OVERVIEW Set within the Lake District National Park, Rock Cottage is a pretty three bedroom attached cottage on the fringe of Low Newton. Larger than expected, the cottage offers great potential to family buyers, however the possibilities continue externally with planning permission for two x three bedroom detached houses within the generous garden. The cottage offers two receptions rooms, a dining kitchen plus a utility room, with the first floor having three bedrooms (1 ensuite) and a large family bathroom. Character features have been retained with some beams to ceilings, window seats and the addition of woodburners to the two reception rooms. The garden space currently wraps around the property with a large workshop/garage, patio and terraced lawns. Footings have been created for a replacement garage as part of the planning permission. The new houses will be subject to local occupancy requirements - full plans and details are available.
ACCOMMODATION Approaching via the double gates and driveway, a porch at the side leads into the property.
PORCH Having double glazed windows to the front and side, this useful space has exposed stone walls, a ceiling light and door leading into the hallway.
HALLWAY/SNUG 17' 6" x 9' 10" (5.33m x 3m) max A double glazed window on the stairs faces the front aspect and there is a radiator, ceiling light and built in storage cupboard under the stairs.
LOUNGE 17' 10" x 14' 7" (5.44m x 4.44m) With double doors leading to the garden and two double glazed windows, the lounge is a lovely space with a multifuel stove as focal point, beams to the ceiling and bamboo style flooring. Two wall lights, two ceiling lights and radiators. Alcove with lighting.
DINING ROOM 15' 11" x 12' 5" (4.85m x 3.78m) A double glazed window faces the front elevation and there is a cosy woodburner. Ceiling light, radiator and double doors connecting to the kitchen.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 13' 11" x 12' 8" (4.24m x 3.86m) Fitted with green farmhouse style base and wall units with wood block worktops and tiled splashbacks. Butler style sink, under unit lighting, a radiator, wall light and ceiling light. Stainless steel cooker hood, space for a gas cooker and for a fridge freezer. Parquet flooring.
UTILITY ROOM A large utility room with a door to the garden and a window. Stainless steel sink with drainer, plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher and there is a floor mounted oil boiler. Practical tiled floor, built in double coat cupboard, a radiator, ceiling light and further slimine cupboard.
WC Fitted with a WC and ceiling light.
LANDING A split landing with a double glazed window, two ceiling lights and a built in cupboard/wardrobe.
BEDROOM 13' 9" x 8' 1" (4.19m x 2.46m) A double glazed window faces the side aspect. Radiator and a ceiling light.
ENSUITE Fitted with a shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin and chrome heated towel rail. Ceiling light and a tiled floor.
BEDROOM 13' 11" x 10' 1" (4.24m x 3.07m) A good sized double bedroom with a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Ceiling light, radiator and access to a loft space.
BEDROOM 13' 6" x 8' 7" (4.11m x 2.62m) max A double glazed window faces the side elevation and there is a radiator, ceiling light and built in cupboard over the stairs.
BATHROOM 18' 1" x 7' 7" (5.51m x 2.31m) max An impressive size bathroom fitted with a four piece suite comprising bow fronted bath with jets, a shower cubicle, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. A double glazed window faces the rear aspect and there is a built in double cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving. Panelling to the walls, two ceiling lights and a radiator. Heated chrome towel rail and access to the loft.
EXTERNAL Double gates lead from the road into a good sized gravelled parking and turning area. Existing larger detached block built workshop/garage with external door. If buyers wished to proceed with the planning permission in place, this garage would be demolished with the footings of a new garage already in place, this in turn allows access to the new houses. The garden extends to the rear and is a tiered lawn area with a patio close to the house. External lighting and tap. The building plots are located at the rear of the property on the banked area.
BUILDING PLOTS Planning permission was granted in 2012 to demolish existing workshop/garage and make access to proposed two dwellings for local occupancy. Foundation excavation was carried out prior to the lapse of this permission and the Lake District National Park Authority has agreed this amounts to material commencement of the planning ref 7/2012/5355. On this basis the development can continue in accordance with the permission.
GENERAL INFORMATION Mains Services: Water and Electric. Drainage via Septic Tank. Heating via oil with LPG supplied for cooking.
Tenure: Freehold. The property is subject to a flying freehold with adjoining property. The dining room is above the neighbours cellar and below one of their bedrooms.
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Grading: E
