3 bed cottage for sale

Cove Road, Carnforth LA5

This charming home offers bright and thoughtfully designed accommodation throughout, with clever storage solutions and a layout that maximises every inch of space. Blending character features with modern comfort, the property provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The internal accommodation offers a light-filled entrance porch, a cosy yet airy living room, enhanced by a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a characterful multi fuel stove. The modern kitchen is well-equipped with shaker-style units, marbled work surfaces, and integrated appliances with a peninsula/ breakfast bar providing a casual dining space, while a large window floods the area with natural light and exposed beams add a touch of rustic charm. The dining room/ snug is versatile and could also serve as a third double bedroom. The lower ground floor hosts two double bedrooms, both benefitting from natural light, one with direct access to the rear garden and built-in wardrobes. A modern family bathroom and additionally the spacious undercroft and an understairs cupboard offers excellent storage potential. Silverdale is a sought after village and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village boasts more facilities than most including; a convenience store, newsagents and Post Office, library, butchers, doctors surgery and pharmacy, a local art gallery with cafe, several local pubs and cafes and a primary school rated good by ofsted. The vibrant community offers many clubs and societies for all ages with the village hall and institute providing a wide range of events. There is a recreational park and playground, regular film nights and the annual 'Silverdale and Arnside Art Trail' - a wonderful display of work from local artists, photographers and designers. Transport links from the village include a railway station, a regular bus service and the M6 motorway is a 10 minute drive away. Walking through the village you find a crown green bowling club, cricket club and Silverdale Golf course. The sea front is a 5 minute walk from the village centre and there are numerous walks locally around this beautiful area. Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve and rspb Leighton Moss Nature Reserve are conveniently close by

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch (1.56m x 1.69m, 5'1" x 5'6")

A bright entrance porch featuring a striking vaulted ceiling and offering a welcoming space to remove coats and shoes before entering the home. A storage cupboard provides practical space for everyday essentials and there is a decorative tiled floor

Living Room (3.08m x 5.31m, 10'1" x 17'5")

A cosy yet bright and inviting room, with French doors opening out to the gardens. A high vaulted ceiling with feature wooden beams enhances the sense of space, while a charming multi-fuel stove with a wooden mantle creates a warm focal point. Steps lead up to the kitchen, with another set descending to the lower ground floor

Kitchen (3.12m x 3.21m, 10'2" x 10'6")

Modern shaker-style base units provide a generous range of storage, complemented by marbled work surfaces and integrated appliances including an oven with warming drawer below, an induction hob, a dishwasher, and fridge. The work surface extends into a peninsula, creating a practical breakfast bar for two. A large rear window floods the space with natural light, while exposed gothic style wooden beams add character. The kitchen is half open to the living room, maximising the flow of natural light throughout

Pantry / Storage Cupboard (0.95m x 2.92m, 3'1" x 9'6")

Accessed from the kitchen, this practical area offers space for a freezer and washing machine, and also houses the boiler. An ideal spot for additional storage of food items and household essentials

Dining Room / Bedroom Three (3.37m x 4.74m, 11'0" x 15'6")

Accessed from the living room, this versatile room is currently used as a dining room/snug but would also make an excellent double bedroom. Enjoying dual-aspect views of the gardens and woodland, the space is bright and welcoming, enhanced by charming feature wooden beams

Lower Ground Floor

Hallway (0.94m x 2.29m, 3'1" x 7'6")

Providing access to all lower ground floor rooms, this area also benefits from two useful storage spaces: A convenient understairs cupboard and a generously sized undercroft that spans the underneath of the living room, making the most of every available inch

Undercroft Storage (2.86m x 4.12m, 9'4" x 13'6")

A highly practical space with both lighting and heating, ideal for storing a wide range of items

Bedroom One (8'10" x 9'7", 2.69m x 2.92m)

(Size exclusive of wardrobes). A bright double bedroom featuring direct access to the rear garden and patio and benefitting from two built-in wardrobes and bedside cupboards for ample storage

Bedroom Two (3.10m x 3.17m, 10'2" x 10'4")

A unique and light-filled bedroom, featuring a Velux window and an additional window overlooking the rear garden, allowing natural light to stream in throughout the day

Bathroom (1.55m x 1.81m, 5'1" x 5'11")

A modern bathroom featuring a 'p'-shaped bath with a mains-fed shower with remote control, WC, a hand basin with a storage cupboard below with an illuminated cabinet above and a separate tall, wall mounted cupboard. The walls are fully tiled, and a tall heated towel rail adds comfort

Externally

At the front of the property, a gravelled driveway offers private parking for up to three vehicles, with natural limestone steps leading invitingly down to the front door. A wooden fence encloses the rear garden, providing a sense of privacy. Designed for low maintenance, the garden is predominantly gravelled and thoughtfully arranged into a series of charming areas. These include a beautiful mature native cherry tree, decorative rockeries, two patio seating areas, a tranquil bowl water feature, multiple seating spots, greenhouse, log storage, a shed, and more. The garden also benefits from an outside tap, a double external socket and external lighting. Peaceful and full of character, the outdoor space is often accompanied by birdsong, thanks to the proximity of nearby woodland

Useful Information

House built - Mid 19th century and renovated and extended in 2017.

Tenure - Freehold.

Council tax band - C (Lancaster City Council).

Heating - Gas central heating.

UPVC double glazing throughout.

Drainage - Septic tank between 3 properties. (Interested parties are to make their own investigations into the compliance of the septic tank under the General Binding Rules 2020).

Internet - B4RN hyperfast internet installed.

EPC rating - C.

External walls rendered with k-Rend.

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*Planning permission was granted in 2016 for a single storey side extension and the installation of a metal chimney flue, both completed. Additionally the permission included the construction of a dining extension off the kitchen with a full height dormer window to the side. Details can be found on Lancaster City Council Planning Portal ref: 16/00703/ful.*

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

In compliance with Government legislation, all purchasers are required to undergo identification checks under the Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Regulations once an offer on a property has been accepted. These checks are mandatory, and the purchase process cannot proceed until they are successfully completed. Failure to complete these checks will prevent the purchase from progressing.

A specialist third-party company / compliance partner will carry out these checks.

Cost:

- £42.00 (inc. VAT) for one purchaser, or £36.00 (inc. VAT) per person if more than one person is involved in the purchase and provided that all individuals pay in one transaction.

- The charge for purchases under a company name is £120.00 (inc. VAT).

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid before a Memorandum of Sale is issued. The cost includes obtaining relevant data, manual verifications, and monitoring as required