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Guide price

£860,000

(£212/sq. ft)

8 bed detached house for sale
Fell Lane, Penrith CA11

    • 8 beds

    • 5 baths

    • 6 receptions

    • 4,059 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: D

  • Auction
  • Freehold

David Britton Estates

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About this property

  • Grand 8 bedroom Victorian residence

  • Over 4800 sq.ft of living accommodation

  • Abundance of original features and character

  • Detached two-bedroom lodge, ideal for a host of flexible options

  • Substantial private grounds with lawns, terraces, orchard and zen-garden

  • Detached double garage & ample parking

  • Walking distance to Penrith town centre, on the edge of the Lake District National Park

  • Excellent local Primary & Secondary schools on your doorstep

  • Located just 3hrs from London and easy access to M6 for travel North and South

  • Immediate ‘exchange of contracts’ available Being sold via ‘Secure Sale’

Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £860,000
This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted. Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.
Commanding an enviable, elevated position, this magnificent Victorian residence with detached two bedroom lodge has a private sweeping driveway, beautiful grounds and panoramic Lakeland Fell views
One of the town’s most distinctive period homes which is rare to the market and an early viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the granduer, elegance and potential of this outstanding property.
** Viewing Strictly by appointment only**

Lonsdale Villa

Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £860,000
This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted. Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.
This incredible 8 bedroom Victoria residence sits in a private elevated position in the heart of Penrith town centre with grounds of around 0.7 acres. Approached by a tree-lined sweeping driveway this wonderful home has every element that a modern family may be looking for. With the possibility for income generation, working from home or for multi-generational families, the possibilities are endless!
Internally arranged over 4 floors and has around 4800 sqft of accommodation with an abundance of charm and original period features. Believed to date back to 1861, and has been sympathetically renovated, this fabulous home is beautifully presented both inside and out. All windows in this wonderful home frame the elevated views towards the Fells.
Stepping through the handsome front door of the main house, you are immediately greeted by a central entrance hall, with its high ceilings, decorative cornicing and ornate pitch pine staircase. The three reception rooms leading from this space are generously proportioned and beautifully appointed, blending period character with modern comfort, light flooding in through the Victorian windows.
The dining room and lounge are statements in elegance, with tall stone mullion windows framing views over the gardens and across Penrith to the Lakeland fells beyond. The snug provides a more intimate space for quiet reading or family evenings, while the games room and bar create a true sense of occasion - perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying relaxed weekends.
The kitchen has been sensitively modernised and extended, offering the perfect combination of function and style. Here you will find sleek, glossy cabinets, an original wooden work surface, high-quality appliances, and underfloor heating that makes the heart of the home welcoming all year round.
The first floor boasts four double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, providing abundant space for family, guests, or visitors. High ceilings and generous and original fireplaces ensure that the period charm remains very much intact.
The second floor offers four further bedrooms, all accressed from a central lounge area, with the benefit of two stylish and unique bathrooms. This upper floor adds a host of flexible options to create spaces suitable for your own family needs.
The property also has the benefit of a large cellar, offering further development potential, a ground floor WC and a laundry room.

Hermitage Lodge

Sitting in a private position in the grounds, Hermitage Lodge is a fully self-contained two-bedroom property with its own kitchen, bathroom and living space. This secondary dwelling offers exceptional flexibility: It can serve as a working from home space, guest annexe, staff accommodation, a separate rental property, or simply a peaceful hideaway for multi-generational living.

The Gardens

The property sits within generous private grounds extending to around 0.7 acres that create a sense of seclusion. The landscaped gardens include sweeping lawns, terraces, orchard, zen-garden offering multiple outdoor seating and entertaining areas. A detached double garage and ample parking make this home as practical as it is beautiful.
The elevated position means many rooms - and the gardens themselves - enjoy panoramic views towards the surrounding hills and fells, a constant reminder that the Lake District National Park lies just on your doorstep.

Location

Fell Lane is one of Penrith’s most sought-after addresses, known for its combination of easy town access and elevated views. This is a hidden gem, within walking distance to the town centre and with easy access to all the town amenities, shops, health and leisure facilities. The town has many well-regarded Primary schools and excellent Secondary schools.

Sitting on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Penrith is a vibrant market town, often called the “Gateway to the Lakes”, and offers excellent transport links North and South via the M6 motorway and the West Coast Main Line railway. Just minutes of Ullswater and the Lake District National Park, The North Pennines and Eden Valley, meaning Lonsdale Villa & Lodge is ideally situated for exploring some of England’s most spectacular landscapes.

Services

Mains Water, drainage and electricity.
Underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathrooms.
All four reception rooms have recently fitted wood burning stoves.
Gas Central Heating throughout with 3 hive zones so each floor can be heated independently.
Not Listed
The driveway is scheduled to be resurfaced with new gravel in the coming weeks

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Epc & Council Tax

EPC - D
Council Tax- G

Please be aware that due to a limited number of EPC providers in Cumbria, there may be delays in obtaining Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for some properties. We anticipate receiving them within 7-14 days of the property's listing. If there are any further delays, we will update the property brochure with the expected availability of the EPC. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclaimer

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.

The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.
In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Our verification process is in place to ensure that aml procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’.
These prices are subject to change.

An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum which could be up to £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.

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