Gill Cottage, Whitbeck, Millom, Cumbria
- PROPERTY TYPE
House
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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Key features
- Ideal for hobby farmers, those with equestrian interests and buyers wanting a change of lifestyle.
- Whitbeck Hamlet, with the impressive backdrop of Black Combe .
- Ideally located for the western fells and the National Park.
- Stunning westerly views across agricultural land towards the Irish Sea.
- Main house with 4 double bedrooms and attached 2 bedroomed annexe
- Barn with granary and stores
- Approximately 5 acres with barn, paddock, grazing land and gardens
Description
A rural detached 5/6 bedroomed property part of which has been used as a self contained annexe. Situated in a fellside location at the foot of Black Combe and offering views from the front over the surrounding fields towards the bay. Sitting on approximately 5 acres with barn, paddock, grazing land and gardens.
This versatile property will appeal to a number of buyers and would be Ideal for hobby farmers, those with equestrian interests and buyers wanting a change of lifestyle.
With an impressive backdrop of Black Combe and
Ideally located for the western fells, the National Park and close proximity to the sea for coastal walks.
There are 4 double bedrooms, master with en suite, Lounge diner, breakfast kitchen, bathroom and utility to the main house with underfloor heating through the ground floor and attached self-contained 2 bedroomed annexe with bathroom, lounge, conservatory and kitchen. There is also a recently renovated barn with granary and stores under.
Directions
Travelling from the market town of Broughton-in-Furness, in a westerly direction towards the coast via the A595, at the road junction at the end of the Whicham Valley, at Silecroft, turn right and continue along the A595 for approximately 1.5 miles reaching the Hamlet of Whitbeck.
Turn right at the Church and Gill Cottage is positioned on your right hand side after a few hundred yards.
Location
Gill Cottage is positioned off the A595, being the coast road between Broughton-in-Furness and Ravenglass.
Whitbeck is a delightful small Hamlet with a cluster of farmhouses and cottages and a Church.
It is extremely well positioned for all the amenities of the western Lakes, there are many nearby local facilities. The village of Bootle, to the north, Millom to the south and the busy market town of Broughton-in-Furness.
There is a main line railway station which follows the west coast. Silecroft Station is 1.5 miles, Bootle 3.5 miles and Millom just over 4 miles.
Outside
The main drive sweeps upto the front of the main of the property with a raised slate chipping sitting area to take in the stunning views, there is also ample parking. There is an area of natural garden and open views over countryside towards the sea. There is further parking to the side of the bungalow with a 5 bar gate to the rear garden areas. To the rear there are sitting areas with slate chippings, log store, paved patio area, access upto a raised garden and vegetable plot. Timber shed and driveway around the top to a further large parking area with trees.
The annexe has a gated pathway to the conservatory with planted areas and lawned private garden to the side.
Paddock and grazing land to the rear.
Services
Energy Rating
D
Mains electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating. Private water supply. LPG gas Bottle for Annex gas fire (disconnected).
Council Tax Band C
Freehold property
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
4.48m x 1.63m
Entering through a double glazed door with matching side panel which over-looks the front patio with open views. Stairs up to bedroom 4 with under-stairs cupboard and book shelving, radiator.
Lounge/Dining Room
5.66m x 5.23m
Engineered oak flooring with underfloor heating, Dual aspect double glazed timber windows, brick backed chimney breast with wood burning stove, fender and mantle over.
Breakfast Kitchen
5.37m x 2.66m
Fitted with a range of cream coloured base and wall units with worktop over. One and a half stainless sink and drainer with swan necked tap and pan stand grooves. Induction hob with stainless extractor hood and tiled splashback. Double electric oven, plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge and freezer. Two double glazed windows with views of the fells. Lakeland slate flooring with under-floor heating and timber stable door to the side patio area.
Utility Room
3.33m x 2.67m
Opaque double glazed window to rear, hot water store and pump. Plumbing for washing machine and worktop over. Floor mounted Warmflow oil fired boiler. UV water filter light. Timber and cast iron pulley maid.
Inner Hall
1.43m x 1.37m
Double glazed window to the front with views, Engineered oak flooring with underfloor heating, and stairs upto 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.
Bedroom 1
5.37m x 4.68m
Engineered white oak flooring with under-floor heating, two built-in double wardrobes, double glazed window to the front with views, spotlighting to the ceiling and two over-bed lights.
Ensuite
5.03m x 3.7m
Measured into the shower. A spacious room with a twin grip bath with panelled side and telephone style tap with shower attachment, large walk-in tiled shower area with double glass doors and Mira shower, pedestal wash hand basin, high-level w.c. and bidet. Half height tiling to walls and tiled floor with under-floor heating. Opaque double glazed window to the rear, dimmable spotlighting, linked speaker system and extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR - Landing
Bathroom
4.07m x 1.36m
Bath with mixer shower over, wall mounted half pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. Radiator, half tiled surrounds, extractor fan and spotlighting.
Bedroom 3
5.54m x 5.38m
Measured into widest points. Velux roof window to rear with open views over Black Combe Fell. Double glazed window to the front with window seat with storage under and views over countryside and the Bay. Loft access for storage, built-in hanging/wardrobe space and radiator.
Bedroom 4
5.57m x 5.36m
Measured into widest points. Velux roof window to rear with open views over Black Combe Fell. Double glazed window to the front with window seat with storage under and views over countryside and the Bay. Loft access for storage, builti-in hanging/wardrobe space and radiator.
Bedroom 5
3.73m x 2.76m
Accessed via the main entrance hall the staircase leads to a small library area which leads into the bedroom. Double glazed window to the front with views over countryside and the Bay. Radiator.
ANNEXE
Hall
1.82m x 1.3m
Upvc double glazed window to the rear.
Bathroom
2.46m x 2.05m
Three piece white suite comprising; bath with mixer tap and hand held mixer shower, vanity wash hand basin with white storage cupboard under and w.c. Tiled surrounds, shaver light, radiator and opaque upvc double glazed window.
Breakfast Kitchen
4.03m x 2.32m
Fitted with a range of cream base and wall units with worktop over. Stainless sink and drainer and swan necked mixer tap. Halogen hob with stainless extractor hood over, electric oven, space for a fridge/freezer and plumbing for awashing machine and dishwasher. Double glazed window with views of the fells. Radiator and tiled flooring.
Lounge
5.27m x 3.52m
Space for electric stove fire, radiator, upvc double glazed window and shelved recess. Door into the conservatory and two Bedrooms.
Bedroom 2
4.03m x 2.95m
Upvc double glazed window and radiator.
Conservatory
3.63m x 2.76m
Upvc double glazed windows to two sides with beautiful countryside and Bay views, door to side.
Dining Room/Bedroom 6
5.32m x 3.95m
Dual aspect upvc double glazed windows with views over the gardens. Radiator.
Barn
10.7m x 5.57m
A large separate barn which was reroofed and renovated (walls doors and windows) in 2004, all of which would be suitable for further expansion if desired, and subject to relevant planning permission. There is a raised original wood flooring, light and power connected. Doorway leads to:
Granary Area
5.01m x 3.79m
Window to the front elevation.
Under-Croft/Workshop
5.5m x 4.72m
Store
4.72m x 3.42m
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Band: C
Gill Cottage, Whitbeck, Millom, Cumbria
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Silecroft Station1.5 miles
- Bootle Station3.5 miles
- Millom Station4.1 miles
About the agent
H&H Land & Estates, Penrith
1a St. Andrews View Penrith CA11 7YF
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