Melbreak Cottage, Loweswater, Cockermouth, CA13

Description

Melbreak Cottage is nestled deep in the Lorton Vale, at the northern end of Buttermere Valley, filled with character and charm and surrounded by the majestic fells of Low Fell, Whiteside, Grassmoor and Melbreak. A quiet retreat where the beauty of the outdoor knows no bounds with Crummock Water being less than 10 minutes walk away. The property is situated at the end of a short track and upon entry through the gates you are welcomed by the uniqueness of this cottage. Traditional in build, the original part of the house is 18th century with the current owners having lovingly restored it when they bought and started their journey in 1995. Over the years, beautifully crafted additions have been added in the form of a magnificent garden room and dining area, both used to their full potential, making the most of the breathtaking views in every direction. A large porch was added before entry to the main house and a fabulous, detached Lakeland stone garage finishes off the outside. The final renovation was the reroofing of the property a few years ago. The property has an array of small stone-built outhouses for storage and is completed with a beautifully designed garden with designated seating areas to take in the whole day from sunrise to sunset.

As you enter the front porch you will find plenty of room for coats, shoes and muddy boots. Go through the door at the end and you find a good size utility room, with a floor mounted boiler offering great drying for your wet walking attire. From the entrance porch, is a door to the kitchen, with its country style range of wall and base units, together with exposed beams and wood burning stove, this room is a fabulous hub of the house, which then flows into the dining area with light flooding through the nearly full length glass windows and bi-folding doors that enter out to the patio with breathtaking uninterrupted panoramic views. From the kitchen a door takes you to a wonderful large lounge with exposed beams, beautiful fireplace and solid wood floors. This room is a cosy retreat on a winter’s night. But, still, there is more, as a few steps up leads you to the garden room that is a sight to behold. This room takes in every fell range surrounding the house, letting in natural light that fills the space through the near floor to ceiling windows which are encased in beautifully crafted solid oak timbers. Patio doors enter on to another fabulous, terraced area and into the garden. Completing the ground floor and just before the staircase is a small pantry with stone flooring and shelving, a wonderful wine chilling room.

The main staircase has a half landing where to the left is a lovely bathroom with both free-standing bath and large walk-in shower, a room with a view as a window looks out on to Melbreak Fell. A further shower room is at the top of the landing. The master bedroom has triple aspect windows, solid wood flooring and ensuite WC and washbasin. Both further bedrooms are doubles, one presently used as a study. They have as much character as the main bedroom with exposed beams, an abundance of natural light and beautiful views. To the outside is plenty of parking, a pathway takes you through the fruit garden, down large stone steps to the rear garden and entrance to the property. The detached garage has light and power with enough room for a vehicle and plenty of storage

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Accommodation:

Entrance

The front door is located to the side of the cottage, through the fruit garden from the main parking area.

Entrance Porch

Beautifully designed to offer plenty of space for coats, shoes and boots. Lots of natural light form the windows and large rooflights to the ceiling. Slate Flooring. Door to:

Utility Room

Windows on the south side of the utility room with slate flooring. Belfast sink with taps. Slate worktop. Room for washing machine and tumble dryer. Floor mounted Worcester combination oil boiler.

Kitchen

Entering from the entrance porch through a solid wooden stable door you are greeted with a quintessential cottage kitchen, beautifully renovated to offer space and comfort. Retaining the traditional features of exposed wooden beams and stone flagged flooring whilst offering a full range of wall and base units with solid wood work surfaces. One and a half bowl sink and drainer. Wooden central island with storage and seating. Integrated appliances include NEFF electric oven, grill, Induction hob and dishwasher. Finishing off this room is a Clearview multi-fuel stove set in to the chimney breast with solid stone surround. Radiator.

Dining Room

Two steps down from the kitchen and you enter a magnificent flood lit room with stunning views of Low Fell, Whiteside and Grassmoor. You can watch the sun come up and follow it round until the afternoon. Bi-folding doors give access to a patio area and the garden. Slate flooring. Electric programmable heaters.

Sitting Room

This room, along with the kitchen, is part of the original house. It is a lovely size having a feature exposed stone wall, exposed beams to the ceiling and solid wood flooring. A window and door face the garden with views of the surrounding fells. Taking central point in the room is the open fire with cast iron and stone surround with stone hearth. Two radiators. Door to:

Garden Room

Two steps up from the sitting room and you enter this amazing space. Predominantly South facing but able to take in the full fell range that surrounds this beautiful cottage. This room is an addition to the original house having stunning solid wood frames holding near floor to ceiling glass and heritage style roof lights creating a light, bright, peaceful space to sit and relax. Sliding patio doors open onto a flagged terrace and a Hwam wood burning stove offers cosy warmth in the winter months. This room also has 2 radiators and solid wood flooring.

Pantry

Stone flagged floor. Window to side. Solid stone worktops and shelves.

Stairs to First Floor

Landing

Understairs Cupboard. Half landing with a window facing Melbreak Fell. Exposed beams. Heritage style roof window. Access to all rooms.

Bathroom

Accessed from the half landing a through a wood and part- glazed glass door is this lovely, tranquil room with freestanding bath, large walk in shower, basin housed in small vanity unit and WC. A window looks out to the fells. Under floor heating. Ladder style radiator. Feature exposed stone wall. Tiled flooring. Part tiled to walls. Velux sun tunnel.

Shower Room

Reaching the top of the stairs, to the left is a compact shower room with large shower cubicle with electric shower. Dimplex electric heater to wall.

Master Bedroom

A lovely room with a traditional feel. Triple aspect windows with a view from each and window seats. Painted exposed stone wall. Solid wood floor and exposed beams. Feature recess in the chimney breast. Radiator. Door to:

En-Suite

Wash hand basin housed in corner vanity unit. WC. Part panelling to walls. Rustic heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. Window facing the fells and garden. Wood flooring. Washbasin with vanity unit. Radiator.

Bedroom Three

Double bedroom, currently used as a study. Three windows taking in the surrounding views. Built in bookshelves incorporating draws and cupboards. Radiator. Loft access.

Outside

A good size parking area greets you as you enter the property with a detached Lakeland stone garage with slate roof to the side. Through the gate, into the fruit garden and down the path leads you to the front door and also gives acces to the rear of the garage and the various outbuildings consisting of a good size bike store, potting shed, outside WC and log stores. The garden is bordered by a mixture of Lakeland stone wall and mature hedging, and has been designed to capture every minute of daylight with seating areas designated to the changes of the day. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with borders of mature shrubs, trees and plants. There are patio areas avalable from the bi-folding and patio doors. The views are uninterrupted from every angle of the house and garden. The current vendors have provided electricity point around the garden so lighting can illuminate different aspects of the space.

Detached Garage

Built of Lakeland stone with slate roof. Up and over door. Light and power.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating provided by a Worcester combination boiler located in the utility room. Oil tank is located in a small yard off the fruit garden. Septic tank is located in the garden. Land around the property is owned by the National Trust.

Tenure

Freehold

Agent’s Note

Appliances included, mobile phone and broadband results not tested by Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.

There is a public foot path to the far west of the property at the very top of the carpark and down the private track

Council Tax

Edwin Thompson is advised by our client that the council tax band is F and for the current year 24/25 is an annual charge of £3206.80

Offers

All offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.

REF: K3385532