Wray Cottage, Kendal, LA8 9JL

2-bedroom house · LA8 9JL

1,722 sq ftEPC F1 bath

Asking

£275,000

Sold STCListed 31 days

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The property

Two bedroom semi detached Lakeland cottage in the village of Kentmere in Lake District National Park at the head of Kentmere valley.

Close to the iconic trails of Kentmere Horeshoe, Garburn Pass, Nan Bield and many others, off road parking. Garden with the river Kent at the foot of the garden. Sold with no ongoing chain.

EPC Rating = E. Location From Staveley, head North along onto Elph How Lane and continue several miles North until you reach the village of Kentmere.

When you reach the village, along Hollinrigg Lane, head over the bridge over the River Kent. The property is located at the end of a lane on the right hand side.

What3words = enhancement.otherwise.venue Hallway (4.50m x 2.06m) Living Room (6.33m x 4.50m) Kitchen (3.2m x 3.2m) Bedroom (4.57m x 3.05m) Bedroom (3.73m x 3.05m) Bathroom (3.66m x 2.13m)

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Key information

Price per sq ft

£160/sq ft

Based on 1,722 sq ft (160 sq m)

Floor area

1,722 sq ft (160 sq m)

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Council tax band

Band E

Estimated ~£2,200/year

EPC rating

current

Tenure

Freehold

Property age

Built before 1900

Local authority

Westmorland and Furness

Unitary Authority

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Days on market31 days

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Days on market31

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Low EPC ratingF

Listing timeline

First listedListed at £275,00022 Sep 2026

Still activeDay 31 on marketToday

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