4 Cowan Head Cottage Bowston Kendal Cumbria LA8 9HQ | £375,000 | 3 bedroom Terrace  

Location: The cottage is located in a picturesque rural setting at Cowan Head on the banks of the River Kent on the outskirts of Bowston being conveniently situated for both Windermere and Kendal.

From Windermere take the main A591 towards Kendal turning left signposted Bowston and Cowan Head just before the Plantation Bridge garage and the Great Outdoors Store and follow the road towards Bowston, turn left into the access lane signposted Cowan Head and continue round upon reaching the end of the lane whereupon No. 4 can be found on the right hand side.

 

Description: This delightful country cottage enjoys a blend of modern living with period charm and character. The owners have created a warm and welcoming home ready to move into and enjoy. The traditional stone and slate porch with its stable door sets the scene, and once you have stepped into the open plan dining kitchen you will begin to appreciate the attention to detail that has gone into creating this friendly home. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor, one with an en-suite wet room and the four piece house bathroom, and the splendid attic offers space for guests or those with hobbies. The views across the river and weir to the surrounding fields and fells must be seen to be appreciated with an ever changing outlook throughout the seasons. The former mill yard to the front of the cottage’s offers private parking for those who live there and the patio/garden is a place to sit and soak up the peace and quiet along with the birds and wildlife who live alongside the river bank.  

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Ground Floor  

Stone & Slate Porch with stable door and double glazed side window. Stable door to: 

Open Plan Dining Kitchen 22′ × 15′ 10" (6.71m x 4.83m) a most welcoming room; The kitchen area has two double glazed windows to the front, attractive tiled floor and exposed beams with down lights. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary working surfaces and co-ordinating tiled walls. Inset bowl and half sink, five ring gas hob. A central island unit with granite work top houses a built in double oven and microwave. Plumbing for wash machine, radiator and telephone point. The dining area has a double glazed window with panelled seat, attractive oak flooring and open staircase to first floor. Exposed beams, feature open fireplace with raised flagged hearth. Three wall light points, radiator. Open to:  

Sitting Room 11′ × 9′ 6" (3.35m x 2.9m) a cosy room with two double glazed windows one enjoying a simply splendid aspect across the river to the fields and fells beyond. Attractive fireplace with gas fire, radiator and TV aerial point, attractive oak flooring. Door to outside.  

First Floor  

Spacious Landing with arched alcove and display niche with light. Wall light point, radiator and staircase to second floor.  

Bedroom 1 (front) 11’ 9" x 9’ 8" (3.58m x 2.95m) double glazed arched window with panelled seat. Radiator, exposed beams, telephone point and radiator. Deep built in wardrobe cupboard with light. En-suite Wet Room with attractive tiled floor and walls, double glazed arched with panelled seat and extractor fan. Crohe shower, wash hand basin and WC. Vertical towel radiator.  

Bedroom 2 (rear) 12’ 11" x 10’ 11" (3.94m x 3.33m) a good double bedroom enjoying a dual aspect overlooking the river and fields and fells beyond. Two double glazed windows, radiator and exposed beams. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, three wall light points, TV aerial and telephone point.  

Bathroom with double glazed window, radiator and down lights. A four piece suite comprises; double ended bath, large shower cubicle, granite top with wash hand basin and wall hung WC. Complementary tiled walls and mirror. Extractor fan.  

Second Floor  

Splendid Attic Room 22’ 6" x 15’ 11" (6.86m x 4.85m) original truss and purlins. Three Velux roof lights, radiator and telephone point. Two wall light points.  

Outside: The property has the benefit of a private enclose paved garden with sheltered sitting areas, planted beds and outside water tap. A gate leads out onto the river bank.

There is communal parking the front of the cottage. 

Tenure: Freehold 

Council Tax Band: South Lakeland District Council – Band D 

Services: Mains water, mains gas and mains electricity. Drainage to shared Septic Tank.

 

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. Telephone: (01539) 729711.

 

Energy Performance Certificate: The full EPC is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

Ideal holiday letting opportunity If you were to purchase this property for holiday letting Sykes Cottages estimate it has the potential to achieve 35-40 bookings with a gross annual income of £16,500 – 18,500. To discuss the holiday let potential call Jan Meredith, Sykes Cottages on 015394 96444