Archived Property: Rock Cottage
Leighton Beck Road
Slack Head, MILNTHORPE, Cumbria, LA7 7AX

SUMMARY

* Country Cottage with much individual character and charm.
* Conveniently located within a few minutes of Beetham village.
* Local facilities include Inn, Primary School, Theatre, Garden Nurseries and Church.
* Market town of Milnthorpe, about five minutes drive.
* M6, Junction 35, about ten minutes.
* Extremely well presented, including double glazed windows.
* Potential to alter the internal layout.
* Rear extension compliments the original building.
* Lovely landscaped front gardens, including the stone built outhouses, Garden Shed and Utility Room.
* Nearby country walks.

LOCATION

Beetham is approximately 1.5 miles south of Milnthorpe, west of the A6. From Beetham village centre, with The Wheatsheaf Inn on the right, proceed towards Slack Head in a southerly direction. After the right hand bend, a 1/4 mile ahead you will find Rock Cottage on the right.

The Accommodation Briefly Comprises:
[All measurements are approximate]

FRONT PORCH: Limestone steps to front porch. Stone with a slate roof. Outer wrought iron security door to porch entrance. Part glazed inner door to house.

ENTRANCE HALL/SITTING ROOM: 3.57m x 2.64m (11'9" x 8'8") Electric panel heater. Alcove with a wood lintel and a stone shelf.

LOUNGE: 3.80m x 3.42m (12'6" x 11'3") Limestone fire surround with slate hearth and iron dog-grate. Alcove with a wood lintel. Beamed ceiling. Electric panel heater. Understairs store. Door to staircase.

DINING ROOM: 3.63m x 2.72m (11'11" x 8'11") Decorative marble and tile fire surround on a slate hearth. Beamed ceiling. Two electric panel heaters.

SHOWER ROOM/CLOAKROOM: 2.69m x 1.68m (8'10" x 5'6") Shower cubicle with 'Triton' electric shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Heated towel rail. Part tiled walls. Electric panel heater. Beamed ceiling.

REAR HALL: Electric panel heater. External door to side. Security grill to door.

KITCHEN: 3.58m x 1.98m (11'9" x 6'6") A range of fitted base cupboards and drawers, wall units and worktops. 'Corian' style one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a chrome mixer tap. Integrated 'Neff' appliances, comprising :- ceramic hob, extractor hood, oven and fridge/freezer. Part tiled walls.

Staircase leads to a landing area with a coloured glass skylight.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Electric panel heater. Beamed ceiling. Storage cupboard over stair well. Loft access.

BEDROOM No 1: 3.63m x 2.94m (11'11" x 9'8") Double glazed sash window to front. Electric panel heater.

BEDROOM No 2: 3.74m x 2.71m (12'3" x 8'11") Double glazed sash window to front. Electric panel heater.

BEDROOM No 3/STUDY: 3.63m x 2.41m (11'11" x 7'11") Two 'Velux' roof lights. Built in desk/work surfaces, fitted filing cabinets and shelves. Built-in store cupboard. Electric panel heater.

BATHROOM: 2.79m x 1.92m (9'2" x 6'4") Coloured bathroom suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower head, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Heated towel rail. Electric panel heater.

AIRING CUPBOARD: Insulated hot water storage cylinder. Immersion heater. Slatted shelves.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN: An attractive landscaped garden with gravel footpaths between flower beds and shrubs. Cobble stone terrace area.

OUTBUILDINGS
Stone and slate built.

UTILITY ROOM: 2.83m x 2.45m (9'3" x 8'0") Plumbing for a washing machine. Belfast sink. Power, water and drainage.

GARDEN STORE: 2.76m x 2.62m (9'1" x 8'7") Cobbled floor. Lighting.

LAND ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROAD
Raised lawn, below which is a shrine.

REAR GARDEN: A garden area with lawns and trees. There is a covenant on the land to the rear which prevents any form of development.

GARAGE
Located behind and below the house on land in separate ownership. First Garage of a group of three. Timber construction. Annual licence fee, presently £30.00.

TENURE: Freehold.

POSSESSION: Vacant possession on completion.

FIXTURES/FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars are included. Fitted carpets, curtains, curtain rails and light fittings are included. Otherwise they are excluded.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric central heating.

COUNCIL TAX: Band 'D' [verbal enquiry only].

RIGHTS OF ACCESS: There is a right of access along the private drive, above and adjacent to the westerly boundary, for the benefit of Rock Cottage, to load and unload only. There are no rights to park on the driveway.

The access to the Garage is along the drive below and to the east between Rock Cottage and a nearby residential property. There are two sets of Garages towards the end of the lane. The Garage which belongs to Rock Cottage is the first of the group of three.

PLANNING/LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria. Tel No: 01539 733333

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through our Kendal branch office.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE GRAPHS

FLOOR PLANS
[These are not to Scale and for identification purposes only.