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" INTRODUCTION Arranged over 3 floors, this traditional stone cottage is deceptively spacious and has been lovingly and sympathetically modernised to provide a comfortable home. The modern kitchen and bathroom offer a contemporary edge and there are stoves to both reception rooms. An ideal 2nd home/ semi rural family home or investment! 

ACCOMMODATION The property is accessed via the glazed entrance door into the primary reception room which offers a front aspect from sash window with deep sill. It has a focal point cast iron multi fuel stove set within a fireplace recess and is set on a stone hearth. There is a television point and electric radiator fitted and original open spindled staircase to the first floor.

The dining/sitting room is well proportioned and has a central cast iron woodburning stove within a fireplace recess and set on polished hearth. There is useful understairs storage, a television and telephone point and electric radiator fitted.

A kitchen extension has been added which is fitted with an excellent range of modern wall and base units. The solid wood worksurface area is to 3 walls and incorporates a raised breakfast bar and enamelled double bowl sink unit. A built in double oven and separate 4 ring Induction hob is fitted with extractor canopy over. Plumbing is in place for a washer and there is an attractive slate tiled floor. There is a dual aspect, electric radiator and side access to rear.

At first floor there is a staircase to 2nd floor and exposed floorboards. The spacious master bedroom has a rear garden aspect and is fitted with a radiator and television point. Adjacent is a further double bedroom with feature papered wall. This enjoys a front aspect from 2 sash windows and has a useful walk in overstairs cupboard. Electric radiator fitted.

The contemporary bathroom comprises a panelled bath with Triton shower over, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and WC. There are exposed floorboards, heated towel rail and window.

At 2nd floor there is generous eaves storage and double bedroom with Velux rooflight and radiator fitted. 

OUTSIDE The rear garden has been landscaped and provides an attractive cottage style arrangement which features a patio seating area with raised planted border and lawned garden. A pathway leads beyond to a sloped lawn with vegetable plot. The garden backs onto woodland. Timber garden store and 2 wooden sheds.

We are advised by the vendors that they have parked on the land to the front of the house without any objections when living there. 

DIRECTIONS Leaving Kendal northbound along Appleby Road signposted Tebay/Brough and take the left hand turning for Mealbank. Follow this road along and over the bridge and continue round to the right passing the turning for Laverock Hill. Take the next turning signposted for Mill Bank Industrial Estate and proceed down the hill and take a right turn running along the river. Proceed up the hill adjacent to Ash View cottages on the right and it is towards the far end of the terrace. 

LOCATION The hamlet of Mealbank is situated on the North Eastern fringes of Kendal and is only a short drive from the historic market town, schools, supermarkets and transport links. The Lake District National Park and M6 motorway are within easy reach and this location has the advantage of being surrounded by picturesque open countryside, ideal for those who love the great outdoors. 

GENERAL Services: Mains water, electric and drainage connected.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band C  "