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About
Deceptive detached dormer bungalow with versatile layout. Lounge, sun room, four double bedrooms, bathroom and two shower rooms. Lovely views to front plus generous parking and detached garage.
No onward chain. OVERVIEW With open views at the front across fields and a beck, Chestnut Garth is much more than meets the eye.
The versatile layout is over two floors and will appeal to both families and those looking for one level living.
The ground floor layout offers two bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room - the sitting room has a woodburner and lovely views and there is a modern well fitted kitchen diner.
The sun room at the side is insulated and perfect for year round use. Moving upstairs are two further double bedrooms and a shower room.
There is a generous amount of built in storage throughout the house with numerous cupboards, wardrobes and eaves storage - a real bonus.
Externally are easily managed garden spaces, extensive off road parking and turning and a detached garage.
Located within level walking distance of Orton Primary School and amenities, this excellent home must be viewed to be appreciated. No onward chain.
ACCOMMODATION From the lane at the front, a wooden gate leads into the front garden and to the porch.
PORCH UPVC double glazed window at the side, a tiled floor and hanging space for coats. A traditional part glazed door leads to the hallway and there is a ceiling light.
HALLWAY A generous hallway with a large under stairs cupboard (with light), a ceiling light and a radiator. Telephone point.
SITTING ROOM 12' 8" x 18' 7" (3.86m x 5.66m) Overlooking fields and the beck towards Orton Village, the good sized sitting room has two ceiling light, a radiator and two UPVC double glazed windows.
A woodburner is set on a polished hearth with a sandstone lintel above.
KITCHEN DINER 14' 9" x 13' " (4.49m x 4.01m) Fitted with cream shaker style base and wall units, pale marble effect worktops, glass splashbacks and a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with drainer.
There is an integrated fridge, dishwasher, induction hob with hood above and an electric double oven.
Plumbing for a washing machine, a modern vertical radiator, two ceiling lights, under unit lighting and a useful understairs storage space. The Worcester boiler is concealed within a base unit.
SUN ROOM 10' 1" x 10' 10" (3.08m x 3.30m) A lovely bright space with UPVC double glazed windows to three sides and a view down the driveway towards open fields.
There is an insulated roof, a modern vertical radiator, ceiling light and external door.
BEDROOM 13' 0" x 11' 7" (3.96m x 3.53m) A good sized double bedroom with a built in wardrobe, ceiling light and radiator.
The UPVC double glazed window faces the open fields and beck at the front.
BEDROOM 10' 5" x 10' 6" (3.18m x 3.19m) At the rear of the house, the second double bedroom has a ceiling light, radiator, built in wardrobe and outlook over the garden/patio.
BATHROOM 6' 7" x 8' 5" (2.00m x 2.56m) Frosted UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Fitted with a pedestal hand basin, WC and bath.
Chrome heated towel rail, an extractor and a ceiling light. Part tiled walls and a built in shelved cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM 3' 11" x 8' 1" (1.19m x 2.47m) An excellent second ground floor facility, fitted with a double shower cubicle, a wash hand basin and WC.
Part tiled walls, a ceiling light, extractor and chrome heated towel rail. A UPVC double glazed window faces the front aspect and the walls have been part tiled.
LANDING A large Velux rooflight floods the landing with light and there is a ceiling light and access to eaves storage.
Generous storage has been created with a shelved walk in airing cupboard plus a further deep cupboard, also shelved and having a radiator.
BEDROOM 12' 11" x 17' 0" (3.95m x 5.19m) max Having a large Velux rooflight and double glazed window at the side. Ceiling light and a radiator.
BEDROOM 11' 2" x 14' 5" (3.41m x 4.40m) The fourth double bedroom has a ceiling light, radiator and two built in eaves storage cupboards.
A large Velux rooflight faces the rear aspect and there is a double glazed window at the side.
SHOWER ROOM 7' 10" x 4' 11" (2.40m x 1.50m) Fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and cubicle with aqua board panelling and a folding door.
Mirror with sensor light, a chrome heated towel rail, ceiling light and extractor.
EXTERNAL The plot is bounded by drystone walling and fencing with a generous driveway at the front and side leading to further parking and turning at the rear.
The pretty front garden is paved for ease and has flower borders and a lovely mature acer. A gate leads to the front lane and there are views across the beck to open fields.
There is a further off road space immediately to the front of the property. The rear garden has a patio space and two large raised flower borders and space for a good sized shed.
By the back door are hot and cold taps and an external light. GARAGE 11' 11" x 18' 7" (3.63m x 5.66m) Having an electric roller door, power, light and shelving.
DIRECTIONS Approaching Orton from M6 Junction 38, once into the village, turn right over the beck following the sign to Raisbeck, Kirkby Stepehen and Gaisgill B6261.
Once over the bridge turn immediately left to follow parallel alongside the beck. Pass Orton Primary School with the property located a short distance along to the right hand side.
what3words///celebrate.fame.lively GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains Water, Electric and Drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Most rooms have TV/FM/DAB points Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D EPC Grading: D
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