4 bed detached house for sale

Davanholme & Pottery Cottage Penrith, Skelton CA11

*Around 3000 sq.ft of accommodation - 4 Bedroom House with a Two bedroom Holiday Cottage in a desirable village location*

Davanholme & Pottery Cottage is an outstanding chance to own a four-bedroom detached residence with an adjoining two bedroom cottage, presented to an immaculate standard throughout and situated in the highly regarded and well-served village of Skelton in Cumbria. The property has been finished to an exceptional level and is offered to the market as a beautifully appointed family home, complemented by an adjoining two-bedroom income-generating cottage, Pottery Cottage, creating a versatile and appealing proposition for a wide range of purchasers.
Together, the two properties occupy an enviable plot with well-stocked gardens to the front and rear, ample off road parking and a workshop area, offering a genuine sense of privacy and seclusion within this vibrant and community-focused village setting.

Davanholme — Accommodation

At the heart of the ground floor is a generously proportioned open-plan living, dining and kitchen space — a light filled and sociable hub of the home, ideal for everyday family living and entertaining alike. The separate living room has dual aspect windows and offers a lovely lounge with a multi-fuel stove. The property is completed with a generously sized and inviting inner hallway, utility room, a ground-floor WC, and a flexible-use room currently configured as a home office, which could equally serve as a fifth bedroom subject to individual requirements. First Floor
The first floor provides four double bedrooms, all finished to the same high standard evident throughout the property. The principal bedroom benefits from a large private en suite shower room, while the remaining

Pottery Cottage

Adjoining the main residence to the side, there is a self-contained two-bedroom property offering excellent income-generating potential as a holiday let or long-term rental. Equally well-suited to multigenerational family use, the cottage provides independent and comfortable accommodation with its own separate access, making it a genuinely versatile and attractive feature of this overall offering.

Gardens, Grounds & External Features

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, extending to both the front and rear and providing a genuinely peaceful retreat. A number of thoughtfully positioned terraces allow enjoyment of the morning, afternoon and evening sunshine throughout the seasons. The grounds further comprise well-maintained lawns, mature shrubbery, a greenhouse, a small woodland area, and ample parking provision for both the main house and the cottage.
In addition, there is further development potential (STP) with the workshop/store/open garage space to the side and an undercroft storage room, the latter offering a substantial space currently being used to store cycles and garden equipment. This flexible use storage space sits under the cottage, runs the length of the cottage and is accessed by the garden.

Location — Skelton, Cumbria

Skelton is a thriving and sought-after Cumbrian village with a strong and active community. The village is home to a well-regarded primary school, a variety of local amenities, and — notably — the celebrated Michelin-starred Dog and Gun restaurant, placing Skelton firmly on the map as a destination in its own right. The village benefits from excellent road connections to both Penrith, Carlisle, Keswick and the wider Lake District, making it an ideal base from which to enjoy everything the region has to offer.

In Summary

- Immaculately presented four-bedroom detached residence in the heart of the village of Skelton, Cumbria
- Striking open-plan dining kitchen with sitting area forming the centrepiece of the ground floor accommodation.
- Lovely well lit separate living room with a multi-fuel stove
- Flexible fifth bedroom/home office, utility room and ground-floor WC on the ground floor
- Four well-proportioned double bedrooms to the first floor; master with private en-suite shower room
- Large family bathroom serving the remaining three bedrooms
- Adjoining two-bedroom Pottery Cottage — ideal for income generation as a holiday let, long-term rental, or multigenerational family use
- Beautifully maintained gardens to the front and rear with multiple sun terraces, lawns, mature shrubbery, greenhouse and small woodland
- Ample off-road parking
- Further development potential via existing work area and undercroft storage
- Exceptional village location with active village community, primary school and Michelin-starred Dog and Gun restaurant
- Views to Blencathra and the Northern Lakeland Fells

Services

Mains Water, Drainage and Electricity, lpg Gas Heating, Broadband coverage 250Mbps

Epc & Council Tax
EPC - D

Council Tax - E