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Map2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
1 The Cottages, Backbarrow, LA12 8QA
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Chain-free
End of terrace house
2 beds
1 bath
796 sq ft / 74 sq m
EPC rating: F
Key information
Features and description
- 2 Bedroomed end terraced cottage
- Large living room and 1 bathroom
- Popular location
- No chain
- Access to South Lakeland & Furness
- Good decorative order
- Suitable for either a permanent home, 2nd home or holiday let
- Off road private parking
- Superfast fibre broadband available
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Description: An engaging mid 19th Century 2 bedroom End Terrace Cottage over 3 floors, situated in a sunny position with some lovely views and tastefully modernised by the current owners. In this popular hamlet near to the Whitewater Hotel with all its amenities and near to the Lakeland and Haverthwaite steam railway. The property would be an ideal holiday let, second home or main residence, with the added benefit of coming fully furnished.
Location: Backbarrow is a popular village within the Lake District National Park approximately 1 mile from Newby Bridge and 2 miles from Windermere Lake. From Newby Bridge take the A590 towards Ulverston and take the turning for the 'Whitewater Hotel' on the right, proceed over the river bridge and turn right into Finsthwaite Lane. No.1 The Cottages is a few hundred yards along on the right.
Property Overview: This tastefully modernised 2 bedroomed end terrace cottage is over 3 floors. Dating back to around the mid 19th century, the accommodation is well presented and comprises of Entrance Porch, Lounge with wood burning stove with slate hearth and night store heater. Well fitted kitchen with built in wall and base units, Franke sink unit and electric cooker with cooker hood. The Kitchen also benefits from underfloor heating. Enclosed yard area with store cupboard and access to the rear.
Moving up to the first floor is Bedroom 2 with under stairs store cupboard and the main bathroom having a 3 piece white suite with Mira electric shower over bath, heated towel rail and linen cupboard. Finally, the second floor welcomes you to Bedroom 1 with dual aspect, store cupboard and pleasant views of woodland and Haverthwaite railway with the steam trains passing by the property.
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)
Entrance Porch
Lounge 20' 2" x 12' 0" (6.15m x 3.66m)
Kitchen 8' 11" x 8' 4" (2.72m x 2.54m)
Covered Yard 9' 6" x 6' 5" (2.9m x 1.96m)
First Floor:
Bedroom 2 13' 1" max x 10' 1" max (3.99m x 3.07m)
Bathroom
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 20' 3" max x 11' 11" max (6.17m x 3.63m)
Property Information:
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. uPVC double glazing throughout. Underfloor heating in kitchen.
Tenure: Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.
Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band C.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
What3Words: ///tastings.curable.snipe
Notes: *Checked on 16th May 2024 - not verified.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat).
Location: Backbarrow is a popular village within the Lake District National Park approximately 1 mile from Newby Bridge and 2 miles from Windermere Lake. From Newby Bridge take the A590 towards Ulverston and take the turning for the 'Whitewater Hotel' on the right, proceed over the river bridge and turn right into Finsthwaite Lane. No.1 The Cottages is a few hundred yards along on the right.
Property Overview: This tastefully modernised 2 bedroomed end terrace cottage is over 3 floors. Dating back to around the mid 19th century, the accommodation is well presented and comprises of Entrance Porch, Lounge with wood burning stove with slate hearth and night store heater. Well fitted kitchen with built in wall and base units, Franke sink unit and electric cooker with cooker hood. The Kitchen also benefits from underfloor heating. Enclosed yard area with store cupboard and access to the rear.
Moving up to the first floor is Bedroom 2 with under stairs store cupboard and the main bathroom having a 3 piece white suite with Mira electric shower over bath, heated towel rail and linen cupboard. Finally, the second floor welcomes you to Bedroom 1 with dual aspect, store cupboard and pleasant views of woodland and Haverthwaite railway with the steam trains passing by the property.
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)
Entrance Porch
Lounge 20' 2" x 12' 0" (6.15m x 3.66m)
Kitchen 8' 11" x 8' 4" (2.72m x 2.54m)
Covered Yard 9' 6" x 6' 5" (2.9m x 1.96m)
First Floor:
Bedroom 2 13' 1" max x 10' 1" max (3.99m x 3.07m)
Bathroom
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1 20' 3" max x 11' 11" max (6.17m x 3.63m)
Property Information:
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. uPVC double glazing throughout. Underfloor heating in kitchen.
Tenure: Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.
Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band C.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
What3Words: ///tastings.curable.snipe
Notes: *Checked on 16th May 2024 - not verified.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat).
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About this agent
Derrick Hackney first opened the business in Windermere in 1977, moving to Main Road and forming Hackney & Leigh in 1982. Outgrowing the premises as the business continued to expand a separate dedicated Lettings Office opened in 2007 at Elleray Corner, with the Sales Office taking over a most prominent location in Ellerthwaite Square in 2010. The new Sales premises have great window displays and allow us to house the ever expanding staff numbers including the Conveyancing Department. We are dedicated to customer service with all our staff knowing the local area well and being heavily involved within the community. We recognise the potential difficulties of buying and selling property and endeavour to always offer good and honest advice with our extensive local knowledge and property expertise. Property Sales & Conveyancing - Caring about you and your property!