POA 3 bedroom detached house for sale Applethwaite, CA12

Tenure: Freehold

Sitting in an elevated position in this idyllic hamlet, Elder Cottage is the typical Lakeland home of character and charm with lovely views across the Derwent fells, taking in Causey Pike and Grisedale Pike.

The accommodation now occupies, what was once several cottages and abounds with original features including flagged floors, wooden latch doors, beams and fireplace.

The ground floor offers a large lounge, further sitting room both with open fires, whilst off the kitchen is a superb conservatory dining room open to the rafters and having French windows onto the patio.

All three bedrooms are of an excellent size, with the master bedroom having its own en-suite bathroom.

The gardens are particularly pleasant with a mixture of lawns and patios, enclosed by dry stone walling and are well stocked with shrubs, trees, perennials and spring bulbs.

This lovely period property enjoys the best of picture postcard Lakeland traditions, with its tranquil setting in an area that remains un-spoilt and much sought after.

ENTRANCE: By way of original timber door to

HALLWAY: Under stair storage cupboard, two steps lead to a further landing off which is a storage cupboard and WC.

LOUNGE: 23’ x 15’3” (7m x 4.6m). Open fire set into rustic brick fireplace and quarry tiled hearth, three windows provide lovely mountain views and one has a window seat, heavily beamed ceiling and two stone steps lead to

SITTING ROOM: 15’1” x 12’ (4.6m x 3.6m). Open fire set into rustic brick fireplace and quarry tiled floor, original flagged sealed floor, heavily beamed ceiling, glazed door to garden and further window.

KITCHEN: 15’8” x 7’4” (4.7m x 2.2m). Red ‘Stanley’ range, which is oil fired, butlers sink set into base unit, plumbing for washing machine, beamed ceiling with inset lighting, two windows having dual aspects, sealed original flag flooring and solid slate work surfaces.

PORCH: Flagged floor, glazed wall and door to hallway.

From the kitchen by way of open walkway is

DINING/CONSERVATORY: 13’5” x 11’ (4.1m x 3.3m). Stunning room that is open to the apex, having beams and sky light, one glazed wall and double patio doors to garden, further window, original sealed flag floor and wall lights.

From the hallway a staircase with two quarter landings and window rises to

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 8’ x 7’7” (2.4m x 2.23m). With wall lights and doors to

BEDROOM 2: 15’8” x 11’ (4.7m x 3.3m). With beamed ceiling and window with lovely outlook.

BEDROOM 3: 11’3” x 12’ (3.4m x 3.6m). Having a window to the side of the property and a built in wardrobe.

From the landing, two steps rise to further landing with window and wall lights.

MASTER BEDROOM 1: 11’10” x 12’3” (3.6m x 3.7m). Double built in wardrobes, beams to ceiling and original fireplace.

EN-SUITE: 9’8” x 5’7” (2.9m x 2.3m), Having a three piece suite in ‘champagne’ comprising, WC, wash hand basin built into vanity unit with louver storage cupboards below, panelled bath with shower attachment set onto cradle, louver door storage area with display shelf and beamed ceiling.

SHOWER ROOM: 8’8” x 5’7” (2.6m x 1.7m) at its deepest point. With a three piece suite in ‘champagne’ comprising, WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with ‘vantage’ electric shower, concertina door and airing cupboard.


GARAGE: 22’6” x 9’3” (7.9m x 2.8m). Detached from the property, double doors, accessed from drive to side of property and having a rear door.

OUTSIDE:

Front: Lawned garden with mature shrubs, perennials and climbing plants, enclosed by dry stone walling, raised slate patio, archway and gate to front lane.

Side: Further enclosed slate patio with large feature dry stone wall and seating.

JAM HOUSE: 9’5” x 6’4” (2.8m x 1.9m). Stone built storage shed with original flagged floor, window and stable door.

Rear: Raised lawn enclosed by dry stone walling, further raised slate patio with stone built storage shed and ‘oil tank’

Services: Mains electricity, drainage and water.

Directions: From Keswick take the A591 out towards the A66, at the roundabout go straight over and continue on, when reaching a sign post for Applethwaite and Skiddaw turn right, continue on the road bearing right, after passing the farm and ‘old post office’ on the left, Elder Cottage is situated to the left and raised up from the road.

Tenure: We are advised the property is freehold. Confirmation is being sought from solicitors