This gorgeous detached cottage in the heart of a popular Eden Valley village is rich in style and character, having been newly refurbished. The accommodation comprises: Sitting Room/Snug with a multi fuel stove, a handmade Kitchen/Day Room (ordered for fitting in January 2021), 2 Double Bedrooms with beautiful painted roof beams and a Bathroom with Roll Top Bath. Outside there is an Off Road Parking Space and a Manageable Garden. The cottage also benefits from Oil Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler, installed in 2020.
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head south on the A6 to the A66 and take the first turn off the roundabout, signposted to Langwathby and Alston (A686). In the village of Langwathby take the first left by the war memorial, go past the village shop and Church, Church Cottage is on the right.
Amenities - In the village of Langwathby there is an infant and primary school, a village shop with Sub Post Office, Church and a public house. There is a railway station on the Settle Carlisle line, giving commuter access to Carlisle and Leeds city centres All main facilities are in Penrith, approximately 5 miles. Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 16,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is by fuel oil via a condensing boiler.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax is band C.
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through an open porch and a stable door with a stained glass panel to the;
Living Room - 3.66m x 3.51m (12' x 11'6) - A cast iron multi fuel stove is set in a stone surround. The flooring is ceramic tiled and the ceiling has painted beams. Stairs lead to the first floor and a double glazed window faces to the gable end. There is a double radiator, two wall light points and a TV aerial point. An open doorway leads to the;
Kitchen Day Room - Currently Unfinished - 3.66m x 5.49m (12' x 18') - To be fitted with a range of handmade cabinets painted in Farrow and Ball "Down Pipe" and fitted with a solid oak work surface. There will be a feature inglenook with an extractor hood and a space for an electric 90 cm range cooker. A central island unit will have a solid oak work surface will have a Belfast sink, electric points and seating area to one end. The units include housing for a dishwasher and washing machine and space there will be space for an upright fridge freezer. A large built in cupboard to one end of the room houses a Warmflow oil fired condensing combi boiler, providing the hot water and central heating. There is a modern column radiator and recessed ceiling down lights. Double glazed windows face to the front with a lovely outlook across the churchyard to the village.
First Floor-Landing - A double glazed window to the front looks out over the churchyard. Pine planked doors lead off.
Bedroom One - 3.66m x 4.22m (12' x 13'10) - The ceiling is open to the apex with painted beams. A double glazed window looks out over the churchyard to the village green. There is a double radiator.
Bedroom Two - 2.62m x 3.63m (8'7 x 11'11) - The ceiling is open to the apex with painted roof beams. Double glazed windows face to two sides looking out over the churchyard ad the village. There is a double radiator.
Bathroom - Fitted with a white toilet, wash basin and claw foot bath with center mounted handset shower taps. The ceiling is open to the apex with painted roof beams and recessed LED down lights. There is a chrome heated towel rail. A double glazed window looks out across the village.
Outside - A gravelled drive to the gable end of the cottage gives off road parking and a seating area with a raised flower and shrub bed. A picket gate opens to an area across the front of the cottage, which is part paved with flower beds, a log store and the oil tank.
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