A RURAL retreat set in nine acres of gardens, paddock and woodland has come onto the market for £1,395,000 in the Winster Valley.

Greenbank House features three reception rooms, four bedrooms and a studio apartment, and is located on the boundary of Crosthwaite and Winster.

Also included is Greenbank Cottage, a three-bedroom holiday let with south-facing gardens and a terrace; and a range of outbuildings,including garages, workshops, greenhouse, seven-bay polytunnel for home-grown fruit and veg, and loose boxes.

The gardens are described as “glorious” with their ponds, water feature and a beck, and there are also paddocks and woodlands with private walks.

The entire property is on the market with Kendal agents Michael CL Hodgson. They say there is potential to develop the picturesque site further, subject to planning consent.

The ground floor offers a quarry-tiled porch, entrance hall, living room with multi-fuel stove in a Yorkshire stone fireplace, cloakroom, utility room, boot room, fitted kitchen and dining room.

The studio is located on the lower ground floor, and features glazed doors to a terrace.

The first floor is home to four bedrooms including a large double room with pine floor, impressive window seat overlooking a pasture to the east, open beams and an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is also en-suite and has built-in wardrobes.

The family bathroom offers a large double-ended roll-top bath tub as well as a walk-in shower.

Greenbank House and Greenbank Cottage both have a private water supply and private drainage. The main house has oil-fired central heating while the cottage has night-storage heaters and a multi-fuel stove.

For viewings, call 01539-721375.