Part of a stunning mansion house which was a former school, this accommodation near Appleby is split over two levels and has been sympathetically and tastefully refurbished to sleep ten.
Set with private grounds at a beautiful rural location, this property is just 4 miles from the historic market town of Appleby. Explore the castle or take a trip along the Settle-Carlisle Railway line which stops off en-route in the town. There are lots of opportunities to go cycling along quiet country roads directly from the property. Explore Eden which offers four circular “do in a day” routes. The Lake District is just 19 miles away (to Ullswater), where you can enjoy a trip on one of the Ullswater Steamers, walk an alpaca or enjoy a tour of a distillery. Rheged (18 miles) is great on a wet day; watch a film, see an exhibition, wander around the shops, enjoy some lunch or take part in a creative class.
Entering the property, through the private entrance, you will walk into the entrance hall. On the ground floor there is a spacious open-plan formal dining room with direct access through into the contemporary, stylish kitchen. The kitchen is spacious and bright with marble flooring and offers everything you will need to prepare breakfast or a celebratory meal. There is an electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is an informal lounge area just off the dining room, with a Smart TV and an electric fireplace - it offers a great space to read a book and relax. Through the hallway you will find a small office/study, which offers some space away from the rest of the party if you do need to catch up on some emails while you are away. At the end of the hallway, you will find a downstairs double bedroom. At the end of the hallway is a cloakroom with lots of storage for wet coats and muddy boots. Opposite the cloakroom, there is a bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. To the rear of the ground floor, you will find the lounge with comfy seating, a Smart TV and a snug/games room area which will prove a hit with younger members of the family. In here you will find a 6ft pool table and games, there is also access out into the private enclosed courtyard. Head back through the hallway and head up the stairs to the first floor, where you will find three bedrooms. There is a bright spacious family bedroom with two double beds; this room has high ceilings and views across the front of the building. Next door there is another bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room with a shower and WC. There is a family bathroom further along the hallway, which features a shower over the bath and WC. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room and an en-suite shower room with shower and WC.
There is private parking as well as ample visitor parking spaces within the grounds. There is a small private courtyard to the back of the apartment and there are lots of shared grounds to discover. There is currently an ongoing housing development opposite the property from The Eden Grove Investment Properties LTD