The Hill, Millom, LA18

Nestled in a quiet village on the edge of the Lake District, this charming 1800s cottage offers the perfect blend of character, space and modern comfort. Enjoy stunning views over the estuary, with the beach just 10 minutes away, an abundance of scenic dog walks on the doorstep, and a welcoming pub within a mile.
Beautifully presented throughout, the property boasts three generous double bedrooms, spacious living accommodation, and a wealth of period features that enhance its timeless appeal. The large kitchen provides an excellent heart of the home, while the impressive dual-aspect living room is filled with natural light and centred around a working fire, creating a warm and inviting space. Wood flooring runs throughout, adding further style and continuity.
The basement offers exceptional versatility with three separate rooms, including a substantial office complete with sink, ideal for home working, hobbies or additional storage.
Outside, the property benefits from a spacious tiered south-facing garden, thoughtfully arranged with a combination of lawn and patio areas, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Mature shrubs and trees create a private and established setting, while practical additions include a shed together with dedicated wood and coal stores.
Extensively renovated over the last eight years, improvements include a new roof, patio, UPVC double glazing (much of which is in attractive sash style), a modern kitchen and a stylish bathroom, allowing buyers to enjoy the charm of a period home with the reassurance of major updates already completed.
Whether seeking a wonderful family home or an idyllic holiday retreat, this delightful cottage offers lifestyle, character and location in equal measure.

Oil fired heating and septic tank.

Entrance Porch
A charming entrance porch featuring attractive stained-glass detailing, providing a welcoming introduction to the character and period style found throughout the property.

Hallway
A striking central hallway extending to approximately 48 feet in length, creating an immediate sense of scale and flow throughout the home. All principal rooms lead directly from the hallway, which retains original character features including wooden flooring and picture rails. Additional features include loft access and radiator.


Kitchen / Dining Room
11’6 x 25’7
A superbly proportioned and highly versatile kitchen space enjoying a bright double-aspect position with UPVC windows and split-opening external door providing direct garden access.
Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the room features tiled flooring, a substantial granite island, composite work surfaces and extensive cupboard and pan drawer storage. Integrated appliances include a fridge together with an induction range cooker and Quooker tap.
Original servant bells remain in place, adding to the home’s character and history. The generous proportions comfortably accommodate a large dining table together with additional seating or living space, creating a true heart-of-the-home environment.

Living Room
17’5 x 20’10
An exceptional dual-aspect reception room of impressive proportions, filled with natural light and enjoying elevated estuary views from the bay window.
Featuring wooden flooring, high ceilings, picture rails and a striking marble fireplace with working fire, the room combines period elegance with warmth and practicality. UPVC sash windows throughout maintain the character of the property while providing modern efficiency.
The flexible layout comfortably accommodates both lounge furniture and a full eight-seater dining table, making the room equally suited to entertaining and relaxed family living. Further features include two feature radiators and the original servant bell system connected directly to the kitchen.
The elevated position and surrounding greenery provide an excellent degree of privacy, with the room enjoying a peaceful outlook and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.

Master Bedroom
17’5 x 17’9
A beautifully proportioned principal bedroom enjoying far-reaching estuary views through three separate UPVC sash windows.
Rich in character, the room features wooden flooring, picture rails and an attractive working fireplace, together creating a calm and elegant atmosphere. Additional features include a radiator and the original servant bell connection to the kitchen, further reflecting the property’s period heritage.

Bedroom Two
17’5 x 9’6
A generous double bedroom featuring UPVC sash windows, wooden flooring, picture rails and radiator. A bright and comfortable room offering flexibility for family accommodation or guests.

Bedroom Three
11’6 x 16’
A spacious and versatile third double bedroom featuring wooden flooring, UPVC sash window, picture rails and radiator.
The room also benefits from a newly installed sink with vanity unit, adding practicality and flexibility for guests or family living.

Shower Room
A stylish and well-appointed shower room fitted with a large walk-in shower and rainfall shower fitting. Finished with marble-effect work surfaces and complemented by an electric towel radiator, the room combines contemporary comfort with a clean, elegant finish.

Basement Accommodation
A highly valuable and flexible lower ground floor area comprising three separate rooms offering excellent ancillary and storage space.
Office
16’8 x 9’9
A substantial and versatile office space currently arranged to accommodate two desks, a treadmill and storage units. Features include wood-effect flooring, radiator, sink with vanity unit, UPVC porthole window and separate UPVC external door access.
Utility & Storage Rooms
Two further basement rooms currently house the washing machine, tumble dryer, chest freezer, spare fridge and boiler, while still offering extensive additional storage capacity. These spaces provide excellent flexibility for workshop use, hobbies, home gym equipment or further practical household storage.

Gardens & Setting
The mature south-facing garden is a standout feature of the property, combining lawned areas, patios and established planting to create a private and peaceful outdoor environment.
The elevated position allows the property to fully enjoy its stunning estuary outlook while maintaining privacy and a strong sense of tranquillity. Mature shrubs and trees frame the garden beautifully, with additional practical features including a shed together with dedicated wood and coal stores.

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