Leece, Ulverston, Cumbria

Superb traditional property situated in the heart of the popular Low Furness village of Leece offering a comfortable home of character with the benefit of an adjoining self contained annex which provides either separate accommodation perfect for dual family occupation or additional letting income having had a successful track record or the ability to be combined to create a larger family home. The main part of the property has an immense amount of character with beamed and timbered ceilings, wall panelling and offers accommodation comprising of lounge, hall, dining room, kitchen, three double bedrooms, bathroom and attic room to the second floor. In the neighbouring annex the layout offers a study/occasional bedroom, kitchen/diner, ground floor bathroom, lounge to first floor and double bedroom. The property has a combination of LPG gas central heating, some electric heaters and mixed double glazing. Set on an excellent plot with extensive gardens to the rear along with drive, two single garages and workshop with ample parking area. In addition to the top of the garden is a paddock extending to approximately 0.9 acres. A perfect family home in this desirable Low Furness village with early viewing both invited and recommended. 

Accessed by way of a traditional set of steps leading to a set of double wooden doors opening to: 

PORCH Half glazed door opens to: 

LOUNGE 14' 7" x 15' 6" (4.44m x 4.72m) Spacious room with character having a timber and beamed ceiling with traditional panelling to one wall. Attractive central feature fireplace with Victorian style slate fire surround, tiled and cast inset housing an open grate for a real fire. Alcove cupboard to side with timber lintel and electric light, double glazed window to front with deep sill and wooden parquet flooring. Two ceiling light points, two wall light points, radiator and electric meter and fuse box to head height. Traditional strip wood door opening to the inner hall. 

INNER HALL Staircase to first floor with feature traditional multi paned window, parquet flooring and traditional painted doors with latch handles to kitchen and dining room. 

DINING ROOM 12' 6" x 12' 2" (3.81m x 3.71m) Beamed and timbered ceiling with windows to front and side elevation with the side window having a deep slate sill. Slate flagged floor, multi paned window to the rear looking up to garden, recessed fireplace with wooden mantel shelf and slate hearth housing a wood burning stove. Radiator, electric light and power. Door to rear garden and further door to useful under stairs storage area. 

KITCHEN 12' 6" x 8' 6" (3.81m x 2.59m) Fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer units with light wood grain effect work surface over incorporating inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Polished slate floor, integrated electric hob with glass splash back and low level oven. Recess and plumbing for washing machine, built-in fridge freezer, timbers to ceiling and part of one wall. Lockable internal door to The Brambles Annex and uPVC double glazed window offering a pleasant view of the garden. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Turn at the half landing with traditional multi pane window offering a lovely view of the rear garden. The main landing has timber features and beams to ceiling and traditional panel doors to bedrooms and stairs to attic room. 

BEDROOM 14' 7" x 11' 10" (4.44m x 3.61m) Spacious double room with exposed beams and timbers and stripped wood floor. Former fireplace feature with wooden lintel and slate hearth, radiator and additional electric panel heater. Window seat with double glazed window to the front overlooking the village.. 

BEDROOM 14' 7" x 12' 2" (4.44m x 3.71m) Further spacious double room with heavily beamed and timbered ceiling. Double glazed window with window seat, again offering an aspect to the front. Radiator and storage cupboard with electric light. 

BEDROOM 12' 6" x 12' 2" (3.81m x 3.71m) widest points Double room with painted beams and timbers to walls and ceilings, radiator and small double glazed window to side with deep sill. Electric light and power. 

BATHROOM Three piece suite in white comprising of WC, wash hand basin inset to vanity unit with mixer tap and bath with mixer tap and over bath shower with glazed shower screen and modern panelling to surround. Exposed beams and timbers to ceiling and walls, slate shaded tiled floor, chrome ladder style towel radiator, electric wall heater and small low level double glazed window with tiled sill looking towards the rear garden. 

SECOND FLOOR Open to: 

ATTIC ROOM 25' 0" x 24' 4" (7.62m x 7.42m) Lower head height access with full head height to the centre of the room, exposed beams and trusses, two Velux roof lights and further window to gable. Electric light and power, radiator and the rear Velux double glazed window offers a lovely aspect of the garden. 

THE BRAMBLES ANNEX Superb traditional annex cottage situated in the heart of the popular Low Furness village of Leece offering either separate accommodation perfect for dual family occupation or additional letting income having had a successful track record or the ability to be combined to create a larger family home. Comprising of study/occasional bedroom, kitchen/diner, ground floor bathroom, lounge to first floor and double bedroom. The annex has a combination of storage heaters, some electric heaters and mixed double glazing.  

Accessed through the main house or from a separate independent access at the front and back through composite style doors opening into: 

STUDY/OCCASIONAL BEDROOM 7' 7" x 9' 0" (2.31m x 2.74m) UPVC double glazed window and open arch to inner hall area with access to stairs leading to the first floor and open access to: 

KITCHEN/DINER 19' 6" x 9' 0" (5.94m x 2.74m) Fitted with a range of modern base, wall and drawer units with grey patterned work surface over incorporating one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and tiling to splashbacks. Recess for electric cooker, recess and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge freezer. UPVC double glazed window giving an aspect to the rear garden with door to side and electric night storage heater. 

INNER HALL Radiator and coat hooks to wall. Access to bathroom and airing cupboard/store. 

STORAGE 6' 0" x 4' 2" (1.83m x 1.27m) Housing the electric circuit breaker control box and factory insulated hot water storage tank.
 

BATHROOM 8' 3" x 8' 6" (2.51m x 2.59m) Fitted with a three piece suite in white comprising of paneled bath with glass shower screen and over bath shower, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and shaver light above and WC with push button flush. Tiling to splash backs, vinyl tile effect flooring, electric towel rail, Dimplex fan heater and wood frame double glazed window to front with deep sill.

 

FIRST FLOOR Stairs open to: 

LOUNGE 18' 0" x 9' 0" (5.49m x 2.74m) UPVC double glazed window and door overlooking and accessing the garden and seating area. Electric storage heater. 

BEDROOM 9' 1" x 9' 0" (2.77m x 2.74m) Double room with wood frame double glazed window to front with deeper sill, electric panel heater, electric light and power. 

EXTERIOR Approached by a shared courtyard style drive area with steps leading up to the front door with borders to either side. The Brambles Annex is accessed from the side with a separate set of steps and handrail. Immediately to the left hand side of the property there is a gate to a flagged path leading to the rear of the house. To the side is a sloping driveway leading to the garage and parking area. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a pleasant lower patio area with Sandstone flags and doors to the dining room and annex kitchen/diner . A set of Sandstone steps lead up to the garden and parking area and garages. The substantial gardens slope up from the rear of the property being quite extensive with terraced levels which are grassed and include mature trees, shrubs and bushes. There is an aluminium greenhouse and various seating areas to enjoy the beautiful grounds and views over The Bay. To the upper section of the garden there is access to the paddock. 

GARAGE Two garages with up and over doors, modern roof and door to workshop with electric light and power, window and plumbing for WC. 

PADDOCK We are advised the paddock is approximately 0.9 acres and has separate gated access from a track/lane called Scarbarrow Lane. The paddock area is quite lovely and secluded and offers a wildflower meadow in the summer months. We are advised there is a water supply which was disconnected due to leaks however this may be possible to reinstate, and the vendors can provide further information.
We are also advised that at the top of the field is a former pigsty which may assist if a stable is required subject to the usual permissions and regulations. 

GENERAL INFORMATION TENURE: Freehold

COUNCIL TAX: Briar House - E & The Brambles - A

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Westmorland & Furness Council

SERVICES: Services include electric, water and drainage. Gas is by way of a an underground LPG tank.