Property description
A charming three bedroom "chocolate box" cottage located in an pleasant rural location enjoying an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Sprint to the north of the market town of Kendal. The attached cottage has undergone a full programme of renovation in recent years bringing the property up to date yet retaining the character features including beamed ceilings, latch doors, a stone flag floor and log burning stove. The well proportioned accommodation comprises of a dual aspect sitting room, dining kitchen, conservatory, three bedrooms and bathroom with all of the rooms enjoying the delightful countryside and river views. To the rear is a cottage style garden with lawns and patios, with the gardens extending along the banks of the River Sprint where there are fishing rights. Suitable for a range of buyers, Bridge Cottage will appeal equally to those seeking a permanent residence or second/holiday home.
DINING KITCHEN 16' 11" x 12' 8" (5.18m x 3.88m) A stable door leads from the front of the property directly into the dining kitchen which has a double glazed window with window seat and french doors with adjacent full height windows leading to the conservatory. The kitchen has been fitted with an excellent range of base and wall units, there is a sink unit, oil fired aga with twin hot plates, dishwasher, washer/dryer and wine cooler. There are stone flags to the floor which has under floor heating.
SITTING ROOM 16' 10" x 11' 8" (5.15m x 3.57m) Two double glazed windows with window seats to the front and a feature double glazed window to the rear overlooking the river Sprint. The sitting room has a feature Stovax multifuel stove set to an inglenook, there is a radiator, television and telephone points and an under stairs cupboard.
CONSERVATORY 11' 4" x 9' 5" (3.46m x 2.89m) With double glazed windows overlooking the garden and river, radiator, tiled floor and door to the garden.
LANDING Extending to 9' 10" (3.00m Double glazed window to the rear overlooking the river, built in linen cupboard with hot water tank, access to the twin loft areas.
BEDROOM 11' 8" x 10' 2" (3.58m x 3.10m) Double glazed window, radiator, traditional open floorboards.
BEDROOM 11' 9" x 9' 10" (3.60m x 3.02m) Double glazed window, radiator, traditional open floorboards.
BEDROOM 6' 6" x 6' 4" (2.00m x 1.95m) Double glazed window to the rear overlooking the river, radiator.
BATHROOM 9' 6" x 6' 9" (2.91m x 2.07m) Double glazed window to the rear overlooking the river. The bathroom has a modern four piece suite in white comprising of a freestanding bath, shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, W.C. and wash hand basin. There is a heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spot lights, extractor fan, and tiled flooring.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a gate leading to a forecourt garden enjoying a pleasant and sunny aspect with the stable door leading inside to the kitchen.
The rear garden extends along the riverbank opening to a patio with gate leading down to the river. there is a patio with pergola, lawn and with well stocked shrubberies. To the rear of the garden is a garden store, workshop and oil tank store. Beyond the garden a pedestrian bridge leads to a parking area for two vehicles. The river sprint at Garnett Bridge forms a gorge with cascading waterfalls which can be seen from the bridge itself, and from the property or gardens, forming a unique natural water feature. Bridge Cottage occupies a splendid position set to the banks of the river and enjoys fishing rights with the river containing Brown Trout, Sea Trout and Salmon.
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