Property description

Location: Approximately 5 miles from Kendal Town Centre, the property can be found by taking the Sedbergh Road out of the Town. After approximately 3 ¾ miles take the right turning at the cross-roads sign posted New Hutton. Follow the road down past the village hall and through The Ashes and then next left at Borrans Farm. Follow the lane along for 3/4 of a mile, go past the turning for Ewebank and Rowan Cottage is then the first property on the left.



The Market Towns of Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale are an easy drive away and it is only a short journey to the M6 motorway and the mainline railway at Oxenholme. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are only a 20 minute drive away.



The well respected primary school of Old Hutton is nearby and the location lies in the catchment area for three local secondary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale and Kendal. 

Description: The living space in this attractive and most welcoming property has been laid out in order for the principle living rooms to take full advantage of the simply splendid southerly and westerly aspects that encompass the surrounding open fields and countryside along with the distant views to the Lakeland fells in the north and the Kent Estuary to the south. The accommodation is spacious and generous with a reception hall, living room, dining room/bed 3, dining kitchen, large utility room, two double bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. To complete the picture the property benefits from UPVC double glazing and oil central heating, an integral garage with adjoining workshop/store, and there is ample parking and the most delightful well tended gardens. An early appointment to view is highly recommended.  

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Steps lead up to the front entrance:  

Ground Floor  

Entrance Porch UPVC double glazed with door and matching side windows. Flagged floor and stone display ledges. Glazed panel door and two side windows to the: 

Reception Hall warm and welcoming with exposed stone work and beams. Alcove with mirrored inset, telephone point and radiator. Attractive timber staircase to first floor with useful cupboard under with light. UPVC double glazed window with deep sill. Glazed panel doors to the living room and dining kitchen.  

Living Room 18' 8" x 12' 1" (5.69m x 3.68m) a delightful room enjoying a southerly and westerly aspect over the gardens and across the surrounding South Lakeland countryside with distant views to surrounding fells down as far as the Kent Estuary. UPVC double glazed bay window with deep sill and UPVC double glazed double door to the garden. Attractive brick fireplace with open fire, timber mantle and TV display plinth. Radiator, four wall light points and TV aerial point.  

Dining Room/Bed 3 12' 3" x 11' 11" (3.73m x 3.63m) with UPVC double glazed window overlooking open fields to the front and a high level UPVC window to the side. Window to porch, radiator.  

Dining Kitchen 18' 7" x 9' 9" (5.66m x 2.97m) again with a fine westerly views over the gardens and open fields beyond as far as the eye can see. UPVC double glazed window to the side garden and UPVC double glazed window to the rear garden. Fitted with a range of pine fronted wall and base units with glazed display cabinets, complementary working surfaces and part tiled walls. Stainless steel double bowl and drainer, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Radiator and exposed beams. Glazed panel doors to porch and utility room.  

Excellent Utility/Drying Room 12' 3" x 11' 2" (3.73m x 3.4m) with window to the front porch and two UPVC double glazed windows, one to the rear and one to the side garden. Trianco oil fired boiler, radiator and exposed beams.  

Glazed Rear Porch with quarry tiled floor and door to covered area and the gardens. 

First Floor  

Half Landing with UPVC double glazed window with open aspect. Polished timber display ledge.  

Spacious Landing with access to loft space, radiator.  

Bedroom 1 14' 2" x 12' 1" (4.32m x 3.68m) enjoying a dual aspect over the surrounding gardens and open countryside and again with distant views. Two UPVC double glazed windows, radiator and TV aerial point. Range of fitted wardrobes and useful storage cupboard over the stairs.



En-Suite Shower Room - with tiled cubicle with Sector Vantage shower, vanity unit with wash hand basin, low level WC. Tiled splash backs, extractor fan and shaver point. Radiator and heated towel rail. Two useful toiletry/;storage cupboards. 

Bedroom 2 15' 8" x 9' 10" (4.78m x 3m) again with two UPVC double glazed windows and fine open views. Radiator and range of deep fitted wardrobes.  

Bathroom having a three piece suite comprising; panel bath, vanity unit with wash hand basin and WC. Complementary tiled walls, UPVC double glazed window, extractor fan, shaver point and radiator. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving for linen.  

Outside:  

Integral Garage 16' 2" x 12' 1" (4.93m x 3.68m) with electric roll up door, power and light open to:



Workshop/Store 18'2'' x 6'0'' (5.54m x 1.83m)

with stable door and window to the drive, power and light. Inset grate for the ashes from the open fire in the living room. Separate WC.



Useful under-croft bin store.



To the front of the garage is a tarmac wrought iron gated driveway that provides ample parking and turning. Steps then lead up from both sides of the drive to the entrance and the gardens.  

The Gardens: The property enjoys the most delightful, lovingly tended gardens created by the vendors with a mature hedge screen and stone walls adjoining open fields. The lawns are immaculate, the flower beds and borders well stocked and planted with a wide variety of colourful plants and shrubs that provide interest and colour for all seasons. The paved sun terrace is sheltered and takes full advantage of the splendid south, westerly views, and the mature trees and shrubs offer a haven for birds. Timber garden shed and compost area. 

Services: mains electricity, mains water. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil central heating. 

Tenure: Freehold 

Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band F 

Viewings: 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.