* Freehold
* A wonderful 2/3 bedroom detached cottage
* Sought after location
Rock Cottage is a c. 300yr old detached cottage in the heart of the historic
village of Brough, sometimes known as Brough under Stainmore.
Brough itself is a village located on the A66 to the east of the county. It
lies in the Eden Valley, at the foot of the North Pennines, a few miles north
of Kirkby Stephen. It is a twin village – the southern part, Church Brough,
lies on a former Roman road and was the setting for the Norman Brough Castle
(once the site of a Roman camp). The northern area, Market Brough, is sited on
a medieval road.
The village of Brough was once a very busy market village and its main claim
to fame lies in its 18th - 19th century importance as a coaching location for
the England - Scotland run. More than ten inns catered to the stagecoach trade
during this period.
From Brough, the scenic B6276 road leads to Alston via Middleton - in - Teasdale,
County Durham, passing High Force Waterfall - reputed to be the highest
unbroken fall of water in England, (21 metres). There is also access from this
road to Cow Green Reservoir, and its associated nature reserve, on the border
between Cumbria and County Durham.
Up to some time before 1777, opposite the market cross going up towards
Stainmore, there was a holy well dedicated to Saint Winifred (Gwenfrewi),
which before the Reformation was a place of pilgrimage.
The village has good main road links and lies about 8 miles south east of
Appleby - in - Westmorland, 5 miles north east of Kirkby Stephen and 28 miles
north east of Kendal.
Church Brough contains the historic St Michael’s Church, built of sandstone in
1150, though most of today’s church is 14th or 16th century.
**Spec Continued**
Rock Cottage itself is only 50mtrs away from Swindale Beck but occupies an
elevated position of some 6 to 8 mtrs above high water level meaning the
occupants can enjoy beautiful riverside walks without any worry of flooding
incidents.
The cottage is accessed from Kirkby Stephen along New Road, turning right at
the market clock - tower, over the bridge and immediately sharp right into the
narrow roads to the east side of Swindale Beck and running parallel to Bridge
Street which lies on the west side of Swindale Beck. When you have travelled
as far as you you can, you come to Rock Cottage where there is room, with
care, for one small/medium sized car to be parked.
Rock Cottage has a small front courtyard which catches the summer sun nicely
and a larger rear courtyard. Both of which are enclosed and secure with a
small passageway with steps linking the two. Also externally are lockable
coal/wood store and a stone built storage shed. Front door opens onto front
courtyard and back door onto rear courtyard.
Upon entering the property, you come into a small entrance hall with stairs
off to the right up to the first floor and a sizeable understairs storage
area. The hall leads into the kitchen which in turn leads into a small utility
area, doorway into the lounge and spiral staircase leading down to the lower
ground floor. The kitchen is fitted with modern wall and under work - top
cupboard units. There is a fitted electric oven and hob.
The lounge has a twin aspect with some views of the hills to the north and a
multi - fuel stove.
Utility area has plumbing for a washing machine and outlet for a tumble dryer.
Spiral staircase leads down to bedroom one, which has an en - suite wc, washing
facilities and rear door to access rear courtyard.
Traditional staircase from main entrance leads up to bedrooms two and three
and main bathroom which hosts shower/bath facilities and airing cupboard with
fitted radiator.
**Property Description**
In the first floor landing cupboard is also found the internal workings for
the air - sourced heating system and hot water tank. Each room has radiators
heated by this system which was newly fitted by a local heating engineer c. 4
years ago.
The roof was also completely replaced c. 5 years ago with all works including
new timbers, insulation, roofing felt, lead - work etc being inspected and
signed off by Cumbria County Council.
**Property Ownership Information**
**Tenure**
Freehold
**Council Tax Band**
C
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