Dockray, Penrith, CA11

Located within the beautiful village of Dockray and owned by the same family for the past forty years, this charming semi-detached residence offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a spacious home in a truly idyllic rural setting. Full of character and enjoying uninterrupted fell views, the property provides generous and versatile accommodation ideal for those seeking village life within the Lake District.

The well appointed accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming dining room, a spacious living room, kitchen, utility room and downstairs WC to the ground floor. To the first floor are four well-proportioned double bedrooms and two shower rooms, offering comfortable space for family living or visiting guests.

Externally, the property benefits from parking for several vehicles together with beautiful gardens to both the front and rear. The gardens feature an attractive variety of mature plants, trees and shrubs, along with a patio area providing delightful seating spaces to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside and peaceful rural outlook. A garage with gated access, currently utilised as a wood store, provides additional storage and practicality.

Further enhancing the property is the recent installation of a modern sewage treatment plant, offering peace of mind for prospective purchasers.

While some cosmetic updating may be desired, the property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers to create their ideal home in a highly sought-after location. The current owner is a motivated seller and has priced the property accordingly to encourage a prompt sale, making this a particularly attractive prospect for buyers looking to secure a characterful home with outstanding potential.

Blending period charm with more recent sympathetic upgrades, this delightful property is ready for its next custodians to enjoy and to continue its long history as a much-loved home.

Entrance Porch

Attractive, bespoke built, wooden entrance porch with slate roof. Wooden entrance door, Velux roof window, tiled floor and part glazed, inner door into:-

Dining Room

3.98m x 4.9m

Dual aspect reception room with beamed ceiling and sash and case windows to front and rear aspects - the front one with the bonus of an attractive window seat. This is a spacious and characterful room featuring inglenook fireplace with sandstone lintel and slate hearth (not in use), radiators and carpeting. Doors to living room and kitchen, and stairs to first floor.

Living Room

7.54m x 4.03m

A beautiful, bright, triple aspect room with numerous windows and French doors with glazed side panels opening to the rear garden. Open slate fireplace, radiators and carpeting.

Cloaks Area

Situated between the dining room and kitchen is a useful under stairs recess providing cloaks area, storage and with door to the utility room.

Dining Kitchen

4.12m x 2.49m

A dual aspect room fitted with a good range of wall and base units (one of the cupboards houses the consumer unit) with complementary worktops, tiled splash backs and stainless steel 1.5-bowl sink/drainer unit with mixer tap. Built in, eye level, oven/grill, ceramic hob with extractor fan above and space/plumbing for washing machine and fridge freezer. Feature recess (from former fireplace), built in bench seating with adjacent space for dining table, radiator and vinyl flooring.

Utility Room

2.92m x 1.67m

Fitted with range of tall and base units providing excellent storage options. Dual aspect windows, wall mounted boiler, radiator, tiled floor and two external doors leading to the garden. Internal door to:-

WC

Fitted with WC and wash hand basin. Obscured, rear aspect window, radiator and tiled floor.

Landing

Running along the rear of the property and providing access to four bedrooms and two shower rooms. Sash windows to rear aspect and excellent, built in storage cupboards.

Bedroom 1

4.36m x 4.68m

Triple aspect, double bedroom with delightful, far reaching views of Watermillock. Radiators and carpeting.

Bedroom 2

3.05m x 2.67m

Front aspect bedroom - currently utilised as a twin. Radiator and carpeting.

Bedroom 3

2.94m x 2.64m

Front aspect bedroom - also currently utilised as a twin. Radiator and carpeting.

Shower Room

Front aspect shower room fitted with three piece suite comprising fully tiled shower enclosure with electric shower, WC and wash hand basin set on vanity unit. Recessed spotlights, over stairs, shelved cupboard, and wall mounted mirror with lighting above and shaver point.

Bedroom 4

3.12m x 2.43m

Front aspect bedroom, currently utilised as a twin. Beamed ceiling, radiator and carpeting.

Shower Room 2

Fitted with three piece suite comprising fully tiled shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin on vanity unit. Obscured, rear aspect, sash window, spotlights and extractor fan.

Drainage

We understand that there has been a newly fitted sewage treatment plant (2025), solely for the use of Forge Mill, and prospective purchasers would be required to satisfy themselves that this complies with current standards and rules introduced on 1st January 2020.

Referral & Other Payments

PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee : Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Pollard & Scott/Independent Mortgage Advisors – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2023 was £222.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Newly fitted sewage treatment plant (2025). LPG central heating installed (Avanti gas tank currently in situ at the side of the property). Combination of double glazing and secondary glazing. Broadband connection installed - due to thick walls in the property this is supplemented by a WiFi booster situated in the Living Room which we understand works efficiently. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Directions

From Junction 40 of the M6 take the A66 westbound and proceed along this road towards Keswick. Take the left exit signposted Troutbeck, Dockray and Ullswater onto the A5091 and continue for around 4 miles, through the village of Matterdale End until you reach the village of Dockray. Just past the Royal Hotel take the second right, where there is a grey colored artist studio, and the property can be found at the top of the road on the right. There is ample parking at the property.

Garden

The property is complemented by well proportioned gardens to both front and rear which we understand are frequented by red squirrels and an abundance of birdlife that enjoy the delights the garden has to offer. A large lawn bordered by flower beds sits to the front of the house with established trees and shrubs providing an excellent degree of privacy without hindering the outlook. The rear garden is set over two levels incorporating a hardstanding patio at the lower level - a superb seating space to take in the rural views, and an upper level being mainly laid to lawn with an array of established shrubs and flowers offering a lovely mix of colour. The gas tank is in situ at the side of the property and there is a coal bunker in the rear garden.

An additional advantage is that double gates from the garden give access to a track positioned to the side of the garden but on fell land. This provides vehicular access towards the garage.