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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CA11 0UQ
For saleListed 327 days
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About
Lovingly renovated by the current owners, Bilberry Barn is beautifully presented throughout having undergone painstaking refurbishment and is currently used as a successful holiday let.
This countryside home is an idyllic retreat, surrounded by open countryside on the fringes of the Lake District National Park and occupies a generous plot with well maintained gardens and parking.
The property briefly comprises: An open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, an en-suite shower room and a bathroom.
The property can be sold fully furnished if this would be helpful to a buyer. Viewing is essential.
Lounge (5.36 x 3.33 (17'7" x 10'11")) Wood effect flooring with a door from the courtyard and French doors leading out to the garden at the rear. Multi fuel stove.
Exposed beams, open to kitchen / diner.
Kitchen Diner (5.36 x 3.07 (17'7" x 10'0")) Wood effect flooring with a range of fitted units incorporating a halogen hob and electric oven with extractor fan over, stainless steel sink, integrated dishwasher and built in pantry cupboard.
Front to rear aspect with arched window with sealed unit double glazing looking into the courtyard. Stairs to the first floor.
Bedroom One (4.1 x 2.87 (13'5" x 9'4")) Carpeted with a radiator and sealed unit double glazing in a wooden frame. Exposed beams. Ensuite shower room.
Bedroom One Ensuite (2.16 x 1.6 (7'1" x 5'2")) With a fitted three piece suite comprising low suite WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.
Bedroom Two (3.58 x 3.07 (11'8" x 10'0")) Carpeted with a radiator and sealed unit double glazing in a wooden frame Bathroom (2.34 x 2.18 (7'8" x 7'1")) With a fitted three piece suite comprising low suite WC, wash hand basin and roll top bath with shower over.
Cushioned flooring with an electric towel radiator and sealed unit double glazing in a wood frame. Outside The property has space for 2 vehicles and a long garden mainly laid to lawn.
There is a sandstone patio to the front and rear. There are lovely views out over the countryside. Services Mains Electricity and Water Supply. Oil fired central heating.
Septic Tank Drainage (shared with the 5 adjoining properties). Directions From junction 40 of the M6 at Penrith follow the A66 west towards Keswick.
After approximately 3.5 miles on the dual carriage way, take the right hand turn and follow this road for 0.7 miles taking the left junction of the triangle on the bend.
Follow this lane, going straight on as the road turns sharp left towards Greystoke Gill and the property is a further 0.5 miles on.
///condition.also.stroke Please Note These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
No person in the employment of Lakes Estates has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property.
All mention of appliances / fixtures and fittings in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.
Value & comps
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