'Characterful country home' on market for £550,000

The three-bedroom semi-detached property, named Beechwood, is located in the hamlet of Hincaster and is being marketed by Thomson Hayton Winkley Estate Agents.

Situated in a peaceful, semi-rural setting, the home offers character, space, and privacy, all while being conveniently located between Kendal and Milnthorpe.

Open-plan kitchen and sitting area with wooden floors and garden-facing windows (Image: Zoopla)

Nearby amenities in the market town of Kendal include schools, shops, and restaurants, with the Lake District, M6 motorway, and Oxenholme mainline station all within easy reach.

Thomson Hayton Winkley Estate Agents said: "A rare opportunity to acquire a characterful country home in one of the area's most desirable rural settings, combining period elegance, modern practicality and superb outdoor space."

The property is filled with original features, including high ceilings, ornate cornicing, and feature fireplaces.

Front reception with bay window, decorative ceiling and marble fireplace (Image: Zoopla)

On the ground floor, two reception rooms offer garden views through bay and sash windows that fill the rooms with natural light.

To the rear of the property is an open-plan kitchen and living area, fitted with modern units, integrated appliances, and a central peninsular, creating a welcoming space for both family life and entertaining.

Upstairs, all three bedrooms are generously sized and enjoy pleasant views, with each room benefiting from the property’s period charm.

First-floor bedroom with timber-framed window looking over open countryside (Image: Zoopla)

The family bathroom features traditional fittings and a freestanding bath.

The property also offers extensive landscaped gardens with mature trees, planted borders, and lawned areas.

A gravel driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles and includes an electric vehicle charging point.

The home benefits from an upgraded waste treatment plant and a connection to Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN).

Architect-drawn plans are available for a potential rear extension and downstairs toilet.

Landscaped lawned garden with mature trees, shrubs and gravel path (Image: Zoopla)

The estate agents added: "Externally, Beechwood sits within generous landscaped gardens that have been thoughtfully maintained and improved, providing an idyllic setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

"Mature trees, lawned gardens and established planting create a wonderful degree of privacy, whilst the gravel driveway offers extensive off road parking for multiple vehicles."

Council tax band E. EPC rating G.