Property description
Location: Levens Village on the edge of South Lakeland has easy access to the M6 motorway and road networks. Levens enjoys a thriving community and still boasts a traditional village store, fine church, inn, village hall and Primary School, and has both easy access to the market towns of Kendal and Milnthorpe.
Levens Village can be approached from either the A6 or A590.
From the A590 on entering the village from the south, at the Hare & Hounds pub turn left following the signs for P.V. Dobson's. Carry along Low Lane for about half a mile, passing P.V. Dobson's and continuing up the hill. Continue until you have passed Hilltops on your right and 2 Hill Top Cottage is found on your left a short distance past next door to Apple Tree Cottage.
Description: This attractive two bedroom stone and slate semi-detached cottage benefits from hard wood double glazing and gas central heating and a wealth of pitch pine from the skirting's and architraves to the panel doors. The accommodation is laid out over two floors with the two double bedrooms, bathroom, garden and utility being on the ground floor and the living room and dining kitchen at first floor level taking full advantage of the fine westerly aspect across to Lyth Valley and beyond. The cottage is tastefully decorated and well presented and offers the new owners a home to move into be it for permanent or holiday enjoyment. Completing the picture is a garden to the rear together with a private parking space at the front. With no upward chain and early possession available the next step is an appointment to view.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions: Ground Floor Entrance Porch part glazed stable door, two windows with slate sills and cupboard. Part glazed door to:
Entrance Hall with alcove with light point and exposed lintel and beam. Radiator. Double doors to the garden room. Staircase to first floor.
Utility/Rear Porch 7' 1" x 5' 8" (2.16m x 1.73m) UPVC double glazed door to the garden, radiator and spot light track. Plumbing for washing machine, shelving and cloak hanging.
Garden Room 14' 1" x 8' 5" (4.3m x 2.58m) a delightful room with a splendid westerly aspect over the garden and across the Lyth Valley to Whitbarrow Scar and the distant Lakeland fells. Double glazed full height windows and door opening onto a paved patio. Exposed stone wall, wall light point, flagged floor and radiator.
Bedroom 1 14' 2" x 9' 4" (4.33m x 2.87m) a good double bedroom with double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, the rear with distant views over the Lyth Valley. Exposed beams, radiator and deep built in cupboard with hanging rail.
Bedroom 2 10' 2" x 7' 3" (3.11m x 2.21m) another good double with double glazed window with deep sill. Deep wardrobe cupboard and excellent under stairs cupboard. Radiator.
Bathroom with high level double glazed window and deep sill. A three piece suite comprises; panel bath with Miralec shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Complementary tiled walls, mirrored alcove, wall mirror and shaver and light point. Radiator, heated towel rail and Dimplex wall heater.
First Floor Living Room 14' 9" x 13' 1" (4.5m x 3.99m) a delightful room with double window to the front and two double glazed windows to the rear enjoying the simply splendid views across the Lyth Valley as far as the eye can see. Attractive stone fireplace with slate hearth and electric stove. Two wall light points and radiator.
Dining Kitchen 14' 8" x 12' 5" (4.47m x 3.78m) again splendid valley views. Fitted with an attractive range of pine wall and base units, complementary working surfaces with inset twin enamel bowls and co-ordinating part tiled walls. Built in oven and four ring electric hob with cooker hood and extractor over. Broom/ boiler cupboard with gas combination boiler. Radiator and access to roof space. Double glazed windows to the front and rear.
Outside: The property benefits from a private parking space located just across the lane to the front of the cottage.
To the rear is a private cottage garden with paved patio, lawn and planted beds and borders. The garden as with the cottage takes full advantage of the westerly aspect across the Lyth Valley to the distant Lakeland fells. There is a right of way across the rear garden of the adjoining cottage.
Services: mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage.
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band D
Tenure: Freehold
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - Telephone (01539) 729711
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Ideal holiday letting opportunity: If you were to purchase this property for holiday letting Sykes Cottages estimate it has the potential to achieve 30-35 bookings with a gross annual income of between £11,500 13,000. To discuss the holiday let potential call Sykes Cottages, Windermere office on 015394 96444.
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