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About
Occupying a generous corner plot in the heart of the highly sought-after Lakeland village of Staveley, Corner Cottage is a detached family home offering well-proportioned accommodation, wrap-around gardens and exciting potential for personalisation and enhancement.
Staveley continues to be one of the area's most desirable villages, combining a thriving community atmosphere with exceptional accessibility.
The village offers a highly regarded primary school, a popular public house, excellent local amenities and the vibrant Staveley Mill Yard, home to independent shops, cafés and artisan businesses.
The nearby business park further enhances the village's appeal, whilst excellent transport links provide easy access to Kendal, just five minutes away, Windermere and the wider Lake District National Park.
Junction 36 of the M6 is also readily accessible, making the property well placed for both commuters and those seeking a base from which to enjoy the surrounding countryside.
A bright and welcoming entrance porch, flooded with natural light through large glazed panels, provides access into the home.
The entrance hall serves the ground floor accommodation and staircase to the first floor.
Positioned to the front elevation, the dual-aspect living room enjoys pleasant natural light and features a cosy log-burning stove with attractive wooden beam mantel, creating a warm and inviting focal point.
The breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and benefits from dual-aspect windows overlooking the surrounding gardens.
Features include an inset sink and drainer, under-unit lighting, space for a cooker, plumbing for a washing machine and additional space for a fridge freezer.
The boiler is also housed within the kitchen. A useful understairs area has been thoughtfully opened up and is currently utilised as a versatile home working space.
A further door from the hallway provides direct access to the rear garden. To the first floor, the accommodation continues to impress with well-proportioned rooms throughout.
The principal bedroom is a particularly spacious dual-aspect double room positioned to the front of the property, enjoying views across the surrounding greenery and has benefit of built in wardrobe.
Bedroom two is another comfortable double bedroom located to the rear.
Bedroom three provides a versatile single bedroom, cleverly designed with a wrap-around nook that maximises the property's footprint.
The house bathroom comprises a panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Externally, the gardens wrap around the property, enhancing its attractive corner position.
A raised lawned garden extends across the front before continuing around the side, providing excellent outdoor space with plenty of potential for landscaping, gardening or family enjoyment.
Corner Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a detached home within one of the South Lakes' most desirable villages.
Offering generous accommodation, wrap-around gardens and an enviable village setting, the property provides an excellent opportunity for purchasers to further enhance and modernise to suit their own tastes and requirements, creating a wonderful long-term family home.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions Entrance Porch: 6' 11" x 13' 2" (2.13m x 4.02m) Entrance Hall Living Room: 11' 11" x 13' 10" (3.64m x 4.23m) Dining Kitchen: 11' 10" x 10' 6" (3.62m x 3.22m) Study/Understairs nook: 10' 7" x 5' 11" (3.24m x 1.82m) First Floor Bedroom One: 11' 10" x 13' 10" (3.61m x 4.23m) Bedroom Two: 11' 10" x 9' 11" (3.63m x 3.04m) Bedroom Three: 15' 5" x 13' 1" (4.70m x 4.00m) House Bathroom Property Information Parking: Driveway Parking Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council Tax Band: D Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh.
What3Words & Directions ///inhaler.eyelashes.oblige Start in Kendal and head south on the A591 (Windermere Road), following the signs for Windermere.
Continue along the A591 for approximately 3-4 miles towards Staveley. As you enter the village, pass the local amenities and continue past the SPAR shop on your right-hand side.
Proceed over the zebra crossing and, shortly afterwards, turn right onto Silver Street. Take the next left onto School Lane and continue to the top of the lane until you reach the crossroads.
Corner Cottage is the property on the corner plot immediately on your right-hand side.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML).
We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (incl.
vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction).
The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed.
In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (incl. vat).
Disclaimer: All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd.
Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract.
No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel.
These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract.
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