Property description
Location: Natland is an attractive and picturesque village situated to the south of the market town of Kendal with good communications for the Lake District & Yorkshire Dales National parks. Kendal is reached from the south from junction 36 off the M6. As you enter Kendal turn right at the traffic lights just before the College onto Romney Road. Proceed over Romney Bridge and the River Kent taking the third exit off the roundabout onto Natland Road. Follow the road along and on entering the village proceed past Charnley Fold on your right. 3 Park Cottage is then found on your left opposite the junction with Hawes Lane.
Natland enjoys a thriving community set around its very own village green with church, school and post office/store just around the corner.
Description: A charming three/four bedroom village property that will surprise and delight those who view - in terms of both the warm and friendly character and the quality and generosity of space both inside and out. The cottage has over the years been extended and improved with imagination and care to provide spacious well planned living space that offers flexibility on two floors. On the ground floor is a most welcoming open-plan dining kitchen with double doors to the garden, a large living room with wood burning stove, playroom/ bedroom 4 and a large shower room with utility area. On the first floor is a most attractive galleried landing, three bedrooms and house bathroom.
Ideal for those seeking a permanent home or for holiday enjoyment. Situated in the heart of the popular village of Natland with the Lake District, the main line railway station at Oxenholme and the M6 just a short drive away. Just come inside to see; we do not think you will be disappointed.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions:
Ground Floor
Slated Entrance Porch with quarry tiled floor, exposed stone work and UPVC double glazed window. Glazed panelled door to:
Entrance Hall light and airy and offering a most welcoming entrance with Karndean flooring that flows through into the family/dining kitchen. Attractive oak staircase to the first floor with useful storage cupboard under. Opening into:
Family/Dining Kitchen 20' 0" x 17' 1 max" (6.1m x 5.21m) a warm and friendly, open-plan style room with four (3 UPVC) double glazed windows and UPVC double glazed French doors opening to a sheltered deck with garden beyond. Two radiators and boiler cupboard with Ideal Mexico gas central heating boiler. The kitchen area enjoys an open aspect to the front and is fitted with a range of cream wall and base cupboards with pull out wicker baskets. Complementary working surfaces with inset bowl and half enemal sink, co-ordinating tiled walls. Electric range oven with gas hob, plumbing for dishwasher and alcove for fridge/freezer. Part-glazed door to:
Porch with two windows, two seats and quarry tiled floor.
Splendid Living Room 21' 11" x 14' 7 max" (6.68m x 4.44m) a delightful room with exposed beams, inset display niches and two UPVC double glazed windows with deep sills. Attractive oak fire surround with flagged hearth and inset wood burning strove. Five wall light points, original built-in cupboards with matching shelving. Two radiators and TV aerial point. Glazed panel door to:
Playroom/Bedroom 4 10' 4" x 9' 4" (3.15m x 2.84m) enjoying an aspect over the rear garden. UPVC double glazed picture window, radiator and two wall light points.
Shower Room 10' 4" x 6' 9" (3.15m x 2.06m) with attractive tiled floor, radiator and UPVC double glazed window. A three piece suite comprises; tiled shower cubicle with Heritage shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Alcove with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Shelved alcove.
First Floor
Spacious Galleried Landing 8' 3" x 5' 11" (2.51m x 1.8m) with full height UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Deep airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving for linen (accessed also from the bathroom). Useful shelved cupboard. Access via ladder to a boarded loft with electrics that offers great potential subject to necessary consents for further living space if required.
Bedroom 1 (front) 12' 11" x 12' 10" (3.94m x 3.91m) a dual aspect room with two UPVC double glazed windows with deep sills again enjoying village and field views. Exposed stone work and splendid timbers and purlins. Feature fireplace with dog grate. Built in double wardrobe, radiator.
Bedroom 2 (front) 11' 1" x 9' 9" (3.38m x 2.97m) enjoying dual aspect with distant views. Two UPVC double glazed windows. Radiator and laminated flooring.
Bedroom 3 (rear) 11' 7" x 6' 8" (3.53m x 2.03m) with two UPVC double glazed windows with deep sills overlooking the rear garden. Shelved alcove, radiator and exposed timbers.
Bathroom having a three piece suite comprising: panel bath with shower mixer and tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Attractive tiled floor, radiator and UPVC double glazed window.
Outside: The cottage benefits from private gated off-road parking to the side with timber garden shed with power and light. To the rear is a private enclosed rear garden that offers privacy and seclusion, being safe for children and pets. The garden has been landscaped with stone walling, trellis work, lawned areas and a raised paved patio with timber shed. Outside light and water tap.
Services: Mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage.
Council Tax Band: South Lakeland District Council - Band D.
Tenure: Freehold.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - Telephone (01539) 729711.