2 bedroom cottage for sale

Appleby Castle has been held by the Kings of England and Scotland and boasts one of the few remaining intact Norman keep. The keep has re-opened as The Norman Centre a museum dedicated to Norman history. In the 17th Century, the Castle was the preferred residence of Lady Anne Clifford. Lady Anne was a patron of authors and literature; and known for her many letters and diaries.

Set in the Inner Bailey, Coleridge Cottage provides the perfect retreat from days exploring the beautiful Eden Valley. With around 70 sq m (757 sq ft) of floor space comprising: Open plan Living Room and Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Coleridge Cottage has a delightful view over the moat and castle grounds to the rear and inner bailey and Norman keep to the front with a small Forecourt Garden overlooking the castle gardens.

Location - From the centre of Appleby, drive up the hill on Boroughgate, On entering Appleby Castle grounds please park in the castle car park and make your way on foot to the courtyard.

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Amenities Penrith - Appleby is an attractive market town in the upper Eden Valley with a population of approximately 3,000 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 14 miles away.

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.

Tenure - The property is freehold and the council tax is band is to be assessed.

Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - From the inner Bailey of the castle through a oak panelled and studded door to the;

Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen - 4.50m x 6.73m (14'9 x 22'1) - A cast iron wood burning stove is set in the original arched sandstone laundry fireplace with a stone hearth. To the front is a multi pane fixed casement window and a small stone mullioned and barred window, both with timber lintels above and overlooking the central castle garden and the Norman Keep. To the rear there is a multi pane casement window and a multi pane stone mullioned window, both with timber lintels above and overlooking the moat and the castle grounds approach. There are exposed beams to the ceiling, two wall light points, a TV point and radiator. An internal lockable door leads to Wordsworth Cottage.

The kitchen area is fitted with a range of cream fronted Shaker style wall and base units with a wood effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap. The kitchen is equipped with a built in gas hob with cooker hood above, a built in electric oven and space for an under surface fridge.

A spiral staircase leads to;

First Floor - Landing - Having a multi pane sash window to the front, a ceiling trap to the roof space above and a radiator. Oak doors lead off.

Bedroom One - 3.78m x 3.07m (12'5 x 10'1) - Having a multi pane sash window to the rear overlooking the moat and the castle grounds approach. There is a TV point for a wall mounted TV, a radiator and a recess with hanging space.

Bedroom Two - 2.92m x 3.07m (9'7 x 10'1) - Having a multi pane sash window to the rear overlooking the moat and the castle grounds approach. There is a TV point for a wall mounted TV and a radiator.

Bathroom - 2.31m x 2.13m (7'7 x 7') - Fitted with a white toilet, wash basin and shower bath with waterproof boarding to two sides, a mains shower over and a curved clear screen. There is a multi pane sash window to the front, recessed downlights, a chrome heated towel rail and a shaver socket/light.

Outside - There are outside lights to the front and rear

There will be the right to park a car in the Castle visitor car park