Ivy Cottage Blencow | Penrith

CUMBRIAN COTTAGE & BARN Ivy Cottage

A spacious and character filled family home in the peaceful Eden village of Blencow Large character four bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District National Park with magnificent open plan kitchen with double height living area and garden room. This spacious and stylish property offers flexible accommodation and has an additional detached stone barn with conversion potential. The cottage is located in the peaceful Eden village of Blencow, within easy reach of the M6, A66 and the Lake District. The original cottage is thought to date back to the late 17th century, with an attached barn recently converted to create a spacious and flexible family home. There are beautiful period features throughout the property, including exposed beams and stonework, feature windows and doorways. The rear rooms have views of the garden and surrounding countryside, with the top of Blencathra fell visible from one of the bedrooms. On the ground floor the front porch leads into the entrance hall with cloakroom and striking curved staircase. The hall leads into the magnificent open plan kitchen and impressive double height living/dining area with vaulted ceiling and charming feature windows and doorways.

4 5 6 This is an enviable living space with two breakfast bars, a large wood-burning stove and a garden room provides further space for dining, relaxing and entertaining. The space has underfloor heating throughout with fitted cabinets, Rangemaster range cooker and stable doors in the kitchen area.

To the other side of the entrance hall are the original cottage rooms, including a spacious sitting room with open fire, a utility/boot room and two flexible use rooms presently used as a study and gym.

7 Off the first floor landing is an impressive vaulted master suite with exposed beams and curved wall leading into an ensuite with double basin unit and large walk-in shower. There are three further good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom with contemporary bath and separate shower.

8 9 In the garden At the rear of the cottage is a delightful gated garden with two lawn areas, trees and shrubs, a large patio and a children's summer house. At the front of the property is a large walled gravel parking area and an additional gated parking area with access into a sizeable detached stone barn. The barn would serve as a large storage space or has the potential to be converted into an additional property or large home business space, with the necessary planning consents.

10 11 Local Area Guide

Ivy Cottage is located in the centre of Blencow, a peaceful riverside village Food & Drink in the surrounded by open countryside. The neighbouring Traditional Village village of Greystoke offers excellent amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, village shop and the popular Boot & Shoe pub. There Inns is a choice of Ofsted accredited primary schools close by, with a well Enjoy local ales by the open fire regarded Grammar school just five miles away in the market town of and sample the food at the nearby Boot & Shoe Inn in Penrith. The nearby A66 offers easy access to the North Lakes and the Greystoke. The Clickham Inn M6, with West Coast Main Line train station in Penrith. and Herdwick Inn are also a short drive away with plenty more choice in Penrith

Just a short drive away is lake Ullswater - 's second largest lake, which sits amidst the splendour of some of the finest fells in the Lake District. Cruise the lake on a boat, take a paddle or enjoy afternoon tea at a lakeside

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Leisure time...

1 Explore the beautiful gardens of Hutton-in-the- Forest - a historic country house with tearoom and regular events hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk The River 2 2 Petteril passes through Blencow - relax by the river with a picnic or a good book 3 Get active with many excellent cycle routes on the doorstep. The roads through Matterdale Valley to Ullswater are particuarly scenic! www.c2c-guide.co.uk

3 13 Rail journeys further info Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details.

On the road Journey times and mileages 15m Carlisle are for approximate guidance Penrith - 4.5 miles, 8 min only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested 1h 45m Edinburgh Keswick - 14 miles, 22 min route on Google Maps from Ullswater - 7.5 miles, 20 min the property postcode. 1h 30m Central A66 - 3.5 miles, 10 min

M6 Junction 40 - 5 miles, 9 min 1h 39m Manchester Newcastle Airport - 73 miles, 1.5hr

3h 10m London Euston

Services - Mains electricity & water - Oil central heating - Septic tank drainage - Underfloor heating (barn conversion ground floor)

Council Tax band: D

Getting to Ivy Cottage From M6 Junction 40 take the A66 west, passing over the Rheged roundabout and take the next right turn signed for Newbiggin. Pass through Newbiggin and go straight ahead at the Clickham Inn cross road. Follow the road into Blencow taking the right fork in the centre of the village. Ivy Cottage is the first property on the right.

Address: Ivy Cottage, Blencow, Penrith, CA11 0DG

To view: Strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country Telephone 01768 869007 or email [email protected] 14 Measured floor plans

Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and while every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included in the property.

For a free valuation Telephone 01768 869007 or email [email protected]

15 Fine & Country Tel 00 (44) 1768 869007 [email protected] 1 Little Dockray, Penrith, , CA11 7HL