An impressive former vicarage dating back to 1853, has joined the market with a guide price of £850,000.

Red Gables at Pennington, is a detached, ‘extensive’, five bedroom accommodation with a separate, single bed annex.

This ‘wonderful’ country home on the edge of Ulverston was added to Rightmove on Thursday April 18.

The house boasts a rich history and is full of period architectural features such as stained glass, panelling, brass light switches plus exposed floorboards and roof timbers.

Cross stone steps, through an arched studded door into the entrance vestibule, which opens to an ‘impressive’ hall and a ‘striking and unusual’ central staircase.

The ground floor opens up to reveal a study and a conservatory, which showcases views across from the beck, as well as two reception rooms and an open kitchen and dining space that benefits from a central, four oven Aga.

The sitting room is an ‘absolute gem’, fitted with a beautiful St Bees sandstone fireplace as well as a bespoke bookcase and cabinet which spans an entire wall.

There are also a series of utility rooms including storage space, a downstairs WC and shower room plus a boot room.

The staircase is described as a real ‘wow’ factor and leads up to a ‘delightful’ wrap around first floor gallery landing.

The main house features five double bedrooms each offering their own character and charm, with the master room boasting both a dressing room and ensuite bathroom.

Two of the doubles are connected by a space which is currently used as a nursery, but it could be redesigned to suite a variety of uses. There is also a family bathroom.

Behind Red Gables, you will find a detached annex, called Beck Cottage. This characterful conversion of an old barn offers open plan ground floor living with a wood burning stove and space to cook, eat and relax. There is also a ground floor bathroom and spacious first floor bedroom. 

The estate agents praise the ‘flexibility’ of the space, as it would suit guests, a dependent family member or offer the potential for commercial letting.

Established and well maintained gardens bordering a delightful beck feature a seating terrace, and a quaint summer house. The property also has access to a garage, two car ports and several useful outhouses too as well as extensive parking availability. 

Fine & Country Estate Agents said: “Red Gables extends a warm and friendly welcome and is quite simply, an absolutely charming family home. Tastefully presented it has been updated over the last 30 years of the current family’s custodianship and offers accommodation that is ready to move into with quality fittings and décor respectful of the period of the property.”

Easy to reach from Ulverston, this property enjoys a quiet and peaceful rural location with great access to local services and amenities.