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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · LA12 8QB
For saleReduced £5k (−1.3%) on 22 MayListed 354 days
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About
Situated in the beautiful Levens Valley, this fabulous three-storey home offers naturally light accommodation that also has the benefit of a loft room with staircase access from bedroom 3.
The living space is open plan with a separate kitchen to the rear that offers direct access into the garden area.
The landing has space to create a study area, access to the first double bedroom, shower room and the impressive 4-piece bathroom with roll top bath.
The second landing leads to two further double bedrooms with elevated views across the valley to the front and across the Lakeside railway line and trees to the rear.
There is off-road parking, double glazing throughout, an air to water heat pump and no upper chain.
Location What3Words///warmers.flinch.formation Description Woodside Cottage is set in a slightly elevated position alongside Finsthwaite Lane, Backbarrow, a small village that lies within the Levens Valley which is flanked by tree covered hills, fells and farmland.
The immediate area is home to the Lakeland Motor Museum, the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway with tea rooms and Levens Valley C of E primary school.
The neighbouring village of Haverthwaite has a doctors surgery, The Anglers Pub and bus stops alongside the A590.
Backbarrow is approximately half a mile away from the foot of Lake Windermere and is only a 10 minute drive away from the historic market town of Ulverston.
There is a mature apple tree within the forecourted garden with a path leading to the glazed porch.
The living space is open plan, providing a comfortable sized lounge area with solid fuel stove, exposed stonework and a cosy 'Book Nook' beneath the staircase in the adjacent dining area.
The kitchen has fitted cabinets and drawers that wrap around two of the walls with space to accommodate a range style cooker, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
There is access out to the decked area which offers plenty of space for furniture to enjoy al fresco dining.
The landing has a window in the gable with ample space alongside to create a study/office area.
There is open access on to the second staircase and doors to the first double bedroom, 3 -piece shower room and the impressive main bathroom which features a freestanding, roll top bath with shower attachment to the taps, an independent shower cubicle, hand basin and WC.
There is a wall of fitted cupboards offering storage and also housing the hot water cylinder etc. The second landing leads to two further double bedrooms.
The front bedroom enjoys a lovely elevated view over rooftops to the tree covered hillside beyond.
At the rear, there is a backdrop of trees and the railway line from the Haverthwaite & Lakeside Railway where you can experience a bygone era with a ride on an old passenger carriage, hauled along by a steam train.
Tenure Freehold. Services Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Value & comps
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