Sockbridge, Penrith

A charming two-bedroom mid-terrace cottage in the sought-after village of Sockbridge, blending original character — exposed stone fireplace, wood-burning stove, reclaimed doors — with a tastefully updated kitchen and bathrooms. Approx. 63 sq m / 676 sq ft gross internal area across two floors.

Ground Floor - A welcoming lounge with a striking exposed stone chimney breast housing a wood-burning stove, fitted alcove shelving/storage, a useful under-stairs cupboard, and a deep window sill to the front. The staircase to the first floor rises from the lounge. The kitchen diner (5.02m x 3.93m) is fitted with shaker-style cabinetry, black granite worktops and integrated appliances, and connects through to a bright garden-room dining area with two skylights and a door opening onto the rear patio. A ground-floor utility/W.C. completes this level.

Lounge - 4.10 x 2.83 (13'5" x 9'3") -

Kitchen Diner - 5.02 x 3.93 (16'5" x 12'10") -

Utility/W.C - 1.38 x 1.62 (4'6" x 5'3") -

First Floor - Two bedrooms served by a shower room. The principal bedroom (4.06m x 2.79m) is a good double with feature panelled wall and cottage-style wallpaper. Bedroom 2 (3.58m x 2.08m) is a snug double/twin tucked under the eaves, with characterful sloped ceiling. The shower room is finished in travertine tiling with a mains shower, WC and basin.

Principal Bedroom - 4.06 x 2.79 (13'3" x 9'1") -

Bedroom Two - 3.58 x 2.08 (11'8" x 6'9") -

Landing -

Bathroom - 1.34 x 2.14 (4'4" x 7'0") -

Outside - A private rear garden and gravelled patio — a sun trap for outdoor seating and al fresco dining — enclosed by timber fencing, with steps up from the kitchen/garden room. A charming summerhouse with a tiled floor provides a further seating and storage area, accessed via glazed double doors from the garden. There is a shared access route for the neighbouring properties along the path behind the cottages. Roof lights bring extra light into the rear extension.

Location - May Cottage sits in Sockbridge, part of the joint civil parish of Sockbridge and Tirril, on the edge of the Lake District National Park between Penrith and Ullswater. The neighbouring village of Tirril — a short walk away — is home to the Queen's Head Inn, an 18th-century pub with historic links to poet William Wordsworth, whose brother once owned it and whose grandfather lived nearby at Sockbridge Hall. The Queen's Head today offers real ale, home-cooked pub food and seven en-suite guest rooms, making it a popular local hub for food, drink and a bit of history on the doorstep.

Ullswater is around 2.5–3 miles away, with Penrith (and M6 Junction 40) roughly 3–4 miles distant, giving easy access to both the lake and the town. A local bus service connects Sockbridge/Tirril to Pooley Bridge, Penrith and, in summer, as far as Windermere, and there are numerous surrounding footpaths, including the Eamont Way, for walking straight from the door.

Services & Additional Information - Water: Mains
Electricity: Mains
Drainage: Mains
Heating and hot water: Provided by an oil-fired combi boiler
Broadband: Gigabit broadband available in this postcode area
Rights of way: Shared access route for neighbouring properties along the path behind the cottages (not across the garden)
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: B

Please Note - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Lakes Estates has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. All mention of appliances / fixtures and fittings in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.

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