The Manor House Winton, Kirkby Stephen - The Eden Valley
The Manor House, Winton
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et in the heart of the stunning Eden Valley, The Manor House is an intriguing and beautiful Grade II* Listed th 18 century Georgian building with a façade that dates back to 1726 and retains many original features.
large reception rooms, study, a superbly equipped kitchen/ diner, six bedrooms, four bathrooms, store room, cellar and a further two attic rooms, with development potential, subject to necessary consents.
This beautifully appointed six bedroom home is set over 5 floors and includes a stunning summer house in the rear courtyard.
Outside the garden enjoys lawned areas with mature shrubs and terrace areas. Excellent for sitting out on a summer’s evening and enjoying the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and the distant Pennine fells.
The rooms are of generous proportions and include two
KEY FEATURES Location and General
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Charming Grade II* Listed Georgian residence
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In Yorkshire Dales National Park
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Generously sized property totalling around 455m2 (4901 ft2)
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Excellent transport links
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Under 2 miles from Kirkby Stephen
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Around 16 miles from Lake District National Park
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Grand entrance hallway Beautiful staircase with original Westmorland windows Two spacious reception rooms, both with woodburners Dining kitchen with an island unit Office plus ground floor WC Three first floor double bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms Three second floor double bedrooms and bathroom Family bathroom Store room Two further attic rooms with development potential, subject to necessary consents
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Wonderful enclosed garden with countryside views
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Large lawned area
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Mature trees and orchard
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Lovely summer house with French doors onto patio
Outside LOCATION Winton is a picturesque Cumbrian village located at the foot of the Howgill fells. The beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is on the doorstep to explore and the Lake District is only around 16 miles away. Winton has a well reputed county inn, The Bay Horse. A church, with schools, a supermarket and further amenities are available less than two miles away in the market town of Kirkby Stephen. Private schooling is available at Barnard Castle and Sedbergh. The Carlisle-Settle railway stops at Kirkby Stephen offering direct travel to Leeds and Carlisle and Winton is just off the A685, which gives easy onward access to the M6 and A66.
Our client’s reflections . . . . . Set in the heart of the stunning Eden Valley, The Manor House is an intriguing and beautiful 18th century Georgian building. It has a façade that dates back to 1726. It was originally built around an old peel tower and so dates back even further than its 1726 façade suggests. Constructed with attractive sandstone, the house boasts a beautiful symmetry typical of what we have come to expect from our Georgian houses. The Manor House has had an interesting and varied history and was once run as a “Gentleman’s Son’s School”, known at the time as Winton Academy. The owner and headmaster was The Reverend Dr Adamthwaite, who was apparently a foreboding character. He placed an advertisement in The Waterloo issue of The Times newspaper for parents to place their sons in his care; a copy is on display in our local village pub, The Bay Horse. In more recent years the house, as well as being run as a successful Holiday Home, has also been a charming and comfortable family home, which our family has had the immense pleasure of enjoying for the last 22 years. With a very warm and welcoming atmosphere we know that whoever buys this house will be very happy here and will soon love this beautiful house as much as we do.
Charles Dickens is reputed to have visited Winton Academy whilst conducting his research into the various schools and academies in England when writing Nicholas Nickelby. When standing in the drawing room at the front of the house it is easy to imagine him standing there, observing as the lessons took place and taking copious pages of notes.
The Summer House, for inside - outside entertaining and relaxation - within the rear courtyard
Local Area Guide
WINTON
The Manor House is located in a peaceful village setting surrounded by beautiful Eden Valley countryside, close to the border with the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the dramatic Howgill fells. Superbly located amidst this beautiful landscape, Winton has the added attractions of both the Lake District National Park and The Yorkshire Dales which are within a short drive. The property is roughly equi-distant from Penrith, Barnard Castle and Kendal. Schools, specialist shops, supermarket and further amenities are available in the nearby market town of Kirkby Stephen, which is home to the Grammar School. Appleby-in-Westmorland is also a short drive away via the A66. The Carlisle-Settle railway stops at the town offering direct travel to Leeds and Carlisle and Winton is just off the A685, giving easy access to the M6 and A66.
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LEISURE TIME 1 Enjoy a meal or drink in the village pub the Bay Horse 2 Explore the beautiful Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, set against the backdrop of the dramatic Smardale Viaduct 3 There is a plethora of wonderful countryside all around within easy access, together with related rural leisure pursuits.
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Floor Plans Not to Scale
further info On the road Kirkby Stephen - 1.8 miles, 4 min
Rail Journeys Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details.
15m
Carlisle
1h 30
Glasgow
1h 40
Manchester
M6 J38 - 13 miles, 18 min Penrith - 24 miles, 32 min Lake District NP - 16 miles, 20 min The above journey times and mileages are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested route on Google Maps from the property postcode.
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage Oil central heating
Council Tax Band F
1h 45
Edinburgh
3h 15
London
Getting to The Manor House Address: The Manor House, Winton, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HL Directions by car: Leave the M6 at Junction 38; at the roundabout take the second exit to Kirkby Stephen, proceed along this road to Kirkby Stephen. Continue straight through Kirkby Stephen and after around 1.5 miles, take the 2nd turning on the right for Winton. At the T-junction turn right and Manor House is immediately on your right hand side.
To view: Strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country Telephone 01228 583109 email cumbria@fineandcountry.com
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