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Heather Lea, Oxen Fell Coniston LA22 8DN

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Enviable rural position
  • Detached bungalow
  • Three bedrooms
  • West facing views towards Coniston fells and surrounding country side
  • Open plan light and airy
  • Garden and patio
  • Elevated above Skelwith Bridge
  • Plethora of walks on your doorstep

Description

An enviably positioned three bedroom detached cottage nestled in an ideal rural position with  delightful country views. Originally built  in the 1930’s and has benefited from numerous extensions over the years.  All assisting to create a cosy property with open plan kitchen/diner with separate living room and house bathroom.  A versatile property which is suitable whether as a main residency, or equally suitable as a holiday/second home. There is an attractive and  manageable fellside garden which provides stunning west facing views towards the Coniston Fells. 

Well placed in the centre of the Lake District National Park, elevated above Skelwith Bridge and bordering the Langdale Valley and well positioned between Ambleside and Coniston. The property is set in a lovely rural position with  beautiful views over adjacent countryside. With endless fell and country walks from the door step and the Skelwith Bridge Hotel and popular Chesters Café being close nearby with the popular market towns of Ambleside and Coniston close at hand.

Accommodation

Steps leading up to UPVC glazed front door leading into;

Kitchen/Diner
An attractive open plan light and airy room. The kitchen area has an attractive selection of oak fronted wall and base units,  granite worktop, upstands and splash back. Appliances include Siemens four ring induction hob, extractor fan and  integrated electric oven.  1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and  plumbing for washing machine. Pull out larder cupboard. Super views towards the lower slopes  Coniston Fells and across the garden. Exposed beam  and oak floor with electric wall heater.

Open plan with step leading upto;

Sitting Room
A light and airy triple aspect room with feature wood burning stove on a slate hearth and mantel. TV and patio doors leading to the patio and enjoying country views. 

Inner hallway leading to:

Bedroom One
Light and airy double dual aspect double room. South facing patio doors   with great country and fell views. Electric wall heater.

Bedroom Two
A cosy double  L shaped  dual aspect room with country and fell views.

Bedroom Three
Single room or could be a study. Presently used with bunk beds.

House Bathroom
White four piece suite comprising of panelled bath, corner shower cubicle, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor fan and electric light and shaver point. Country views.

Outside 
The property is approached by a private drive allowing parking for two vehicles. Steps leading up to a split level terrace with various footpaths. Attached outbuilding housing the UV filter and water tank with electricity. Path leading to front side and rear. To the front there is a practical small manageable lawn  with an array of well established selection of plants and shrubs. Enjoying west facing country views towards the Coniston Fells.  Shed, additional patio area and  vegetable patch.  Whilst to the rear there is a split level terracing, patio with BBQ area and again a wonderful  selection of plants, bushes and shrubs. Country views.

Services
Mains electricity, private water and private drainage. Electric heating.

Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

Council Tax Band
C

Directions
Proceed out of Ambleside on the A593 sign posted Coniston for approximately 3 miles until reaching Skelwith Bridge.  Take the directions for Coniston and Oxen Fell and the property can be found   on the left hand side approximately 1m after the righthand turning to Little Langdale. 
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Mobile
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Outdoor: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone are all reported as ‘likely’ for both Voice and Data services. 

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About Matthews Benjamin, Ambleside

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Established in Windermere in 1993 Matthews Benjamin has earned an excellent reputation based on trust, expertise and care that has been developed from a local family business run by people with an extensive property knowledge and love of the local area. In 2006, Matthews Benjamin expanded and set up the Fine & Country network for prestigious properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire.

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Today, we have proudly established a stronghold of offices across the Lake District and North Lancashire, offering quality services for residential sales. Our dual branding of Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country has allowed us to create a specialist synergy between all levels of the market and we are proud of our unrivalled reputation. We are strategically set in key locations to facilitate the sale and purchase of residential properties within a significant part of the North West region. The Lake District National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Arnside and Silverdale and Forest of Bowland Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; our property portfolio arguably covers some of the most beautiful places in England. From the 17th century farmsteads of the Lyth Valley to stunning barn conversions in the Lune Valley, traditional Lakeland terraces, quintessential cottages and Georgian townhouses to state of the art contemporary homes, we cover the whole market with our unparalleled and bespoke marketing approach, high levels of professional service and selling skills.

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