Offers in Region of £395,000 3 bedroom detached house for sale Snittlegarth, Ireby, CA7 1HE

Tenure: Freehold

This is a most charming cottage style home, extended from what was the original Lodge House that was built in 1811 and done so in keeping to retain the pretty dormer roof line and character which offers such comfortable accommodation in a setting that provides peace and tranquillity. Just a fifteen minute journey into the heart of Keswick town, and with good access to the A591 and A595, this Lake District property is an ideal opportunity to acquire a superb home with extensive gardens in this unspoilt, rural hamlet.

The accommodation includes a large flagged floor entrance hall that leads into the Lounge, they share an original fireplace that houses a large cast iron multi fuel stove, and makes a lovely feature. The dining kitchen is particularly well appointed having a modern ‘country cream’ fully fitted kitchen and further dining area that overlooks the formal lawn with a woodland backdrop. All the bedrooms are of a double size, there is a shower room to the ground floor and a family bathroom to the first floor. The property also has an integral workshop/garage.

The gardens are extremely lovely, chiefly laid to lawn that sweeps down to the Beck which is surrounded by spring bulbs and native trees, it flows under the road through an archway. There are several patios’ and the whole is enclosed by dry stone walling and hedges.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate what this spacious house full of character has to offer.

ENTRANCE: By way of glazed UPVC door into

HALLWAY: 13’1” x 12’4” (4m x 3.7m). Sand stone flagged floor, stone fireplace with cast iron stove that is ‘shared’ with the lounge, UPVC window to front of property, wall lights, double panelled and glazed doors to

LOUNGE: 12’ x 14’ (3.6m x 4.2m). Stone fireplace with oak lintel and cast iron stove which is a multi fuel burner and ‘shared’ with the hallway, double patio UPVC glazed and panelled doors to the garden, wall lights and further window to the front of the property and door to

STUDY: 7’6” x 6’10” (2.2m x 2m).. Window to rear of the property and hatch to loft.

DINING/KITCHEN: 21’ x 12’ (6.4m x 3.6m). Fabulous family room the kitchen area having an excellent range of wall, floor, display and white good units in ‘linen’ finish with brushed steel and ceramic pulls, integrated ‘Hotpoint’ double oven, touch control ceramic hob with concealed extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with central brushed steel mixer tap, attractive granite effect work surfaces with un-glazed stylish tiles to splash back, slate effect ceramic floor tiles, breakfast bar, UPVC window to side lawn and woodland. The dining area has large picture window with views across the lawn and woodland, matching tiling as per the kitchen

From the kitchen a latched door leads to

GARAGE/WORKSHOP: 26’ x 14’8” max (7.9m x 4.4m max). Up and over door, door to rear porch, WC and door to side patio.

From the kitchen and hall, doors to the inner hall having a slate effect ceramic tiled floor, recessed alcoves with oak lintels above, open tread staircase, window to side of property, off this hallway is a latched door to

SHOWER ROOM: 5’3” max x 6’3” (1.6m max x 1.9m). Super modern three piece suite which comprises, dual flush WC, wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with sliding curved doors, ‘Triton’ electric shower, the whole is fully tiled with dado height mosaic patterned border inset, slate effect ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan and inset ceiling lights, hatch to loft, chrome ladder style radiator.

Open tread staircase with ½ landing leads to the first floor landing having three double door storage and airing cupboards, ‘Velux’ window and inset lighting to ceiling.

MASTER BEDROOM: 12’2” x 11’10” (3.7m x 3.6m). One side being under eaves, the opposite having three double wardrobes, ‘Velux’ window and further arched window make this a lovely light room, and latched door.

BEDROOM 2: 11’ under eaves x 12’4” (3.3m under eaves x 3.7m). Arched window to side of property, over looks open fields, latched door.

BEDROOM 3: 12’2” x 10’ (3.7m x 3m). Dormer window and further low-level window provide dual aspects, down-lights set into ceiling and latched door.

BATHROOM: 10’6” x 6’7” (3.2m x 2m). Having a four piece suite in white which comprises, WC, wash hand basin, panelled cast iron bath, corner shower cubicle with sliding curved doors, electric shower, the whole being fully tiled with slate effect ceramic tiled flooring, pretty dormer window, loft access and latched door.

OUTSIDE:

Front: Five barred gated driveway to garage, side shillied patio, formal lawn that continues to the left hand elevation, concealed storage tank, the whole being enclosed by a mixture of dry stone walls and hedges.

Side and Rear: Formal lawn sweeps down to the tree lined beck, stone patio, further York stone patio that continues to the rear of the property, gated stone walling with access to the side lane

Services: Mains electric, water and septic tank.

Directions: From the Castle Inn go into Ireby where the Lion Pub is and turn left, follow the road for a mile, the road drops down and the property is on the right hand side.

Agents Notes: UPVC double glazed throughout. Oil fired central heating with radiators in all rooms. Council tax band D

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