Fell Lane, Penrith, CA11 8BJ

A residence of rare distinction, 2 Sandath House exudes grandeur, light and timeless elegance—a remarkable ground-floor apartment within an imposing former mansion dating from circa 1870. Set on Fell Lane in the New Streets Conservation Area, this is a property that commands attention from the moment you approach its sweeping driveway and glimpse the stately façade.

Spanning approximately 2,300 sqft, the apartment impresses with soaring 11-foot ceilings, tall sash windows, and a wealth of ornate plasterwork, including intricate coving and ceiling roses that speak to its period heritage. The sense of scale and proportion throughout is exceptional—each room bathed in natural light and imbued with a feeling of space and refinement.

The accommodation flows from a grand central hallway into a magnificent living room and dining room, a generous dining kitchen, and three substantial bedrooms, two of which enjoy en-suite shower rooms. A house bathroom and utility/laundry room complete the layout, offering both practicality and comfort.

Externally, the property continues to impress with lawns framed by mature trees and shrubs, creating a tranquil, private setting. To the rear, there are two off-road parking spaces and two large single garages—each with automatic doors, lighting and power—adding convenience to the sense of prestige.

While beautifully maintained, 2 Sandath House offers exciting scope for sympathetic modernisation or bespoke interior enhancement, allowing a discerning buyer to elevate its already grand proportions into a truly opulent home. With secondary glazing and mains gas central heating via a pressurised condensing system, the essentials are in place for comfortable living.

This is a one-off property of genuine stature—graceful, spacious and steeped in character—offering the rare opportunity to own a piece of Penrith’s architectural heritage and shape it into a residence of enduring luxury.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Sandgate and turn right then left at the mini roundabouts, into Fell Lane. Sandath House is towards the top of the hill on the left hand side, just beyond Nicholson Lane.

Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town on the edge of the Lake District National Park, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure - The property is leasehold. The vendor informs us that there is a 999 year lease from January 1st 1993 and that the ground rent is peppercorn with a service charge in the region of £340.00 monthly which includes the buildings insurance and upkeep of the communal areas.

The freehold is owned by the leaseholders, by way of a management company.

The council tax is band G.

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Average referral fee earned in 2024 was £253.00

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Accommodation -

Entrance - The main entrance is to the rear of the building through a broad hardwood panelled door to the;

Central Hallway - A part glazed panelled door opens to the;

Hallway - Having high ceilings with ornate plastic coving and plaster ceiling roses. There is a built in coat cupboard, two radiators and a mix of panelled and part glazed panel doors off to all the rooms.

Living Room - 7.04m x 5.49m (23'1 x 18') - The ceiling is high with ornate plastic coving, a central ceiling rose and a picture rail around. A living flame gas fire is set in an Adam style surround with a marble hearth and back. Secondary glazed windows, with painted panelling around, face to the front and French doors to the side, both overlooking the garden. There are two double radiators, a TV aerial point and a telephone point .

Dining Room - 4.32m x 5.13m (14'2 x 16'10) - A full height secondary glazed bay window to the front of the building looks out onto the gardens. The ceilings are high with ornate plaster coving around and there is a picture rail around the room. A living flame gas fire is set in an ornate painted surround with marble hearth and back and there are two double radiators.

Dining Kitchen - 3.61m x 5.69m (11'10 x 18'8) - Fitted with a range of white fronted wall and base units and a grey granite effect worksurface incorporating a composite one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap and waste disposal. The kitchen is equipped with a built-in electric double oven, a ceramic hob with cooker hood above, a built-in fridge freezer and dishwasher. The high ceilings have ornate plastic coving and a ceiling rose. There is a part tiled section of the flooring, a double radiator, a TV point and telephone point. A secondary glazed window with wood paneling around faces to the side and a tall bi-fold door opens to the garden.

Bedroom One - 3.66m x 5.46m max (12' x 17'11 max) - The ceiling is high with all ornate plaster coving, a ceiling rose and there is a picture rail around the room. Large secondary glazed windows with painted wood panelling around overlook the gardens. There are two single radiators, a TV aerial point and the telephone point. A recessed walk in wardrobe has hanging space and a light. A door opens to the ;

En-Suite - 1.65m x 2.67m (5'5 x 8'9) - Fitted with an ornate wash basin, lavatory and a corner shower enclosure with a Mira mains fed shower over. The walls are fully tiled and there is a single radiator, an extractor fan and a secondary glazed window to the side.

Bedroom Two - 4.47m x 3.45m (14'8 x 11'4) - The high ceiling has ornate plaster coving and a ceiling rose. Tall secondary glazed windows to two sides have painted wood panelling around and there is a built in wardrobe with hanging and shelf space, a double radiator and a TV aerial point.

En-Suite - 2.95m x 1.93m (9'8 x 6'4) - Fitted with a rope edged toilet, wash basin, bidet and a bath with brass taps and a Mira mains fed shower over. The walls are fully tiled, the ceiling is coved and there is a single radiator, an extractor fan and a large secondary glazed window.

Bedroom Three - 2.21m x 5.46m (7'3 x 17'11) - There are two recessed wardrobes with hanging and shelf space, the ceiling is high with plaster coving and there is a double radiator and a large secondary glazed window with wood panelling around.

Bathroom - 2.62m x 1.42m (8'7 x 4'8) - Fitted with a toilet, a wash basin with cabinet below and a panelled bath with brass taps and a Mira mains fed shower over. The walls and floor are fully tiled, and there is a shaver socket/light, an extractor fan and a single radiator.

Utility/Laundry Room - 3.02m x 2.21m (9'11 x 7'3) - A stainless steel single drainer sink is set in a base unit with plumbing below the worksurface for a washing machine. The wall mounted Worcester condensing boiler provides the central heating and hot water via a pressurised hot water tank which is set in a shelved airing cupboard with lockers above. There is a secondary glazed window to the rear.

Outside - Sandath House is approached along a private, block paved drive from Fell Lane which leads along the side of the building to the rear where there are two parking spaces which access the garages.

Garage A - 6.30m x 4.39m (20'8 x 14'5) - Having an up and over the automatic vehicle door, light and power point.

Garage B - 5.49m 0.30m x 4.39m (18' 1 x 14'5) - Having an automatic up and over vehicle door light and power point.

Across the front and along one side of Sandath there is a large shared garden area, mainly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs around.

Basement steps from the side of the house lead down to a shared cellar store.

Across the rear of Sandath House the grounds are block paved.

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