The Coach House Skelwith Bridge, LA22 9NH

Price £535,000

www.matthewsbenjamin.co.uk The Coach House Skelwith Bridge, LA22 9NH

Dating back to 1806, The Coach House is an excellent traditional stone built characterful detached house, superbly located amongst a picturesque rural setting. The property enjoys two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, diner and bathroom providing well balanced and proportioned accommodation.

A highly versatile property which will suit a variety of buyers whether as a main family or retirement residence, or equally suitable as the currently successful holiday let.

The Coach House is currently a well established holiday letting property, let via Heart of the Lakes, and generates a gross annual income of approximately £16,000. The owners utilise many of the ‘premium weeks’, school holidays, etc, for family use otherwise the gross annual income would exceed £25,000. The cottage is being sold with forward bookings. The majority of the contents can be included should a buyer wish.

Apart from the superb quiet location the property has the distinct advantage of a private drive to the front allowing private parking and access to the garden, natural woodland garden and substantial decked area that enjoys spectacular views across the river Brathay towards Skelwith Fold and Park Fell.

www.matthewsbenjamin.co.uk Head out on the A593 towards Coniston, turn right at Skelwith Three piece suite comprising of panelled bath with shower over, Bridge towards Langdale, turn immediately right at the telephone vanity wash hand basin with fitted cabinets and WC. Wall box up the “Access Only” lane. Continue up the hill for mounted mirror. Electric shaver point, extractor and heated approximately 50 metres and the property will be found on the towel rail. Part wall tiled. left hand side. Steps leading up to:

Glazed front door leading into hall with telephone point, concealed fuse box and electric meter. Leading into:

With WC and wash hand basin. Plumbing for washing machine. Part wall tiled with extractor.

Providing ideal storage facility and cloaks area. Housing cylinder and electric boiler with radiator.

Spacious double room with exposed beams. Built in wardrobe. Slate windowsill giving a spectacular vantage point across the surrounding fields and the River Brathay to Park Fell. TV point.

Attractive twin room with double built in wardrobe. Stunning south facing views toward Park Fell and the surrounding countryside.

The property is approached by a private gate, recently laid Open fireplace with attractive oak mantle and slate hearth with tarmacadam drive with parking for two/three vehicles. Small inset wood burning stove. Central feature bay window giving paved patio area and a selection of planted shrubs. Lakeland attractive south facing views to the surrounding countryside. stone steps leading up to natural woodland garden area believed Leading through to: to exceed a third of an acre and up to a substantial level and private lawn. There is also a feature decked area allowing spectacular south facing views across the countryside towards Park Fell, Wetherlam and across the river Brathay to Skelwith Fold. A well established selection of mature shrubs and trees.

Mains water, electric and shared private drainage. Electric boiler with hot water cylinder and radiators.

Freehold.

£3,900. Actual amount payable £1938.30. This could be reduced to ZERO if the purchaser is entitled to Small Business Rates Relief. More details can be obtained from the Local Authority South Lakeland District Council 01539 733333. A variety of wall and base units with four ring electric hob, integrated electric oven and extractor. Sink unit and mixer tap. Plumbing for dishwasher. Fitted seating area and corner cabinet. Part wall tiled and picture rail shelf. Attractive views across the surrounding countryside towards Park Fell.

Split level landing leading to: Loughrigg Villa, Kelsick Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0BZ 015394 32220 [email protected] www.matthewsbenjamin.co.uk

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the sole agents The services, kitchen and sanitary ware, appliances and fittings have not been tested by the selling agents and purchasers should undertake their own investigations and survey. The agents endeavour to make their sales details are correct, however, purchasers and their conveyancers should make their own enquiries as to accuracy, especially where statements have not been verified. Please contact the agents before travelling any distance to view to check availability and confirm any point of particular importance.

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the sole agents The services, kitchen and sanitary ware, appliances and fittings have not been tested by the selling agents and purchasers should undertake their own investigations and survey. The agents endeavour to make their sales details are correct, however, purchasers and their conveyancers should make their own enquiries as to accuracy, especially where statements have not been verified. Please contact the agents before travelling any distance to view to check availability and confirm any point of particular importance.