About this property
Detached, converted school just a short walk away from Pooley Bridge village and Lake Ullswater. A great location for extended family and friends to explore the Lake District, enjoy the fells, climbing, have a trip on one of the Ullswater Steamers or visit the local market towns.
With some fabulous walks from your front door, this area is popular with walkers and cyclists. There is so much to see and do in the local area, Aira Force waterfalls are well worth a visit as is the Rheged Centre with its exhibitions, pottery, soft play, family theatre, shops and cafes. Lowther Castle is a short drive away, the castle and gardens are a sight to behold and there is a fabulous adventure playground. Sailing, paddle boarding, horse trekking are all available in the local area. The property was renovated from the original Victorian school by the current owners, complete with bell tower to make a single storey home. On entering the property, you will see many of the original features. As you enter the house into the lobby it opens up into the spacious kitchen and south facing dining area. It is well equipped with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. The dining area catches the sun and is a lovely spot to enjoy your breakfast, enjoy a coffee and watch the birds. From the hallway there is a twin bedroom and double with en suite shower and WC. There is also a bathroom next to the twin room which features a shower over bath and WC. Heading back through the kitchen and through into the bright lounge with it's french windows which overlook the garden and surrounding open fields. The lounge has comfy sofas, Smart TV/DVD as well as an open fire. There is access from the lounge out to the garden. From the lounge there is a second double bedroom with an en suite shower and WC. There is a pretty enclosed country garden which overlooks the open fields, it is a lovely peaceful place to sit on a nice day, watch the local wildlife and if you are lucky you might see the resident red squirrel. There is ample private parking available on the private drive to the front of the property which will accommodate up to four cars. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 2 doubles and 1 twin. 2 en suite bathrooms with shower and WC and 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave. Open fire (first basket of logs included). Geo thermal heating included. Smart TV/DVD in the lounge. Private enclosed garden. Private parking on drive for up to 4 cars. Pub and shops within walking distance.
Accommodation
Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Increased accessibility, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Does not allow pets, Cottage, Yes, Yes