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2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

8 Mill Cottages, Cowan Head, Cumbria, LA8 9HQ
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End of terrace house
2 bed
1 bath

Key information

Tenure: Ask agent
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 74Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Characterful detached cottage
  • Two bedrooms
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Open plan living
  • House bathroom
  • Perfect weekend retreat
  • Peaceful location with riverside views
  • Stylish bathroom
  • Off road parking
  • Superfast broadband available*
Situated in the tranquil surroundings of Cowan Head, 8 Mill Cottages is a delightful two-bedroom Lakeland cottage. Boasting a prime riverside position along the River Kent. Despite its peaceful location, the property remains conveniently close to the vibrant tourist destinations of Kendal, Windermere, and Bowness, making it a perfect choice for both a permanent residence and a promising investment opportunity.

Located along the scenic Dales Way, this cottage offers immediate access to excellent walking and cycling routes, with numerous local pubs and restaurants to enjoy along the journey providing a peaceful rural setting on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

Upon entering this peaceful property, the sun room is a peaceful place to sit on a summers morning with your coffee. The entrance porch has space for hanging up coats and boasting a built in book shelf. You are then welcomed into a open-plan living area that seamlessly flows into the kitchen. The living space features attractive flooring and a cosy display wood burner on a slate hearth, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A window offer a pleasant outlook to the front, filling the room with natural light.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with a stainless steel sink . Kitchen appliances include a 4 ring hob with an extractor fan, a built-in oven and plumbing for a washer/dryer. This space is practical for everyday needs.

As you ascend the stairs, you reach a landing that provides access to a loft, offering additional storage potential.

The main bedroom having exposed beams is a bright and spacious double room, looking out on to the River Kent and across the Valley over to Potter Fell. The second bedroom can be used as a single bedroom, a study, or even a storage room, depending on your needs. This room also has access to a airing cupboard.

The bathroom is stylish, featuring a four-piece suite, including a walk in shower, a wash hand basin, bidet and a WC. Also having a heated towel rail.

Outside there is an off road parking space for one vehicle and hardstanding for a small patio set/bench.
 

Accomodation with approximate accomodations:  

Ground Floor:  

Entrance Porch/Sun Room  

Living Room 14' 9" x 11' 10" (4.52 x m x 3.61m)  

Kitchen/Dining Room 13' 11" x 10' 4" (4.26m x 3.16m)  

First Floor:  

Bedroom One 13' 9" x 10' 5" (4.20m x 3.20m)  

Bedroom Two 9' 2" x 5' 10" (2.80m x 1.80m)  

Property Information:  

Parking: There is an off road parking space for one vehicle. 

Tenure: Freehold.  

Council Tax: The property is exempt due to use as a holiday let. 

Services: Mains gas, mains water and mains electricity.

Please note that due to updated regulations for septic tanks and private drainage facilities, interested parties may wish to seek independent advice on the installation. However the septic tank arrangement is under process with the utility companies to get all the cottages connected to mains sewers so there will be no need for septic tank usage. This will be at the expense of the Utility company. 

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. This property is an EPC band E.  

What3words & Directions: ///strong.stands.shredding

From Windermere, take the main A591 towards Kendal. Just before the Plantation Bridge garage and the Lakeland Great Outdoors Store, turn left at the signpost for Bowston and Cowan Head. Follow the road towards Bowston, then turn left into the lane signposted for Cowan Head. Continue along this lane until you reach the end, where No. 8 is the first cottage on your left-hand side.
 

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office.  

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Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat).  

Places of interest

    The Kendal office of Hackney & Leigh enjoys a prominent position on Stricklandgate at the heart of the historic market town of Kendal. The town’s unique blend of history, culture and shopping make it a very popular destination for visitors. The office was opened in August 1982 by John Leigh & Derrick Hackney having been bought from Derrick’s father and uncle – D & J Hackney who since 1947 had run their own greengrocers business from the premises with some of the fruit and vegetables being grown at the rear on what is now the office car park. The office is constantly busy having both successful sales and lettings departments run buy a team of 8 long standing members of staff. Property Sales, Lettings and Conveyancing - Caring about you and your property!

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