This gorgeous cottage dating from the 17th Century combines many character features with modern upgrades to give a comfortable traditional home, set in a rural farmstead at the foot of Cross Fell and High Cup Nick. The accommodation comprises: Living Room with a Cast Iron Electric Stove, Dining Kitchen, a Modern and Spacious Bathroom and 2 Double Bedrooms. To the front of the cottage is a Pretty Garden with Fuel Store and and seating area, to the rear is a small garden with fruit beds and a greenhouse. There is also Off Road Parking. Work has been carried out on repointing the cottage with Traditional Lime Mortar., began in 2019 and completed in 2023. The Cottage and Part of the Kitchen Extension has been repointed.

Location - The easiest way to Close House Cottages from Penrith is to head East on the A66 and drive to Kirkby Thore, approximately 7.9 miles from the roundabout. Turn left into Kirkby Thore and drive right through the village and after 1.1 miles, turn left at the T-Junction. Take the first right turn, signposted to Knock, and drive for approximately 1.4 miles, then turn left. After 300 yards, turn left into the farmstead.

Amenities - Close House Cottages are in an Area of Outstannding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by fabulous open countryside. In the nearby village of Long Marton, 2.4 miles, there is an Infant and Primary School, a Church and a Public House. larger facilities are in Appleby, approximately 5.5 miles.

Appleby is an attractive market town in the upper Eden Valley with a population of approximately 2,500 people and is of historical interest. The town has a range of shops, a Primary and a Secondary School. Leisure facilities include a Swimming Pool, an 18-hole golf course and bowling green.

A larger shopping centre is Penrith 12.5 miles away. Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 4 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 shared septic tank. Heating is by fuel oil. the vendor informs us that there is a fibre optic internet connection through BT. The septic tank is to be changed for a sewage treatment plant, the work is scheduled to begin on 20th May 2024.

Tenure Freehold - The property is freehold and the council tax is band B

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a double glazed security door to the;

Living Room - 4.37m x 4.93m (14'4 x 16'2) - A brick inglenook with a quarry tiled hearth and an oak mantel is suitable for an electric fire/heater or could be fitted with a multi fuel stove. There are exposed beams to the ceiling and two sash windows face to the front. There are; a double radiator, four wall points and a TV aerial lead. Pine double doors open into the inner lobby and a pine panel door opens into the:

Dining Kitchen - 3.81m x 5.03m (12'6 x 16'6) - Fitted with a range of pine fronted base units and glazed wall cupboards above, a marble effect work surface incorporating a white 1 1/2 single drainer, mixer tap and tiled splash back. There is a built in electric oven and ceramic hob with a cooker hood above. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for an upright fridge freezer. The floor is quarry tiled and there are exposed beams to the ceiling. Hardwood framed windows face to the front and rear with oak lintels above. To one corner is a built in broom cupboard. There is a double radiator and a double glazed security door opens to the front.

Inner Lobby - A return staircase with cupboard below leads to the first floor and a double glazed velux gives natural light. A pine panelled door opens into the:

Bathroom - 2.97m x 3.00m (9'9 x 9'10) - Fitted with a modern white roll top bath with centre mounted mixer taps, a toilet and wash hand basin set in a wash-stand with a cupboard below. A tiled shower enclosures has a Mira electric shower. The floor is ceramic tiled and there is an extractor fan and hardwood framed window to the rear.

First Floor - Landing - Pine panelled doors lead to the bedrooms.

Bedroom One - 2.97m x 4.11m (9'9 x 13'6) - The ceiling is open with exposed beams. Two sash windows face to the front with oak beams above. There is a single radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.71m x 3.02m (12'2 x 9'11) - The ceiling is partly sloped with double glazed Velux window, exposed beams and two eaves store cupboards. A built in airing cupboard with pine doors houses the hot water tank and shelves. There is a double radiator and a ceiling trap gives access to the roof void.

Outside - Access to the cottage is along a shared drive to a parking area where there is an allocated parking space for one vehicle.

To the front of the cottage is a beautiful cottage garden with a small lawn and a gravelled area with well stocked flower and low shrub beds and border.

There is a small stone outhouse used as a fuel and bin store.

A brick paved path path to the rear with a small seating area, leads to a small rear garden, brick paved with a rhubarb bed, a green house and the oil tank.

A Worcester oil fired condensing boiler (installed 2020) provides the hot water and central heating