Leighton Beck Road, Slack Head, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7

OVERVIEW

Blackberry Hill is an Award Winning crescent shaped development built into the natural limestone that defines our local area. Designed and built during the 1970s each property has a slight wedge shape with the accommodation in reverse layout to take advantage of the views over treetops to countryside beyond. Number 3 sits in the middle of the row and the current owners have completed updates in keeping with the original design. The vaulted ceiling lounge diner is an impressive space with a large dormer window and fantastic view and is semi open plan to the modern kitchen. The bedrooms are on the lower levels and could easily be adapted to extra living space or an office depending on buyer’s needs. Each bedroom has access to either the balcony or terrace and there is a modern ensuite and family bathroom. Externally, a cottage style garden has been created at the rear and there is a limestone bank at the front perfect for ferns and hostas. A wonderful family home, the (truncated)

ACCOMMODATION

From the parking area, bridges lead across the limestone bank to each individual property and a glazed door leads into the house. Greeted by the open tread staircase that runs to each floor, the 1970s design is immediately evident. To the side is space for coats and shoes and there is a contemporary cloakroom with modern suite and attractive panelling to one wall. Entering the lounge diner, pause to take in the vaulted double height ceiling, clad in tongue and groove and the large windows which in frame the treetop view perfectly. The 'crow’s nest' style dormer extends out from the house giving a suspended feel and is the ideal place for a reading nook or breakfast table. A couple of steps lead up into the kitchen. Updated in recent years with cream gloss units, quartz effect worktops and modern metro tiling. Electric hob with canopy above, an electric oven, integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. A large pantry has been retained and there is a (truncated)

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The open tread staircase leads down onto half landings with the bedrooms and bathroom leading off. The first lower level has two bedrooms, both with access to the balcony and a lovely view. Both have built in wardrobes and the larger, a sink unit. Continuing down, a second landing/hallway has an external door leading to the limestone bank, a generous cupboard for household items and the Vaillant boiler. The bathroom boasts a walk in shower enclosure and separate bath, perfect for busy family mornings and there is modern tiling, a chrome heated towel rail and extractor.

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The lowest landing has access to the two final bedrooms and to good sized storage space beneath the stairs - this area is fitted out with shelving and is heated. Having access to the terrace, the larger bedroom has built in wardrobes plus an ensuite shower room. The fourth bedroom would also make lovely home office and also has access to the terrace/garden.

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Moving outside, the property has an allocated parking space within the shared parking and turning area plus the valuable addition of a garage in a block at the bottom of the drive. Beneath the bridge walkway is a limestone bank with steps leading to the lower hallway entrance. At the rear of the house is a lovely terrace space with room for patio furniture and a BBQ. Divided from the terrace by steps and large feature rocks, the lawn is edged with shrub and evergreen borders and there flowers beds and a patio.

DIMENSIONS

Lounge Diner 21' 4" x 13' 3"/18' 8" (6.49m x 4.03m/5.70m) max Kitchen 11' 10" x 6' 10" (3.60m x 2.09m) max Bedroom 12' 1" x 15' 8" (3.69m x 4.77m) max including wardrobes Bedroom 7' 6" x 13' 11" (2.29m x 4.24m) average excluding wardrobes Bathroom 5' 4" x 8' 9" (1.64m x 2.67m) max Bedroom 12' 4" x 15' 11" (3.75m x 4.85m) max including wardrobe Ensuite 3' 5" x 6' 2" (1.04m x 1.88m) max Bedroom 9' 5" x 10' 6" (2.88m x 3.20m) max

DIRECTIONS

Leaving Milnthorpe on the A6 towards Carnforth, pass Beetham Nurseries on the left and then turn right into Beetham Village. Pass the pub and up out of the village into Slackhead. As the road narrows, Blackberry Hill is visible, elevated above the road. Turn into the driveway on the right just after the development and follow the track up and round into the top parking area. what3words///official.opinion.attic

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Services: Mains Water, Electric and Gas. Shared Private drainage - Under the General Binding Rules 2020, we ask buyers make their own investigations regarding compliance of the septic tank and take advice from their mortgage lender or legal advisors. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E EPC Grading: C