Property description

Location: Orton is a relatively undiscovered village which is about 20 minutes' drive from Penrith/Kendal and has excellent access to the M6 (Junctions 38 and 39). Orton is a pretty traditional Westmorland village, enjoying a delightful rural position built around a central green with two streams crossed by many footbridges and having a fine church on a hill overlooking tranquil countryside.





The surrounding countryside is indeed very beautiful and unusual in having large tracts of unfenced land providing a huge variety of interesting walks. The area has excellent access to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, both within less than half an hour's drive. The village itself has retained many of the services lost in recent years by other rural communities. There is a village school, shop/P.O., surgery, inn, tearooms, church, chapel, small chocolate factory producing a now-famous range of fine chocolates, and monthly Farmers' Market of national acclaim.



Scar Side House is situated nestling below the Orton Fells and is approached by a quiet country lane and seemingly in totally remote and unspoilt countryside, yet is only a mile from the village centre and within a 3.5 mile drive of Junction 38 on the M6.



From Orton Village take the Raisbeck Road for 600 yards, at the mini crossroads take the left turning marked Street Lane and continue for .7 of a mile to the top of the lane where you will find the property.  

Description: Scar Side House has recently undergone a programme of improvements that now provides the new owners a home to move into and enjoy. The living space is both generous and well laid with a 26' x 25' living room with open staircase to a galleried landing and an excellent 20' x 17' breakfast kitchen with adjoining snug and conservatory, and a boot room and cloaks with WC completes the ground floor. On the first floor is a galleried landing, the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further double bedrooms, two with their own en-suites and the house bathroom. Outside you will find plenty of parking and easy to manage gardens. A home that offers flexibility that would suit a variety of purchasers be it as a family home, or to run as a holiday let or even bed and breakfast. The next step is an appointment to view.



 

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Ground Floor  

Entrance Porch with UPVC double glazed door and two matching side panels. Tiled floor and glazed panelled door to: 

Entrance Hall with part panelled walls and staircase to first floor. 

Boot Room quarry tiled floor, shelving.  

Cloakroom quarry tiled floor, wash hand basin and WC. Extractor fan and cupboard with oil central heating boiler.  

Excellent Dining Kitchen 20' 5" x 17' 4" (6.22m x 5.28m) UPVC double glazed door and side window to a decked area. Fitted with an attractive range of modern gloss wall and base units with complementary working surfaces and inset stainless steel double bowl sink unit with drainer, co-ordinating tiled walls and quarry tiled floor. Built in oven and halogen hob, electric four oven Aga (economy 7) and Vent Axia fan. Central island unit with granite worktop and breakfast bar and plumbing for dishwasher. TV aerial point, UPVC double glazed window to the rear garden and double doors into the conservatory. Step down to: 

Snug 12' 0" x 8' 0" (3.66m x 2.44m) enjoying an open aspect across the front garden. TV aerial point. UPVC double glazed window and Velux roof light. 

Conservatory 13' 9" x 11' 9" (4.19m x 3.58m) enjoying outstanding views over the surrounding countryside. UPVC double glazed with double and single doors opening to the garden. Tiled floor.  

Fabulous Living Room 26' 8" x 25' 1" (8.13m x 7.65m) with fine open views. Two UPVC double glazed doors to the garden and five UPVC double glazed windows. Splendid stone fireplace with flagged hearth and multi-fuel stove, two radiators and TV aerial point. Open staircase to first floor with useful cupboard under.  

First Floor Large UPVC double glazed window looking onto the fell. 

Galleried Landing with exposed timbers, Velux roof light . Fitted cupboards.  

Master Bedroom 25' 6" x 10' 1" (7.77m x 3.07m) a splendid room with three UPVC double glazed windows enjoying fine open views, Velux roof light. Exposed timbers, radiator and TV aerial point. En-Suite with large tiled shower cubicle with Triton power shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Vertical towel radiator, wall light point and UPVC double glazed window.  

Bedroom 2 12' 9" x 8' 6" (3.89m x 2.59m) again with open aspect, UPVC double glazed window, exposed timbers and radiator, TV aerial point. En-Suite with corner tiled shower cubicle with Triton power shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Vertical towel radiator, wall light point and extractor fan. 

Bedroom 3 13' 1" x 11' 5" (3.99m x 3.48m) again with great views over the front garden and across the surrounding countryside. UPVC double glazed window, radiator, TV aerial point and wall light point. En-Suite Bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; panel bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Vertical towel radiator, wall light point.  

Inner Landing with panelled walls, radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the rear garden. Second staircase down the entrance hall.  

Bedroom 4 17' 4" x 8' 5" (5.28m x 2.57m) enjoying fine views, two UPVC double glazed windows and exposed beam. Radiator and TV aerial point.  

Bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; panel bath with shower mixer and tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. UPVC double glazed window, radiator and two wall light points.  

Outside: The property enjoys ample parking and turning for several vehicles on the gravelled driveway to the front and side of the house. There are gardens to the front, side and rear, all enjoying fine views across the surrounding open countryside. Well tended and mainly laid to lawn with planted beds and borders and paved patio areas and timber deck. Three large garden sheds and two wood stores.  

Council Tax: Eden District Council - Band currently be re-assessed. 

Services: Mains electricity. Private Bore Hole. Private Drainage. Oil central heating. Telephone line installed, broadband and satellite TV.  

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.