Gildersleves, Middleshaw, Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8

Welcome to Gildersleves, a charming three-bedroom detached property nestled between the market towns of Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale. Set in an idyllic location, the home is surrounded by extensive, well tended gardens with open fields and rolling countryside beyond. This enviable setting offers peace and privacy, while remaining conveniently close to major transport links, including the M6 motorway and Oxenholme mainline railway station. Families will appreciate the nearby reputable Old Hutton Primary School and the local pre-school group at the village hall, with the property also lying within the catchment area for both Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale and Kirkbie Kendal. Gildersleves is now ready for its next owners to personalise and make it their own.

A welcoming entrance porch leads into the hallway, which features stairs to the first floor and a handy understairs storage cupboard. From here, doors open into the spacious living room and the open-plan dining kitchen.

The living room enjoys dual windows overlooking the picturesque rear garden and features a fireplace with an electric fire, creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

The dining kitchen offers an ideal space for family life and entertaining. The dining area flows into the kitchen and boasts patio doors that lead into the conservatory, where further views over the rear garden can be enjoyed. The conservatory itself offers direct access to the garden, blending indoor and outdoor living seamlessly.

The kitchen is fitted with a selection of wall and base units complemented by co-ordinated work surfaces and part-tiled walls. An inset sink and a half with drainer sits beneath a front-facing window. Integrated appliances include an oven and a four-ring electric hob with a stainless steel extractor hood above. There is also space for an under-counter fridge and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher. A side door provides access to the driveway.

Upstairs, the landing provides access to the loft and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

The main bedroom is a spacious double room that enjoys views across the rear garden and open countryside beyond. The second bedroom is also a double with similar rear views, while the third bedroom is a single room with a front aspect.

The family bathroom features a three-piece suite comprising; a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin, and WC, finished with tiled walls and a window for natural light.

Outside, the property benefits from a driveway that leads up to a garage, offering off road parking and storage. The front garden is designed for easy maintenance with a stone area and flower border. The rear garden is a true delightful, a generous and beautifully maintained space featuring a lawn, established borders with mature plants and trees, a pond and a patio area. There is also a greenhouse, an outdoor water tap and a useful garden shed.

Call now to arrange your viewing of this delightful countryside home. 

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions):  

Entrance Porch  

Entrance Hall  

Living Room 14' 9" x 11' 5" (4.51m x 3.48m)  

Open plan kitchen/dining room 20' 11" x 10' 5" (6.40m x 3.18m)  

Conservatory 11' 1" x 10' 0" (3.40m x 3.05m)  

First Floor  

Landing  

Bedroom One 12' 0" x 11' 5" (3.68m x 3.48m)  

Bedroom Two 11' 11" x 10' 5" (3.64m x 3.18m)  

Bedroom Three 8' 9" x 8' 6" (2.67m x 2.61m)  

Bathroom  

Parking: Off Road Parking 

Intergral Garage Up and over door and another door leading to the rear garage, power and light. Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin.  

Property Information:  

Tenure: Freehold 

Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band E  

Services: Mains electric, mains water. Private septic tank drainage.  

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Leaving Kendal Town on the A65 Burton Road, bear left into Oxenholme Road at the traffic lights. Follow the B6254 road travelling past the Station Inn on the left. Proceed along for 1.5 miles on entering Middleshaw, Gildersleves is the second property on the right hand side.  

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. 

Anti Money Laundering Regulations: Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat). 

Disclaimer: All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 14/06/2025. 

A Thought From The Owners "Peaceful rural living, lovely views to wake up to and plenty of amenities within 2 miles "