Ideal Family Home, Holiday Retreat Or Investment Property
Description
Athgada is a beautifully modernised three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow situated in the charming village of Brough Sowerby. The property enjoys a peaceful rural setting within a friendly and welcoming community, ideally positioned just off the main route between the popular market town of Kirkby Stephen and the neighbouring village of Brough. The location offers the perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and everyday convenience.
The nearby village of Brough provides a range of local amenities including a village shop, primary school, outreach post office and hotel. Regular bus services offer easy access to Kendal and Penrith, while the famous Settle–Carlisle Railway can be reached from both Kirkby Stephen and Appleby. The property also lies within the catchment area for the highly regarded Kirkby Stephen and Appleby Grammar Schools.
Just three miles away, the bustling market town of Kirkby Stephen offers an excellent selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, public houses and leisure facilities. The area benefits from superb transport connections via the A66 to Scotch Corner (A1[M]) and Penrith (M6), with further links south via Kirkby Stephen to Tebay (M6) for Kendal and Lancaster.
Athgada offers spacious and well-presented accommodation throughout. The welcoming living room features a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the formal dining room enjoys patio doors opening to the south-facing rear garden. The modern, well-appointed kitchen is fitted with contemporary units and appliances, providing an ideal space for everyday living. There are three double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, with the master bedroom benefitting from patio doors leading directly to the garden. A stylish and modern family shower room completes the accommodation.
Externally, the property occupies a generous plot, offering ample off-road parking via the driveway in addition to a single garage. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn and features vegetable beds and a greenhouse. To the side of the property, there is convenient housing for the oil tank along with discreet space for bin storage. A practical utility room is accessible directly from the rear garden.
The south-facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and enhanced by low-maintenance patio areas, providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining or relaxing while taking in the attractive surrounding views.
Athgada is a delightful property that would make a wonderful family home, a peaceful holiday retreat, or an excellent investment opportunity in a highly desirable village setting.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
L shaped hall. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Large double built in cupboard. Loft access. Telephone point. UPVC glazed door to the front of the property.
Kitchen
Laminate flooring. Excellent range of modern fitted wall and base units. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Integrated electric oven and hob with extractor hood. Integrated fridge freezer & dishwasher. Tiled splashbacks. Radiator. Large window with views to the rear.
Dining Room
Leads from the kitchen and living room. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Double patio doors to the rear with views.
Lounge
Cosy living room. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Beautiful stone fireplace surround. Inset wood-burning stove with matching stone hearth. TV point. Radiator. Large window overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom Three
Front bedroom. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Large built in wardrobe. Radiator. Large window to the front.
Bathroom
Vinyl flooring. Wash basin in vanity unit. WC. Walk-in shower with glass screen and tiled surround. Airing cupboard. Heated towel rail. Frosted window to the rear.
Bedroom Two
Front double bedroom. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Window to the front.
Bedroom One
Large rear double bedroom. Carpet. Coved ceiling. Built-in wardrobe. Large patio doors to the rear with stunning views.
Utility Room
Accessed from the rear garden. Oil boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Range of base units. Stainless steel sink.
Garage
Single garage. Up-and-over door. Power and lighting. Built in storage cupboards. Currently used as a gym.
Outside
Rear
Well-maintained lawn. Raised patio seating area with stone wall border. Flowerbeds with mature planting. Greenhouse and useful garden shed. Space for outdoor furniture and potted plants. Enclosed by fencing and wooden trellis with exceptional views towards Nine Standards and Wild Boar Fells and the Howgills.
Front
Large front garden mainly laid to lawn. Tarmac driveway providing off-street parking and access to attached garage. Greenhouse and raised vegetable beds. Mature trees and shrubs. Pathway leading to the front door. Lovely open outlook towards surrounding countryside.
Parking
Plenty of parking on drive for several cars plus on street parking.
Services
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil central heating. Double glazed windows throughout.
Flood risk noted as very low with no history of flooding.
Broadband
Basic 10 Mbps | Superfast 56 Mbps
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by J.R. Hopper & Co., they will need to undertake an AML check. We require this to meet our obligation under AML regulations and it is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service, provided by Lifetime Legal, to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 (including VAT) per purchase, payable in advance directly to Lifetime Legal, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.
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