Property description
Esthwaite Cottage is an extremely well presented detached period residence in a private elevated location, enjoying superb, panoramic views over Esthwaite Water towards the Fairfield Horseshoe, Helvellyn, Red Screes and Claife Heights. This Victorian cottage has been sympathetically extended and improved by the current vendors. Modern comforts such as the bespoke kitchen with AGA, excellent bathrooms, oil central heating and CAT 5 cabling, combine seamlessly with the many traditional architectural features.
All principal rooms benefit from the fabulous lake and fell views. The light and well-proportioned accommodation includes entrance porch, reception hallway, living kitchen, sitting room, snug, cloakroom, utility room and rear porch. On the first floor there is a master suite with balcony and four piece en suite bathroom, double bedroom with en suite, further double bedroom and family shower room.
Set in mature landscaped gardens of approximately two thirds of an acre, the property is approached via electric gates and a private driveway. Complementing the house is a detached stone built studio, a traditional range of stone and slate outbuildings, a detached garage and ample parking.
ENTRANCE PORCH 6' 7" x 6' 0" (2.02m x 1.85m) Oak double doors with lead light detail, Victorian mosaic tiled floor, radiator, cornice, ceiling rose.
RECEPTION HALL 20' 2" max x 14' 4" max (6.16m x 4.38m) Part oak floor, under stairs cupboard, two radiators, cornice, picture rail, ceiling roses.
SITTING ROOM 16' 8" to bay x 12' 4" (5.10m x 3.77m) Lake and fells views from bay window, marble fireplace with cast iron grate containing remote control coal effect gas fire, alcove cupboard, radiator, cornice, ceiling rose, TV/FM aerial point.
SNUG 19' 5" max x 12' 8" max (5.93m x 3.88m) An 'L' shaped room with French doors to front terrace which offer lake and fell views, multi fuel Morso stove with cast iron surround, built in cupboard, slate floor, three radiators, cornice, ceiling roses, two telephone points, TV/FM aerial point.
LIVING KITCHEN 29' 0" x 13' 4" (8.85m x 4.08m) Lake and fell views from bay window with French doors to terrace, four oven AGA with warming plate and tiled splash back, excellent range of bespoke units in pippy oak with black granite worktops, dishwasher, double ceramic sink with mixer tap and spray arm, oak dresser, integrated American style fridge freezer with ice and water dispenser, hand painted island unit with maple top, two radiators, cornice, ceiling rose, telephone point, TV/FM aerial point.
UTILITY ROOM 9' 6" x 6' 4" (2.91m x 1.94m) Range of hand painted cupboards with beech worktop, inset Belfast sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, Worcester oil fired boiler, dresser style cupboards with marble worktop, slate floor, radiator.
Ladder access to boarded loft containing Megaflow hot water cylinder.
CLOAKROOM 5' 8" x 4' 11" (1.74m x 1.51m) Traditional white low level W.C., white basin inset into marble surround with cupboard below, wall light, shaver point, extractor fan, oak floor, radiator, cornice, ceiling rose.
REAR PORCH 6' 9" x 4' 7" (2.06m x 1.42m) Coat hooks, stone bench, radiator, slate floor, door to courtyard.
LANDING 13' 1" x 7' 3" (3.99m x 2.23m) Alcove shelving, radiator, ceiling roses.
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 10" x 13' 3" (4.85m x 4.06m) French doors to balcony with lake and fell views, sash windows with cupboards below, fitted illuminated wardrobes, wall lights, two radiators, cornice, ceiling roses, telephone point, TV/FM aerial point.
EN SUITE 13' 3" x 6' 5" (4.04m x 1.97m) Four piece suite in white comprises high level W.C. with cast iron cistern, basin set in traditional cast iron stand, bath with tiled surround and shower mixer taps, tiled quadrant cubicle with thermostatic shower, sash windows with cupboards below, shaver point, extractor fan, cornice. Ladder access to boarded loft.
BEDROOM 13' 8" x 12' 8" (4.17m x 3.86m) Lake and fell views, fitted illuminated wardrobes with drawers below, fitted bookcases, wall lights, two radiators, two telephone points, three TV/FM aerial points.
EN SUITE 6' 2" x 5' 1" (1.89m x 1.57m) Three piece suite in white comprises high level WC with cast iron cistern, wash hand basin, tiled quadrant cubicle with thermostatic shower, fitted cupboard, wall lights, shaver point, radiator, extractor fan.
BEDROOM 12' 11" x 12' 5" (3.94m x 3.80m) Lake & fell views, cast iron fireplace with coal effect gas fire on slate hearth, fitted cupboard, radiator, picture rail, ceiling rose, TV/FM aerial point.
SHOWER ROOM 6' 10" x 5' 9" (2.09m x 1.77m) Three piece suite in white comprises W.C., basin set into marble topped cast iron washstand, tiled quadrant cubicle with thermostatic shower, radiator, shaver point, wall lights, extractor fan.
EXTERIOR Esthwaite Cottage is approached via an electric gate with intercom providing access to the property. There is ample parking and turning space at the head of the drive. Slate paving surrounds the house with the terrace running along the front of the house taking in the spectacular views towards the Lakeland Fells and over Esthwaite Water, famous for trout fishing and the nesting Ospreys.
A delightful courtyard links a range of traditional stone and slate outbuildings with the main house. These include workshops, a tool store and a garden utility room with sink, all have power and light. There are also separate log and oil tank stores.
Paths and paved seating areas abound throughout the two thirds of an acre garden, with thoughtful planting providing year round colour and interest. An established orchard produces apples, damsons, plums and greengages. Nestled within the orchard is the Studio, providing an excellent work from home space which benefits from its own private paved seating area overlooking the adjacent beck.
STUDIO 15' 5" x 6' 7" (4.72m x 2.02m) Stone built and well insulated, water, power and light, sink, fitted cupboards under workbench, shelving, windows and roof lights, door to paved seating area.
GARAGE 17' 2" x 9' 1" (5.24m x 2.78m) Double doors, power.
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