Nestled at the foot of Gowbarrow with outstanding open views across Matterdale to Mell Fell and Blencathra, Undercragg is a truly gorgeous Cumbrian Cottage, in the Lake District National Park, yet only 3.5 miles from the A66, 1.25 miles from Dockray, 2.6 miles from Ullswater and just over 10 miles from Penrith. The accommodation briefly comprises: Sitting Room, Living Room, Kitchen with an AGA, Landing Office Space, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathroom (one on the ground floor). Outside there are lovely Gardens to 3 Sides which take full benefit from the fantastic views, a Utility Room/Workshop and a Detached Double Garage as well as Off Road Parking for several vehicles. Undercragg also benefits from Double Glazing, Oil Central Heating, an Open fireplace in the living room and a Multi Fuel Stove in the Sitting Room. The property offers a number of flexible heating options including: Oil fired heating/ hot water boiler, Oil fired aga Electric immersion heater and economy seven storage heaters to some rooms multi fuel stove and Open fire

Location - From junction 40 of the M6, head West on the A66 for 6 miles and turn left, signposted to Matterdale. Follow the road for 2.25 miles, turn left and continue for a further 0.4 miles, then turn right, signposted to Ulcat Row and Dockray. After 0.6 miles, turn left, again signposted to Ulcat Row, Undercragg is the first house on the left.

Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 16,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. 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, electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private septic tank.

Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax is band E

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a wooden plank door to the

Vestibule - Wooden plank doors lead to the ground floor bathroom and the

Sitting/Dining Room - 4.19m x 4.11m (13'9 x 13'6) - Double glazed sash windows face to the front and rear with open views to the rear to Blencathra and Mell Fell. A cast iron stove is set in a simple inglenook with a slate hearth and there are exposed beams and rafters to the ceiling, a double radiator, two wall light points, a TV aerial point and telephone point. An open doorway leads to the kitchen and planked doors lead to the stairs and to a small lobby open to the

Living Room - 4.45m x 6.12m (14'7 x 20'1) - Double glazed sash windows face to three sides with magnificent views to the surrounding countryside and the Lakeland Fells. An open fireplace is set in a slate surround and there are exposed beams and rafters to the ceiling, two night storage heaters and a TV aerial point.

Kitchen - 4.37m x 2.44m (14'4 x 8') - Fitted with a range of pine fronted base units with a stainless steel double drainer sink. There is a two oven oil fired AGA, a space for a fridge and exposed rafters to the ceiling. A timber door with a dimple glass inset leads out to the front and there is a double glazed window to the rear with views to Blencathra and Mell Fell.

Bathroom - 1.96m x 1.75m (6'5 x 5'9) - Fitted with a contemporary white toilet, wash basin and a wood panelled bath with mixer shower taps. The walls are part tiled and there is a double radiator, shaver socket/light and a double glazed sash window.

First Floor - Landing - 4.24m x 3.23m (13'11 x 10'7) - Having double glazed windows to the front and rear benefitting from the views, a built in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and exposed beams to the ceiling. There is a double radiator, a single radiator and timber plank doors off.

Bedroom One - 4.37m x 2.49m (14'4 x 8'2) - The ceiling is curved painted panelling with exposed beams and one of the walls is stripped pine panelling. There is a double radiator and a double glazed window with views to the fells.

Bedroom Two - 4.27m x 3.20m (14' x 10'6) - Currently this is a through room, however, a wall could be built to create a private bedroom. The ceiling is painted panelling with exposed beams. There is a double radiator, a single radiator and double glazed windows to the front and rear benefitting from the views. An open doorway leads to a short passageway to the bathroom and;

Bedroom Three - 4.45m 4.06m (14'7 13'4) - Double glazed windows face to three sides with wonderful views to the surrounding countryside and the fells. There is a night storage heater.

Bathroom - 3.25m x 1.91m (10'8 x 6'3) - Fitted with a white toilet, wash basin, a wood panelled bath and a separate shower enclosure, tiled to three sides and having a mains shower. There is a shaver socket/light, a wall mounted fan heater, a night storage heater and a double glazed window.

Outside - A wooden gate in a stone wall gives access from the roadside to a part gravel, part cobble and part stone flagged forecourt which provides off road parking for several vehicles and access to the garage.
There is a further coal/ fuel store which is integral to the house adjacent to to workshop and the under croft storage accessed from a lower door in the garden
The fuel store is approx 14'x 6' and the undercroft 14' x a variable distance as the ground slopes upwards -at least 6 ' through.

Adjoining the cottage is the

Utility Room & Workshop - 4.37m x 2.36m (14'4 x 7'9) - A stainless steel, double drainer sink is set in a base unit. There is plumbing for a washing machine and a Triana oil fired boiler provides the hot water and central heating. Steps lead to a large mezzanine storage area. There is a further fuel store adjacent to the Utility Room & Workshop which is the full width of the house.

Garage - 5.26m x 5.82m (17'3 x 19'1) - Being a stone clad building with a pitched roof. There are two pairs of wooden vehicle doors, lights, power point and windows to three sides. Above is a large loft store.

Next to the garage is a

Wooden Shed - 3.89m x 2.59m (12'9" x 8'5") -

Between the forecourt and the roadside boundary is a garden are to grass with well stocked flower and shrub beds.

Steps from the forecourt also lead down to a garden around the gable end of the cottage and to the rear, where you will find a 3/4 height door giving further dry storage, lighting and power which is below the property.

The garden enjoys fabulous open views to the fells and the surrounding countryside.

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