House For Sale £325,000
Situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in the heart of the attractive village of Orton, is this charming two double bedroom barn conversion.
This beautiful property is full of character, and would be ideal for anyone seeking a holiday cottage or a second home.
Orton is an undiscovered gem, which is traditionally part of Westmorland. Alfred Wainwright, the Lake District Fell Walker once considered living here, with it being a favourite resting point on his famous Coast to Coast Way. He wrote in his book 'Westmorland Heritage': “Orton is one of the loveliest of Westmorland’s villages, a delightful rural settlement built around a central green with two streams crossed by many footbridges and having numerous venerable buildings and a fine church on a hill overlooking tranquil countryside.”
Orton retains much of the charm and character from that time, in the current day. Local amenities include a popular and friendly village pub, the famous Kennedy’s Chocolate Factory, a village post office and stores, the Orton Scar Cafe as well as a monthly Farmers Market and annual Scarecrow Festival.
There is easy and quick access from J38 of the M6, Kendal 14 miles away, and Appleby 10 miles,
The property comprises of Entrance Hallway, Kitchen/Diner with Aga, Snug/Office, Family Bathroom with heated floor, Master Bedroom, Bedroom Two, and a stunningly impressive lounge with beams, exposed stone walls and log burner.
Externally the cottage has a cosy gravelled seating area, off-road parking for 2 cars and a small manageable lawn.
Lobby
A convenient place for coats and shoes, with a window to the front aspect. There is also a fitted carpet, with a doorway to the stairs.
Entrance Hallway
Stairs will take you up to the first floor landing, and down to the rear entrance hallway.
From this side you can access the kitchen and family bathroom. There is also a store cupboard.
A door provides access to the rear.
Kitchen/Diner
This well proportioned room has a range of base level units.
There is a tiled floor, space for a washing machine and fridge freezer.
You will notice the impressive beams that run across the ceiling.
One door will take you into the handy pantry, with the other providing access to the office/study.
The kitchen also has a space for a cooker, with tiled splash-backs behind.
You will find a lovely traditional aga with feature timber lintel and brick chimney breast. There is alcove storage and shelving to one side.
In addition there is a stainless steel sink, with drainer and mixer tap.
The room has a main window, and small feature window to the rear aspect. You will also find a wall mounted radiator.
Office / Study
This room could be considered for a number of uses, but would make an excellent office/study.
There is a fitted carpet, wall-mounted radiator and window to the rear aspect outlook.
Bathroom
This attractive modern room has tile flooring with underfloor heating and half tiled walls.
There is a separate bath and large shower cubicle. You will also find a toilet and chrome heated towel rail.
There is also a frosted window to the rear aspect.
First Floor Landing
The stairs will take you up to the lobby on the first level, and the first floor landing on the second level.
Your eyes will be drawn to the superb exposed stone walls, and the traditional light feature.
There is a wall mounted radiator and a fitted carpet.
Lounge
This large and most impressive lounge is arguably one of the property's biggest selling points. This spacious room is filled with character and charm and is sympathetic to the property's history.
The lounge has exposed stone walls and superb beams.
There is also a wonderful feature fireplace, with a log burning stove, exposed stone chimney breast, and tiled hearth.
The room also has a fitted carpet, a wall mounted radiator, loft access with windows to the front aspect, and super feature window to the rear aspect.
There is also a velux window to the rear aspect, providing more light into this space.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is a well proportioned double bedroom, with a fitted carpet, wall mounted radiator, and a window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Two
This bedroom is a good double room. There is a fitted carpet, wall mounted radiator and window to the rear aspect.
Outside
At the front of the property there is a graveled area, providing a small seating area and off-road parking, if required.
There is a covered area, where wood can be stored. To the left of here is the front door.
A low level stone wall follows the left hand side of the front of the house.
At the rear of the house is a shared access road.
Utilities
Mains electricity, mains water and drainage; oil-fired central heating.
Council Tax Band
Council Tax Band: B
Directions
Leaving Jn. 38 of the M6 Motorway at Tebay, take the B6260 towards Appleby. Upon reaching Orton, bear left on the B6261 in front of The George Hotel and proceed towards a small square. Bear right here and Cobblers Fold will be found slightly set back from the road on the right-hand side.
Travelling from Appleby on the B6260, over Orton Scar, and upon entering the village pass the lane on the right leading to the church, then take the next right onto the B6261. The property is set a little back from the street on the left.
Disclaimer For Virtual Viewings
Some or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.
This beautiful property is full of character, and would be ideal for anyone seeking a holiday cottage or a second home.
Orton is an undiscovered gem, which is traditionally part of Westmorland. Alfred Wainwright, the Lake District Fell Walker once considered living here, with it being a favourite resting point on his famous Coast to Coast Way. He wrote in his book 'Westmorland Heritage': “Orton is one of the loveliest of Westmorland’s villages, a delightful rural settlement built around a central green with two streams crossed by many footbridges and having numerous venerable buildings and a fine church on a hill overlooking tranquil countryside.”
Orton retains much of the charm and character from that time, in the current day. Local amenities include a popular and friendly village pub, the famous Kennedy’s Chocolate Factory, a village post office and stores, the Orton Scar Cafe as well as a monthly Farmers Market and annual Scarecrow Festival.
There is easy and quick access from J38 of the M6, Kendal 14 miles away, and Appleby 10 miles,
The property comprises of Entrance Hallway, Kitchen/Diner with Aga, Snug/Office, Family Bathroom with heated floor, Master Bedroom, Bedroom Two, and a stunningly impressive lounge with beams, exposed stone walls and log burner.
Externally the cottage has a cosy gravelled seating area, off-road parking for 2 cars and a small manageable lawn.
Lobby
A convenient place for coats and shoes, with a window to the front aspect. There is also a fitted carpet, with a doorway to the stairs.
Entrance Hallway
Stairs will take you up to the first floor landing, and down to the rear entrance hallway.
From this side you can access the kitchen and family bathroom. There is also a store cupboard.
A door provides access to the rear.
Kitchen/Diner
This well proportioned room has a range of base level units.
There is a tiled floor, space for a washing machine and fridge freezer.
You will notice the impressive beams that run across the ceiling.
One door will take you into the handy pantry, with the other providing access to the office/study.
The kitchen also has a space for a cooker, with tiled splash-backs behind.
You will find a lovely traditional aga with feature timber lintel and brick chimney breast. There is alcove storage and shelving to one side.
In addition there is a stainless steel sink, with drainer and mixer tap.
The room has a main window, and small feature window to the rear aspect. You will also find a wall mounted radiator.
Office / Study
This room could be considered for a number of uses, but would make an excellent office/study.
There is a fitted carpet, wall-mounted radiator and window to the rear aspect outlook.
Bathroom
This attractive modern room has tile flooring with underfloor heating and half tiled walls.
There is a separate bath and large shower cubicle. You will also find a toilet and chrome heated towel rail.
There is also a frosted window to the rear aspect.
First Floor Landing
The stairs will take you up to the lobby on the first level, and the first floor landing on the second level.
Your eyes will be drawn to the superb exposed stone walls, and the traditional light feature.
There is a wall mounted radiator and a fitted carpet.
Lounge
This large and most impressive lounge is arguably one of the property's biggest selling points. This spacious room is filled with character and charm and is sympathetic to the property's history.
The lounge has exposed stone walls and superb beams.
There is also a wonderful feature fireplace, with a log burning stove, exposed stone chimney breast, and tiled hearth.
The room also has a fitted carpet, a wall mounted radiator, loft access with windows to the front aspect, and super feature window to the rear aspect.
There is also a velux window to the rear aspect, providing more light into this space.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is a well proportioned double bedroom, with a fitted carpet, wall mounted radiator, and a window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Two
This bedroom is a good double room. There is a fitted carpet, wall mounted radiator and window to the rear aspect.
Outside
At the front of the property there is a graveled area, providing a small seating area and off-road parking, if required.
There is a covered area, where wood can be stored. To the left of here is the front door.
A low level stone wall follows the left hand side of the front of the house.
At the rear of the house is a shared access road.
Utilities
Mains electricity, mains water and drainage; oil-fired central heating.
Council Tax Band
Council Tax Band: B
Directions
Leaving Jn. 38 of the M6 Motorway at Tebay, take the B6260 towards Appleby. Upon reaching Orton, bear left on the B6261 in front of The George Hotel and proceed towards a small square. Bear right here and Cobblers Fold will be found slightly set back from the road on the right-hand side.
Travelling from Appleby on the B6260, over Orton Scar, and upon entering the village pass the lane on the right leading to the church, then take the next right onto the B6261. The property is set a little back from the street on the left.
Disclaimer For Virtual Viewings
Some or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.
