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Thimble Cottage, Cross Hill, St. Bees CA27

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

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Key features

  • Charming 1 bed cottage
  • Located in the coastal village of St Bees
  • Railway station nearby
  • Short walk to the beach
  • Ideal BTL or holiday let
  • Tenure: St Bees Leasehold
  • Council tax band A
  • EPC Rating: E

Description

Thimble Cottage is a delightful one-bedroom character home full of charm and quirky appeal, tucked away in the heart of the coastal village of St Bees. Just a short stroll from the wide sandy beach and the railway station, the cottage enjoys a wonderfully convenient position. The ground floor offers an open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area, while upstairs there’s a cosy double bedroom with a modern ensuite shower room. Whilst there is no allocated parking with the property, on-street parking is available nearby.

With its unique character and enviable location, Thimble Cottage is an ideal investment, whether as a buy-to-let, a holiday home, or a bolthole for anyone seeking a second home by the sea. St Bees is a thriving village with a welcoming community, local amenities, and excellent transport links, while the Lake District National Park is just a short drive away.

Perfect for those wanting the best of coastal charm and countryside adventure and offered for sale with the benefit of vacant possession.


EPC Rating: E

Open Plan Lounge/Dining/Kitchen

4.68m x 4.17m

Accessed via uPVC entrance door. A bright and spacious, dual aspect living space with windows to front and side elevations. Kitchen is fitted with range of modern, wall & base units with complementary wood effect work surfacing and stainless steel sink/drainer unit with mixer tap. Built in electric oven, gas hob with extractor fan over and integrated fridge freezer. Feature fireplace housing electric fire, exposed wood flooring, storage cupboard and stairs to first floor accommodation.

Bedroom

4.14m x 3.77m

Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, feature sandstone fireplace housing electric fire, double glazed window, Juliette balcony, exposed wood flooring and access into:-

Ensuite Shower Room

2.58m x 1.35m

With double glazed window and fitted with large, tiled shower enclosure with mains powered shower, close coupled WC, wash hand basin and ladder style radiator.

St Bees Leasehold

The property is Leasehold - this is a historic 1000 year St Bees lease with no ground rent/service charge payable

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water & drainage; gas central heating; double glazing installed throughout; telephone & broadband connections installed subject to BT regulations. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Referral & Other Payments

PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee : Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Emma Harrison Financial Services – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2024 was £221.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance check via Landmark referral between £8.50 to £15.50. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

Directions

Thimble Cottage can be located using the postcode CA27 0BL and identified by a PFK 'For Sale' board. Alternatively by using What3Words///feuds.overhead.puzzled

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Band: A
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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