Property description
Description: A traditional Lakeland cottage set in a convenient location to the north of the market town of Kendal and on the edge of the Lakeland District National Park. The living space blends olde world character with 21st century comforts, including many original beams and batton and latch doors. The ground floor living room and the dining kitchen both enjoy delightful open aspects, as do the bedrooms on the first floor. Outside is a small walled garden to the rear.
Note: The vendors currently rent at a sum of £12 per annum the flower border to the front of the cottage and also a garage on a six monthly rental of £367.50.
Location: The property can be found from Kendal and the South, by way of the roundabout at Plumgarths which is situated at the end of the Kendal By Pass and marks the beginning of the Lake District National Park. From the roundabout take the B5284 signposted to Hawkeshead Via Ferry and the cottage is then found on your left hand side opposite the Gateway Hotel and just before Plumgarth Farm Shop.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions: Ground Floor Open Slate Porch with two side windows and two stone seats. Part glazed door to:
Porch with glazed door and side screen to hall.
Entrance Hall warm and welcoming with open stairs to first floor. Telephone point.
Sitting Room 18' 9" x 15' 0" (5.72m x 4.57m) a delightful room with exposed timbers and a secondary glazed picture window with seat to the front overlooking open fields across to Kendal, two secondary glazed windows to the rear. Splendid stone fireplace with inset display niches, oak lintel and flagged hearth with recently installed 'Morso' multi fuel stove. Five wall light points, TV aerial point, radiator.
Dining Kitchen Dining Area 11'11" x 11'4" (3.63m x 3.45m) Kitchen Area 11'11" x 7'9" (3.63m x 2.36m)
a through room with secondary glazed panelled window to the front with seat and open views, and glazed panel window with tiled sills to the rear. Exposed beams and lintel, fitted book shelving, display niche and radiator. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wall and base cupboards including glazed display cabinet and wine rack. Complementary worksurfaces with inset bowl and half stainless steel sink, co-ordinating part tiled walls. Built in double oven and four ring halogen hob with cooker hood and extractor over, plumbing for washing machine. Useful pantry style cupboard with power, alcove for fridge. Stable door to rear.
First Floor Landing with window, radiator and access to loft space.
Bedroom 1 (front) 11' 10" x 9' 1" (3.61m x 2.77m) once again enjoying the open aspect across to Kendal town including the golf links. Original cast iron fireplace, radiator and secondary glazed panelled window.
Bedroom 2 (front) 12' 0" x 11' 10" (3.66m x 3.61m) again with open aspect, radiator and secondary glazed panelled window.
Bedroom 3 (front) 11' 10" x 10' 1" (3.61m x 3.07m) enjoying an open aspect over the surrounding countryside across to Kendal town. Secondary glazed panelled window. Fitted wardrobes with matching chest of drawers. Radiator, inset display niche and original plaster work.
Bedroom 4 (rear) 7' 10" x 6' 5" (2.39m x 1.96m) with window and radiator.
Bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; panel bath with Mira shower over, wash hand basin and WC. UPVC double glazed window, complementary tiled walls and vertical chrome towel radiator.
Separate WC with WC and wash hand basin, extractor fan. Airing cupboard with Alpha gas central heating boiler and shelving for linen.
Outside: The property has the benefit of a private enclosed gravelled walled garden area to the rear with planted border.
Services: mains electricity, mains water. LPG central heating. Shared private drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: South Lakeland District Council - E
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - (01539) 729711
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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