Property description

Location: The village of Staveley is situated almost midway between Kendal and Windermere, just off the A591. Fellfoot Cottages are situated at the foot of the Kentmere Valley approximately one mile from Staveley Village centre. Proceed to the centre of the village and take the right turn onto the Kentmere Road and continue past Kentmere Limited. Continue up the road and follow it in a right turn over Scroggs Bridge. Fellfoot Cottages can then be found on the right hand side approximately one mile from the village centre. The location is therefore rural with a most pleasant open aspect to front and rear with number 5 being one of a terrace of six similar cottages.



The village of Staveley has a thriving community and has amenities including, primary school, public houses, train station, church, post office, Spar shop and a variety of specialist shops and the ever popular Mill Yard with 'Wilfs' café and The Hawkeshead Brewery.  

Description: Stone built and slated, this pretty chocolate box cottage dating back to the early 19th Century offers the new owners the benefit of 21st century comforts that blend well with original period character. From the moment you open the garden gate and step into the cosy sitting room those who view will enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that has has been created by the vendors. Both the sitting room and the spacious dining kitchen have wood burning stoves, upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a bathroom. Located across the paved courtyard at the rear is a most useful stone and slate outhouse and log store with WC. The cottage gardens are well tended with the rear garden accessed from behind the outhouse and log store by way of steps leading up to an enclosed garden which has a delightful 'shepherds' style hut with its very own a wood burning stove and drop down bed creating a private haven/home office.

 

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

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Ground Floor  

Sitting Room 12' 6" x 11' 5" (3.81m x 3.48m) A warm and cosy room with double glazed window with seat under enjoying splendid views to surrounding countryside and fells. Attractive inset stone fireplace with slate hearth and wood burning stove. Original built in shelved cupboard, electric panel heater and telephone point.  

Inner Hall with staircase to first floor.  

Dining Kitchen 12' 6" x 11' 4" (3.81m x 3.45m) plus Kitchen 11' 3'' x 3'8'' (3.43m x 1.11m) with attractive slate floor, deep under stairs cupboard and electric panel heater. Attractive inset stone fireplace with stone hearth and wood burning stove with fireside alcove with shelving and back boiler for the hot water. The kitchen area has fitted base units with complementary working surfaces with tiled splash backs and inset 'Villeroy & Bosch' sink. Kitchen appliances include a range electric oven with four ring hob, integrated dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer. Extractor fan. Double glazed door and two double glazed windows to rear courtyard.  

Landing with access to loft.  

Bedroom 1 12' 6" x 11' 5" (3.81m x 3.48m) A pleasant room with original sash window with seat under, enjoying splendid views to surrounding countryside and fells. Attractive polished floorboards, pretty cast iron fireplace and built in cupboard. Electric panel heater.  

Bedroom 2 11' 9" x 7' 4" (3.58m x 2.24m) with electric panel heater. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and double glazed window to rear yard and garden.  

Bathroom with double glazed window with deep sill overlooking garden. A three piece suite comprising; panel bath with Mira shower over, wash hand basin with tiled splash back and WC. Part tiled walls, radiator and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving for linen.  

Outside: The cottage has the benefit of a small slated patio to the front with raised flower beds with space for a bench to sit and enjoy the splendid views of surrounding countryside .



To the rear is a paved courtyard and a stone and slate outhouse 8' 0'' x 6' 2'' (2.49m x 1.88m) with power and light, window and plumbing for washing machine.



Log Store with window and WC.



Behind the outhouse and log store, a flight of stone steps lead up to the enclosed rear garden with lawn, planted flower beds with a variety of colourful plants and shrubs and mature trees. A splendid timber garden hut with painted panelled walls and floor, three windows, attractive wood burning stove, power and light and a drop down bed.  

Services: Mains electricity, mains water and private shared drainage.  

Tenure: Freehold 

Council Tax: Band C- South Lakeland District Council 

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office.  

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.