3 bedroom cottage for sale

This delightful period sandstone cottage, set in the heart of Wetheral, is a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home, perfectly located in this quintessential English village sitting on the river Eden and within a conservation area. The property is deceptively spacious and has been immaculately reconfigured and refurbished by its current owners, with quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

Wetheral is perfectly situated within easy reach of the Lake District national park, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Borders. This picturesque village boasts a plethora of facilities and stunning walks along the river Eden Way. Facilities include a shop/post office, restaurant, hotel, gastro-pub, doctors’ surgery, dentist, along with its own charming railway station, (Carlisle-Newcastle line) and historic church. Wetheral is situated just two miles from the M6 (Jct 42) and one mile from the A69, the Carlisle - Newcastle trunk road.

STEP INSIDE

Entrance Porch: A bright, practical space, fitted with coir matting, oak panelling and CH underfloor heating.

Lounge: A large yet cosy space, featuring bespoke American oak panelling, built in cupboards under the stairs have created a well-designed use of space with recessed LED spots to the stylish oak ceiling. A feature remote control gas fire and fitted Bose integrated sound system with wiring for satellite TV. Underfloor heating.

Kitchen/Dining: Hand painted framed units with contrasting granite work tops throughout along with a matching dining table included in the sale. Porcelain floor and splashbacks. Double sink, and heated towel rail, covered radiator, wine/spirit display cupboards. Integrated AEG oven, together with another combi oven microwave/grill, gas hob and extractor. Bosch integrated fridge and dishwasher.

Utility room: A multi-functional side room, fitted out with storage cupboards and chrome shelving, together with various voids to house all laundry and freezer appliances. A broom cupboard houses a Baxi 40kwt combi condensing boiler that provides heating and hot water.

Stairs to first floor landing: Built in shoe/bedding cupboard with automatic lights, sun pipe and covered radiator,

Toilet room: Fully porcelain tiled with a contemporary corner sink and wc, a heated towel rail, window and auto extractor.

Bathroom: Fully porcelain tiled. Steel bath, separate shower enclosure and contemporary wash basin, electric underfloor heating, integral illuminated mirror and storage cabinet.

Bedroom 1: Currently fitted out as an office. A bright pretty space with dual aspect and views to the village, oak cabinets, covered radiator

Bedroom 2: Double bedroom, with hand wash basin, window onto the garden and covered radiator.

Bedroom 3/Master: Large bright double room with plenty of space for a king size bed and free-standing furniture. Covered radiator.

Attic: A large second floor area, floored out with tremendous potential for conversion into further living accommodation.

STEP OUTSIDE

Rear yard and raised garden. A UPVC stable door leads you to the large rear yard, a practical, private space currently at a stage of re-development, (planning permission is in place) with new retaining walls and steps leading to a raised garden area, again in need of finishing and landscaping by the new owner to suit their preference and lifestyle.

Directions, approaching the property from Jct 42 on M6 take the turning towards Wetheral and the B6263, follow this road for two miles through the village of Cumwhinton and then onto Wetheral. As you drive into the Wetheral, the road bends to the right by the Wheatsheaf Inn and the property is found further down on the left approaching the village green.

Services:
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Baxi condensing boiler.
Fibre broadband.
Freehold.

NB. As the internal layout have been re-designed to maximise space and light, there is a possibility of purchasing all the appliances and furnishings, both as a turn-key home or holiday home, by separate negotiation.