Description: This attractive stone and slate cottage really is a perfect hidden gem that has recently undergone a full programme of works and improvements. Tucked away off the beaten track is a description that certainly describes the location, yet Kendal Town Centre with all its amenities including the railway station and the river Kent are within level walking distance.

Laid out over three full floors with tasteful decoration and a high standard of finish, those that view will be surprised and delighted by what awaits behind the front door. The three bedrooms and two bathrooms balance well with the warm and inviting dining kitchen and living room. The courtyard and cottage gardens are easy to manage and the outhouse provides good storage. An early internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the location and quality of the accommodation. 

Location: The property can be found by proceeding along Wildman Street. Take the first left off Wildman Street onto Castle Street passing the church on the right and Back Lane can be found second on the right.

Proceed along Back Lane on foot taking the first left and 1 Castle View is then found on the left.  

Property Overview: This attractive stone and slate semi-detached cottage has been altered, extended and improved by the vendor, who with imagination and attention to detail has created a spacious home with a generous layout that is laid out over three floors offering well balanced, well presented living space.

Upon entering through the contemporary front door, you come into the light entrance hall with a full height UPVC double glazed window that looks out to the rear garden, feature exposed stone work and attractive slate tiled flooring that runs throughout the ground floor. Underfloor heating runs from the hall into the cloakroom.

To the right is that all important downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin, tiled flooring, a high-level window, electric heated towel rail and plenty of storage space and shelving.

Stepping into the delightful dining kitchen with its two windows you will find a range of fitted wall and base units, including glazed display cabinets and complementary solid wood working surfaces with inset ceramic bowl and half sink with drainer and co-ordinating tiled splash backs. Kitchen appliances comprise a built in Beko oven and four ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor fan and an integrated dishwasher. A door opens to the concealed staircase that leads to the first floor, and a useful understairs cupboard provides storage for coats. The adjoining utility room has plumbing for the washing machine, space for dryer and fridge freezer, and plenty of work surface and shelving.

Just off the dining kitchen is the light and airy living room with its high level window and patios door leading out to the enclosed cottage garden. The attractive open fireplace being the heart of the rooms with its slate mantel and hearth and that must have wood burning stove.

Upstairs to the first-floor landing you will find two good double bedrooms and the house bathroom.

Bedroom 2 enjoys a pleasant aspect to the rear and has a deep under stairs cupboard whilst bedroom 3 has two windows and an aspect to the front.

The contemporary bathroom with its two full height matching windows with integrated blinds also has the luxury of underfloor heating. A three-piece suite comprises; a bath on ball and claw feet with complementary tiled surround with rainfall shower head and separate hand held attachment, wall mounted vanity unit with wash hand basin and WC. Vertical heated towel rail and down lights.

A staircase from the landing then leads up to the second floor where you will find the master bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

The bedroom is bright and airy with a window and aspect onto castle hill and a large Velux roof light. A range of wardrobes have been fitted and are complemented by the under eaves storage space. The en-suite shower room comprises; a walk in tiled shower cubicle with handmade millefiori design wall tiles with rain fall shower head and separate hand held attachment, a vanity unit with wash hand basin and WC. A window to the rear enjoys an open aspect, and there is a vertical heated towel rail, underfloor heating and down lights.
 

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Ground Floor  

Entrance Hall  

Cloakroom  

Dining Kitchen 11' 5" x 10' 9" (3.48m x 3.28m)  

Utility Room 6' 2" x 4' 11" (1.88m x 1.5m)  

Living Room 12' 2" x 11' 0" (3.71m x 3.35m)  

First Floor  

Landing  

Bedroom 2 (Rear) 12' 4" x 7' 11" (3.76m x 2.41m)  

Bedroom 3 (Front) 12' 4" x 10' 6" (3.76m x 3.2m)  

House Bathroom  

Second floor  

Master Bedroom 1 (Front) 17' 3 max" x 12' 3" (5.26m x 3.73m)  

Ensuite Shower Room  

Outside: A useful stone and slate outhouse provides storage space and houses a wall mounted Worcester boiler and the fuse box.

To the front is a walled and gated courtyard with log and bin store, whilst to the rear is a private enclosed cottage garden that enjoys the morning and afternoon sun. With brick paved pathways and a side gate together with well stocked flower beds, a porcelain tiled patio and water feature, lawn and outside tap and electric point.  

Services: Mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage.  

Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band C  

Tenure: Freehold  

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office. 

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

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