1 bedroom cottage for sale

This quirky and characterful one-bedroom cottage is nestled perfectly within the centre of Ainstable and enjoys a beautifully landscaped cottage garden with the quaint Powys Syke running through. Conveniently placed for access towards both Carlisle and Penrith, the cottage is exceptionally well presented and tastefully upgraded internally including a recently installed oil boiler whereas externally, the garden is deceptively sized and a true gardeners paradise, with the additional benefit of off-road parking and a detached garage. A viewing is imperative to appreciate the location, condition and possibilities of this unique cottage.

The accommodation, which has oil central heating and double glazing throughout, briefly comprises conservatory, living room and kitchen to the ground floor with a landing, one double bedroom and a shower room to the first floor. Accessible via pull-down ladder is an attic room on the second floor. Externally the property has off-road parking, detached garage and beautiful gardens to the rear. EPC - TBC and Council Tax Band - B.

The pretty Village of Ainstable is situated in an area highly regarded for its natural beauty and history. The village itself benefits from a beautiful parish church, village hall and the outstanding Heather Glen Country House. Heading through to the neighbouring village of Armathwaite you have amenities including a village store with Post Office, two wonderful public houses, train station and schools for the young ones. Access to the North Pennines 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' within a short drive and within 20 minutes, you can be within the Lake District National Park, with its endless hours of beautiful walks and scenery. For those looking to commute, the M6 Motorway is accessible within 20 minutes' drive which provides access both North and South whereas the A66 which provides access towards the North East is within a 30 minute drive.

Conservatory - Entrance door from the front, double glazed windows to two sides, internal window to the living room, radiator, tiled flooring and opening to the living room.

Living Room - Double glazed window to the side, multi-fuel stove, radiator, internal door to the kitchen and stairs to the first floor landing.

Kitchen - Fitted kitchen comprising of base and wall units with worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks above. Space for a freestanding cooker, space for a fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine, extractor unit, one bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, two double glazed windows to the side aspect, radiator and built-in pantry/store.

Landing - Stairs up from the ground floor living room with internal doors to bedroom one and shower room, double glazed window, cupboard housing the oil boiler and access point to the attic room.

Bedroom One - Two double glazed windows, one to the front aspect and one to the side aspect, radiator and built-in wardrobes.

Shower Room - Three piece suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower enclosure benefitting an electric shower unit. Radiator, extractor fan and an obscured double glazed window.

Attic Room - Accessible from the first floor landing via access hatch with pull-down wooden ladder, with two double glazed Velux windows and radiator internally.

External - The beautiful cottage garden comprises of multiple areas. Accessing the property from the road via double gates with a small gated gravelled seating area directly in front of the conservatory. Crossing over a small bridge provides vehicular access to the detached garage and a large gravelled seating area with mature borders around. A pathway provides access to the upper garden area, which is beautifully maintained and benefits two raised beds/vegetable patches, two timber garden sheds and mature trees and borders throughout.

Garage - Detached single garage with barn-style double doors.

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