1 The Forge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HL

Welcome to 1 The Forge, this delightful Lakeland cottage sits quietly in a short cul de sac close to the village centre of Coniston. The property is south facing with 2 bedroom includes car parking, a detached garage and a wonderful, private garden to the rear.
This Lakeland home requires some updating but is full of character and could not be better placed for enjoying all that the Lake District National Park has to offer.

Head over the small bridge crossing Church Beck and you discover this lovely cottage with idyllic backdrop in the very heart of Coniston village, an absolute gem with endless potential one not to be missed!

A pretty timber porch leads you in to a spacious dual aspect living room, with open fire place and Lakeland slate hearth ready for a roaring fire in the winter months.

Leading on you will find the light and welcoming large breakfast kitchen with a range of stylish wall and base units, complementary work surfaces with inset stainless steel one and a half bowel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Samsung gas hob, Bosch Electric oven with extractor over, attractive slate floor tiles and French doors leading out to the wonderful garden! This could be a fabulous space for serving up a culinary delight for family and friends.

To the rear of the living room there is a second kitchen which could be utilised as a useful utility room benefiting from a range of wall and base units, gas hob, electric cooker, with complimentary worktops and stainless steel sink and drainer. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine a glazed door gives access to a rear porch leading to the private garden.

Stairs from the living room lead to the quirky first floor, the staircase splits to the right where you will discover a large storage cupboard housing a Vaillant gas boiler and the first of two bedrooms.

Bedroom one a dual aspect spacious double room with views over to Grizdale Forest.
Across to the other side of the landing you will find bedroom two and a family bathroom.
Bedroom two is also a spacious double room which enjoys splendid local views.

The family bathroom comprises of a bath, enclosed shower, bidet, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside 1 The Forge there is room to park in front of the outbuilding and on the private road.
Venture through the gate to the rear, the you will find a large private garden, laid to lawn, well stocked with mature trees and shrubs this is a real sanctuary for wildlife and peaceful retreat.There is a timber garage currently used for storage, which is in need of some attention
With access from the French doors the cottage and garden connect perfectly. This hidden gem is the perfect place to relax whilst enjoying the surrounding country and fell views.
 

Location Coniston village is steeped in history and with numerous sporting literary connections. This beautiful Lakeland village is nestled between Coniston Water and the dramatic mountain range which includes Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam. The village is well served by a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and of course traditional Lakeland Inns serving award winning locally brewed ale, all of which is just a short stroll away. Surrounded by stunning scenery the setting is perfect whether your interests lie in water sports, fell walking, mountain biking, rock climbing or simply relaxing away from the stresses of modern life 

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)  

Entrance Porch  

Living Room 21' 5" x 12' 5" (6.53m x 3.78m)  

Breakfast Kitchen 20' 11" x 7' 6" (6.38m x 2.29m)  

Utility Room (Second Kitchen) 11' 1" x 5' 9" (3.38m x 1.75m)  

Stairs to Landing  

Bedroom One 17' 9" x 11' 3" (5.41m x 3.43m)  

Bedroom Two 12' 5" x 10' 8" (3.78m x 3.25m)  

Family Bathroom  

Garage 9' 7" x 8' 6" (2.92m x 2.59m)  

Property Information  

Tenure Freehold (Vacant possession upon completion). 

Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. 

Broadband Superfast Broadband available 80 Mbp 20 Mbps 

Mobile Services O2 Likely, EE, Three and Vodafone - Limited service.  

Council Tax Band Westmorland and Furness District Council - Band C. 

Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

Directions From the direction of Ambleside take the A593 to Coniston and then from the centre of the village, before passing over the bridge, turn right just past the village shop and before The Black Bull Inn onto Silver Bank. On the left hand side is a small bridge crossing Church Beck leading to this attractive row of terraced cottages.  

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