Catterlen, Penrith, CA11

A handsome, well-appointed former farmhouse, located within the charming village of Catterlen. With excellent proportions throughout, this four bedroomed property makes for a spacious and versatile family home.

This is a deceptive residence, which offers welcoming, generous accommodation including well-equipped kitchen, boiler cupboard with additional storage space, two superb reception rooms in the form of a bright living room and excellent dining room - both with wood-burning stoves set within attractive sandstone inglenook fireplaces, and a wonderful garden room taking in the lovely garden and countryside views. To the ground floor there is a full shower room in addition to a family bathroom on the first floor. Four double bedrooms and a spacious landing can also be found on the first floor.

Externally, the property is complemented by beautiful, established gardens, complete with flagged patio areas - ideal for garden furniture, along with a wood store and delightful views. A generous parking area sits to the rear which also accommodates a substantial shed (currently utilised as a gym), with further garden shed located beside the oil tank.

This property will be an attractive acquisition to a range of buyers.

Catterlen is conveniently located less than half a mile from J41 of the M6 motorway and approx. 4.5 miles from Penrith which caters well for everyday needs with all the amenities associated with a thriving market town e.g. schools, shops, supermarkets, banks, bus and railway stations, together with a good selection of sports/leisure facilities.  The Lake District National Park is also within easy driving distance. 

Mains electricity & water; septic tank drainage; oil-fired central heating, double glazing installed throughout; telephone & broadband connections installed subject to BT regulations. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

From J41 of the M6 take the B5305 signposted Wigton. Take the first turning left into Catterlen. Go past The Ginney Holiday Cottages situated on the left hand side, and take the next left into the drive for High House Farmhouse.

ACCOMMODATION


Kitchen
2.9m x 3.8m (9' 6" x 12' 6") Accessed via part glazed door from the rear yard and parking area.
A rear aspect kitchen fitted with a good range of wall and base units including two matching glass fronted display cabinets and wall mounted shelving. Complementary work surfacing incorporating 1.5-bowl sink/drainer unit with mixer tap and integrated appliances including electric oven with ceramic hob and extractor fan over, dishwasher, washing machine and tall fridge freezer. Tiled flooring, radiator, doors to dining room and hallway and further door to: -

Boiler Cupboard
Housing the boiler and providing good storage space. This cupboard has in the past housed a WC and plumbing is still in situ.

Dining Room
4.5m x 4.0m (14' 9" x 13' 1") An excellent sized dining/reception room with window to front aspect and feature log burning stove which sits proud within a beautiful sandstone fireplace. Tiled floor and two glazed doors giving access to: -

Garden Room
4.7m x 4.4m (15' 5" x 14' 5") This is a stunningly, beautiful garden room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and large picture window on the gable end which reaches right up to the apex of the room - an absolutely fabulous addition to the property. Tiled floor, radiator and double doors at the front which are flanked by floor to ceiling windows and give access to the garden. An abundance of light streams into this room and together with the lovely views looking out to open countryside it offers superb supplementary living space.

Living Room
4.5m x 4.8m (14' 9" x 15' 9") - not including recesses. A generous, front aspect, living room with Coalbrookdale log burner set within an attractive sandstone fireplace in brick surround. Large window overlooking the garden and beyond, radiator, doors to dining room and hallway and further, part glazed, hardwood door leading out to the garden.

Inner Hallway
Providing access to living room, kitchen, dining room and shower room. Useful cloaks area, tiled flooring and stairs with wooden balustrade and spindles to first floor accommodation.

Shower Room
2.7m x 3.0m (8' 10" x 9' 10") Partly tiled with window to rear aspect, extractor fan, radiator, tiled floor and three piece suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.
Note: this room has ample space to install a bath if desired.

FIRST FLOOR


Spacious Landing
Window at half landing level. Doors to all first floor rooms.

Family Bathroom
1.8m x 3.4m (5' 11" x 11' 2") Tiled to half height and having front aspect, obscured window, radiator, extractor fan, shelved slimline cupboard, shaver point, tiled floor and white, four piece suite comprising claw footed bath with central tap and shower attachment, fully tiled shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with towel rail.

Principal Bedroom
4.0m x 4.5m (13' 1" x 14' 9") A lovely, bright, front aspect principal bedroom with window overlooking rural countryside. Feature cast iron fireplace in ornate surround, and radiator.

Bedroom 2
4.5m x 3.2m (14' 9" x 10' 6") Another, front aspect, double bedroom with lovely outlook. Radiator.

Bedroom 3
3.9m x 3.0m (12' 10" x 9' 10") A rear aspect , double bedroom (currently utilised as a twin) with beamed ceiling and radiator. Small loft hatch.

Bedroom 4
3.0m x 2.6m (9' 10" x 8' 6") A rear aspect, double room with ceiling beam, low level window and radiator.

EXTERNALLY


Rear Yard and Parking
Vehicular access via the rear to a generous, tarmac yard which provides ample parking for up to four vehicles. Substantial shed (currently used as a gym) and further garden shed located by the oil tank.
Note: We understand the yard area is under the ownership of HIgh House Farmhouse but that there is a right of access and two allocated, parking spaces for the neighbouring property, which also has shed space within the yard under its own title.

Garden
To the front of the property is a beautiful, established garden housing an array of trees, shrubs and flower beds which border a gravelled pathway. The garden meanders among an area housing a wood store, a flagged patio seating area with pathway to the original front door of the property, and further path which continues through a small gate and over the neighbouring garden where there is a right of access to the roadside. All aspects take in the delightful surrounding views and rural countryside.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Tenure
The tenure of this property is freehold.

Septic Tank
We have been informed that the property has a septic tank which we are advised is up to date and compliant with current regulations. However, we would advise any prospective purchaser to independently satisfy themselves regarding this matter.

Referral & Other Payments
PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee: Napthens, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co Property Lawyers/Conveyancing Service - completion of sale or purchase - ?120 to ?180 per transaction; Pollard & Scott/Independent Mortgage Advisors ? arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2021 was ?233.44; Landmark - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan ?66.00, EPC only ?24.00, Floorplan only ?6.00; Mitchells Co Ltd - ?50 per property contents referral successfully processed (worth ?300 or more) plus 5% introduction commission on the hammer price of any goods sold from that referral. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.