OVERVIEW
With outstanding views over the Kent Estuary, The Dixies is a period semi-detached house owned by the same family since 1890. Ideal for a growing family or buyers that need work from home space, there is a versatile layout with space for everyone. The ground floor offers two bay windowed reception rooms - one with beautiful period panelling - and there is a modern breakfast kitchen. The first floor has four bedrooms, one of which is ensuite and there is a family bathroom. There is a further first floor room which could be adapted to a first floor lounge with kitchenette, office space or a fifth bedroom. Some updating is now required, however there is fantastic scope to create a wonderful family home. Cellar and attic space provide further storage or potential and there are garden areas at the rear.
The location of the property is fantastic, approximately a mile from Milnthorpe with bay and countryside walks on the doorstep.
ACCOMMODATION
From the front path, a wooden door with leaded windows leads into:
ENTRANCE HALL
An L shaped hallway with stairs leading to the first floor. Two wall lights, a radiator, two ceiling light and character features. A door and stairs lead down to the cellar.
SITTING ROOM
13' 7" x 19' 3" (4.13m x 5.88m) into the bay window
A lovely room with period style panelling to the walls and a brick fire surround with cosy wood burner. There is a concealed alcove cupboard. A sash bay window faces the front aspect with fantastic view over the road to the Kent Estuary and further to Lakeland Fells
DINING ROOM
10' 9" x 16' 4" (3.28m x 4.97m)
Also facing the front, the dining room has a brick fire surround, a radiator and ceiling light.
KITCHEN DINER
11' 6" x 16' 8" (3.50m x 5.07m)
With space for a central table, the dining kitchen is well fitted with cream shaker style base and all units with granite worktops and a one and half bowl sink with drainer. Induction hob with stainless steel canopy over and an electric oven. Integrated fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and an oil boiler and hot water cylinder concealed to a cupboard. Under unit lighting, metro tiled splashbacks, a radiator and two ceiling lights. A sash window with excellent view faces the front aspect and there is a further double glazed window to the rear and external door.
CELLAR
Overall 29, 0" x 15' 0" (8.85m x 4.57m) max
Divided into two areas, one for storage and the second as a workshop space. Power, light, radiator and a tap. External door.
LANDING
Split stairs and landing with a ceiling light and access to the attic. Being built on a bank, there is a rear porch which is UPVC double glazed and has an external door the garden.
BEDROOM
17' 0" x 19' 9" (5.19m x 6.02m) into the bay
An impressive size room with a bay window to the front and an outstanding view. There is a further feature circular window. Stone fire surround, a radiator and two ceiling lights.
BEDROOM
13' 0" x 15' 9" (3.97m x 4.79m) into the bay
A double glazed bay window to the front elevation with view across the estuary to Lakeland fells. Radiator and two ceiling lights. There is a connecting door to the lounge/kitchen/office space.
ENSUITE
6' 5" x 3' 9" (1.94m x 1.14m)
Fitted with a shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail, a ceiling light, radiator and extractor.
BEDROOM
12' 7" x 9' 11" (3.84m x 3.03m)
A window overlooks the rear garden and there is a brick fire surround, a ceiling light and radiator.
BEDROOM
8' 3" x 8' 8" (2.50m x 2.65m)
A window faces the side aspect. Radiator and a ceiling light.
BATHROOM
10' 6" x 5' 6" (3.20 x 1.67m)
Single glazed window to the rear aspect. Fully tiled the bathroom is fitted with a bath, pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. There is PVC cladding to the ceiling, downlights, an extractor and an extractor.
ATTIC
16' 8" x 14' 7" (5.07m x 4.94m) approx.
Divided creating a WC area and there is a window to the rear. Ceiling light.
LOUNGE KITCHEN OFFICE
12'10" x 20' 11" (3.91m x 6.36m) into the bay
A versatile room, previously used as an office or lounge to the adjoining bedroom. A double glazed bay window to the front elevation with excellent view and a further double glazed window to the rear. Fitted with base and wall units, a stainless steel sink with drainer and space for an electric cooker. Pale worktops, two ceiling lights and a radiator. A porch at the rear has a couple of steps down to an external door and there is a frosted double glazed window and a ceiling light.
EXTERNAL
To the front of the property is a gravelled garden with evergreens and gated path leading to the front door. External tap. A good sized driveway tot eh side provides off road parking for a number of vehicles and there is access to the rear garden. Split into two areas, there is a rockery area and patio with external light and tap. A path leads to the outhouse further at the rear. The second garden is enclosed and paid to lawn with a patio adjacent to the house. External light.
The stone outhouse has power connected and a skylight. Internal measurement of 11' 3" x 6' 3" (3.42m x 1.90m)
DIRECTIONS
Leaving Milnthorpe, continue through at the traffic lights onto Park Road, pass Booths supermarket and the playing fields. Continue out of the village passing Dallam Tower. The Dixies is the first property to the left hand side just after the office building.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Mains Services: Water, Electric and Drainage. Oil fired central heating
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Grading: F
