2 bedroom cottage for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- 2 bedroomed character cottage
- 1 reception room & 1 bathroom
- Good decorative order
- Paved patio
- Shrub and flower beds with seating area
- Parking adjacent to house plus separate garage
- Semi-rural position but close to amenities and schools
- *Superfast fibre broadband available
Location: The Old Dairy is in a convenient semi-rural location set in a quiet cul-de-sac that is in walking distance of all local amenities in both Bowness & Windermere and is also within easy reach of Lake Windermere and the surrounding Lake District attractions.
Leaving our Windermere office take New Road towards Bowness, turn left onto Thornbarrow Road, at the top turn right onto Park Road then turn left at the crossroads of Park Road and Lickbarrow Road. Lickbarrow Close is first right part way up the hill and The Old Dairy is set back on the left at the end of the Close.
Property Overview Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Lake District this two bedroomed Lakeland cottage, thought to be built around 1730, retains many character features and offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking a peaceful escape.
The entrance porch with coat hooks and shelving provides a useful storage area.
A glazed door leads to a large but cozy living room featuring original oak beams, window seats, fitted bookshelves and a Stovax multi fuel stove set in a Lakeland stone fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings after a day spent exploring the area. At one end of this room is a lower area set behind an open wood screen that has previously been used as a home/office.
The breakfast/kitchen is a light and airy double height room with fitted units including a breakfast bar. The integrated appliances consist of a Belling Oven/Grill, Belling Ceramic Hob with an Elicia extractor above, Montpellier fridge and separate freezer, Beko dishwasher and a Whirlpool washer/dryer.
Upstairs the cottage features two well-appointed bedrooms, both of which have fitted wardrobes and views of the fells. The bathroom comprises of WC, pedestal washbasin, bidet and Mira power shower.
Outside the property benefits from car parking immediately adjacent to the property, a rear paved patio as well as a separate garage with adjacent planted borders and seating area.
Please note that there is a covenant on this property that prevents the use of the cottage as a full time holiday let.
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)
Entrance Porch
Living Room 17' 0" max x 15' 0" max narrowing to 9'8" (5.18m x 4.57m)
Stairs from living room leads to:
Breakfast Kitchen 16' 0" max x 9' 2" max (4.88m x 2.79m)
Stairs from the kitchen leads to:
Landing With airing cupboard containing insulated hot water cylinder and loft access.
Bedroom 1 11' 4" x 10' 4" (3.45m x 3.15m)
Bedroom 2 10' 2" x 7' 8" (3.1m x 2.34m)
Outside: At the front there is a parking space adjacent to the entrance porch with visitor parking in the main parking area on a first come first served basis. To the rear of the property is a is a small paved patio and storage area by the kitchen door.
The garage is at the top and end of the access road with adjacent, easily maintained, borders including various plants and shrubs. To the top and rear of the garage is an area that is presently bark mulched, this catches the afternoon sun & has views of the Lakeland Fells and has previously been used as a separate patio/ seating area. This area could equally be used to extend the garage or for other purposes, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
Garage 16' 0" x 8' 0" (external measurement) (4.88m x 3.96m)
Property Information:
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity ( mains gas is available on the Close but not connected to this property). Electric night storage heaters and hot water use the Economy 10 Tariff. The Stovax multi fuel stove was recently installed and is still under Guarantee. The majority of windows and all external doors were recently replaced with modern A rated double glazed units and are still under guarantee. One original single glazed traditional mullioned window in the living room was retained as were the double glazed windows in the kitchen.
Tenure: Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.
Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band D.
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.
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Notes: *Checked on 21st March 2024 - not verified.
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