Property description
Delightful COTTAGE with TWO bedrooms, CHARACTER FEATURES situated between Windermere and Ambleside. The property comes FURNISHED and is availabe MID JULY 2016. Useful REAR COURTYARD, close to local amenities including schools.
The Location
Situated in the highly sought after village of Troutbeck Bridge, close to Windermere, with local amenities including shops, pubs, cafes, post office, and church. A fantastic base in the Lake District, Troutbeck Bridge offers a tranquil haven of wooded valleys, fields and hills, yet is within easy reach of Bowness, Windermere, Ambleside and Kendal, plus it is only approximately one mile from Windermere Railway Station. Local schools include Windermere Private School, which is less than half a mile away, St Cuthberts Primary School and The Lakes Secondary School.
A Brief Introduction
This charming Grade II listed end terraced cottage offers many character features throughout, with accommodation briefly comprising: entrance hall, kitchen, lounge, study, first floor two bedrooms, a bathroom, and separate WC. Further features include electric night storage heaters and secondary glazed windows throughout. Outside the property enjoys an elevated rear terraced seating area, gardens to the front and side, a traditional stone built store, and an off road parking space. With no chain, this would be an ideal purchase as a main home, second home, or as a buy-to-let investment. Viewing highly recommended!
Living Accommodation
Access to the property is at the rear of the house, via stable type doors, which lead into the entrance hall. The entrance hall features practical tiled flooring, a Belfast sink, and there is plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen boasts a traditional range of wall and floor mounted cupboard units with laminate work tops and a single drainer sink unit. Integrated appliances include a four ring electric hob, a built in single oven, and microwave. With complementary tiled flooring, exposed stone relief wall, a useful bin cupboard, and spot lights. An original door leads through to the lounge, with a characterful Lakeland stone fireplace with wooden mantel, original cupboards, and exposed timber beams. There is further access to the front porch, leading outside. The study enjoys exposed wood flooring, and fitted cupboards housing the consumer boxes and electric meters.
Bedrooms & Bathroom
Original stone steps lead up to the first floor landing, with a skylight window. The master bedroom looks out to the front elevation, and has a useful fitted wardrobe and exposed timber beams. The second bedroom also has an aspect to the front of the property, with a single wardrobe. The bathroom comprises a two piece suite incorporating a low level bath with an overbath electric shower, and a vanity wash hand basin with chrome taps, and a cupboard below. There is a shaver point and extractor fan, and a separate WC.
Outside
An elevated rear terrace provides an ideal seating area, with wrought iron balustrade. There is a traditional stone built store to the rear, and a single parking space. A side patio provides a delightful garden area, and there is a garden to the front with mature trees and shrubs.
Entrance Hall
Kitchen - 13' 10'' x 7' 9'' (4.21m x 2.36m)
Lounge - 14' 10'' x 11' 2'' (4.52m x 3.40m)
Entrance Porch
Study - 6' 5'' x 6' 2'' (1.95m x 1.88m)
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One - 12' 0'' x 8' 3'' (3.65m x 2.51m)
Bedroom Two - 11' 2'' x 8' 10'' (3.40m x 2.69m)
Bathroom
Separate WC
Property Features :
- Attractive Grade II Listed Cottage
- Character Features Throughout
- Patio Garden & Stone Built Store
- Parking for One Vehicle
- 2 Bedrooms, No Chain