Upper Hillside Newbiggin | Penrith

CHOCOLATE BOX COTTAGE Upper Hillside

Located in the peaceful Eden Valley village of Newbiggin with far reaching views of the East Lakeland fells 4 A charming detached chocolate box cottage with three reception rooms, three bedrooms and superb courtyard kitchen extension. Upper Hillside sits on a delightful plot with beautiful gardens, gated parking area and elevated lawn garden with far reaching fell views. The property is located on the edge of the peaceful Eden Valley village of Newbiggin close to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennine AONB. Upper Hillside is an attractive red sandstone cottage with beautiful character features throughout, included exposed timbers and stone and pretty windows with window seats. Modern day adaptations have been done to high standard, including a kitchen extension and a wonderful hand crafted Green Oak front door with welcoming porch. The cottage would make a delightful home as it is or the large surrounding plot offers scope for further extension.

5 The front porch leads into a characterful sitting room with inviting multi-fuel stove and open staircase. The dining room has an open fire with attractive oak and sandstone surround and leads into a rear reception room with French doors onto the garden courtyard, which would serve as an excellent study or snug.

6 7 To the rear of the ground floor is a spacious kitchen extension with bespoke hand crafted Bur Oak cabinetry by Middletons of Appleby, including a built in fridge-freezer cabinet with larder cupboards. The high quality kitchen is finished with a granite worktop, solid oak flooring, Belfast style sink and electric Smeg range with gas hob. French doors open the room out onto the sheltered garden courtyard, which is ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. To the first floor are three bedrooms with exposed beams and feature windows and a good sized family bathroom with rain shower over bath.

8 9 In the garden The cottage sits on a large plot with gated parking area and pretty cottage style garden to the front, with mature trees and plants and raised pergola seating area. To the rear of the property is a unique sunken courtyard with curved sandstone wall with inset ‘windows’, ideal for plants or candle lanterns. Beyond this is a large elevated lawn garden, which borders open countryside and has far reaching views of the East Lakeland fells - an ideal location for a summer house or terrace.

10 11 Local Area Guide Food & Drink Upper Hillside is well located on the edge of the peaceful Eden Valley village of Newbiggin, surrounded by open countryside. There is an Mrs Miller Tearoom excellent choice of pubs, shops and primary schools in the neighbouring Recently named the North West villages of , and , with further local restautant of the year in the amenities and secondary schools in the nearby market towns of Penrith 2017 Waitrose Good Food Guide, and Appleby. Mrs Miller's at Hazel Dene Garden Centre,Culgaith is a licensed Enjoy peaceful walks along the tranquil River Eden or Crowdundle Beck restaurant that is open seven days or venture a little further to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales or Pennine a week, serving quality food. Fells. The nearby A66 and M6 offer excellent transport links with West Coast Main Line station at Penrith. Ullswater

Enjoy a day out on Ullswater - 's second largest lake. After spending the day hiking or boating treat yourself to a meal or local ale at a lakeside hotel and take in the dramatic views

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Leisure time... 1 Relax & unwind in the luxurious Garden Spa at Appleby Manor Hotel, book the hot tub for private use and enjoy a glass of bubbly 2 with friends www.applebymanor.co.uk 2 Explore the gardens and house at Acorn Bank - a nearby National Trust property with traditional fruit ochard and woodland walk 3 Get active and go for a hike on the Pennine Fells. High Cup Nick is worth the walk - The Grand Canyon of the Pennines!

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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 are for approximate guidance Penrith - 7.5 miles, 12 min only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested 1h 45m Edinburgh Appleby - 7 miles, 12 min route on Google Maps from Pooley Bridge - 12.3 miles, 21 min the property postcode. 1h 30m Glasgow Central A66 - 2.5 miles, 6 min

M6 Junction 40 - 8 miles, 12 min 1h 39m Manchester Newcastle Airport - 59 miles, 1.5hr

3h 10m London Euston

Services - Mains electricity, drainage and water - Oil fired central heating - Propane gas

Council Tax band: C

Getting to Upper Hillside Take the A66 east from Penrith and take the first turning for Temple Sowerby, at the first junction turn right and continue along this road, take the first left for Culgaith then turn right signposted Acorn Bank, continue along this road and as you enter the village, continue straight across the crossroads. Continue a short distance and Upper Hillside is the last house on the right hand side.

Address: Upper Hillside, Milburn Road, Newbiggin, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, CA10 1TE

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.

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