Appleby, Penrith

This grand and enigmatic former lodge, situated within the walls of Appleby Castle, overlooking the historic market town of Appleby has been refurbished and is currently used as a holiday let but would also make a charming home. The accommodation comprises: Hallway, Dining Kitchen, Utility Room, WC and Bedroom to the ground floor and to the first floor, a Living Room with views across Appleby, two further Bedrooms and a Shower Room. The Lodge also benefits from Gas Central Heating. Outside there is an enclosed private garden and a Roof Terrace with superb views across Appleby and the beautiful castle grounds is accessed from the Living Room.

Location - From the centre of Appleby, drive up the hill on Boroughgate, North Lodge is on the right hand side of the entrance to Appleby Castle grounds.

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Amenities - 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 and there are regular buses from Appleby to Penrith and Kirkby Stephen.

A larger shopping centre is Penrith 14 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, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure Freehold - The property is freehold.

North Lodge is registered for business rates and the rateable value is £3,100, below the small business rate relief bracket of £12,000. Therefore, there are currently no rates payable.

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Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a broad six panelled door to the;

Hallway - A return staircase with cupboard below has a mullioned window at the half landing giving natural light to the first and second floors. The flooring is laminate, there is a double radiator and broad panelled doorways to the utility room, ground floor bedroom and;

Dining Room - 2.90m x 3.48m (9'6 x 11'5) - Mullioned windows face to two sides give an outlook over Appleby castle grounds. The flooring is laminate, there is a double radiator. and a broad panelled doorway to the;

Kitchen - 2.59m 3.48m (8'6 11'5) - Fitted with shaker style fronted wall and base units and a granite work surface with a stainless steel under mounted sink, carved drainer, mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a slot in dual fuel cooker, plumbing for a dishwasher and space for an upright fridge freezer. A double glazed window looks onto the rear garden and a mullioned window with window seat to the side looks out across the castle grounds. The ceiling has recessed downlights, the flooring is laminate, there is a double radiator and a wall cupboard housing MCB consumer unit.

Bedroom 1 - 3.68m x 3.71m (12'1 x 12'2) - Mullioned window's to three sides look out over the Appleby Castle grounds and down Boroughgate and across Appleby, The flooring is laminate and there is a double radiator

Utility Room - 3.05m 3.35m x 1.83m (10' 11 x 6') - A stainless steel single drainer sink is set in a base unit with plumbing for a washing machine. A wall mounted Worcester gas fired condensing combination boiler provides the hot water and central heating. The flooring is laminate and there is a single radiator, a double glazed window and door to the outside and a plank door to the;

Wc - Fitted with a toilet and having a single radiator and a small window.

First Floor-Landing - Windows to the front and rear give good natural light. The flooring is laminate and there is a double radiator. Panelled doors give access to two bedrooms, the bathroom and the;

Living Room - 3.71m 3.71m (12'2 12'2) - A mullioned window to the front looks out across the castle grounds and a mullioned window to the side looks down the main street in Appleby. A gas living flame fire is set in a horseshoe surround with granite half and marble mantle. The flooring is laminate and there is a double radiator and a wall mounting point for a TV. A ceiling trap with an electrically operated drop-down ladder gives access to the roof terrace.

Bedroom Two - 3.25m 3.48m (10'8 11'5) - A mullion window to the front looks out across the castle grounds. The flooring is laminate and there is a double radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.59m 3.45m (8'6 11'4) - A mullioned window to the side looks out across the castle grounds. The flooring is laminate and there is a double radiator.

Bathroom - 3.23m 1.78m (10'7 5'10) - Fitted with a traditional style toilet and wash basin and a square ended shower bath with a mains fed shower over and a clear screen. The walls are fully tiled, the ceiling has recessed downlights, the flooring is laminate and there is an extractor fan, a heated towel rail and a double glazed window to the side.

Outside - There is a right of access through the Appleby Castle entrance to the front door and to the side gate leading into the garden

The garden is to the side and rear and is mainly given over to shrub beds and enjoys an open outlook over the Appeby Castle grounds.

Across the rear of the lodge is a large stone flagged terrace ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining.

To the side of the terrace is a stone outhouse with a shower room and a hot tub

Street parking is available to the front of the Appleby Castle gates and resident permit parking is available through Westmorland and Furness Council on Boroughgate.