Summary - THE OLD POST OFFICE CROSTHWAITE KENDAL LA8 8HX
4 bed 4 bath Detached
Immaculate 1850s stone house with large gardens, versatile living and valley views.
Four spacious double bedrooms with ensuite and dressing room
Five reception rooms including snug and garden room
Large landscaped gardens, terrace and detached garage
Bespoke kitchen with Aga, pantry and utility room
Located in Lake District NP with valley views and M6 access
Outstanding local primary school and award-winning pub nearby
EPC band E; oil-fired heating and assumed uninsulated stone walls
Hamlet location — limited local amenities despite excellent connectivity
Set within the Lake District National Park, this immaculately renovated 1850s former post house blends period character with contemporary comfort. Generous living space includes five reception rooms, four double bedrooms, four bathrooms and a bespoke kitchen with Aga — ideal for a growing family or a substantial second home. The property sits on a large landscaped plot with a garage, terrace and broad valley views.
Practical strengths include fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, easy access to the M6, and an outstanding local primary school. The layout delivers flexible living: a garden room, pantry, utility and a main bedroom with dressing room and en-suite. Interiors feature Farrow & Ball-inspired decoration and several character fireplaces.
Buyers should note material facts plainly: the EPC is band E, heating is oil-fired boiler and radiators, and the original sandstone/limestone walls are assumed uninsulated. Some cottage rooms have low ceilings and character room sizes that may feel compact. Council tax is above average and the hamlet location means limited local amenities beyond the school and pub.
Overall this is a rare, large period home in a sought-after rural setting. It suits families who value school catchment and countryside lifestyle, or buyers seeking a distinguished second home with scope to improve thermal performance and running costs.
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