Lowther Cottage is a beautiful Grade II Listed, 2-bedroom barn conversion in Hilton. Hilton is a small village, set around a large green in Cumbria, about 3 miles from Appleby which is a historic market town within the Eden Valley.
Appleby has numerous shops, pubs and cafes and has an active community with primary and grammar schools, Church and various clubs and groups. There is a local bus route offering services to both the towns of Appleby and Penrith. There are great walks and wonderful views all around.
The property is immaculately presented and has modern fixtures and fittings. The accommodation is light and offers a large kitchen diner opening to the living area, which has a stone surround fireplace and a door which leads to the patio and garden. There is also a useful utility room and a downstairs WC. Upstairs there are 2 large double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms.
The property is heated by oil central heating, and a water based underfloor heating system, all controlled by remote thermostats. There are mains electric and water to the property, and a communal septic tank for sewerage.
Externally, there is a suntrap south facing patio area and garden with a stone wall boundary. Off road parking for two cars and gated access from the main road into a private courtyard.
Lowther Cottage has a restrictive covenant on the property preventing its use as a short-term holiday let, however it would make a perfect starter home, retirement or private second home.
Ground Floor
Hallway
Tiled floor. Painted walls and ceiling. Door to utility/downstairs WC.
Utility Room 2.34m x 1.90m (7'8" x 6'3")
Tiled floor. WC. Hand wash basin. Boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Window to rear.
Kitchen/Diner 3.80m x 3.23m (12'6" x 10'7")
Tiled floor with under floor heating. Range of base units. Single drainer sink. Hob. Integrated oven. Extractor hood. Integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Window to side and rear.
Living Room 5.49m x 4.10m (18'0" x 13'5")
Wooden flooring. Brick surround fireplace with multi-fuel burning stove and a log mantel. Single French door to patio. Window to front. Feature staircase leading to 1st floor.
First Floor
Landing: Fitted carpet. Velux window.
Bedroom 1 5.46m x 2.87m (17'11" x 9'5")
Double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Wooden beams. Under floor heating. Window to front & velux. En-suite: Tiled floor. Hand wash basin. WC. Enclosed shower unit. Heated towel rail. Window to front and velux.
Bedroom 2 4.20m x 3.56m (13'9" x 11'8")
Double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Wooden beams. Under floor heating. Window to side and original stone mantel windows to rear. En-suite: Vinyl flooring. wooden beams. Hand wash basin. WC. Bath with shower over. Heated towel rail.
Outside
Enclosed, south facing suntrap patio and lawned area with spectacular views. Parking: Off road parking for 2 cars.Side: Space for sheds/oil tank and possible small veg patch.
Agents Notes
Access to Lowther Cottage is through a wooden gate off the main road. There is right of way for 4 properties to use this access. There is a communal septic tank which services all 4 properties. A £15 monthly fee is payable for the upkeep of the grounds. There is a restrictive covenant on the property for short term let.
