" Orchard Cottage is set on an expansive plot, surrounded by large, well maintained mature gardens. The outdoor space offers excellent storage options, including an outbuilding, workshop and garage. The property adjoins open fields, creating a peaceful rural setting, yet it is conveniently situated just off the A591 to the south of the market town of Kendal. It is also close to local travel links, including the M6 motorway and Oxenholme main railway station.
The property features a versatile living space and while the home requires updating and modernisation, it presents the perfect opportunity to add your own personal touch.
Upon entering through the front door, you step into the entrance hall, where a spiral staircase leads to the first floor. From the entrance hall, there is access to the bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom.
The living room is a spacious, light filled room with two windows, a full height window, and patio doors that open onto a balcony and raised sun terrace. This space enjoys views across the rear garden and open countryside. A focal point of the room is the open fireplace, complete with a wood burning stove, a wooden mantel, a tiled inset and a slate hearth.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by work surfaces and and co ordinating tiled walls. It includes a sink and a half with a drainer, a built in grill and oven and a four ring halogen hob with an extractor hood above. The kitchen also features, tiled flooring, a radiator,and two UPVC double glazed windows with views over the garden. A door leads out to the front garden and flows into the utility room, which has plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer and houses the Worcester boiler.
The property offers flexible bedroom accommodation. Bedroom one is a double room with views over the rear garden and benefits from two built in wardrobes. Bedroom two, accessed through the dining room bedroom four and past the shower room, it is another double room with garden views and a door leads out to a patio with shrubbery. The dining room, which can serve as a fourth bedroom, has an aspect to the front of the property. The shower room includes a shower cubicle and WC, finished with tiled walls and flooring, as well as an extractor fan and heater. This setup offers great potential for multi generational living. Bedroom three is another double room featuring a rear aspect and a useful storage cupboard.
The bathroom comprises a three piece suite including; a panel bath with a Mira shower over, a vanity unit with a wash hand basin and a WC. It is finished with tiled floors and walls, a heated towel rail and an airing cupboard.
On the first floor, the landing area offers a study or office space, along with under eaves storage, a radiator and wood panelled walls. From here, there is access to an attic room and an additional office bedroom, both of which have Velux roof lights and under eaves storage.
The outdoor space is a significant highlight of the property, offering extensive gardens and ample storage. The entrance to the bungalow is via a private gated courtyard with decorative stone pebbles and planted flowerbeds, bordered by red brick wall. Beyond the red brick wall lies a private orchard garden with fruit trees. The rear garden features an extensive lawn with mature trees and shrubs, as well as shed, a stone outbuilding, a wood shed and a timber shed. Additional storage includes an undercroft workshop and a lawnmower store, both equipped with power and light. To the side of the plot, there is a walled compound, an ideal space for housing machinery or trailers.
This property must be viewed to fully appreciate the size of the plot and the potential it offers.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Living Room
Kitchen
Utility Room
Dining Room Bedroom four
Bedroom One
Bedroom Two
Bedroom Three
Bathroom
Shower room
Second Floor
Attic Room
Office Room
Parking Private tarmacked driveway providing ample off road parking.
Property information
Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Westmorland and Furness Council Band F
Services Private septic tank drainage, Oil central heating, mains water and mains electricity.
Please note that due to updated regulations for septic tanks and private drainage facilities, interested parties may wish to seek independent advice on the installation.
Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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Orchard Cottage is situated to the south of The Market Town of Kendal and can be found by leaving Kendal on the Kendal By pass A591 after passing Prizet Filling Station take the turning left to Natland . Continue along for approximately 1 4 of a mile and take the first left and follow the lane for approximately 300 yards, and Orchard Cottage will be on your left..
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Thought from the owners; "A lovely, secluded home with beautiful mature gardens, spacious interior, and a rural location that is conveniently close to Kendal"."