Gatebeck Cottages, Gatebeck, LA8

Description: Nestled in the village of Gatebeck, 9 Gatebeck Cottages is a traditional stone-built cottage full of character and charm. This delightful property offers an attractive outlook onto surrounding fields, making it an idyllic home for those seeking a permanent residence, second home or investment opportunity.

Laid over three floors, the ground floor comprises a porch, living room and a kitchen. The first floor hosts two bedrooms, while the third floor features a large main bedroom and a four-piece bathroom. Outside, a spacious outhouse provides ample storage space. With no upward chain, this property presents a fantastic opportunity, and we highly recommend an early viewing to fully appreciate its potential. 

Location: Leave Kendal on the A65 heading towards Endmoor. Upon reaching Summerlands, turn left onto Gatebeck Lane. Follow the road to its end and turn left at the crossroads. You will find 9 Gatebeck Cottages on the left-hand side.

The cottage is situated in the desirable hamlet of Gatebeck, on the fringes of Endmoor village. Endmoor boasts a thriving community, a bakery, and a village club. Gatebeck is conveniently located for the amenities available in the market town of Kendal, the mainline railway station at Oxenholme, Junction 36 of the M6, and both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. 

Property Overview: A charming three bedroom, stone-built cottage in the rural setting of Gatebeck, filled with character and original features. Boasting picturesque views of surrounding fields, this property offers fantastic potential for both permanent, second home and investor buyers.

The entrance porch is full of natural light and opens into the living room through a door. The living room exudes character, featuring a pitch pine fireplace surround with a tiled hearth and inset, two fireside alcoves with shelving and concealed stairs leading to the first floor.

The kitchen enjoys a pleasant outlook over the front towards the surrounding fields. Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with complementary work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink. Kitchen appliances include a built-in oven and four ring gas hob. There is space for an undercounter fridge and plumbing for a washing machine.

Heading up to the first floor, you will find the split landing with an exposed stone wall and stairs leading to the second floor. Both bedrooms on this level are a good size and enjoy delightful outlooks over the front and rear.

The second floor landing includes a wall-mounted boiler and access to the loft space via a hatch.

Bedroom one is a large 16' room with a pleasant outlook over the front and rear. It features exposed lintels and includes a built-in wardrobe with hanging and shelving space.

Completing the accommodation is the house bathroom. A four-piece suite includes: a bath, a cubicle shower, a wall hung wash hand basin and W.C. Velux and chrome towel rail. 

Accomodation with approximate dimensions:  

Ground Floor:  

Entrance Porch  

Living Room 13' 8" x 10' 2" (4.18m x 3.12m)  

Kitchen 8' 6" x 5' 5" (2.60m x 1.67m)  

First Floor:  

Split Landing  

Bedroom Two 13' 10" x 8' 0" (4.24m x 2.46m)  

Bedroom Three 7' 10" x 8' 9" (2.41m x 2.67m)  

Second Floor:  

Landing  

Bedroom One 16' 1" x 9' 0" (4.91m x 2.75m)  

Bathroom  

Outside: The property includes a spacious outhouse, ideal for storage of larger items.

Outhouse - 7' 4" x 6' 11" (2.24m x 2.13m) 

Services: Mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and shared septic tank. 

Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band C 

Tenure: Freehold. 

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office. 

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

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Agents Note: Please note that due to updated regulations for septic tanks and private drainage facilities, interested parties may wish to seek independent advice on the installation.  

Anti Money 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 £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (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 £120 (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. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 16/08/2024.