor heating in garden room and kitchen. Discreet yet comprehensive alarm system and lighting.  Drainage to a private septic tank located in garden.  Mobile and broadband services For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk   Full fibre gigabit broadband is currently connected from B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) www.B4RN.org.uk. All B4RN customers receive gigabit (1,000Mbps) speed. Local Authority charges  Westmorland and Furness Council – Council Tax Band G. Tenure Freehold  Included in the sale  Fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and domestic appliances as mentioned. Directions  what3words ///inched.presides.homes  Download the what3words App or go online for directions straight to the property.