House For Sale £400,000
A charming three bedroomed farmhouse which dates from the latter part of the 17th Century and has an attractive, traditional appearance. With extensive gardens and a stunning outlook over open countryside to all sides. Many of the original features are still incorporated. Early viewing advised.
This characterful three bedroom original farmhouse which has beautiful open views and is positioned on the fringes of Orton in this tranquil National Park location. The property benefits from level extensive gardens with an impressive stone fronted double garage/workshop, store and outside office which has great potential to develop into a holiday let/Airbnb subject to obtaining all the necessary planning consents.
Briefly comprising; entrance porch, lounge with multi-fuel stove, formal dining room, breakfast room which is open to the kitchen and utility room. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, and a bathroom.
Outside there are extensive level lawned gardens well-stocked flower beds, double garage/workshop with office and store, storage sheds and ample parking. With stunning open views over the neighbouring countryside.
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,
Directions
From the M6, junction 38, Tebay take the first left at the roundabout, through Old Tebay and continue on the same road to Orton, about 2.5 miles. Turn left at The George pub onto the old Shap Road and proceed straight ahead. Turning left again at the junction just past the village shop. Mazongill Cottage is located on the road leading out of Orton to Shap, where it is situated over the hill.
Outside
To the front of the proeprty is a lawnded garden with crazy paved pathway to the front porch. A 5 bar gate leads to a long gravel driveway with parking for many vehicles and the double garage. There is a lawn to the side of the house and extensive lawned gardens to the rear with storage sheds and greenhouse/summerhouse.
Services
Oil powered central heating with mains electric and water being connected. Neither these services nor any boilers or radiators have been tested. Drainage is to a septic tank. Any alterations required to meet current regulations are to be the responsibility of the purchaser.
Material Information:
• Standard construction.
• We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available.
• There is private off road vehicle parking.
This characterful three bedroom original farmhouse which has beautiful open views and is positioned on the fringes of Orton in this tranquil National Park location. The property benefits from level extensive gardens with an impressive stone fronted double garage/workshop, store and outside office which has great potential to develop into a holiday let/Airbnb subject to obtaining all the necessary planning consents.
Briefly comprising; entrance porch, lounge with multi-fuel stove, formal dining room, breakfast room which is open to the kitchen and utility room. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, and a bathroom.
Outside there are extensive level lawned gardens well-stocked flower beds, double garage/workshop with office and store, storage sheds and ample parking. With stunning open views over the neighbouring countryside.
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,
Directions
From the M6, junction 38, Tebay take the first left at the roundabout, through Old Tebay and continue on the same road to Orton, about 2.5 miles. Turn left at The George pub onto the old Shap Road and proceed straight ahead. Turning left again at the junction just past the village shop. Mazongill Cottage is located on the road leading out of Orton to Shap, where it is situated over the hill.
Outside
To the front of the proeprty is a lawnded garden with crazy paved pathway to the front porch. A 5 bar gate leads to a long gravel driveway with parking for many vehicles and the double garage. There is a lawn to the side of the house and extensive lawned gardens to the rear with storage sheds and greenhouse/summerhouse.
Services
Oil powered central heating with mains electric and water being connected. Neither these services nor any boilers or radiators have been tested. Drainage is to a septic tank. Any alterations required to meet current regulations are to be the responsibility of the purchaser.
Material Information:
• Standard construction.
• We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available.
• There is private off road vehicle parking.
