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2 Gatefoot Cottages, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9PL

Key features

  • Popular village location
  • Self contained first floor flat
  • Fully furnished
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Fully refurbished in 2022
  • Views over Kentmere Fells to the front and River Gowan to the rear
  • Short walk to local amenities
  • Allocated parking
  • Patio to the rear

Description

Opportunity to rent a recently renovated self-contained first floor two bedroom apartment created from a former Bobbin Mill in the popular village of Staveley located within the Lake District National Park. The apartment enjoys delightful views from the front towards the Kentmere Fells, overlooking the River Gowan to the rear and has private parking and a private garden area looking over the river.

The whole development was purchased in 2020 and fully refurbished in 2022. Upgraded to a beautiful and high specification and includes a new grey kitchen with stone worktops, modern three piece shower room, electric radiators, solid oak doors and double glazed windows throughout. 

Well placed with a short and relatively level walk to the amenities on offer in the village centre including Spar shop, chemist, Public House and the popular Staveley Mill yard with cafes etc. On a bus route
and there is also a railway station. There are endless fell and country walks from the doorstep. 

Accommodation
Covered entrance porch leads into a ground floor entrance hall with ample space for kicking off shoes and hanging coats. Stairs then lead straight up to a landing area with a build in sideboard with cupboards below and a wall cupboard also. Window looking out to the river aspect.

Open Plan Living Room
Fabulous dual aspect open plan living room. Ample space for sitting and dining furniture, to the rear you can find a fitted contemporary kitchen with a laminate floor. The living room enjoys fabulous views to the front over open fields and Reston Scar. There is a wall mounted TV point, electric wall mounted radiator and is finished with carpet.

Kitchen Area
New grey gloss kitchen from Webbs in Kendal with base and wall units including integrated appliances of washing machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven and hob with extractor over, and inset sink unit.

Inner Hall leads to

Bedroom One
A good size double bedroom with fantastic views to the front aspect with plenty of space for wardrobes. Electric wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom Two
A comfortable second bedroom, currently a small double but ideal for a single bed or twin beds with a rear aspect overlooking the River Gowan. Electric wall mounted radiator.

Shower Room
Beautifully fitted modern suite comprising curved shower cubicle with raindrop shower head over, vanity wash basin with drawers under and WC. The shower room is finished with a tiled floor and walls and has a frosted window to the rear aspect.

Outside
To the side of the apartment block, there is a metal fenced garden area which belongs to No.2 which is paved and an ideal seating area. Designated parking space for No.2 at the front of the building.

Directions
Entering Staveley from the Windermere Roadside, continue into Staveley and before RR stone show room, Gatefoot Mill can be found on the right hand side with car park in front.

Services
Mains electric, drainage and water. Electric heating.

Council Tax Band
B

EPC Rating    
C

Any Other Relevant Info
A holding deposit, no more than 1 weeks rent is payable per tenancy. Please ask agent for further details.

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Band: B
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Allocated
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Patio
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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2 Gatefoot Cottages, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9PL

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About Matthews Benjamin, Windermere

Hazlewood Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere, LA23 1DU

Matthews Benjamin was established in Windermere in 1993 by local property experts David Benjamin and Peter Matthews. As an independent estate agency, we specialise in house sales across Windermere, Ambleside, and Lancaster.

Since our establishment, we have earned an excellent reputation based on trust, expertise, and care. This has been developed from a family business run by only local people with extensive knowledge and love of the local area. We put our clients at the heart of everything we do. Furthermore, we always guarantee an outstanding service.

For further details about our services in Windermere, Ambleside and Lancaster, don't hesitate to contact Matthews Benjamin Estate Agents.

In 2006, Andrew Kneale joined the company as a partner with David Benjamin. With him, Andrew brought a wealth of experience and expansion into setting up the Fine & Country network. Fine & Country is for prestigious properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire.

Today, we have established a stronghold of offices spread across the Lake District and North Lancashire. We offer quality services for both residential and commercial sales and lettings. Furthermore, our dual branding of Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country has allowed us to create a specialist synergy between all levels of the market. We are proud of our unrivaled reputation.

Our offices are in key locations to facilitate the sale, purchase, and/or let of properties within a significant part of the North West Region. We cover the UNESCO Lake District National Park, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Silverdale and Arnside AONB, Forest of Bowland AONB. Our portfolio of properties arguably covers some of the most beautiful places in the UK. From the 17th century farmsteads of the Lyth Valley to stunning barn conversions in the Lune Valley, traditional Lakeland terraces, cottages to townhouses, Victorian to modern, we cover it all with our unrivaled and bespoke marketing approach.

To mark the celebration of our 25th anniversary in 2018, Matthews Benjamin expanded further into residential lettings and property management. Additionally, we also offer rental services to landlords and tenants alike from all of our offices.

We have a seasoned team of local experts who provide professional advice. Our team offers a premium service that eases the stresses behind residential letting. Whether you are looking to sell, buy, let out or rent, we can help. In addition to the estate agency, Matthews Benjamin can also offer independent mortgage advice.

To find out more about the house sales and property lettings we operate across South Lakes and North Lancashire, contact our Ambleside, Windermere, or Lancaster branch.

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