1 bed cottage for sale

Main Street, Burton In Kendal LA6

A unique one-bedroom cottage situated in the heart of Burton in Kendal and offered for sale with no onward chain, presenting an excellent opportunity for a variety of purchasers. The accommodation comprises an entrance porch, hallway, spacious living room and well-equipped kitchen on the ground floor. To the first floor is a generously sized bedroom spanning the full depth of the property, together with a shower room and landing. A recently added utility space provides valuable additional room, while the attractive gardens are thoughtfully planted, low maintenance and offer delightful areas in which to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The popular village of Burton in Kendal offers an excellent range of local amenities, including a village shop and post office, together with a highly regarded primary school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The village is well placed for commuters, benefitting from convenient access to the M6 motorway and excellent links to both Kendal and Lancaster. Residents also enjoy a wide range of community facilities, including tennis courts, a bowling green, a Multi-Use Games Area and the Memorial Hall, all contributing to the village’s strong sense of community spirit. A regular hourly bus service runs through the village, connecting Lancaster with Keswick and providing easy access to the surrounding areas

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch (1.07m x 1.86m, 3'6" x 6'1")

A practical addition to the home, featuring a durable tiled floor and ample space for removing shoes and coats before entering the main hallway. Surrounded by windows, the room is flooded with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere

Hallway (0.96m x 2.43m, 3'1" x 7'11")

The hallway provides access to the living room and staircase leading to the first floor. A useful double built-in cupboard offers excellent storage for coats, bags and shoes, helping to keep the space neat and organised. Just before the staircase, a feature alcove provides the perfect spot for additional storage or display space

Living Room (3.03m x 3.93m, 9'11" x 12'10")

A bright and welcoming room, enjoying front-facing views through a large window complete with a charming window seat-perfect for watching the world go by. Alcove space to one side of the chimney breast provides room for storage furniture, while fitted alcove shelving on the opposite side offers an attractive display area. The room then leads seamlessly through to the kitchen

Kitchen (2.38m x 2.39m, 7'9" x 7'10")

Making excellent use of the available space, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of contemporary white wall and base units, complemented by contrasting dark work surfaces. Integrated appliances include an oven and grill, a gas hob with extractor hood above, and space for an under-counter fridge freezer. A rear-facing window provides pleasant views and allows plenty of natural light into the room

First Floor

Bedroom (2.79m x 4.06m, 9'1" x 13'3")

A generously sized double bedroom spanning the full depth of the property, offering ample space for a range of bedroom furniture. The room enjoys elevated front-facing views through the window, creating a bright and pleasant outlook

Shower Room (2.57m x 2.92m, 8'5" x 9'6")

A bright and well-appointed shower room, fitted with a quadrant shower cubicle featuring a mains-fed shower, a WC, and a wall-mounted hand basin. Two built-in cupboards provide useful storage, helping to keep the space organised. The walls are finished with easy-maintenance aqua panelling, complemented by a tiled floor for a practical finish

Landing (0.95m x 1.85m, 3'1" x 6'0")

The landing benefits from a window at the top of the staircase, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the space. In addition, a useful built-in cupboard provides convenient storage, helping to keep the area tidy and uncluttered

Utility Room (1.38m x 2.88m, 4'6" x 9'5")

Accessed directly from the garden and separate from, yet conveniently attached to, the main house, this new addition provides a practical utility space. Equipped with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, it is fitted with light and power for everyday convenience and is insulated. A window allows natural light in, while doors on either side provide easy access. There is also ample space for additional storage, making it a highly useful and versatile area

Externally

The front garden provides a delightful outdoor space, featuring paved seating areas and well-tended planted beds that bring colour and interest throughout the year, while remaining relatively low maintenance. Closer to the house, a more private seating area is screened by mature planting, creating a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. There is also useful storage space beneath the entrance porch for recycling boxes, together with convenient access to the utility room

Useful Information

Tenure - Freehold.

Council tax band - B (Westmorland and Furness Council).

Heating - Gas central heating.

Drainage - Mains.

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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 a single purchaser, or £36.00 (inc. VAT) per person for couple or group purchases (including contributions from gift-givers), provided all payments are made in a single 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