* Freehold
* Two bedroomed detached cottage
* No upper chain
* Dining room, kitchen/utility room, two bathrooms, first floor living room
* Garage and parking
* Mature, private gardens
* Stunning views of surrounding lakeland fells
Brief Résumé
A two - bedroom detached cottage with lovely accommodation which has been
sympathetically updated whilst retaining many original features. Mature
gardens and stunning views towards the surrounding Lakeland Fells. No upper
chain.
Description
Edwin Thompson is delighted to bring to the market this Grade II listed late
18th century toll cottage which is situated on the outskirts of Keswick. The
cottage is an attractive and characterful period property with walks nearby.
There are outstanding views of Skiddaw and Latrigg from the rear windows and
garden, along with glimpses of Bassenthwaite. It is equally suitable for use
as a primary residence, second home, or holiday let.
All the facilities of the town are within easy reach with the Moot Hall in the
marketplace being 20 minutes on foot. In addition, Castlerigg Stone Circle and
Walla Crag are both within easy walking distance of the front door.
The property benefits from central heating throughout, a wood burning stove,
and original beams in the upstairs living room.
The accommodation briefly comprises to the ground floor: Dining room, two
bedrooms (one with en - suite bathroom), separate shower room, kitchen inc.
Utility area. To the first floor: Living room with dual aspect windows and
outstanding views to the rear. Central heating is provided by a combi boiler
located in the kitchen. The gardens are very private and easily maintained.
Single garage and off - street parking for one car.
Early internal inspection is highly recommended and there is no onward chain.
Directions
From our office in St Johns Street, turn right and continue into Ambleside
Road, and then continue into Manor Brow. When approaching the junction of
Chestnut Hill at the top, Toll Bar Cottage is on your left hand side.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Double entrance door. Door to:
Inner Vestibule
Leading to:
Dining Room
Two windows to the front. Radiators. Wood burning stove. Wooden flooring.
Understairs cupboard. Half - glazed external door to rear garden. Door to
Kitchen. Door and steps down to Bedroom One. Steps up and door to Bedroom Two
and staircase to first floor.
Kitchen
Two windows. Radiator. Good range of base and drawer units. Worktop. Stainless
steel sink. Electric oven. Gas hob. Extractor. Integrated dishwasher. Cupboard
housing combi boiler.
Utility Area
Window. Worktop. Space for undercounter fridge. Space and plumbing for washing
machine. Door to:
Shower Room
Window. Three - piece suite comprising WC, washbasin, and shower cubicle with
electric shower. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.
Bedroom One
Window. Double bedroom. Radiator. Steps down to:
Lower vestibule
Window. Storage cupboard with radiator. Door to:
En - Suite Bathroom
Window. Three - piece suite comprising WC, washbasin, and bath with electric
shower over. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Two
Two windows. Double bedroom. Radiator.
First floor
Living Room
Two windows with views. Gas fire with slate hearth. Radiator. Telephone
point/Internet access. TV aerial point.
Outside
Attractive private garden on two levels with lovely views. Slate paths, slate
patio, mature shrubs/trees, outside tap.
To the front (Manor Brow): Slate border in front of house and tarmac drive to
garage.
Garage
Light and power. Up and over door to the front. Side door to garden. Parking
on drive in front of garage for one car.
Agent’s Note
Fixed appliances included, mobile phone and broadband results not tested by
Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.
The property is currently used by the vendor as a second home and has been
successful holiday let in the past. Most of the contents are available by
separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity, and drainage connected. The gas central heating
and domestic hot water is fired by the combination boiler located in the
Kitchen.
Council Tax
Edwin Thompson is advised by our client and identifies the property to be
within “Band E”. The Cumberland Council website quotes the council tax totals
for 2023/24 as £2, 787. 09.
Tenure
Freehold.
Offers
All offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson llp
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson llp
Ref: K3286804

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