1 Force Beck Cottage is at the southern end of the village of Shap and enjoys a great open view from the front across the surrounding countryside to the Lakeland Fells around Mardale. The cottage is an excellent opportunity to buy a good size home, in need a a little updating, with accommodation comprising: Vestibule, Living Room, Kitchen, Conservatory, 2 Bedrooms, a First Floor Bathroom and a useful boarded out Attic with the potential to extend into. To the rear of the cottage there is a generous garden with a large outhouse. Heating is solid fuel via a Stanley range cooker in the kitchen.

Location - From Penrith, head south on the A6 and drive to Shap. Drive to the South end of the village. 1 Force Beck Cottages is the left hand cottage in the last pair of cottages and the left hand side.

Amenities - In the village of Shap there is a Primary School, Co-Op Store, 2 village shops and 2 public houses, a Sports Ground and Outdoor Swimming Pool. Shap is within easy reach of the Lake District National Park and Haweswater. Main facilities are in Penrith, approximately 10 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 solid fuel via a Stanley Range.

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

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through an open porch and door with double glazed window to the;

Vestibule - Having the MCB consumer unit and a door to the;

Living Room - 3.99m x 4.22m (13'1 x 13'10) - An open fireplace is set in a tiled surround. A double glazed window faces to the front with a view across the road to the surrounding countryside. There is a TV point, a telephone point, three wall light points, a double radiator and a door to the;

Lobby - Stairs lead off to the first floor and a door opens to the;

Kitchen - 3.02m x 4.24m (9'11 x 13'11) - Fitted with a range of pale wood fronted units and a composite quartz work top incorporating a stainless steel Belfast sink. A solid fuel Stanley range cooker also provides the hot water and central heating. There is a free standing fridge, freezer, tumble dryer and washing machine included in the sale. A timber planked door opens to the under stairs cupboard with light. A double glazed window and uPVC double glazed door open into the;

Conservatory - 3.43m x 3.48m (11'3 x 11'5) - Being uPVC frame on a dwarf wall with a glazed roof. The floor is tiled and double doors open to the garden;

First Floor -Landing - Having a single radiator and a cupboard above the stairs housing the hot water tank. A ceiling trap and drop down ladder gives access to the the attic.

Bedroom One - 3.25m x 4.24m (10'8 x 13'11) - A double glazed window to the front gives a fine open view across the surrounding countryside to the fells. Single radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.00m x 2.57m (9'10 x 8'5) - A double glazed window faces to the rear and there is a TV point and a single radiator.

Bathroom - 2.97m x 1.60m (9'9 x 5'3) - Fitted with a toilet, wash basin set in a unit with a cupboard below and a steel bath having mixer handset shower taps, a Mira electric shower over and tiling around. The floor is tiled and there is a single radiator, a shaver socket and a double glazed window.

Outside - To the front of the house is a small block paved forecourt.

a right of access across the neighbouring house gives access to the rear.

The rear garden is largely laid to flagstones and grass.

Immediately by the house is an;

Outhouse -

Section One - 2.41m x 1.40m (7'11 x 4'7) - Used as a coal and wood shed.

Section Two - 2.41m x 2.31m (7'11 x 7'7) - With light and power

Section Three - 4.19m x 3.78m (13'9 x 12'5) - With light and power point.

There is also a wooden garden shed and a greenhouse.

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