* Freehold
* A stunning, meticulously maintained cottage
* Beautiful lounge with open fireplace
* Charming, versatile dining/sitting room
* Attractive, functional kitchen
* Two spacious, beautifully presented bedrooms
* Large first - floor bathroom suite
* Pleasant garden to the front, large yard to the rear
* Delightful views to both front and rear
* Short distance to coastline and western lakes and fells
* Picturesque village location
This beautiful cottage is located in the heart of the picturesque and highly
desirable village of Gilcrux. In an aonb (area of outstanding natural beauty),
the village has long been a popular place to live, as it is just five minutes
drive from the Cumbrian coastline, where fabulous views across the Solway
Firth and toward Scotland are to be enjoyed. Also within easy reach are the
quieter western lakes and surrounding fells. Whilst enjoying the tranquillity
that village life offers, there is also a bustling community. There is a
village hall, with a wide variety of activities, a large recreational
field/playground, perfect for young families, a post office/ small shop, the
Mason Arms, a traditional pub with a warm welcome and serving traditional
foods and St Mary’s Church, dating all the way back to Saxon time. The nearby
towns of Cockermouth and Maryport are just a short drive away. The property
has clearly been lovingly and meticulously maintained by the current owner,
who has paid careful attention to the décor throughout, the electrics were
replaced in 2022 and the whole ground floor has been renovated and damp
proofed in 2022. Within the property there is a front porch leading through to
a lovely lounge which boasts an open fireplace. There is an inner hall which
leads through to a versatile second reception room, currently used as a
sitting room but could be used as a dining room if preferred. There is a
lovely, functional kitchen with a separate utility, accessed from the rear
yard. Heading up to the first floor you will find two lovely bedrooms, one
with a delightful outlook to the rear, and one across the front of the
property. The spacious and immaculate bathroom suite is conveniently located
on the first floor. At the front of the property, there is a pleasant garden
which is a lovely place to sit out and relax with your favourite tipple and
friends. To the rear, there is a secure yard with a handy garden shed. This
property would suit a variety of buyers including first - time buyers, couples
or perhaps those looking to downsize. It would also make a perfect holiday
home, or a holiday let. To fully appreciate the warmth and charm this property
offers and its idyllic location please contact the office to arrange a
viewing.
**Front Porch**
The front porch is accessed via a uPVC door with a large, decorative frosted
glass panel. There is plenty of space in which to store shoes with a shoe
rack, and the porch benefits from coat hooks and wall mounted lighting. French
doors open up to the lounge.
**Lounge**
The centrepiece of this beautiful room must be the working, open cast - iron
fireplace with its tiled hearth. The fireplace is lovely to have on during
those colder months, creating a wonderful, warm, and homely feeling. The
tastefully decorated room also has ceiling spotlights, a radiator and a uPVC
double glazed window that has a pleasant outlook to the front. Leads through
to the inner hall.
**Inner Hall**
Provides access to the dining/sitting room and there are stairs to the first
floor landing.
**Sitting/Dining Room**
A second, beautifully presented and versatile reception room. Currently used
as dining/sitting room. The painted chimney breast has a wooden mantelpiece
and an open fireplace below, ideal for a wood - burning, style electric
fireplace. There is an under stairs storage cupboard, a radiator and uPVC
French doors that lead out to the rear, and leads through to the kitchen.
**Kitchen**
This very stylish and functional kitchen incorporates a range of contrasting
wall and base units with a complementary wood worktop and tiled splash backs.
There is a stainless steel circular sink, with mixer tap, set below a uPVC
double glazed window. The kitchen has a built - in electric oven with a separate
induction hob and a stainless steel extractor canopy above with built - in
lighting. There is bespoke shelving, stylish tile flooring and a row of
central ceiling spotlights.
**First Floor Landing**
Heading up to the first floor, the tasteful décor and style continues. The
landing leads to both bedrooms, the bathroom, and the loft, via a pulldown
folding ladder.
**Bedroom One**
A beautifully decorated, spacious double bedroom with a feature fireplace,
papered wall, a radiator and a uPVC double glazed window looking out across
the front garden and sea views across the Solway Firth.
**Bedroom Two**
This incredibly stylish and tasteful double bedroom features a range of fitted
furniture, including wardrobes and overbed cabinets. The room benefits from a
built - in cupboard, radiator and a uPVC double glazed window that enjoys a
delightful outlook over farmland, with a variety of farm stock.
**Bathroom**
A spacious, first - floor bathroom suite comprising of a bath with Victorian
style mixer tap, glass screen and shower above. There is a toilet and pedestal
hand wash basin. The room has plenty of storage, with two large cupboards with
the same cottage style doors that lead to both bedrooms and the bathroom. The
room has attractive flooring, a radiator, part tiled walls, an extractor fan
and a uPVC double glazed frosted window.
**Exterior**
At the front of the property, there is a pleasant garden with a variety of
shrubs and plants, the garden is walled around, and a block paved path leads
up the garden to the front door. The front garden is a lovely place to sit and
enjoy your morning coffee, or an evening glass of wine whilst enjoying the
outlook. To the rear, there is a spacious yard which has gated access and a
handy garden shed. At the rear of the yard, you will find a utility with
plumbing for a washing machine and plenty of storage.
**Tenure**
We have been informed by the vendor that the property is freehold.
**Council Tax Band A**
**EPC Tbc**
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