Sold STC - 3 bed House

• Converted and Extended Former Smithy in the Lake District National Park
• Peaceful Hamlet in the Lowther Valley with Breath-Taking Views to the Fells
• Flexible and Spacious Accommodation in Need of General Updating
• Living Room, Garden Room, Kitchen, Back Kitchen + Large Open Landing/Sitting Room
• 3 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom + Shower Room
• Off Road Parking + Detached Large Single Garage
• Gardens with Superb Open Outlooks Across the Surrounding Countryside
• Tenure - Freehold. Council Tax Band - F. EPC - F

In a perfect setting to escape the hustle and bustle of busy modern life, the hamlet of Rosgill is tucked away in the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park. The Old Smithy is set in a peaceful location with excellent access to both the Lake District and the Westmorland Dales National Parks. This extended former forge occupies an elevated site with superb open views across the surrounding countryside and to the fells around Haweswater. The accommodation is spacious and flexible and comprises: Living Room, Garden Room, Kitchen, Back Kitchen, Ground Floor Bedroom, Shower Room, WC, a large Open Landing Living Room, 2 further Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Outside is a generous and pretty garden, a large Parking and Turning Area with a spacious Detached Single Garage to one end with loft, a large Gravelled Area with a diverse mix of shrubs to the other end and the benefit of the fantastic views together with a good degree of privacy. This fascinating home is in need of general updating which will amply reward the buyer by creating a wonderful home in a picturesque and peaceful setting.

Location

From Penrith, head South on the A6 and into Eamont Bridge, then turn right at the mini roundabout signposted to Tirril and Pooley Bridge. Drive past the hamlet of Yanwath, over the railway bridge and fork left, signposted to Askham and Haweswater. Follow the road for 6.6 miles and just before the bridge at Bampton Grange, turn right, signposted to Haweswater and Mardale. Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles into Rosgill, The Old Smithy is

The nearest motorway junction is Junction 39, just south of Shap. Drive from the junction to the A6 and turn right, heading North, signposted to Shap. Drive through the village and turn left. Follow the road for approximately 1.8 miles and turn left again, signposted to Rosgill. Drive down the hill and The Old Smithy is on the right.

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Amenities

The village of Rosgill is located in the Lowther valley, close to the foot of Haweswater and being surrounded by outstanding open countryside is a haven for outdoor activities.

In the village of Shap, approximately 2.4 miles, there is a Primary School, Co-Op Store, 2 village shops and 2 public houses, a Sports Ground and Outdoor Swimming Pool. Shap is within easy reach of the Lake District National Park and Haweswater. Main facilities are in Penrith, approximately 10 miles.

Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 16,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities

Services

Mains water, and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a septic tank. Heating is a combination of LPG and electric.

Tenure Freehold

The property is freehold and the council tax is band F.

Viewing

STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance

Through a timber panelled door to the;

Back Kitchen (4.19m x 4.29m)

Fitted with a simple wooden unit in need of replacement and having a stainless steel single drainer sink and space for an electric cooker. Having timber panelling to the ceiling, exposed stone walls and quarry tiled flooring. There is a double radiator, a night storage heater and plumbing for a dishwasher. A double glazed window to the gable gives a glorious open view across the valley to the fells around Mardale. A timber panel door opens to the;

Sitting Room (5.92m x 3.56m)

There is a flu (unused) for a stove, the ceiling is part panelled and there is a double radiator. There is a broad opening to the kitchen and large sliding door with side window to the;

Garden Room (6.12m x 3.15m)

Having hardwood framed double glazed windows to three sides enjoying superb open views across the Lowther valley to the fells around Mardale.

Kitchen (5.94m x 2.44m max 1.88m min)

Fitted with wood effect fronted units, a single drainer sink and having an electric cooker point and space for an under surface appliance. Stairs lead to the first floor with natural wood handrail and spindles, the ceiling is timber panelled and the flooring is quarry tiled. There is a double radiator, a single radiator and uPVC double glazed window with a magnificent view down the Lowther Valley. A timber panelled door leads to ;

Inner Lobby

Timber panelled doors open to the ground floor bedroom the shower room and the WC.

Ground Floor Bedroom (3.10m x 4.55m')

Having a recessed shower enclosure, a built in wardrobe, a double radiator and hardwood framed window to the front. A sliding door with side window opens to a;

Greenhouse (5.66m x 1.80m)

With uPVC double glazed window to three sides, a polycarbonate roof and quarry tiled flooring. A door opens to the outside.

Shower Room (2.62m x 2.31m)

Fitted with a white toilet, wash basin, bidet and a shower enclosure with marine boards to two sides and mains fed shower. A built in cupboard house a Glo-worm LPG condensing combi boiler for the hot water and heating. The floor is quarry tiled, there is a heated towel rail and uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

First Floor

The stairs rise into a large;

Sitting Room (5.92m x 5.79m)

There are exposed timbers to the ceiling, two double radiators and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear looking down the Lowther valley. Timber panelled doors open to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom Two (5.72m x 3.00m)

Hardwood framed double glazed windows to there sides give a fabulous open view across the surrounding countryside, across the Lowther Valley to the fells around Mardale. There are exposed purlins to the ceiling and painted stonework to one wall.

Bedroom Three (3.07m x 4.65m)

Having exposed timbers to the ceiling, a double radiator and window to the front.

A walk in airing cupboard houses a pressurised hot water tank.

Bathroom

Fitted with a toilet, a wash basin, a panelled bath and a quadrant shower enclosure marine boarded to two sides and Mira mains fed shower. The ceiling has exposed timbers, the walls are mostly tiled and there are two heated towel rails, a shaver socket/light and a window to the gable.

Outside

The Old Smithy is accessed through double wooden gates to a large gravelled parking and turning area with access to the garage.

Garage (5.36m x 4.45m)

Having an up and over door, light and power with loft.

Across the front of the building is a flagged forecourt with steps leading down to the main entrance.

Across the rear of the building is a path leading down to the main garden area.

The main garden area is on the South West end of the house and is laid mainly to gravel interspersed with shrubs.

The gardens enjoy a fabulous open outlook across the surrounding fells, the Lowther Valley and the fells around Mardale.