Fern Cottage, Penny Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 7RL

Fern Cottage is a charming, traditional mid-terraced two bedroomed cottage built in the 1700’s. Conveniently located in the village centre of Penny Bridge and Greenodd the cottage has accommodation over two floors, and the property has been recently modernised to include a new kitchen and bathroom, new UPVC double glazed windows, new floorboards and rewiring/replastering throughout

Fern Cottage is a charming, traditional mid-terraced two bedroomed cottage built in the 1700’s. Conveniently located in the village centre of Penny Bridge and Greenodd the cottage has accommodation over two floors, and the property has been recently modernised to include a new kitchen and bathroom, new UPVC double glazed windows, new floorboards and rewiring/replastering throughout. 

When you enter the property there is a spacious living room and a separate kitchen with pantry and access to rear garden. The accommodation continues to the first floor and comprises of two bedrooms and a family bathroom, then moving up to the second floor is a multifunctional loft space. Additionally, there is a very useful rear outbuilding, the original barn area and a handy outside store to the front. Externally the cottage has a courtyard area to the rear and an elevated garden with seating area for outside dining and entertaining. 

Situated near to the main A590, Fern Cottage has great links to Barrow and the M6 Motorway as well as being only minutes away from the Lakes or Coniston. Greenodd & Penny Bridge has some lovely facilities including a primary school, excellent bakery with cafe, butchers, wine and ice cream shops and a fish & chip shop. The nearest supermarkets are at Ulverston just a few minutes’ drive as well as a secondary schools and a railway station.

Accommodation

Living Room
A cosy living room offering ample space for seating, with a newly added wood burning stove set back with the original slate hearth. The room has plenty of character with original beams, built in cabinets and window seat, but also includes new floorboards and UPVC double glazed window installed by current owners. 

Kitchen
Newly fitted in 2025, this well equipped kitchen offers plenty of wall and base units, with laminate oak effect worktops and a range of appliances including, Belling oven, induction hob and extractor over, plus integrated fridge and dishwasher. The kitchen is finished with original slate flooring, a convenient pantry and has a window and door out to the rear courtyard. 

First Floor

Staircase from the living room ascends to the landing. 

Bedroom One
A few steps down from the main landing is a large double bedroom with newly fitted double glazed window and window seat, plus original floorboards. 

Bedroom Two
Ascending back to the main landing is a smaller double bedroom including, new double glazed window and window seat with a pleasant outlook, newly fitted floorboards and a fully functional fireplace. 

Bathroom
Partially tiled bathroom with three piece white suite comprising of freestanding bath, separate rainfall shower, pedestal washbasin with vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail.  

Second Floor

Staircase from landing ascends to loft space. 

Loft
A versatile space with original beams, ample eaves storage and newly installed Velux double glazed window. 

Outside
Externally there is an elevated garden with seating area at the lower section, and the upper section of the garden provides a fabulous view over the rooftops to the surrounding tree lined hills. The property has a rear outbuilding and original barn area, plus a store accessed from the front and on road parking. 

Outbuilding/Barn
Leading out from the kitchen is a courtyard which gives access to an outbuilding and original barn area. Currently offering plenty of storage, plumbing for washing machine, and has lighting and electric points. 

Store
Another great space below the main house currently used as a wood store, additional storage and houses the I-mini combination boiler. 

Services
Mains gas central heating. Mains water, drainage and electric. 

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax Band
C

Broadband
For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk.

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Anti-Money Laundering
Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £40 + VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.