Stainton, Kendal

An opportunity to own a beautiful stone built cottage in the pretty hamlet of Stainton, located 5 miles to the south of Kendal. Positioned alongside a gently flowing river, Stainton Beck, this rebuilt two-bed cottage has accommodation arranged over a single level and is full of wonderful features such as vaulted ceilings in each of the rooms with exposed reclaimed oak beams, a feature stone hearth housing a wood burner, and wonderful fitted solid wood country kitchen with a multi-fuel stove.

The accommodation comprises of a vestibule leading to the living room, a large dining kitchen, an inner hallway, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is gas centrally heated and double glazed throughout. Outside you will find manageable private garden areas and off road parking for two vehicles.

Stainton is a picturesque hamlet, with an historic packhorse bridge spanning the beck creating a postcard view from the cottage. The villages of Endmoor and Sedgwick are nearby, and you can find a nursery and primary school at Crosscrake. Kendal is just over ten minutes by car where you will find a full range of amenities.

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Entrance Porch - The formal entrance to the cottage is via the porch to the front of the property, from where you enter into the living room.

Living Room - The first thing that strikes you is the glorious vaulted ceiling and exposed oak beams, which helps to create a feeling of space in an otherwise cosy living room. The room is flooded with light from the windows to the front elevation and the glazed doors to the rear courtyard. A stone hearth houses a woodburning stove and there is a crafted window seat where you can sit and look out the passing Stainton Beck across the road. The living room leads into the dining kitchen and to the inner hall.

Dining Kitchen - The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid wood cabinets at wall and base level with granite worksurfaces over. There is a gas range with 5-ring burner and double ovens, a ceramic Belfast sink, and there is space for an American style side by side fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. There is also plenty of space for a dining table and seating for six, the floor is tiled, and natural light shines in from three-elevations. The gas fired boiler is located in the kitchen and an external door leads to the side garden

Inner Hall - Accessed from the living room and providing access to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One - Both rooms are doubles and this one looks out to the front to the river. Again with a vaulted celling and exposed beams.

Bedroom Two - Bedroom Two looks out the rear garden and once again is a large double.

Bathroom - The bathroom is well fitted with stylish cabinets, a vanity wash-hand basin, WC, bath, and a sperate shower cubicle. The walls are tiled to the splash areas and there is a tiled floor.

Gardens - There gardens are split into three different compartments. Firstly there is a walled patio area to the side of the kitchen and which is accessed via a timber gate from the lane. Then there is a small courtyard area outside of the glazed doors to the rear elevation of the living room, whist to the bedroom side of the property you find a raised garden and planting area with a timber shed behind the parking space.

Parking - A good sized off=road space capable of parking two vehicles.

Agents Note - The property has been used as a self-catering holiday home and is registered for business use. Ask the agent or your broker about how this might impact mortgage borrowings.