Shap, Penrith

Located in a quiet hamlet in rural Cumbria, this charming 17th-century character cottage has been fully refurbished to offer brand-new modern living within a historic setting.

The ground floor features a modern kitchen/diner and a living room complete with a cozy wood burner, while the first floor comprises a double bedroom, a bathroom, and a large landing recess perfect for a home office, dressing space, or extra storage.

Thoughtfully updated with double glazing, efficient electric heating, and fresh decor throughout, the property boasts a private rear garden, landlord-maintained front lawn, off-street parking for one car, and access to a wild woodland trail leading to the Birkbeck river.

Positioned just moments from the M6 for easy access to Shap, Tebay, Kendal, and Penrith, this ideal country escape is strictly non-smoking and unsuitable for pets (cats or dogs) due to local wildlife.

Rent: £800 PCM | Deposit: £923 | Holding Deposit: £184 | Council Tax Band A | EPC band E

The property will be offered on a periodic assured tenancy. The successful applicant will be provided with the required written tenancy information, including rent, deposit, landlord/agent details, repair responsibilities, and any tenant bill responsibilities, together with the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026. Deposit protection will be arranged in accordance with current legislation.

Kitchen /Diner - With a brand new shaker style kitchen, with cabinets at wall and base level and contrasting work surfaces over. The floor is laid with tiles and these continue throughout the ground floor giving the house a coordinated and contemporary look. Integral appliances include an electric hob, electric oven, undercounter fridge and freezer, an inset one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, and space and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a breakfast table with two chairs and a bench seat for dining.

Living Room - Moving through to the living area, the room is compact but easily big enough for a sofa, chairs and television table, and cosy evenings are assured with the wood burning stove that sits on a tile plinth. Natural light is provided from the window to the front elevation and from the glazed door to the rear leading to the private garden.

First Floor Landing - Reached by ascending the stairs rising from the kitchen, the landing is open and spacious with a recess area providing space for a home office, dressing room, or simply additional storage.

Bedroom - A good sized double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling with a sky light window and an second window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden, and combined this allows plenty of natural light to flood into the space.

Bathroom - A lovely newly fitted shower room comprising of a large walk in electric shower enclosure, and a mono vanity unit with a wash-hand basin, low level WC, and storage cupboards. There are attractive decorative tiles to the slash areas and a columnar towel rail completes the look.

Garden And Grounds - To the rear of the cottage is a private garden for exclusive use whilst to the front there is an open lawn that spans the frontage of The Cottage and the two neighbouring properties. The front garden and lawns are maintained by the landlord, whilst the private garden to the rear is for the tenant to look after and enjoy.

Parking - A single parking space is available in a shared parking area in front of the properties.