2 bedroom cottage

Located within the Lake District National Park, this Grade II* Listed 18th-century cottage perfectly marries historical charm with modern convenience. Recently used as a holiday let, this delightful home is offered with no onward chain making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking a seamless transition into a new chapter of life. The cottage's thoughtful layout ensures that every inch of space is utilised efficiently, providing a harmonious blend of comfort and functionality.

Upon entering, you're greeted by a welcoming entrance hall, complete with carpeted stairs leading to the upper floor. The hall provides easy access to the living room, kitchen/ diner and downstairs WC. Leading from the hallway into the kitchen/ diner, which is the true heart of the home, offering ample space for culinary creations and family gatherings. The layout is designed to maximise both space and light, creating an inviting atmosphere where memories are made. Whether you're preparing a feast or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, this kitchen is sure to inspire. Featuring integrated electric hob, oven and extractor. Integrated microwave, dishwasher and fridge/ freezer. Stainless steel sink with hot and cold taps. Grey coloured worktop with sage coloured wall and base units. Part tiled with laminate flooring. Window to front and rear aspect. The living room is a cosy haven, ideal for relaxing evenings by the log burner or entertaining guests. Its characterful features, including exposed wooden beams, add a touch of rustic elegance making it a space you'll love to retreat to. Two windows to the front aspect and one to the rear aspect bathe the space in natural light. Laminate flooring.

Practicality is not overlooked, with a convenient utility room allowing access to the rear yard, which houses the boiler, basin and integrated washing machine/ tumble dryer. There is also a downstairs WC.

Upstairs, you'll find two impressive bedrooms both with pitched ceilings and exposed beams that add a sense of spaciousness, enhancing the historic character of the home. Bedroom 1 is a spacious double bedroom with En- suite. Carpet flooring. Window to rear aspect with a little roof window. Three piece En- suite with double shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail. Part tiled with tiled flooring. Roof window. Bedroom 2 is a large double bedroom with carpet flooring, window to rear aspect and little roof window. Three piece shower room with double shower, WC, basin, heated towel rail and exposed wooden beams. Part tiled with tiled flooring. Window to rear aspect.

We have been advised the internal doors and flooring is Woodpecker engineered oak.

Lowther is a small village located within the Lake District National Park and approximately 1 miles from Hackthorpe village which offers a primary school, public house and village hall. The market town of Penrith is approximately 5 miles away offering local shops, bars and restaurants. Good transport links including bus services, railway station with links to North and South and M6 motorway.


Accommodation with approx. dimensions

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Utility Room 8' 7" x 6' 4" (2.62m x 1.93m)


Kitchen/ diner 11' 11" x 11' 8" (3.63m x 3.56m)


Living Room 17' 6" x 12' 0" (5.33m x 3.66m)


Downstairs WC

First Floor

Bedroom One 17' 5" x 12' 6" (5.31m x 3.81m)


En- suite

Bedroom Two 12' 1" x 11' 9" (3.68m x 3.58m)


Shower Room

Outside

Store 13' 1" x 10' 1" (3.99m x 3.07m)

Property Information

Tenure
Leasehold
999 years as of 1st January 2015
Leasehold property, lease expires on 31st December 3013 on a Peppercorn rent


Ground Rent
We have been advised there is no ground rent at the property, nor has the current home owner been asked to contribute to a Ground Rent

Service Charge
We have been advised there is no Service Charge

Planning
Approval for alterations from Eden District Council. Application No. 16/6336
Completion date of 26th May 2017


Council Tax
Band B
Westmorland & Furness Council
The current owner had a Holiday let exemption


Agents Notes
The property was recently used as a holiday let

Services and Utilities
Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage and oil fired heating

Broadband Speed
Superfast available

Directions
From Penrith at Kemplay Bank Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Kemplay Bank/ A6. Drive through the village of Clifton heading for the village of Hackthorpe. Turn right just before the village and right again at the signpost for Lowther. The property will be on the right hand side

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Viewings
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Penrith office

Price
£270,000

Anti Money Laundering (AML) 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).