Kirkby Thore, Penrith

Tucked away in a quiet side lane yet in the centre of this Eden Valley village, between Penrith and Appleby, Chapel Close combines the charm and character of a traditional sandstone cottage with many modern upgrades and comforts, creating a chic and stylish home, set in a delightful garden with light and airy accommodation comprising; Entrance Porch, Inner Lobby, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Garden Room, Cloakroom/Shower Room, three Bedrooms and a House Bathroom.

There have been many improvements by the current owners, including, re-roofing, updating the central heating, with underfloor to the ground floor, uPVC double glazing, a contemporary multi fuel stove in the living room and upgraded the insulation, all helping to make this Chapel Close a comfortable and efficient home.

Chapel Close is set in a beautiful, well structured garden, with lawns, mature shrub and flowering border and two stone flagged terraces, one with a timber built summer house with lighting and power points and enjoying open views across the surrounding countryside towards the Lakeland Fells.

Location - From Penrith, head East on the A66 and drive to Kirkby Thore. Turn left off the A66 onto Main Street. Drive into the centre of the village and turn left into Chapel Lane, Chapel Close is on the left.

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Amenities - In the village of Kirkby Thore, there is an infant and primary school, a church, a village shop and sub post office.

Further facilities are available in Appleby, approximately 5.25 miles away. Appleby is an attractive market town in the upper Eden Valley with a population of approximately 3,000 people and is of historical interest. The town has a range of shops, Healthcare Facilities, a Primary and a Secondary School. Leisure facilities include a Swimming Pool, an 18-hole golf course and bowling green, two fitness gyms and badminton courts. Transport links included the Settle Carlisle railway line, which runs between Carlisle and Leeds.

All main facilities are in Penrith, approximately 9 miles away. Penrith is a popular market town on the edge of the Lake District National Park, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre (with swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre) as well as golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells as well as the beautiful Eden Valley, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.

Broadband is available from 159 to 984 Mbps

Tenure Freehold - The property is freehold and the council tax is band C.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation - Entrance

Through a uPVC double glazed door to the;

Porch - Having uPVC double glazed windows to three sides set on a low stone wall with a solid roof. The floor is ceramic tiled and a broad timber panelled door opens to the;

Entrance Lobby - Stairs lead to the first floor and painted timber plank doors open to the living room and dining kitchen.

Living Room - 5.94m x 3.94m (19'6 x 12'11) - The floor is porcelain tiled with underfloor heating and there is a contemporary multi fuel stove. There is exposed natural stonework to one wall and access to a small under stair cupboard and a recessed wall cupboard. UPVC double glazed windows face to the front and rear and painted plank doors open to the Cloakroom/shower room and;

Garden Room - 3.00m x 3.45m (9'10 x 11'4) - The floor is porcelain tiled with underfloor heating and the ceiling is open to the apex with exposed roof timbers and recessed downlights. uPVC double glazed window faces to the side overlooking the side garden and double doors open onto the forecourt.

Dining Kitchen - 6.07m x 3.45m (19'11 x 11'4) - Fitted with gloss cream units and a granite work surface incorporating a stainless steel, one and a half bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap. The kitchen is equipped with a built in mid-height Bosch electric oven and a Gorenge induction hob with a stainless steel and glass cooker hood, plumbing for a dishwasher and a washing machine and space for an upright fridge freezer. To one wall is a recessed shelved wall cupboard. The floor is porcelain tiled with underfloor heating and there are three wall uplights and two tube lights. A uPVC double glazed window faces to the front and a uPVC double glazed door to the rear.

Cloakroom/Shower Room - 2.51m x 1.57m (8'3 x 5'2) - Fitted with a contemporary lavatory, a wash basin with cabinet below and a quadrant shower enclosure with a Mira mains fed shower and tiled walls to two sides. The floor is porcelain tiled and there is a heated towel rail and uPVC double glazed window.

A recessed cupboard houses the Vaillant IQ ground source heat pump which provides the central heating and hot water via a pressurised hot water tank.

First Floor- Landing - Having a double radiator and painted plank doors off.

Bedroom One - 3.68m x 3.43m (12'1 x 11'3) - There is a shelved niche above the stairwell, a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front overlooking the garden.

Bedroom Two - 3.68m x 3.12m (12'1 x 10'3) - Having a recessed linen cupboard above the stairwell and there is a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom Three - 2.34m x 3.56m limited headroom (7'8 x 11'8 limited - The ceiling is sloped with an exposed roof timber, recessed downlights and a double glazed velux roof window. There is a double radiator.

Bathroom - 2.24m x 2.87m (7'4 x 9'5) - Fitted with a toilet, a wash basin and a clawfoot bath with centre mounted mixer handset shower tap. The walls are part painted timber panelling, the floor is laminate and there is a double radiator. A large double glazed dormer window gives a high-level of natural light and a side window gives a view across the garden to the surrounding countryside.

Outside - The entrance from the roadside to Chapel Close is through double wooden gates to a pebble gravel forecourt, giving off-road parking for several vehicles.

There is a tool shed next to the gates.

A stonewall retaining across the forecourt has steps up to the main garden area, laid largely to grass with well stocked flower and shrub beds and borders.

A Stone paved path leads up to a part covered stone flagged Terrace with a;

Summer House - 2.90m x 2.90m (9'6 x 9'6) - Having a light and power points.

The Terrace and the summer house enjoy an open south Westerly aspect giving a view across the surrounding pasture to the distant fells on one side and on the other side across the rooftops of Kirby Thore to the Pennines.

The garden extends along the side of the house, again to grass with a stone flagged terrace and a brick built garden shed which has light and power points.

There is a small shed and a small greenhouse to the side of the house.

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