Property description
Description: Those who view Low Mill Cottage will be both delighted by the warm and welcoming atmosphere inside and the peaceful and idyllic setting of the gardens and woodland nestling alongside the bubbling water of Chapel Beck outside. The present owners have with care and attention to detail created a well presented home that blends original period character with 21st century comforts, including reclaimed Victorian 4-panel doors and custom design stained glass lights to the bathroom and sitting room/staircase. The living space offers well balanced accommodation on the ground floor is a newly installed fitted breakfast kitchen with Rayburn, the dining room, sitting room and conservatory, a good double bedroom and en-suite shower room, and the utility and really useful cellar room. Upstairs you will find a further three bedrooms and a new bathroom. The gardens and grounds are lovingly tended and there is plenty of parking and turning. The next step is an appointment to view - we know you will not be disappointed!
Location: To find the property from the market Town of Kendal, head west out of the town by way of Allhallows Lane and Greenside passing over the Kendal by-pass, over Scout Scar and into the Lake District National Park. Follow the road down towards the Village of Underbarrow proceed past the Punch Bowl Inn on the left hand side and after approximately ¼ of a mile as the road narrows and twists the entrance to Low Mill Cottage is the second turning on your left just before High Gregg Hall Farm.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions: Ground Floor Stone & Slated Open Porch with outside light.
Entrance Hall warm and welcoming with polished wood floor, radiator. A glazed roof light provides access to a good loft space which houses a Worcester CD1 30 Green star LPG gas boiler (installed in 2010)
Breakfast Kitchen 12' 8" x 11' (3.86m x 3.35m) with two double glazed windows enjoying a dual aspect overlooking the beck, woodland and gardens and being warmed by the LPG Rayburn Royal. The kitchen has recently been fitted by 'Atlantis Kitchens' of Kendal with an attractive range of of wall and base units with pull out pan drawers, plate rail and open shelving. Complementary working surfaces with matching uplift and glass splash backs, inset 'Franke' stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Concealed down lights, integrated larder fridge, dishwasher and Bosch halogen two ring hob.
Dining Room 15' 1" x 10' 2" (4.6m x 3.1m) again with aspect over the beck and gardens, full height double glazed wrap round window with glazed panel door to terrace. Wood floor, radiator and two telephone points.
Inner Hall with staircase to first floor, exposed beams, radiator and telephone point. Access to utility and store/cellar.
Sitting Room 19' 1" x 15' 2" (5.82m x 4.62m) a cosy room with window to the side overlooking the beck and one overlooking the garden. Exposed beams and deep shelved display alcove and useful under stairs cupboard. Multi-fuel stove on flagged hearth, radiator and TV aerial point. Double glazed double doors to:
Conservatory 11' 2" x 6' 4" (3.4m x 1.93m) double glazed with door to garden and terrace. Tiled floor.
Bedroom 4 11' 4" x 10' 7" (3.45m x 3.23m) with window to the garden. Built in wardrobe, radiator. En-Suite Shower Room with complementary tiled walls and a three peice suite comprising; shower cubicle with Mira shower, wash hand basin and high level WC. Extractor fan, radiator and exposed timber.
Utility Room 10' 3" x 8' 7" (3.12m x 2.62m) useful storage cupboard. Plumbing for washing machine, door to outside, power and light. Open to Cellar/Store Room 10'3 x 8'7" (3.12m x 2.62m) with power and light.
First Floor Landing with access to loft space.
Bedroom1 (front) 15' 7" x 9' 6" (4.75m x 2.9m) a good double room overlooking the beck and gardens. A range of custom made bedroom furniture includes fitted wardrobes with glazed doors and matching bedside cabinets and shelving, designed and installed by English Hardwood Designs of Carnforth. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 (front) 9' 9" x 9' 6" (2.97m x 2.9m) again with beck and garden aspect. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 (front) 9' 10" x 7' 4" (3m x 2.24m) overlooking the garden and beck, radiator and telephone point. Built in double wardrobe.
Bathroom (Newly Installed) the bathroom installed by 'Lakeland Tile and Bathrooms' has a modern three piece suite in white comprising; of a double ended deep bath with central tap and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC with soft close lid. Complementary tiled walls and flooring, down lights and vertical heated towel rail. Deep shelved linen cupboard with radiator. Extractor fan and window with deep sill.
Outside: The owners have with care and thought created the most beautiful well tended gardens that nestle alongside the riverbank affording an idyllic and private place in which to enjoy the flowing beck and the abundance of wild life it attracts. Planted with a wide variety of colourful spring bulbs including an abundance of daffodils, mature trees including damson and apple, plants and shrubs, and with paved and gravelled sitting areas, definitely the place to escape from the hustle and bustle of 21st century living.
There is ample parking and turning located at the head of the driveway.
Services: mains electricity, mains water. Private drainage. LPG gas for central heating and Rayburn.
Council Tax Band: South Lakeland District Council - Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh (01539) 729711
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Ideal holiday letting opportunity If you were to purchase this property for holiday letting Sykes Cottages estimate it has the potential to achieve 30-35 bookings a year with a gross annual income of approx £17,000 19,000 pa. To discuss the holiday let potential call Jan Meredith, Sykes Cottages on 015394 96444.
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