Corner Cottage, Crook, Kendal, LA8 8LA

Corner Cottage is a beautifully quaint, three bedroom cottage, set in a quiet and semi-rural location in the hamlet of Crook. The property was built around 1880 and is appointed to a very high standard, enjoying views over the delightful gardens and the surrounding countryside. With an idyllic sunny garden and private parking for three or four cars, it is positioned to the rear of a row of traditional cottages. The location is made even more attractive by the charming country pub, The Sun Inn, serving excellent food only a few yards away and many local walks right on the doorstep. Only a few miles away from the tourist attractions of Bowness village, the amenities of Kendal town and the nearby popular village of Staveley, this conveniently located cottage will suit a wide range of tenants.

Leading in from the patio entrance door, the accommodation briefly comprises an open plan living room and kitchen, which has an aspect over the garden and scenic views down the valley from its seven windows on all four sides. The kitchen area, along with a dining area, is well appointed with a fully fitted shaker style kitchen. Stairs from the living room lead down to a hallway and cosy snug room with feature fireplace and views of the mature garden, as well as a glazed door leading outside. A stable door connects an adjacent utility area to an entrance porch with coat hooks, which offers a short-cut to the nearby Sun Inn, barely 100 metres away. The cottage has three good size double/twin bedrooms with the master bedroom having an ensuite shower room. The main house bathroom serves the other two bedrooms.

Accommodation

Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen 5.18m x 3.84m / 5.18m x 2.57m
On entering the property from the upper garden level, the fully glazed door leads into the open plan living room and kitchen. The living area is dual aspect, with views over the delightful gardens and from the kitchen dining area there are contrasting scenic views over the rooftops of the neighbouring cottages down the valley to Morecamble Bay in the distance. The living area has plenty of character features with wooden beams to the vaulted ceiling and a wood burning stove in the corner, set on a granite hearth and stainless steel surround. The kitchen along with a dining area is well appointed with a range of wall and base units, laminate work surfaces with inset sink and a range of appliances, including electric oven and induction hob with extractor fan over, built in microwave, dishwasher and inset fridge/freezer.

Stairs from First Floor lead to Ground Floor

Hallway
Adjacent to the hallway is a utility area with plumbing for washing machine and storage cupboard with shelving. A stable door connects the hallway/utility area to a separate entrance porch which leads out to a lane which you can cut through and walk down to The Sun Inn, a few hundred yards away.

Snug/Sitting Room 5.18m x 2.87m
Currently a cosy snug room, overlooking the garden with a coal effect electric fire set, within a recessed stone fireplace on a granite hearth with timber mantel, alcove shelving and under stairs storage cupboard. From this room a glazed door opens into the garden. This room is ideal as a separate sitting room but could also be used as a fourth bedroom.

Bedroom One 4.98m x 3.35m
A generous master bedroom with dual aspect offering ample space for a large king-size bed.

En Suite Shower Room
An attractive suite comprising WC, vanity unit, offering plenty of storage space and a shower cubicle with electric shower. Heated towel rail, under floor heating, shaver point, tiled floor and part tiled walls.

Bedroom Two 3.43m x 3.25m
Currently a good size twin bedroom with high level window to the rear. Built in double wardrobe.

Bedroom Three 3.23m x 3.33m
Enjoying a dual aspect, with one window having a window seat.

House Bathroom
An attractive bathroom comprising WC, bath with electric Mira shower over and a vanity unit with storage. Heated towel rail, under floor heating, shaver point, extractor fan, tiled floor, part tiled walls and frosted glass window.

Outside
Corner Cottage has its own gated parking area accessed from a small lane, with room to park three or four cars. There are also pedestrian rights between the neighbouring cottages to the ground floor entrance porch. The cottage has a delightful gently sloping garden, enclosed on all sides by attractive Lakeland stoned walls, within are various lawns and patio seating areas with established borders, shrubs and trees along with an external stone built store and octagonal dual aspect summer house which enjoys a delightful sunny aspect.

Directions
From Bowness-on-Windermere take the Kendal Road (A5074) out towards Winster/Lyth Valley turning left at the junction onto the B5284 signposted Crook and Kendal. Continue along this road for just under 4 miles, passing Windermere Golf Club and The Wild Boar Hotel. On entering Crook the driveway to the cottage can be found on the left hand side after passing both The Sun Inn and adjoining cottages immediately before leaving the village.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electric. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax Band
F

EPC Rating
D

Any Other Information
A holding deposit, no more than 1 week's rent is payable per tenancy. Please ask agent for further details.
Property is fully furnished, this is non negotiable.
Landlord will consider pets.