3 bedroom house

A fantastic three bedroom bungalow, enjoying a superb plot, fell views and a circa 2 acre paddock.

Steadings Bungalow offers a fantastic lifestyle opportunity; a spacious three bedroom detached bungalow, sat within impressive gardens, detached double garage and circa 2 acres of paddock adjacent to the property - all enjoying panoramic views of open countryside and the Lake District fells.

The accommodation is light and airy feeling, with a delightful south facing aspect and comprises; large L shaped lounge dining room, sun room, dining kitchen with island unit, three double bedrooms, shower room, bathroom, attic room with great potential for further conversion (STPP) and an external utility room.

The gardens are superbly proportioned, with driveway parking for several cars, detached double garage, large wraparound lawn areas with a wide variety of colourful flower beds, mature fruit trees and patio seating areas. 

The paddock sits immediately adjacent to the property and is approx. 2 acres in size, offering scope for an equestrian set up or hobby farming.

The property needs modernisation and offers you the opportunity to put your own stamp on the property.

Sold with no onward chain and offering a rare lifestyle opportunity, you won't want to miss out!

Gowrie is a rural hamlet just a short distance off the main A595 and the A596, and close to the edge of the Lake District National Park, easily commutable to Cockermouth, Keswick, Wigton and Carlisle. Local amenities include Blennerhasset village primary school school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and the Grey Goat Inn serving real ale, and Aspatria with shops, a doctors, a pharmacy, pubs and other facilities is a couple of miles away. The highly regarded secondary schools in the nearby towns of Keswick, Cockermouth and Wigton can all be accessed, while surrounding views of Skiddaw and the northern Lake District fells can all be enjoyed from the property and the gardens.

Mains gas, electricity, water and septic tank drainage. Gas central heating and double glazing installed throughout. Telephone line installed subject to BT regulations. Fibre optic broadband. Please note - the mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

From the Cockermouth office take the A595 past Bothel and turn left at the signed entrance to Blennerhasset/Baggrow. Follow the road through the village of Blennerhasset, and then through Baggrow until you meet a four way junction. Turn right here and Steadings Bungalow can be found set back from the road on the left hand side, with a 'for sale' sign.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Hallway
Accessed via part glazed front door with glazed side panel. With high ceiling, decorative coving and ceiling rose, shelved storage cupboard, laminate flooring and doors to all rooms.

Lounge/Dining Room
6.69m x 7.05m (21' 11" x 23' 2") Large, L shaped triple aspect room with door to kitchen and lockable, glazed double doors leading to the sun room. The front aspect of the property looks over the front garden over open countryside towards the Skiddaw range of Lakeland fells.

The lounge area has decorative coving and ceiling rose, Living Flame effect electric fire with a granite and green slate hearth and mantel, TV, telephone and broadband points.

The dining area overlooks the rear of the property towards open fields and has space for an eight to ten person dining table if required.

Dining Kitchen
3.79m x 5.93m (12' 5" x 19' 5") The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wall and base units in a light cream finish, with complementary grey granite effect work surfacing, incorporating stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. Integrated four burner countertop mounted ceramic hob with separate electric oven and grill, matching island unit in the same finishes as the kitchen, with a tiled work surface, tiled countertop breakfast bar, window to rear aspect and tiled flooring. The dining area has space for a four person dining table, laminate flooring, and external door leading to the rear.

Sun Room
2.87m x 3.94m (9' 5" x 12' 11") Triple aspect room with double glazed ceiling and French doors giving access to the garden. Views to the front overlook the garden and open country, all the way to the Skiddaw range of Lakeland fells.

Bedroom 1
3.50m x 3.77m (11' 6" x 12' 4") Rear aspect, light and airy double bedroom with high ceiling, decorative coving, telephone point and built in double wardrobe storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2
3.06m x 4.83m (10' 0" x 15' 10") Front aspect double bedroom with decorative coving, built in double wardrobe storage cupboards, telephone point and loft access via hatch and drop down ladder.

Bedroom 3
3.08m x 3.41m (10' 1" x 11' 2") Front aspect double bedroom with views over open countryside towards the Skiddaw range of Lakeland fells. With decorative coving, laminate flooring and two built in double wardrobes and storage cupboards, laminate flooring, two built in double wardrobes and storage cupboards.

Shower Room
2.44m x 2.58m (max) (8' 0" x 8' 6") Fitted with three piece suite comprising walk in shower cubicle with mains shower, wash hand basin in vanity unit and WC, shelved airing cupboard, tiled walls and obscured window to the rear.

Bathroom
2.45m x 2.29m (8' 0" x 7' 6") Fitted with three piece suite comprising corner bath, wash hand basin in vanity unit and WC, part tiled walls and obscured window to rear.

Loft Room
3.77m x 4.25m (12' 4" x 13' 11") Side aspect room with window, two built in under eaves storage cupboards, lights and power sockets, lockable internal door leading to the remainder of the loft which is unconverted, but runs the full width of the property at 14.26m and offers an opportunity for further conversion.

EXTERNALLY

Utility Room
Accessed from the rear of the property and fitted with storage cupboards and wall mounted shelving, Belfast sink, utility points and wall mounted central heating boiler.

Gardens and Parking
The property sits in a substantial, enclosed private plot, accessed via a gated driveway which leads to a tarmac and block paved parking area, capable of accommodating five to six cars if required. The garden is a substantial size, laid either side of the driveway, mainly to lawn with mature shrubbery, perennials, flower beds, trees and decorative chipped area with blocked paved pathways wrapping around the house. To the left hand side of the property, there is a small lawn with a concrete yard area, and to the rear, there is a decorative chipped area and further lawn with mature shrubbery and perennials.

Garages
Sandstone built, large detached double garage with tiled roof, up and over doors and power supply. Potential for workshop use or conversion to work-from-home office (subject to any permissions required.)

Paddock
The property benefits from a paddock of approximately two acres which sits adjacent to the garden. It can be accessed from the road running past the bungalow.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Septic Tank
We understand that the septic tank located at the property does not comply with regulations introduced on 1 January 2020, and any prospective purchasers would be required to install a replacement, a quote has been obtained for this and more information is available from the office.

Referral & Other Payments
PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee: Napthens, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co Property Lawyers/Conveyancing Service - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £180 per transaction; Pollard & Scott/Independent Mortgage Advisors – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2021 was £233.44; Landmark - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £66.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00; Mitchells Co Ltd - £50 per property contents referral successfully processed (worth £300 or more) plus 5% introduction commission on the hammer price of any goods sold from that referral. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

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