Summary - The Conifers, Parkside Road LA9 7LG
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Large secluded grounds with planning for a substantial contemporary family house.
- Circa 1.7 acres of private, elevated gardens and paddock
- Planning permission granted for ~4,100 sq ft replacement dwelling
- Structural engineer has condemned the existing house; demolition recommended
- Four double bedrooms in consented design, principal with dressing room
- Integral double garage with office/store above in approved plans
- Drainage to septic tank; mains gas central heating installed
- Slow broadband reported; excellent mobile signal
- Council Tax Band F (expensive); likely significant rebuild costs
Perched at the end of a private drive, The Conifers occupies circa 1.7 acres with sweeping westerly views across Kendal towards the Lakeland fells. The existing 4-bedroom detached house has been a family home for nearly 50 years but is now condemned by a structural engineer; demolition has been recommended. This makes the site a rare development opportunity close to Kendal town centre, Oxenholme station and the M6.
Planning permission (Westmorland and Furness Council ref 2024/0992/FPA, granted 11 July 2025) allows a contemporary replacement dwelling of approximately 4,100 sq ft GIA over two floors. The consented scheme includes a large south-facing open-plan living-kitchen-dining area, separate sitting room, four double bedrooms with ensuites and an integral double garage with office/store above — designed to maximise the panoramic outlook and outdoor terraces.
The grounds are a major asset: extensive, private and sheltered gardens with specimen trees, lawns, paddock and multiple seating areas. The meadow in front is jointly owned with neighbouring properties, protecting the primary westerly view from further development. Practical details: mains gas central heating, mains services, drainage to a septic tank, double glazing fitted post-2002, and slow broadband reported.
This property suits buyers seeking a substantial plot for a bespoke family home or a developer wanting a permitted new-build project. Be clear that the existing dwelling requires demolition or a full overhaul; costs and timescales for rebuilding should be factored in. Council Tax banding is high and renovation/groundworks will be significant.
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