Craiglands, Joss Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AS - Matthews Benjamin

First and foremost, a wonderful family house, built in 1934 and with a substantial extension. The accommodation is flexible and has the potential for a self-contained annex to suit multi-generational living or even letting for an additional income.

Filled with natural light, the south facing setting is exceptionally private. The large and beautifully maintained gardens provide a degree of seclusion that is surprisingly rare for a house so centrally placed.

The main house offers a warm welcome with a spacious hallway and cloakroom, sitting and dining rooms, a lovely big sociable dining kitchen opening to a conservatory, laundry, pantry and rear hall/boot room. The first floor provides two ensuite bedrooms, a third double bedroom, a fourth single room and a family bathroom.

The annex is currently incorporated within the main residence, it all being occupied as one. Connected by the rear hall it currently provides a large family room, fifth double bedroom, shower room and store room (with plumbing to return it to a second kitchen if required). The integral double garage benefits from a useful first floor storage loft.

Attractively presented, bright and airy, this substantial and impressive property makes a great family house, providing spacious living accommodation within large private gardens in a central and very accessible location.

Approaching from the M6, round the bend and the valley stretches out in front of you and the glorious Howgill Fells rise to greet you. The view is breathtaking. The Dales market town of Sedbergh is only five miles from the motorway junction but it feels a world away.

Surrounded and sheltered by the fells, picturesque Sedbergh has a good provision of local shops and services centered around an attractive Main Street which is home to an array of independent retailers for everyday needs. As an official book town, there is a selection of book shops to browse and a town library. For healthcare there is a medical centre, dentist and vets’ surgeries. Sedbergh has a weekly Wednesday market held in the car park on Joss Lane, and during the summer months, Main Street plays host to an artisan market.

The town has an active calendar of community events including a spring show, gala, music and book festivals. The renowned and independent Sedbergh School has extensive amenities which are available for local residents to use including the swimming pool, various courts, floodlit astro-turf pitch and a sports centre. There are also concerts in the state-of-the-art music hall, Thornely Studio.

The primary rooms are south facing, naturally light filled and have attractive views over the garden and beyond to the distant fells.

Craiglands feels very well connected to the garden in a variety of ways. The wide oak door opens into the spacious hallway, great for welcoming guests. Through a combination of glazed doors, the hall has a sight line through to the garden. There are two main reception rooms, the dual aspect sitting room has a picture window and Clearview multifuel stove in a stone surround. The formal dining room is atmospheric with a living flame gas fire and an illuminated cupboard. South facing, two sets of French windows open onto the terrace or into the conservatory.

The big L shaped kitchen will appeal to anyone seeking a great sociable space, perfect for family life and ideal if you like to entertain. French windows open to the conservatory and continue the layout’s convivial flow. The dark grey slate floor complements the soft grey of the kitchen cabinets which are topped with either Silestone or oak worktops. There’s a third fireplace, this time housing a Gazco gas stove offering the aesthetics of a real fire, but a lot less work! To the side, an alcove cupboard offers space for both storage and display.

Connecting the kitchen and the dining room is the impressive conservatory where two sets of French windows open to the terrace. South facing, it’s a room for all seasons with impressive garden views and a delightful space for enjoying downtime.

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