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Senior Sales Negotiator
2 bedroom detached property
Incredible elevated views out over the estuary to Lakeland Fells in the distance
Generous wrap around plot
Driveway with separate garage
Various garden areas to enjoy
Close to local amenities and transport links
Estuary walks on the doorstep
A wonderful, two bedroom detached home occupying an enviable elevated position to make the most of the superb surrounding estuary and Lakeland Fell views.
A wonderful, two bedroom detached home occupying an enviable elevated position to make the most of the superb surrounding estuary and Lakeland Fell views. Encompassed by generous and charming gardens ranging from rockeries full of limestone outcrops to raised vegetable beds, lawns and a large wildlife pond with a private driveway to accommodate several vehicles and a detached garage. The ground floor offers spacious and versatile living accommodation with many of the rooms boasting impressive views. Entering via the generous entrance porch there is a must have cloakroom located just off this space, the well equipped kitchen offers impressive views and space to sit down to appreciate the location, the versatile living room currently with a zoned dining space, cosy living area and the light and bright front lounge seating area offering full and uninterrupted views across the estuary. The first floor boasts the two bedrooms, the master offering a generous balcony and the modern four piece bathroom sitting between the two rooms. The wildlife friendly gardens are a dream for keen gardeners or for those who appreciate a wide range of fauna and offer a wide range of different areas to enjoy with further space for parking, if required, on the lower section. The varied different spaces include a shaded dell, an orchard, a flat area ideal for growing your own fruit and veg and also benefitting from a greenhouse, a summerhouse and a shed perfect for storage of garden tools and furniture. This home offers versatile living, something exciting and unrivalled views! Sandside is a residential hamlet directly bordering the south shore of the Kent estuary and closely neighbouring the popular village of Storth. Storth is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasts a Post Office and community shop and is located within close proximity to Arnside and also Milnthorpe which offers two G.P. surgeries, a pharmacy, an opticians, a vets practice, two supermarkets, a petrol station and both a primary and secondary school. The village itself has Storth Primary School, rated GOOD by Ofsted, with good transport links from Arnside with regular bus services and a train station and the M6 motorway is only a 15 minute drive away. The village has a vibrant community with several local groups and societies taking place at both the Village Hall and Heron Hall including play groups and an amateur dramatics society and impressive open playing fields to enjoy.
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Room Descriptions
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance porch
4'3" × 6'9" (1.32m × 2.07m)
Full of natural light this welcoming entrance porch guides you into the home and offers a generous open space to take off boots and shoes after long estuary walks. There is also room to hang coats and bags and benefits from double aspect views.
Cloakroom
3'4" × 4'2" (1.03m × 1.28m)
Located just off the entrance porch, this ground floor cloakroom consists of a W.C and a corner hand basin and an abundance of natural light.
Kitchen
9'0" × 16'5" (2.76m × 5.01m)
Immediately upon entering the kitchen your eyes are drawn to the large front facing picture window and the open and elevated views out to the estuary and Fells beyond. This well equipped kitchen boasts white shaker base and wall units, complementary grey work surfaces and white subway tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a waist height oven, a gas hob with pull out extractor hood above and an undercounter fridge and freezer. Clever use of the space has been made with a built-in cupboard under the stairs providing room and plumbing for a washing machine and additional storage space. A warm oak floor flows throughout and there is room to accommodate a modest table by the window to sit to enjoy the beautiful open views with a morning cup of coffee.
Living Room
11'9" × 17'10" (3.60m × 5.44m)
A wonderfully versatile space with zoned areas for dining, living and enjoying the incredible views. Leading in from the kitchen there is room for a dining table to seat 6 easily for formal meals and entertaining with views out to a natural limestone outcrop. The cosy living area is straight ahead with a central feature wood burning stove taking pride of place, surrounded by built-in storage to provide an orderly space to store logs and to display books.
Lounge
14'0" × 8'2" (4.27m × 2.51m)
Turn around and you are treated to the incredible, panoramic open views out to the estuary and Fells beyond through the impressive picture window. This bright area boasts space for sofas and chairs to sit, relax and drink in the scenery.
Garden room
7'10" × 9'1" (2.39m × 2.77m)
A fantastic additional space to enjoy with front facing views out to the estuary and the wonderful surrounding gardens. French doors lead directly out to the garden and an internal door offers access into the living room. There is room here for seating and a table to make the most of the gardens and lovely views.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1
13'2" × 16'9" (4.02m × 5.13m)
A generous double bedroom bursting with natural light and benefitting from fabulous dual aspect views. There is effortless access out on to the balcony where the open estuary views can really be appreciated. There is space to sit out to enjoy watching the glorious sunsets each evening securely surrounded by iron balustrades.
Bedroom 2
6'5" × 16'6" (1.96m × 5.04m)
A second bedroom with views out to the side garden and estuary with a Velux window to fill the room with natural light. A built-in cupboard houses the boiler and features fitted shelving, perfect for keeping towels and for additional storage.
Bathroom
5'10" × 7'9" (1.79m × 2.37m)
A sleek and modern four piece bathroom consisting of a bath, a large shower cubicle with a mains-fed shower, a W.C and a hand basin. There are private views through the window to the tiered garden beyond and a tall, heated towel rail.
Landing
3'4" × 5'8" (1.04m × 1.75m)
Leading to all first floor rooms and with ceiling hatch access to the attic. A large window on the staircase fills the space with natural light.
Externally
Standing in an elevated position, the property is surrounded by natural gardens with beautiful limestone outcrops and various different areas to enjoy. The driveway leads up to the house and is able to accommodate several vehicles also boasting a garage close to the house. There are several seating areas to enjoy around the gardens ranging from an open front facing patio with full estuary views to a sheltered, a shaded dell beside a large and unique mature tree with a large greenhouse close by. Various pathways meander throughout the gardens, past a summerhouse and tempting you to explore and eventually leading down to a flat, gravelled area that could also be utilised as further parking through wooden double gates. Towards the end of the generous gardens are lawns bordering raised beds, ideal for growing your own fruit and veg, a shed and a large, mature wildlife pond.
Useful information
House built - 1940's. Tenure - Freehold. Water meter present. Council tax band - E (Westmorland and Furness Council). Heating - Gas central heating (boiler installed in 2017). Drainage - Mains. Internet - B4RN Hyperfast internet. What3Words location - ///rods.uttering.pace.
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Senior Sales Negotiator
