Mains Cottage offers bright and versatile accommodation over two levels. The property retains an array of original features including exposed stone walls and ceiling beams, blending well with the modern additions to the property.

Access from the parking area leads up to the extended kitchen entrance. Upon entering the modern open plan kitchen you are struck by the thought that has gone into enhancing this property sensitively. The vaulted ceiling and apex window make the most of the space and views, electric Velux windows adding practicality. The country shaker style kitchen has wall and floor units in sage green along with a large free standing range oven and wooden work surfaces offering fabulous entertaining space. A dining table is positioned perfectly next to the large apex window enjoying the most fabulous uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside and over to the North Pennines. The kitchen design incorporates a utility area offering beautiful practical space.

Moving through into the original part of the property there is an under stairs coat cupboard and a WC with tiled floor.

The heart of the property is a large sitting room with multi-fuel stove and the room has a cosy atmosphere with cottage style windows, wood beams and engineered oak flooring. There is plenty of space for entertaining and glass doors through to a summer room providing further living space and a patio door out to the garden.

Stairs from the lounge take you up to the first floor and two good sized double bedrooms, the master benefiting from walk in wardrobe and ensuite with shower and fitted cabinetry and vaulted beamed ceiling.

The main family bathroom has a shower and bath, toilet and sink, storage cupboard with central heating tank and towel rail.

The second double bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling and original beams, adding character along with views out to the garden.

From the main lounge there is a further reception room which is currently used as office space with built in shelving and french doors out to the garden, a large wooden beam adds character to the room. A second wooden staircase takes you up to the third good sized double bedroom which benefits from ensuite with shower, sink and toilet. There is a hatch up into the loft. This room offers self-contained living space for a teenager or older relative.

Outside

The property has off street parking with space for at least 4 vehicles to park and access, through a gate, to the garden and property. The private enclosed garden is immaculate including rockery with water feature, lawn and mature shrubs and trees. Seating areas are positioned throughout the garden and accessed by stone paths. For those with green fingers there are raised vegetable beds near the kitchen.

A large, terraced patio area next to the outbuilding provides excellent outdoor dining space, with a built in BBQ and pizza oven area, perfect for entertaining family and friends. A west facing section of the outbuilding has been converted into a garden room space and provides covered area for outdoor entertaining and an extension of the house. This benefits from sun throughout the afternoon and evening.

The Garden Room  is part of the main outbuilding/garage which has been split into four useful spaces for storage, practical use and hobbies. The main part of the garage has an electric roller door and covered inspection pit and would still serve as a garage. The building has both power and heating.

On the back of the outbuilding is a handy lean-to greenhouse. There is also a purpose-built log store and small brick outbuilding currently used as a store with hot water and electricity.

Location:

Mileages | Penrith 2.5 miles | Carlisle 18 miles | Keswick17 miles

Location: Mains Cottage is located within the desirable village of Newton Reigny which has an active village community. The village benefits from a village hall, a vibrant pub, The Sun Inn and a beautiful church. The village is excellently positioned for access onto the M6 and is only 2.5 miles from Penrith which has a mainline railway station, with West Coast trains getting you into London in around 3.5 hours. Penrith also offers a range of leisure and shopping amenities and excellent primary and secondary schools. The Lake District National Park is only 10 minutes away with Keswick only 17 miles away with access to outdoor activities such as walking and water sports in abundance.

The Michelin star rated Dog and Gun at Skelton is only 4 miles away.

Directions:

From Penrith pass Newton Rigg College. Upon entering Newton Reigny, turn right at the 30mph sign (also signposted for Village Hall). Follow this road, pass the village hall and continue around the bend where Mains Cottage can be found on the left hand side.

Services:
Mains water, electricity and drainage
Oil fired central heating and LPG Gas for oven.

Tenure: Freehold
EPC: E
Council Tax: Band: E
Local Authority: Eden District Council

Viewings:
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine and Country North Cumbria.

Offers:
All offers should be made to the offices of the sole selling agents, Fine and Country North Cumbria by email to cumbria@fineandcountry.com

Energy Efficiency Current: 41.0
Energy Efficiency Potential: 79.0