For sale: Nook Cottage
Nook Lane
Underbarrow, KENDAL, Cumbria, LA8 8HJ

Nook Cottage is a charming and delightful 17th Century Grade II Listed detached country cottage of considerable character occupying a most attractive semi-rural location in the South Lakeland village of Underbarrow. The property retains many interesting features including a date stone of 1629 on the front of the traditional Westmorland porch, exposed beams, a splendid oak studded main entrance door, candle niches and a fine carved oak door to the lounge.

The property occupies a discreet location reached via a short track on the periphery of Underbarrow but reasonably close to the village centre. Underbarrow is a popular village with a thriving community together with a pub, a church and village hall. Underbarrow is located within the Lake District National Park and is conveniently placed for Kendal, Windermere and the M6 motorway.

LOCATION

From Kendal take the Underbarrow Road out of the town in a westerly direction. Follow the road over Scout Scar and into Underbarrow. Turn right just past The Punch Bowl pub. Take the second on the right into Nook Lane. At the end of the road turn left into a track and Nook Cottage will be found on the left.

* Open Porch; Rear Entrance Porch; Hall.
* Lounge; Dining Room;
* Kitchen with handcrafted solid wood units;
* Store Room; ground floor Bathroom/W.C.
* Three good sized Bedrooms.
* Double, open fronted Garage; ample parking.
* Two stone built Outbuildings.
* Delightful Gardens and an Orchard totalling just under an acre.

The Accommodation Briefly Comprises:
[all measurements are approximate]

OPEN PORCH: A traditional Westmorland porch featuring a date inscription "1629" and a fine studded oak entrance door.

LOUNGE: 4.92m x 3.69m (16'2" x 12'1" ) Heavily beamed ceiling. Slate shelved niches. Built-in glass fronted display cabinet. Fireplace with stone flagged hearth. Oak panelled door to the hall featuring a carved panel. Double glazed windows to front and rear.

DINING ROOM: 3.10m x 3.88m (10'2" x 12'9" ) Fireplace with beamed mantelpiece, stone hearth and a cast iron multi-fuel burning stove. Double glazed window to front. Three niches.

HALL: Shelf. Tiled floor.

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH: 1.59m x 1.57m (5'3" x 5'2" ) Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor. Double glazed windows to two sides. Part glazed entrance door.

KITCHEN: 2.90m x 2.23m (9'6" x 7'4" ) Fitted with a range of hand made solid wood floor and wall units by "Out of the Woods". Work surfaces. Stainless steel sink. Cooker with ceramic hob and extractor hood oven. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Double glazed window to side.

STOREROOM: 2.95m x 1.13m (9'8" x 3'8" ) Heatrae Sadia electric heating unit and hot water cylinder. Part tiled floor. Shelving.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: 3.89m x 1.70m (12'9" x 5'7" ) A spacious landing featuring old oak panelled walls. Large storage cupboard with shelves. Exposed beam. Double glazed window to side.

BEDROOM NO.1: 2.82m x 3.25m (9'3" x 10'8" ) High, open beamed ceiling. Double glazed windows to front and side.

BEDROOM NO.2: 3.80m x 2.45m (12'6" x 8'0" ) Double glazed windows to side and rear. Two niches.

BEDROOM NO.3: 3.98m x 2.25m (13'1" x 7'5" ) High, open beamed ceiling. Double glazed windows to front and side.

BATHROOM: 1.93m x 1.80m (6'4" x 5'11" ) Panelled bath with shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Electric towel rail. Double glazed window to side.

GARAGE: 5.43m x 4.59m (17'10" x 15'1" ) An open fronted garage.

OUTBUILDING NO.1: 2.38m x 2.63m (7'10" x 8'8" ) Stone built with concrete floor and reslated roof.

OUTBUILDING NO.2: 1.79m x 1.14m (5'10" x 3'9" )

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

Driveway to side with ample off road car parking. Fuel storage bunkers. Extensive gardens with lawns, herbaceous borders, sitting out areas, paved pathways, shrubs and trees. Orchard featuring mainly Damson and Apple trees. Hen run.

TENURE: Freehold

SERVICES: Mains electricity. Private water supply, Electric central heating. Septic tank drainage.

COUNCIL TAX: Band 'F '

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Lakeland District Council: 01539 733333

ENERGY PERFORMANCE GRAPHS

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through our Kendal Office.

NB: A public footpath passes through the drive and along one side of the garden.