Cragg Cottage, Windermere Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6EG.
By Hackney & Leigh
£ 425,000
Hackney & Leigh says ..
<strong>Location/Description:-</strong> <strong></strong> Cragg Cottage is a substantial property parts of which date back to the mid 1700's and rumoured to at one stage to be the residence of harbour master no less! Added to over the years the property still gives a nod to its fascinating past in the form of original servants bells, traditional period doors (two complete with original wooden hanging pegs), original sash windows, some with stained glass, a stone floor in the study and slate window sill in the undercroft.<br /><br />The property provides spacious and versatile living accommodation and has a wonderful homely feel. Cragg Cottage has been fastidiously maintained and well loved by the current vendors for the last 14 years.<br />This spacious home presents a wonderful opportunity for the modern family with 4 roomy double bedrooms plus the additional attic room/play room.<br /><br />Conveniently located just across the road from the Railway Station and delightful 'Duck Pond' and a short walk from the wider amenities of Grange such as Medical Centre, Primary School, Library, Post Office, Cafes and Tea Room. The picturesque Edwardian Promenade is also within easy reach. Grange is a popular and friendly Seaside town laying around 20 minutes from both the M6 Motorway and the base of Lake Windermere.<br /><br />To reach the property:- Passing the Railway Station on the left hand side take the second exit on the mini roundabout onto Windermere Road. The gravel driveway for Cragg Cottage can be found almost immediately after the left turn for Nutwood Crescent. <br /><br /><strong>Accommodation</strong> <strong>(with</strong> <strong>approximate</strong> <strong>measurements)</strong> <strong></strong> <br /><br /><strong>The</strong> <strong>pathway</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> leads through the front garden onto the paved patio and around to the painted hardwood side entrance door which opens to:- <br /><br /><strong>Hallway</strong> <strong></strong> a spacious and welcoming 'T' shaped hallway with generous under stairs cupboard housing the 'Worcester' central heating boiler. The delightful, stripped, original period doors lead to all rooms. <br /><br /><strong>Study/Coat</strong> <strong>&</strong> <strong>Boot</strong> <strong>Room</strong> <strong></strong> useful to have a study on the ground floor. Currently utilised as a store/cloaks but ample space for a desk and shelving. Internal window to stair case to the undercroft. Although carpeted we are reliably informed the original stone flagged floor is beneath. Stone skirting. <br /><br /><strong>Breakfast</strong> <strong>Kitchen</strong> <strong>14' 6" x 10' 11" (4.42m x 3.35m)</strong> a generously proportioned breakfast kitchen with large original sash window with deep, stripped, display sill and slate tiled floor with underfloor heating. Furnished with an impressive range of solid wood wall and base cabinets with black granite work surface incorporating the stainless steel sink unit. Integrated double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge and ceramic hob with extractor over. Plumbing for dishwasher. External rear stable door and door to:- <br /><br /><strong>Undercroft</strong> <strong></strong> stone steps with window at the top lead down to the undercroft area with light. <br /><br /><strong>Shower</strong> <strong>Room/Utility</strong> <strong></strong> a generous, multi-purpose room on two levels. On the upper level is a low flush WC and shower enclosure. Pedestal wash hand basin. Large sash window. The lower level is currently utilised as utility space with plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble and additional freezer if required. <br /><br /><strong>Dining</strong> <strong>Room</strong> <strong>14' 11" x 8' 11" (4.55m x 2.72m)</strong> a versatile room suitable for many different uses, music room, play room etc - with double doors for complete segregation (or not!) to the Lounge. Sash window to front with stripped sill and window seat. Original stone fire surround with slate hearth (open fire not in use). <br /><br /><strong>Lounge</strong> <strong>14' 4" x 10' 11" (4.39m x 3.33m)</strong> with good dimensions and twin sash front windows providing a pleasing outlook towards the station with glimpses of Arnside Knott. A sunny room with attractive original polished stone fire surround with tile hearth. <br /><br /><strong>From</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hallway</strong> <strong></strong> the attractive and original stripped pine staircase leads to:- <br /><br /><strong>Landing</strong> <strong></strong> a spacious landing with original sash window with stained glass and window seat. Deep, shelved storage cupboards and traditional door to Attic Room. <br /><br /><strong>Bedroom</strong> <strong>1</strong> <strong>14' 7" x 12' 0" (4.45m x 3.66m)</strong> a double bedroom of grand proportions! Posing the opportunity for an en-suite perhaps? Previously used as Bedroom and Living Room for an elderly relative. Sash side window and picture rail. <br /><br /><strong>Bathroom</strong> <strong></strong> with recessed ceiling spot lights and exposed floor boards. White suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with Victorian style taps and hand held attachment. Neutral tiling to walls. Heated towel rail. <br /><br /><strong>Bedroom</strong> <strong>2</strong> <strong>11' 10" x 10' 7" (3.61m x 3.23m)</strong> a well proportioned double bedroom with original sash window to the front offering a delightful view over the duck pond to Morecambe Bay beyond. Window seat. Original decorative fire place (not in use). <br /><br /><strong>Bedroom</strong> <strong>3</strong> <strong>12' 9" x 11' 10" (3.91m x 3.61m)</strong> a generous double bedroom with original sash front window offering a delightful view over the duck pond to Morecambe Bay beyond. Window seat. Original decorative fire place (not in use). Feature servants bell pull. <br /><br /><strong>Bedroom</strong> <strong>4</strong> <strong>12' 0" x 9' 6" (3.68m x 2.90m)</strong> currently arranged as a twin bedroom although easily a fourth double bedroom with sash window to the rear. <br /><br /><strong>From</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>landing</strong> <strong></strong> a door leads to the stairs which rise and turn (limited head height at the top) to: <br /><br /><strong>Attic</strong> <strong>Room</strong> <strong>19' 7" x 7' 8" (5.97m x 2.36m)</strong> with most impressive array of exposed beams. Carpeted, power points and spot lighting. Two 'Velux style' windows provide good light. This versatile space is currently used for storage and a playroom but is suitable for many different uses. A teenagers bedroom? Office? Two low level doors to extensive eaves storage. <br /><br /><strong>Outside</strong> <strong></strong> <br /><br /><strong>Gardens</strong> <strong></strong> to the rear of the property is a small 'yard' area which is partially covered with a Perspex roof (useful drying area) - mainly used for bin storage. (Access though next door for bins). The garden at the front is separated into several different areas. Directly outside the front door is a good sized, screened off area with washing line. Two generous areas of paved patio can be found to the side and front which are most private. The sunny, inviting patios provide good space for al-fresco dining or watching the world go by. The beech hedge is believed to be over 100 years old! Stone steps lead down to the main garden. The lawn is dissected by the pathway and enclosed on one side by a stone wall (visible on a picture from 1820) and fence to the other. Planted borders are home to a good range of well established plants and shrubs. Small but useful storage shed. <br /><br /><strong>Parking</strong> <strong></strong> parking for two vehicles on the brick set drive way to the front. A gravelled area in front of the brick set parking also belongs to Cragg Cottage which provides one parking space for the neighbouring property 'Sunny View' and access must be given at all times. Ample space to park a 3rd vehicle if required. <br /><br /><strong>Services:</strong> <strong></strong> Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating to radiators. (Boiler new in 2021). Underfloor heating to kitchen. <br /><br /><strong>Tenure:</strong> <strong></strong> Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion. <br /><br /><strong>Council</strong> <strong>Tax:</strong> <strong></strong> Band D. South Lakeland District Council. <br /><br /><strong>Viewings:</strong> <strong></strong> Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Grange Office. <br /><br /><strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Performance</strong> <strong>Certificate:</strong> <strong></strong> The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. <br /><br /><strong>Rental</strong> <strong>Potential:</strong> <strong></strong> If you were to purchase this property for residential lettings we estimate it has the potential to achieve £1100-1200 per calendar month. For further information and our terms and conditions please contact our Grange Office.
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,661.00
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- Average area value
- 751,426.00 £Increased by 83.24 %
- Est sale value
- 494,978.00 £Decreased by 15.34 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,466.00 £/moDecreased by 0.54 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/moDecreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.34 %Decreased by 45.71 %
- Crime Rate
- 69.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fell House School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 1.09 KM |
| Grange Cofe Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.68 KM |
| Lindale Cofe Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 2.35 KM |
| Allithwaite Cofe Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 4.39 KM |
| Cartmel Priory Cofe School | Academy Converter | Good | 4.98 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutwood Manor Drive | £ 347,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Morecambe Bank | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Vicarage Close | £ 280,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Beech Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange-Over-Sands | 1965 | GOS | 0.28 KM |
| Kents Bank | 1966 | KBK | 3.50 KM |
| Cark And Cartmel | 1964 | CAK | 7.93 KM |
| Arnside | 1963 | ARN | 8.50 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
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| 9 Nutwood Crescent | £ 500,000 | 0.12 KM |
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