Large 6 bed detached family home in rural setting with spectacular views of stunning open countryside, including the Yorkshire Dales 3 peaks. Plenty of space for all the family.
Swallow Mount - A stunning setting for this spacious 6 bed country residence with breath-taking views of rolling countryside and the drama of the Yorkshire Dales' 3 peaks. Ideal for families, Swallow Mount benefits from extensive accommodation, a stunning heated indoor swimming pool, charming gardens with natural coppice, ample parking, integral double garage and plenty of office space for home working - with B4RN high speed internet.
The pool has previously supported a successful business, providing parties and swimming lessons, this, and the obvious potential for holiday accommodation, will appeal to buyers seeking a lifestyle business. Excellent decorative order throughout. Properties like this are rare to market and viewing is essential in order to appreciate the space, comfort and quality provided by this exceptional property.
In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises: porch; entrance hall with access to the cellar; large lounge with multi-fuel stove and access to the patio; family dining room; generous fitted kitchen and day-room; conservatory with multi-fuel stove; utility room; office; 2 changing rooms; indoor heated pool room with Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, plant room and sun room off the pool area - ideal for parties.
On the first floor, a spacious L-shaped landing provides access to 6 double bedrooms - 2 with en-suites - and a modern house bathroom. Bedroom 6 is currently used as a first floor reception space with bar area and balcony. Stairs rise from the landing to the second floor with 2 large loft rooms, access to extensive eaves storage and a further landing area - ideal for home working.
Outside, the property has an extensive parking forecourt suitable for 6 cars, plus a caravan or motorhome. The plot extends to approximately half an acre and comprises lawns, established borders, generous patio seating areas to the rear and side aspects and a charming natural coppice with mature trees.
Property Information - Swallow Mount is a freehold property constructed in 1996.
The property is well-insulated and efficient with full double glazing, Heat Recovery System and oil-fired central heating via 2 boilers installed in 2018 (serving the house and swimming pool). The multi-fuel stove in the lounge has a back boiler for hot water and serves 5 radiators. Underfloor heating to the swimming pool area and house bathroom.
Drainage is via a septic tank, which is compliant with the new regulations. Water and electricity are on mains supplies. Other time-saving features include a central vacuum system and kitchen waste disposal. B4RN high speed internet providing 1000 Mbps symmetrical fibre broadband with multi-point connections and Wi-Fi throughout.
The plant room contains a Heatstar unit for heating the water and air at the correct temperature in the swimming pool, water filtration systems for the pool and Jacuzzi and a boiler for heating both. The sauna and steam room are electric. The pool is easy and efficient to maintain.
Location - Swallow Mount is located on a quiet country road a mile south of the village of Low Bentham. It is surrounded by rolling fields, with an incredible vista that takes in the Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland and Lakeland fells.
Low Bentham is a small village with 2 pubs. The bustling market town of High Bentham is just 2 miles from the property and provides excellent amenities, including: GP Surgery; Barclays Bank; Post Office and a good range of shops and pubs. The town has 2 grocery stores and a train station on the Leeds/Lancaster line.
Primary schools are located in Lowgill and High Bentham. A good range of secondary schooling is available. Independent schools include Giggleswick and Casterton Preparatory School, with excellent state schooling available at Lancaster Royal Grammar.
Travelling by car, the M6 at Lancaster can be reached in 18 minutes. The market towns of Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle are around 25 minutes' drive.
Cellar - 17' 0" x 9' 10" (5.20m x 3.01m) - Generous cellar room, accessed via stairs from the entrance hall. Concrete floor.
Ground Floor -
Basement -
Porch - UPVC double glazed French Doors to the front aspect. UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. Tiled floor. Internal glazed double doors to hall.
Hall - Main entrance hall. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Access to lounge and kitchen. Carpeted stairs rising to first floor. Access to basement. Through to passage providing access to integral garage, with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and 3 double storage cupboards. Access to utility room and further passage serving changing rooms, office and side porch.
Lounge - 24' 6" x 14' 5" (7.49m x 4.41m) - Large triple access lounge with UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects and timber framed double glazed patio doors to patio. Feature fireplace housing multi-fuel stove. Laminate flooring. 2 radiators. Access to dining room.
Dining Room - 14' 7" x 11' 1" (4.47m x 3.40m) - Good-sized family dining room with UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Access to kitchen.
Kitchen/Day-Room - 15' 3" x 23' 2" (4.66m x 7.08m) max - Generous kitchen and day-room with UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Range of wall and base mounted units with breakfast bar. Sink and drainer with waste disposal. Induction hob with extractor over. Integral oven, microwave and dishwasher. Space for American style fridge freezer with plumbing for chiller. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Open to conservatory. Timber framed double glazed patio doors to pool room.
Conservatory - 10' 7" x 10' 1" (3.23m x 3.08m) - UPVC double glazed conservatory with French Doors to rear patio area. Multi-fuel stove. Tiled floor. Radiator.
Utility Room - 6' 8" x 9' 4" (2.05m x 2.87m) - Range of wall and base mounted units. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for vented dryer. Space for fridge freezer. Tiled floor. Access to kitchen and passage.
Changing Room - 9' 9" x 6' 3" (2.99m x 1.92m) max - Changing room with shower and WC. Extractor. Resin floor. Radiator.
Office - 9' 9" x 6' 6" (2.99m x 1.99m) max - Office with timber framed double glazed window to the side aspect. Range of fitted office furniture. Laminate flooring. Plinth radiator.
Porch. - Porch with timber framed double glazed external door and UPVC double glazed window to side aspect and patio seating area. Carpet. Radiator.
Changing Room - 9' 6" x 10' 1" (2.91m x 3.08m) - Changing room with 2 showers, wash hand basin and WC. Extractor. Resin floor. Radiator. Access to pool room.
Pool Room - 20' 8" x 35' 10" (6.31m x 10.94m) - Superb pool room with UPVC double glazing to 3 aspects and French Doors to patio seating area. Heated pool. Jacuzzi. Sauna. Stone flagged floor. Underfloor heating. Open to sun room. Access to steam and plant rooms.
Sun Room - 8' 11" x 12' 6" (2.73m x 3.82m) - Sun room off pool area with UPVC double glazing to 3 aspects.
Steam Room - Glass door to pool room. Seating for 3.
Plant Room - 10' 2" x 11' 7" (3.11m x 3.54m) - Plant room housing boiler, water filtration system and Heatstar system.
Garage - 22' 10" x 26' 3" (6.96m x 8.02m) - Large double garage with electronic remote activated roller door to parking forecourt, UPVC double glazed windows to 2 aspects and timber framed door to patio seating. Inspection pit.
First Floor -
Landing - Spacious and light L-shaped landing with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect and Velux roof light. Airing cupboard with radiator. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Carpet. 2 radiators. Access to all bedrooms and family bathroom. Carpeted stairs to second floor.
Bedroom One - 12' 0" x 19' 1" (3.68m x 5.83m) - Generous double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect and views, and further timber framed double glazed window to the side aspect. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Laminate flooring. Dressing room. 2 radiators. Access to en-suite.
En-Suite - Timber framed double glazed window to the side aspect. Shower, wash hand basin and WC. Extractor. Laminate flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom Two - 14' 7" x 11' 3" (4.47m x 3.43m) - Another generous double bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects and views. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Access to en-suite.
En-Suite. - UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Shower, wash hand basin and WC. Extractor. Laminate flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom Three - 11' 1" x 13' 0" (3.39m x 3.98m) - Another good-sized double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Laminate flooring. Radiator
Bedroom Four - 9' 5" x 14' 6" (2.88m x 4.43m) - Double bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Laminate flooring. Radiator.
Bathroom - 6' 8" x 12' 0" (2.04m x 3.66m) - Stylish modern house bathroom with UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Suite comprising bath, wash hand basin, WC and large shower cubicle. Fitted units. Extractor. Tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Underfloor heating.
Bedroom Five - 14' 8" x 12' 11" (4.48m x 3.94m) - Another good double bedroom with 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the side aspect. Laminate flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom Six - 22' 10" x 21' 9" (6.96m x 6.63m) - Large bedroom or first floor reception space with UPVC double glazed windows to front and side aspects, with UPVC double glazed French Doors onto balcony. 2 large built-in storage cupboards. Entertainment area with bar. Laminate flooring. 2 radiators.
Second Floor -
Landing - 12' 4" x 7' 8" (3.77m x 2.34m) - Large landing, currently used as additional office space. Carpet. Radiator. Access to 2 loft rooms.
Loft Room - 12' 0" x 14' 7" (3.68m x 4.45m) - Large loft room with fitted shelving. Loft inspection hatch. Under eaves storage. Carpet. Radiator.
Loft Room - 12' 0" x 26' 1" (3.68m x 7.97m) - Generous loft room with range of fitted wall and base mounted units. Carpet. Radiator. Access to extensive eaves storage space, housing Heat Recovery System.
Outside - Large parking forecourt suitable for 6 cars, plus a caravan or motorhome to the front aspect. Security lighting. Bunded oil tank. Double gates to lane. Gated access to each side of the property and extensive gardens comprising lawns, established borders and mature trees. Generous patio seating areas to the rear - with access from the lounge and conservatory - and side aspect with access from the pool room. Feature pond. Range of timber sheds. Natural coppice with native trees.
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