WHETSTONE COTTAGE £480,000

Preston Patrick, LA7 7PE

An interesting proposition with immense potential - renovate or demolish and build new!

Enjoying the most stunning panoramic views, a dilapidated three bedroom cottage with annexe sat in delightful, mature cottage gardens with the benefit of planning permission to demolish and build a substantial modern house. Two stable blocks, open fronted store and single garage. Adjacent parcels of land, c. 4.06 acres (1.64 hectares). In all c 4.4 acres (1.78 hectares). A great country package.

www.davis-bowring.co.uk Welcome to WHETSTONE COTTAGE £480,000 Preston Patrick, LA7 7PE

Enjoying spectacular panoramic views across the countryside towards the Lakeland Fells and Morecambe Bay, Whetstone Cottage is situated in an elevated position on a quiet country lane in a tranquil and private setting between, Preston Patrick and Lupton. Whilst recognising the charm of this 1800s cottage (oak panelling and staircase to the hall, oak fireplace in the sitting room, ceiling beams, leaded windows and stone flags in the pantry) the present owners saw great potential in this fabulous location and the views and obtained planning consent to demolish and build a substantial modern five bedroom property with detached double garage (plans and details shown overleaf). Their circumstances have now changed and reluctantly they are now looking to sell. This means that for the next buyer the hard work in obtaining planning permission has been done, saving you time, money and inevitable hassle! To the outside are charming gardens, outbuildings and adjacent parcels of land, c. 4.06 acres (1.64 hectares). In all c 4.4 acres (1.78 hectares). It is a very appealing proposition for anyone with dreams to build their own home. The land and stables are an additional bonus if you have horses or yearn to have a small holding. There are several ways to get to Whetstone Cottage but we find this is the easiest: exit the M6 at J36 and head east along the A65. On entering Nook, turn left onto a single track lane and continue for approximately 0.9 miles. Whetstone Cottage is on the right hand side, immediately after a right hand bend in the road. At this point there is parking for two cars, or continue and turn next right where there is parking for several more cars. Preston Patrick is a small village just off the A65 with a church and a village hall. At neighbouring Crooklands, there is the Crooklands Hotel and Canal Garage, which sells basic provisions. The village of Endmoor has a village store, well renowned bakery, village hall, club inn, primary school and children's playground. The popular market town of Kirkby Lonsdale offers a range of local amenities (shops, restaurants and pubs, churches, post office and a Booths supermarket). The market town of Kendal and the city of Lancaster offer a comprehensive range of excellent educational, commercial and recreational facilities. Secondary schools can be found in Kirkby Lonsdale (Queen Elizabeth), Milnthorpe (Dallam) and Lancaster. There are also independent schools at Sedbergh, Giggleswick and Windermere. Situated close to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, the Lune Valley and the Arnside and Silverdale AONB - it's perfect if you are seeking a central base from which to enjoy all this lovely area has to offer. • Endmoor 2.2 miles (nearest village) • Kirkby Lonsdale 6 miles (your nearest Booths!) • M6 J36 0.8 miles (for travelling north) • Oxenholme Train Station 5.9 miles (direct train to London Euston) • Kendal 8.7 miles (gateway to the Lakes) • Lancaster 15.9miles (university and hospital city) • Manchester airport 74.5 miles (for jetting off) • All mileages are approximate

A truly idyllic location

• In an elevated position with breathtaking views across open countryside towards the Lakeland Fells, Morecambe Bay and Farleton Knott

• Delightful tiered cottage gardens with an abundance of mature trees and shrubs, fruit trees, a small bothy, seating terraces, lawn and a pond

• A small bothy - again ready for a serious renovation but great if you want hobby space, to work from home or room to accommodate guests

• Two blocks of stables - one with two loose boxes and concrete hard standing area to the front, the second with three loose boxes, power and water

• Open-fronted implement shed - timber framed with metal sheeted roof having power and water supplies. The stables and implement shed have separate access to an area providing parking for several vehicles.

• Adjacent land amounting to c. 4.06 acres (1.64 hectares)

Potential, potential, potential

• There is planning consent to demolish the present cottage and plans allow for: • Sitting room and orangery with verandah off • Large living dining kitchen • Utility room and boiler room • Master bedroom with en-suite, dressing room and roof terrace • Two further double bedrooms and a house bathroom • Two attic bedrooms • Detached double garage

Planning permission has been granted by South Lakeland District Council for ‘demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement detached dwelling and detached garage’. Reference: SL/2017/1105 dated 22 March 2018. Copies of the consent are available from the agent or on the planning pages of SLDC’s website. Services

• Mains electricity (not connected), private drainage to septic tank and metered water (not currently connected)

• Oil central heating with hot water to radiators (heating system currently drained down)

• Immersion heater

• Telephone connection subject to transfer regulations

• B4RN hyperfast broadband connection available - cable on site Information

Council tax Whetstone Cottage is currently banded D for Council Tax purposes. Potential purchasers are advised to verify this information for themselves.

Local Authority South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther, Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QU. T: 01539 733333 www.southlakeland.gov.uk

Please note The property is bought as seen.

Boundary plan - not to scale. Money Laundering For illustrative purposes only. Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they make an offer for the property, they will be required to provide the agent with documents in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations; one being photographic ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address. These can be provided in the following ways: by calling into the agent's office with copies or by way of a certified copy provided via their solicitor. In addition prospective buyers will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of the agent's offer procedure. Lane House, Kendal Road 015242 74445 Kirkby Lonsdale [email protected] Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HH www.davis-bowring.co.uk

Whetstone Cottage, Preston Patrick, LA7 7PE

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