3-bedroom bungalow · CA16 6XR
For saleListed 94 days
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About
The Old Quarry is in a secluded and tucked away location, yet within 300m of the centre of the historic market town of Appleby in Westmorland.
The property has undergone many significant updates and improvements by the current owners, to create a spacious, chic and comfortable home with accommodation comprising; Entrance Hall, Living/Dining Room open to the Kitchen, Utility Room, Three Double Bedrooms and a modern Bathroom with a Spa Bath and Shower Over.
The principal bedroom also has a walk in wardrobe, which could easily be turned into an En-Suite.
The bungalow is set in a delightful garden, cut into the banking with attractive seating areas which offer a high degree of privacy and there is Off Road Parking for two to three cars and a Car Port.
This wonderful home also benefits from uPVC Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating and a contemporary Wood Burning Stove in the living room.
Location - From the bridge in the middle of the town, head north on The Sands, along the side of the river.
Where the first property begin on the riverside, cross over the road, The Old Quarry up a short drive, behind the sandstone cottage.
The what3words position is: greyhound.indulges.blank Amenities - Appleby is an attractive market town in the upper Eden Valley with a population of approximately 3,000 people and is of historical interest.
The town has a range of shops, a Primary and a Secondary School. Leisure facilities include a Swimming Pool, an 18-hole golf course and bowling green, two fitness gyms and badminton courts.
A larger shopping centre is Penrith 14 miles away.
Penrith is a popular market town on the edge of the Lake District National Park, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line.
There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops.
Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs.
There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse.
Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells as well as the beautiful Eden Valley, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.
Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure Freehold - The property is freehold and the council tax is band D.
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Should you choose to utilise them WGH will receive a referral fee : Fisher Financial, Carlisle The Right Advice (Bulman Pollard) Carlisle Average referral fee earned in 2024 was £253.00 Accommodation - Entrance - Through a modern composite security door with leaded glass inset to the; Vestibule - A glazed door with side windows opens to the; Central Hall - Having two single radiators, a ceiling trap to the roof space and a recessed airing cupboard which houses a pressurised hot water tank.
Doors lead off to the bedrooms, bathroom, living room, kitchen and; Cloakroom - 1.85m x 1.35m (6'1 x 4'5) - Fitted with a contemporary toilet with boxed cistern, and a wash basin with waterfall taps, drawers below and lighted mirror above.
There is a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front.
Living Room - 7.92m 0.61m x 3.61m (26' 2 x 11'10) - A modern multi fuel woodburning stove is set on a slate tiled hearth with a tiled back and oak shelf above.
A large uPVC double glazed window faces to the front and bifold double glazed doors open to the rear and give high-level of natural light.
There are two double radiators, a telecoms point, and a wall point for a TV.
The living room is open to the; Kitchen - 3.91m max x 3.84m (12'10 max x 12'7) - Fitted with a range of matt grey fronted units and a quartz composite worksurface incorporating a stainless steel under mounted sink with carved drainer and mixer tap.
There is a built-in Neff electric double oven, a ceramic hob with stainless cooker hood, an integral fridge freezer and space for a further under counter appliance.
The units include several pan drawers, a carousel corner and a pull out recycle/bin drawer.
The floor is vinyl tiled, the ceiling has recessed downlights, there is a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear.
A door opens to the; Utility Room - 2.90m x 1.96m (9'6 x 6'5) - Fitted across one side with gloss white fronted wall and base units and an oak block works surface incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer tap.
There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. A wall mounted Worcester gas fired condensing boiler provides the hot water and central heating.
The floor is vinyl tiled, there is a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window and modern composite security door face to the rear.
Bedroom One - 2.82m x 3.91m (9'3 x 12'10) - Having laminate flooring, a wall point for a TV, a double radiator and uPVC double glazed windows to the front.
A door opens to a; Walk In Wardrobe - 1.24m x 2.08m (4'1 x 6'10) - Having originally been an ensuite shower room to the bedroom, the plumbing is still in place and this room could be reinstated.
There is a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window. Bedroom Two - 2.84m x 3.51m (9'4 x 11'6) - Having a wall point for a TV, a double radiator and uPVC double glazed windows to the front.
Bedroom Three - 2.54m x 3.10m (8'4 x 10'2) - There is a double radiator and uPVC double glazed windows to the rear.
Bathroom - 2.21m x 1.93m (7'3 x 6'4) - Fitted with a contemporary suite with the lavatory set in a unit with a concealed cistern and cabinets, the wash basin with cupboards below and a square ended P-bath having an Aqualisa shower over, tiles around and a clear screen.
The floor is laminate, there is a heated towel rail, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.
Outside - The old quarry is approached from the roadside across a shared drive to a part tarmac and part flagged parking and turning area which also gives access to a carport on the gable end of the bungalow.
Steps from the parking area lead through a well stocked Heather bed to the front door.
Across the rear of the bungalow is a block paved pathway with wood clad retaining wall around and well planted bank garden above.
The main garden is to the front and gable end of the bungalow and has a stone flagged patio and a lawned garden.
Steps lead up from the garden to a raised terracotta brick paved seating area which enjoys a delightful view across the rooftops of Appleby towards the surrounding Woodland.
To one corner of the garden is a; Garden Shed/Workshop - 2.90m x 1.73m (9'6 x 5'8) -
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