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Sold STC

Longcroft End, Roger Ground, Hawkshead, LA22 0QG

£725,000 Guide Price
  • Ref: 1171902
  • Type: Semi-Detached House
  • Availability: Sold STC
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Reception Rooms: 1
  • Council Tax Band: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
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Property Features

  • 17th Century Lakeland semi detached cottage
  • Original character features complimented by modern appointments
  • Wonderful bright open kitchen diner
  • Located in a quiet location
  • Three bedrooms
  • Luxurious bathroom with views of Latterbarrow
  • Garden room, sun room and potting shed
  • Substantial garden
  • Shared ownership of approx 10.5 acre paddock
  • Far reaching views of Latterbarrow, Red Screes and Wansfell Pike

Property Summary

Longcroft End is a superb, substantial and quintessential three bedroom semi-detached 17th Century Lakeland cottage.  The property is presented to an excellent standard with a delightful combination of original character features such as original exposed beams, complimented by modern fittings and appointments. Enjoying  superb far reaching views across the adjacent countryside towards Latterbarrow, Red Screes and Wansfell Pike. The property borders open countryside with excellent south facing views with a detached garage and private parking. 

Full Details

Longcroft End is a superb, substantial and quintessential three bedroom semi-detached 17th Century Lakeland cottage.  The property is presented to an excellent standard with a delightful combination of original character features such as original exposed beams, complimented by modern fittings and appointments. Enjoying  superb far reaching views across the adjacent countryside towards Latterbarrow, Red Screes and Wansfell Pike. The property borders open countryside with excellent south facing views with a detached garage and private parking. 

Longcroft End is a superb, substantial and quintessential three bedroom semi-detached 17th Century Lakeland cottage. The property has been extended over the years with the addition of a wonderful kitchen/diner whilst there is additional scope to further extend if required. The property is presented to an excellent standard with a delightful combination of original character features such as original exposed beams, complimented by modern fittings and appointments. 

The property enjoys superb far reaching views across the adjacent countryside towards Latterbarrow, Red Screes and Wansfell Pike. The property borders open countryside with excellent south facing views with a detached garage and private parking. 

The property will suit a variety of buyers whether as a main residence, second home or holiday letting property. Its estimated it could generate a holiday letting income of circa £72,000. 

Longcroft End occupies a delightful position in the popular hamlet of Roger Ground approximately ½ a mile south of Hawkshead in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Close to the shores of Esthwaite Water, Hawkshead is well known for its natural beauty and its strong connections to the children’s author Beatrix Potter.  Hawkshead has a good variety of amenities including Co op, restaurants and public house etc.  

Accommodation
Large fronted porch and front door leading into:


Living Room
Superbly proportioned and tastefully presented dual aspect room with two window seats, feature original exposed beams and substantial Westmorland fire place. Quality oak flooring. Excellent country views.

Leading through to:

Kitchen/Diner
Well proportioned light and airy dual aspect room housing a beautiful rustic style kitchen. A contemporary selection of wall and base units with granite work top, sink with mixer tap, gas fired AGA, integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. Indian slate floor. Superb view across the garden towards Latterbarrow, Wansfell Pike and Red Screes.

Cloak Room
Fully floor and wall tiled with wash hand basin and WC.

First Floor
Attractive landing with exposed beams, small but useful linen cupboard, loft hatch with pull down ladder giving access and providing useful storage space with electric.

Rear Bedroom One
Attractive double room with feature exposed beams and lovely window seat providing excellent country views towards Latterbarrow and Wansfell Pike. TV point.

Front Bedroom Two
Lovely double room with feature deep window seat. Original beams.  TV point.

Bedroom Three
Spacious single bedroom possibly a small double room, with TV point and feature window seat. Views over the front garden.

Bathroom
Luxurious white three piece suite comprising panelled duo bath with  shower over, designer wash hand basin and WC, fully wall tiled with shaver point and extractor.  Excellent views towards Latterbarrow. 

Outside
The property is approached by a private shared drive leading onto the properties own private drive with parking for approximately three vehicles.    

The property enjoys an attractive and substantial garden including a generous sized south facing lawn with views towards Esthwaite Water, there is a gravel path, small pond, paved patio area and an wonderful established  selection of mature shrubs and bushes as well as a stream running with in the grounds. Highly useful Garden Room with electric, double glazing and tiled floor. Additional summer house and potting shed.  
 
Please note the property benefits from a shared ownership of a large paddock to the rear which extends to approximately 10.5 acres. This is owned by an independent Management Company who own the Freehold of which Longcroft End is one of the eleven shareholders. It was purchased by them all to protect the view.

Services
All mains services are connected.  Gas fired central heating.  

Tenure
Freehold.  Vacant possession on completion.  

Council Tax Band
E

Directions
On leaving Hawkshead from the south, at the T junction turn right passing the school and coal yard.  Turn first right, up to Roger Ground and continue for approximately 400 metres and Longcroft End  is near the top of the lane on the left hand side.

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Broadband
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Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
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.