Located on the edge of Penrith, just 1 mile from the town centre, Two Hoots is a large barn conversion with just over 2,000 square feet of living space offering flexible and characterful accommodation comprising: Hallway, Living Room, Farmhouse Kitchen with AGA, Dining Room, Cloakroom/Shower Room, 5 Bedrooms (3 double and 2 single), 2 Bathrooms and a Box Room, which could easily be converted to an En-Suite to the main bedroom. Outside there is a Forecourt Parking Area leading to the Integral Garage and to the rear is a Generous Garden with a South Easterly Aspect. The property also benefits from Gas Central Heating and uPVC Double Glazing.
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head South on King Street and fork left at the traffic lights into Roper Street which becomes Carleton Road. drive to the top of the hill and at the T-junction, turn left on the A686, Two Hoots is approximately 150 yard on the right
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, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a septic tank.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax is band F.
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through a wood panelled door with a window to each side to the;
Hall - Stairs lead to the first floor with natural wood handrail and spindles. There is a single radiator and pine planked doors to the dining kitchen and:
Living Room - 4.85m x 7.92m (15'11 x 26') - To one end of room is open fireplace with a tiled hearth and back and pine surround and to the other end is an antique cast iron range set in a sandstone surround. There are exposed beams to the ceiling and uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear giving good natural light. There are two double radiators and a TV aerial point.
Dining Kitchen - 4.88mx 4.60m (16'x 15'1) - Fitted with a range of oak fronted wall and base units and granite work surface incorporating a stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a two oven Aga range, space for a dishwasher and a built in dresser unit with wine rack. One of the walls is exposed stone and the floor is quarry tiled. There is a single radiator, windows to the front and rear and a part glazed stable door to the garden. There is an open doorway to a side lobby and pine planked door to the;
Pantry - With quarry tiled flooring, shelving and window to the rear.
Side Lobby - A part glazed door opens to the garage and pine planked doors lead to the W.C and
Dining Room - 5.56m x 3.68m (18'3 x 12'1) - A cast iron fireplace with tiled insets and hearth is set in a painted stone surround. There is a double radiator, a secondary glazed window to the rear and a door to the garden.
Wc/Shower - Fitted with a contemporary white toilet, wash basin and a quadrant shower enclosure with a Aqualisa electric shower. The walls and floor are tiled and the ceiling is panelled with recessed downlights and an extractor fan.
First Floor-Landing - Having exposed timbers to the ceiling and uPVC double glazed windows to the front. A large built in airing cupboard houses the hot water tank and shelves. Pine planked doors lead off.
Bedroom One - 4.93m x 3.66m (16'2 x 12') - A uPVC double glazed dormer window faces to the rear with a store cupboard below. There is a double radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.89m x 3.00m (12'9 x 9'10) - Having exposed beams to the ceiling, a double radiator, a single radiator and a window to the rear.
Bathroom - 1.78m x 3.48m (5'10 x 11'5) - Fitted with a white toilet, bidet, wash basin with cabinet below and an enamelled bath. There is a single radiator, a heated towel rail, a shaver socket/light and uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom Three - 3.84m x 2.21m (12'7 x 7'3) - Currently used as a study with built in bookshelves to one wall. There is an exposed beam to the ceiling, a double radiator and window to the rear.
Bedroom Four - 3.63m x 2.13m (11'11 x 7') - Having an exposed beam to the ceiling, a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom Five - 2.92m x 3.43m (9'7 x 11'3) - To one wall is a built in wardrobe and drawer unit. There is an exposed beam to the ceiling, a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Bathroom Two - 2.39m x 1.80m (7'10 x 5'11) - Fitted with a white toilet, wash basin with cupboard below and an enamelled bath with mixer shower taps. There is a shaver socket/light, a heated towel rail, a single radiator and uPVC double glazed window to the front.
Box Room - 1.63m x 2.67m (5'4 x 8'9) - Being adjacent to bedroom one this is a possible option to create an en-suite. There is a double radiator and window to the front.
Outside - Access to the property is through wooden vehicle and pedestrian gates to a gravelled forecourt giving off road paring and access to the;
Garage - 4.50m x 4.88m (14'9 x 16') - Having wooden vehicle doors and a pedestrian door.
A wall mounted gas fired boiler provides the hot water and central heating. There is a recessed area with plumbing for a washing machine.
The garden is to the rear of the building, on the East side and is mainly to grass with a variety of mature shrubs and trees around giving a good degree of privacy from the properties that are under construction in the adjacent land.
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