Oak Cottages, Bentham

- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 2 Bed Character Cottage
- Exposed Beams & Feature Fireplaces
- Spacious Kitchen/Diner
- Good Sized Lounge
- Garden to Front
- Parking to Rear
- No Chain
- Ideal First Home, Holiday or Residential Let
- Dales, Bowland & Lakes
Description
An ideal first home or a holiday/residential let.
Property Description - Welcome to 4 Oak Cottages – a beautifully presented, double-fronted 2-bedroom character cottage located in the popular market town of Bentham. Conveniently positioned for local amenities and travel, this charming home effortlessly combines period character with modern comforts.
The property retains many original features, including feature fireplaces, deep window sills with seating, exposed beams, and pine doors throughout, all complemented by a high standard of refurbishment.
On the ground floor, you’ll find a good sized kitchen with attractive stone-flagged flooring, and a separate, cosy dual-aspect lounge featuring a log-burning stove – perfect for relaxing evenings. Upstairs, there are two spacious double bedrooms and a modern, fully fitted bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a low-maintenance front garden, a good-sized rear yard, and off-road parking.
An ideal first home or a successful holiday let opportunity in a sought-after destination, 4 Oak Cottages is full of charm and character.
Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: SBR
EPC Rating: TBC
Services: All mains
Broadband: Available
High Bentham Location - High Bentham is a vibrant market town offering a good variety of shops, bars, and takeaways. The town benefits from a well-regarded primary school, a medical surgery, and a train station on the Leeds–Lancaster line, providing excellent connectivity.
Families can access excellent secondary education within the catchment areas of Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle College. Both of these nearby market towns feature Booths supermarkets and a charming mix of independent shops.
High Bentham is conveniently located about 30 minutes by car from Kendal and Lancaster, with easy access to the M6 motorway. Situated on the northern edge of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it also offers close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Morecambe Bay—perfect for scenic day trips and outdoor adventures.
Ground Floor -
Dining Kitchen - 16' 1" x 13' 2" (4.9m x 4.01m) - Multicolour flagged stone flooring, radiator, open fireplace with stone hearth, range of wall and base units with under cupboard lighting, single drainer sink, double oven with 4 ring gas hob and extractor hood over, under stairs cupboard, exposed beams, double glazed window to front and rear aspect, glazed timber door to front, double glazed UPVC door to rear yard.
Sitting Room - 15' 10" x 10' 8" (4.83m x 3.25m) - Fitted carpet, radiator, stone hearth housing wood burning stove, shelved alcove, exposed beams, double glazed window to both front and rear aspect.
First Floor -
Landing - 12' 4" x 12' 8" (3.76m x 3.86m) - Fitted carpet, radiator, access to all rooms, staircase to ground floor, loft access, exposed beam, double glazed window to rear aspect.
Bedroom One - 12' 7" x 9' 4" (3.84m x 2.84m) - Double room with fitted carpet, radiator, fireplace, exposed beam, double glazed window to front aspect.
Bedroom Two - 0" x 0' 0" (0m x 0m) - Double room with fitted carpet, radiator, exposed beam, double glazed window to front aspect.
Bathroom - Wooden floorboards, heated towel rail, wash basin, toilet, bath with shower over, exposed beam, double glazed window with privacy glass to rear aspect.
External -
Front - Low maintenance gravelled garden to front.
Rear - Concrete yard with parking.
Agent Notes - Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.
OFFER PROCEDURE
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INTRODUCERS FEES
Fisher Hopper Ltd receives and introducers fee from Napthens Solicitors of £100.00 + VAT for all successful introductions.
FISHER HOPPER
Fisher Hopper is a trading name for Fisher Hopper Limited, which is registered in England No 08514050. The registered office for the company is: 5 Battalion Court, Colburn Business Park, Catterick Garrison, England, DL9 4QN. Company Director: M. Alexander
The office address for Fisher Hopper is: 43 Main Street, Bentham, Lancaster, North Yorkshire LA2 7HJ.
FLOOR PLANS
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Brochures
Oak Cottages, BenthamBrochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- 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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