21 Market Street, Flookburgh

Nestled in the centre of the charming and ever-popular fishing village of Flookburgh, this deceptively spacious Grade II listed property presents a rare and exciting opportunity to create a stunning and individual home. Requiring extensive modernisation throughout, the property offers generous accommodation including three reception rooms, seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen, all brimming with character and retaining charming period features. With the added benefit of a cellar, a workshop, and lawn garden with established bushes, the property also holds potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of local amenities and the scenic Cumbrian coastline, this distinctive home is ideal for those seeking a unique project in a desirable village setting. Offered with no onward chain, this is a truly exceptional opportunity to restore a historic home to its full potential.

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Location

Centrally located in the popular fishing village of Flookburgh, this property offers level access to a range of local amenities, including a convenience store, sandwich shop, public house, Post Office, and GP surgery. Just a short distance away are the village primary school and Cark and Cartmel railway station, providing excellent commuting links to Grange-over-Sands, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, and Manchester Airport.

Description

This double-fronted Grade II listed property is accessed via a solid front door opening into an enclosed porch, beautifully laid with original tile flooring that seamlessly continues through to the hall. Doors on either side lead to the living and dining rooms, while stairs ahead ascend to the first floor, with a concealed door providing access to the cellar below.

The largest reception room spans the full depth of the property and is flooded with natural sunlight from dual-aspect windows. This versatile space is arranged with a living area to the front, featuring a recessed alcove with a built-in cupboard and an exposed stone chimney breast housing a freestanding electric fire. To the rear, a casual dining area includes a recessed alcove with fitted shelving and a stone hearth, perfect for displaying books and ornaments.

Opposite, across the hall, lies a formal dining room with a recessed display cupboard and a hearth for a freestanding electric fire. A door from the dining room leads through to the kitchen, which boasts an exposed stone wall and is fitted with a range of storage cupboards and a three-sided worktop, providing ample preparation space. The kitchen includes a double sink with a mixer tap, space for a cooker, and an upright fridge freezer. Beyond the kitchen, a rear porch houses plumbing for a washing machine and has an external door opening onto the courtyard.

Stairs from the hall lead up to a half-landing, where a glazed corridor opens into a large sitting room. This room features two expansive sash windows that offer picturesque views of open fields and farmland. At the far end, an open fire set within a cast iron fireplace creates a cosy focal point, complemented by a recessed alcove ideal for displaying books and ornaments.

Continuing upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to four bedrooms, three generous doubles and a spacious single, all equipped with vanity wash basins. A separate bathroom completes this floor, and includes a bath with wall mounted shower, WC, bidet and pedestal wash basin.

Stairs continue up to the second floor, where there are a further three bedrooms and a bathroom. There are two generous double or twin bedrooms with access to eaves storage and a third single. The bathroom includes a three piece suite and comprises of a bath, WC and pedestal basin. 

Externally, to the rear of the property is a charming cobbled courtyard providing access to an outside WC and a designated drying area. A large workshop with electric lighting and power offers excellent storage. Additionally, there is a detached lawn garden with established bushes, which previously had lapsed planning permission for a single dwelling, offering potential for future development, subject to the necessary consents.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains gas, electricity and water.