Birkette Estate, Glenridding, Penrith

3 Bedroom Bungalow for sale in Penrith

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In the Lake District National Park at the foot of Glenridding Dodd and raised up above the village, The Shieling is set in a wonderful location enjoying a magnificent view across the surrounding countryside and Ullswater to the Lakeland Fells.

Built in 1969 and remaining in the same family since, The Shieling is a single storey contemporary home, set in a generous plot of about 0.3 acre and the accommodation comprises: Hallway, Open Plan Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, a Bathroom and a Utility Room. The property also benefits from Economy 7 Heating, Double Glazing and a Wood Burning Stove in the living room. This architect designed home will benefit from some updating and also offers excellent potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning approval.

There is Off Road Parking for several vehicles and the gardens, mainly on the south east side, are to grass with a mix of mature trees and shrubs and flowers with a hedge around allowing a good degree of privacy as well as a timber veranda taking full advantage of the fantastic open views.

Location - From Penrith, head west on the A66, drive over the M6 and onto the next roundabout by Rheged. Take the A592, signposted to Dalemain and Pooley Bridge. Follow the road to the T-junction by the side of the lake and turn right, signposted to Patterdale and Windermere. Follow the road for approximately 7.6 miles into Glenridding. In the village, turn right into a small private lane and follow the road around the right hand hairpin bend. At the apex of the left hand hairpin bend turn right to The Shieling.
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Amenities - Glenridding is a lovely lakeside village, to the Southern end of Ullswater and at the base of Hellvelyn, England's 3rd highest mountain and is an excellent base for outdoor activities of all types. In the village there are a range of local facilities, including: two village shops, one with a mobile Post Office, a public house, two hotels with public bars. In the neighbouring village of Patterdale, just over 1 mile away, there is an infant/primary school, a church, a public house and a hotel. There is a strong local community with many village events. Glenridding is well placed for access into the central Lakes.

Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. 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 private septic tank. Heating is by Economy 7 and there is a woodburning stove in the living room.

Tenure Freehold - The property is freehold and the council tax is band E.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a double glazed door with side windows to the;

Hall - Having wood panel ceiling, a night storage heater, wall light points and doors off. The walls are painted brick and recessed cupboards provide hanging and shelf storage and a further cupboard houses the hot water tank. A part glazed wooden door with a wide glazed panel above leads to the;

Open Plan Living/Dining Room - 7.42m x 3.52m (24'4" x 11'6") - Having a cast iron wood burning stove set on a brick hearth. The walls are painted brick and the ceiling is wood-panelled and open to the apex with exposed timbers. There are wall light points, a TV aerial point and a night storage heater.

Double glazed windows and patio doors which open to a timber veranda, along one wall take full advantage of the view to Place Fell, Hartsop and Gray Crag and between the houses below to Ullswater.



The room is open to the;

Kitchen - 2.31m x 3.42m (7'6" x 11'2") - Fitted with a range of cream fronted wall & base units and a cream work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap. There is space for a slot in electric cooker with a cooker hood above, space for an under surface fridge and there is a telephone/wi-fi point. Double glazed windows face to the side and rear providing a good degree of natural light to the area. The walls are painted brick and there is a an extractor fan and a glazed door to the hall.

Bedroom One - 3.53m x 2.99m (11'6" x 9'9") - Having a double glazed window to the front with views to the Ullswater fells. The ceiling is open to the apex with wood panelling and the walls are part painted brickwork and painted wood panelled. There is a night storage heater.

Bedroom Two - 3.32m x 2.2m (10'10" x 7'2") - Having double glazed windows to the side and rear and the ceiling is open to the apex with wood panelling. The walls are part painted brickwork and part wood panelled. There are built in bunk beds to one side and a night storage heater.

Bedroom Three - 1.85m x 2.37m (6'0" x 7'9") - Having a double glazed window to the rear, built in bunk beds and wall light points. The walls are part wood panelled and part painted brickwork. The ceiling is open to the apex with wood panelling.

Bathroom - 2.05m x 1.84m (6'8" x 6'0") - Fitted with a white toilet, wash basin and bath with an electric shower over. The walls are part painted panelling and brickwork and a double glazed window faces to the rear. There is a heated towel rail, an extractor fan and a wall mounted electric bar heater.

Utility Room - 1.68m x 2.99m (5'6" x 9'9") - Having a base unit to one wall with stone effect work surface and a stainless steel single drainer sink with tiled splashback. There is plumbing for a washing machine. A double glazed window faces to the side, the ceiling is open to the apex with wood panelling and there is a wall mounted fuse board.

Outside - The property is approached from the road through a wooden gate to a gravel parking area for 3 to 4 cars.





The enclosed garden offers a good degree of privacy and is mainly to grass with mature trees and flower/shower beds and borders.

There is a timber decked veranda to the South East elevation with views across Ullswater to Place Fell, Hartsop, Gray Crag and many others beyond

Garden/Wood Store - 1.8m x 3.45m (5'10" x 11'3") - Accessed externally and suitable for storing garden tools etc.

Important information

This is not a Shared Ownership Property

Property Ref: 319_33269275

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