2 bedroom cottage for sale

This smart modern cottage is on the highly desirable village of Greystoke, just outside the National Park between Penrith and Keswick yet with excellent access to the surrounding countryside and the fells. The accommodation comprises: Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Rear Porch, 2 Double Bedrooms and a Fist Floor Bathroom.

Being on a slightly elevated site, there is a lovely outlook to the front across the village and there are; Gardens to the front and rear, an Off Road Parking Area and a Garage. The property also benefits from uPVC Double Glazing and Oil Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Castlegate and drive over the first mini roundabout and then take the first exit at the next roundabout, signposted to Greystoke. Drive out of Penrith and follow the road into Greystoke. On entering the village, The Thorpe is on the right.

Amenities Penrith - Greystoke is well positioned to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and has excellent access to the Northern Fells of the Lake District.

In the village of Greystoke there is a village school, church, village shop and post office, a public house and in the summer months there is an outdoor heated swimming pool. All main facilities are in Penrith, approximately 5 miles and 13 miles from Keswick.

Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The heating is via an oil fired condensing boiler located outside.

Council Tax band B.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a uPVC door to the;

Hall - Stairs lead to first floor and a pine panel door opens to the;

Living Room - 3.96m x 3.84m (13' x 12'7) - Having a feature fireplace with a slate hearth, a double radiator, aTV point and a uPVC double glazed window to the front. A low door gives access to the under stair cupboard and a pine panel door leads to the;

Dining Kitchen - 2.67m x 4.85m (8'9 x 15'11) - Fitted with a range of green Shaker style units with a wood effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink and a breakfast bar. There is space for an electric cooker with an extractor hood above, space for a slimline fridge and plumbing for a washing machine. The walls are part panelled and there is a double radiator, a uPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden and glazed double doors to the;

Rear Porch - 1.17m x 2.24m (3'10 x 7'4) - Being a uPVC double glazed frame set on a dwarf wall with a solid roof. A door leads out to rear garden.

First Floor - Landing - A ceiling trap gives access to the loft space above and doors lead off.

Bedroom One - 3.25m x 3.86m (10'8 x 12'8) - Having a single radiator and a recessed wardrobe providing hanging and shelf space. There is a uPVC double glazed window to th efront with a lovely outlook across the village.

Bedroom Two - 3.40m x 2.64m (11'2 x 8'8) - Having a uPVC double glazed window to the rear with a lovely view across the garden to the countryside beyond. A built in airing cupboard houses the hot water tank and shelves, There is a single radiator.

Bathroom - 1.68m x 2.06m (5'6 x 6'9) - Fitted with a white toilet, wash basin and panelled bath having an electric shower over . The walls are fully tiled, there is a single radiator and a a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Outside - Number 3 The Thorpe is part of a short terrace of 4 houses. To the end of the row is an off road parking space with access to the;

Garage - 5.69m x 2.72m (18'8 x 8'11) - Having an up & over door.

A path from the parking space leads to the front of the cottage where there is a path to the front door and garden.

To the rear is a garden on three levels with a small flagged area by the house leading to the lawn.

To the rear boundary is a pedestrian gate leading to a rear access path.