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Ghyll HeadPenny Red Cottage
www.hackney-leigh.co.uk01Penny Red CottageStainton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LQA charming detached chocolate box cottage situated in the picturesque hamletof Stainton. The property offers cosy but spacious living space with a good sizedsitting room, a splendid dining kitchen and ever so handy utility room, together withthree bedrooms and a spacious four-piece bathroom.Sitting in a delightful position with views over fields to the rear and garden to thefront. The present owners have sympathetically restored the period property to21st century standards, whilst tastefully maintaining many original features. Tocomplete the picture are two attractive gardens, a workshop with potential and offroad parking. For those with a love of period features and country living this is anopportunity not to be missed.Quick OverviewThree Bedroom Period CottageTwo Attractive Gardens & WorkshopFour Piece Bathroom SuitePicturesque Hamlet of Stainton
www.hackney-leigh.co.ukWelcomeA former post office dating from the 1850’s, this charming country cottage is situated ina peaceful setting surrounded by open countryside yet within easy access of the markettown of Kendal, the M6 and Oxenholme mainline train station. Lovingly restored, thecottage oozes period features mixed with modern but subtle details, evident by therestored original internal doors, decorative cast iron radiators and oak framed doubleglazed windows throughout. It is obvious to all those who enter the property the attentionto detail given is evident both inside and outside the cottage.On entering the hallway, you will begin to appreciate the quality of space this homeprovides with the sitting room overlooking the fields to the rear and garden to the front,the kitchen with matching dual aspect offers a spacious dining area. The utility roomprovides handy storage and somewhere to dry off wet coats and muddy boots. To thefirst floor are three bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. Completing the picture arebeautifully maintained gardens, off road parking, workshop and shed. Early viewing ishighly recommended in order to appreciate the space and charm Penny Red Cottageprovides.03
www.hackney-leigh.co.ukSitting RoomEntrance Hall entering through the period oak front doorto a spacious entrance hall. Original, lovingly restored doorsleading to the kitchen dining room and sitting room. Stairsrising to the first floor. Ennerdale Green slate flooring. Castiron radiatorSitting Room A spacious, warm living space with oak frameddouble glazed windows to the front and rear aspect, offeringviews of open fields to the rear. Deep window seats to thefront of the property invite the owners to enjoy the wellstocked front garden. Warmed by a feature fireplace withinset AGA multi-fuel burner and beautiful timber-framedsurround and slate hearth. Two attractive cast iron radiators,discrete shelving and wall lights complete the room.04SpecificationsSitting Room19’ 1” x 9’ 9” (5.82m x 2.97m)
Specificationswww.hackney-leigh.co.ukDining KitchenDining Kitchen19’ 1” x 8’ 11” (5.82m x 2.72m)Utility Room8’ 10” x 7’ 4” (2.69m x 2.24m)07Dining Kitchen A superb space, sympathetically renovated offering a practical kitchen area withmany original features remaining and recent additions suitably fitted. The large Falcon Range withfive ring gas hob, electric oven and stainless steel splashback offers an attractive focal point in thekitchen. Paired with wall and free standing base units with deep Oak worktops, porcelain double sinksituated in front of oak framed double glazed window overlooking the fields to the rear. Further oakframed double glazed windows can be found overlooking the front aspect. The Vaillant gas boiler ishoused within the built-in cupboard. Door leading to a large under stairs cupboard, door to the utilityroom and a door leading to the garden. Ennerdale Green slate flooring. five arm light fitting.Utility Room A large utility space complimented with attractive wooden worktop, plenty of coat hooksand shelving. Plumbing and space for washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and undercounterfridge freezer. Attention has been taken to lovingly restore the two original skylights with charmingresults. A door leading through into additional storage with shelving, radiator and light. Stone flaggedfloor. Radiator.
www.hackney-leigh.co.ukBedroom OneBedroom One A spacious double bedroom with a deepwindow seat and oak double glazed window to enjoy viewstowards the offset garden and beck beyond. Radiator.Bathroom A wonderfully bright and airy four-piecebathroom with oak framed double glazed window, withdeep Westmorland slate sill to the rear. Comprises; luxuryroll-top claw foot bath, Mira Realm featuring luxuriousdeluge shower head and separate traditional handshower,attractive pedestal wash hand basin and high level WC.Tiled flooring and extractor fan.08SpecificationsBedroom One12’ 0” x 10’ 5” (3.66m x 3.18m)
SpecificationsBedroom Two10’ 8” x 9’ 10” (3.25m x 3m)Bedroom Three8’ 2” x 6’ 7” (2.49m x 2.01m)Bedroom Two another spacious double bedroom withan open aspect to the front. oak framed double glazedwindow and radiator.www.hackney-leigh.co.ukBedrooms Two & ThreeBedroom Three A single bedroom with charming featureoak framed window with Westmorland slate sill to therear aspect. Another larger oak framed window discretelyshared with the landing also with views to the open fieldbehind. Radiator.11
The cottage enjoys a delightful setting. To the front of the property you will find a number ofseasonal climbing plants including roses and honeysuckle, as well as established hedgerowsfurther adding to Penny Red Cottage’s charm. Through discrete wooden gates a cobbled pathleads to the side of the property opening up to a traditional reclaimed York stone flagged patioand large lawn with well stocked borders.www.hackney-leigh.co.ukOutsideTo the bottom of the garden you will find a traditional slate roof timber workshop complete withshelves and concrete base.Moving to the rear of the property is a gravel and flagged seating area, perfect for alfresco dining,whilst watching the sheep and ponies in the fields beyond. From the large lawn, stone steps leaddown to the lower garden with a beautiful cobbled path and dry stone walls, complemented withcottage garden plants and shrubs.Situated across the lane to the front of the cottage you will find parking for two vehicles and afurther garden.The garden offers a large lawn adjoining stainton beck with steps leading downto the beck, ideal for a paddle or spotting fish. Overall Penny Red Cottage’s outside space issecluded but spacious, lending itself to the perfect family home or retreat.Important InformationServices:Mains electricity, mains gas and mains water.Private drainage. Fibre broadband/Hyperfastbroadband available.Energy Performance Certificate:The full Energy Performance Certificate is availableon our website and also at any of our offices.Council Tax Band :South Lakeland District Council - Band ETenure:Freehold.15
www.hackney-leigh.co.uk16DirectionsPenny Red Cottage, Stainton, Kendal,Cumbria, LA8 0LQLeaving Kendal on A65 proceed past thePunch Bowl at Barrows Green and continuealong taking the second turning on yourright signposted Stainton. Follow the roadalong for approximately one mile passing StSundays Cottage on your right hand sideand the Old Chapel on your left. Penny RedCottage can then be found on your left alittle way further along just before the ford.
ViewingsStrictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office.To view contact our Kendal office:Call us on 01539 729711100 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 h.co.ukCaring about you and your property
A former post office dating from the 1850's, this charming country cottage is situated in . a peaceful setting surrounded by open countryside yet within easy access of the market . town of Kendal, the M6 and Oxenholme mainline train station. Lovingly restored, the . cottage oozes period features mixed with modern but subtle details, evident .
