Newby, Penrith

In the beautiful and peaceful Eden Valley village of Newby, approximately 7 miles south of Penrith and within easy reach of the Lake District and the Westmorland Dales National Parks, Chapel Cottage is a handsome converted mid 19th century Wesleyan Chapel and offers reversed style accommodation with a Hallway, 2 Double Bedrooms, both En-Suite and a Laundry Cupboard to the ground floor and a spacious Living Room and Dining Kitchen to the first floor to take advantage of the views. The cottage is set in a lovely Garden and there is Off Road Parking for several vehicles. The cottage also benefits from Electric Heating via modern programmable radiators, an Open Fireplace to the living room and uPVC Double Glazing.

Location - From Penrith, head South on the A6, signposted to Shap and drive for 7.1 miles from Kemplay Foot roundabout. Turn left, signposted to Newby and Morland. Follow the road into Newby and take the first left turn, signposted to Great Strickland. Chapel Cottage is the second property on the right.

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Amenities Penrith - Newby is well positioned to explore the beautiful Eden Valley and has excellent access to the Lake District and the Westmorland Dales National Parks. In the neighbouring village of Morland there is a Primary/infant School, a Church, a Village Hall and a Public House. all main facilities are in Penrith.

Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a septic tank, shared with neighbouring Apple Tree Cottage

Tenure - The property is freehold and the council tax is band C

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a uPVC part double glazed door to the;

Hall - Stairs, with a cupboard below, rise to the first floor and doors lead off to the bedrooms. There is a modern programable electric radiator and a recessed airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and shelves.

Bedroom One - 3.16m x 2.97m (10'4" x 9'8") - Having a uPVC double glazed multi pane window to the front, a modern programable electric radiator and TV aerial point. A recessed wall cupboard houses the MCB consumer unit and a built in wardrobe provides hanging and shelf storage. A door leads to the;

En-Suite - 1.65m x 2.4m (5'4" x 7'10") - Fitted with a coloured three piece suite having a mains fed shower over the bath and tiles around. There is a uPVC double glazed multi pane window, a heated towel rail, a shaver socket/light and a wall mounted electric fan heater.

Bedroom Two - 3.1m x 3.44m (10'2" x 11'3") - Having a uPVC double glazed multi pane window to the front, a modern programable electric radiator and TV aerial point. A recessed wardrobe provides hanging and shelf storage and a door leads to the;

En-Suite - 1.65m x 3.52m (5'4" x 11'6") - Fitted with a coloured toilet and wash basin. There is a step in shower enclosure with mains fed shower, clear screen and tiles around. There is a uPVC double glazed multi pane window, a heated towel rail and shaver socket/light.

To the half landing there is access to a walk in store/laundry cupboard with light, plumbing for a washing machine and shelves.

First Floor - Landing - A ceiling trap gives access to the roof space above and multi pane glazed doors off.

Living Room - 5.08m max x 3.66m (16'7" max x 12'0") - Having uPVC multi pane double glazed windows to the front, side and rear with a lovely open outlook. There are exposed beams to the ceiling and an open fire grate in a slate hearth and back with a painted wood surround. There is a TV aerial point, a modern programable electric radiator and a ceiling trap.

Dining Kitchen - 5.02m x 3.6m max (16'5" x 11'9" max) - Fitted with cream gloss fronted units and a wood effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink, mixer tap and tiled splash back. There is space for an electric cooker with a cooker hood above and space for an upright fridge freezer. uPVC multi pane double glazed windows face to the front and rear, there are some exposed beams to the ceiling and a modern programable electric radiator.

Outside - The cottage is approached from the road through an open gateway in a stone wall to a tarmac parking area for 3 to 4 cars.

A flagged path leads to the front garden which is mainly to lawn interspersed with mature shrub beds and trees. There is a part stone flagged, part gravel seating/patio area by the cottage, a stone built coal bunker and a garden shed.

To the rear (roadside) is a gravel garden with a stone wall to the boundary.