The Old Vicarage, Witherslack, The Lake District, LA11 6RS - Matthews Benjamin

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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