GatesgarthConiston, LA21 8EU

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Guide Price £230,000 Offers invited by Friday 16th December 2016

A unique and rare development opportunity to purchase a three bedroom detached property with superbpotential. Located just south of the centre of this highly popular Lakeland village being only a short levelwalk away.

Gatesgarth is a deceptively spacious detached bungalow built in the 1960’s from a non standardconstruction and has been held in the family throughout. The property is ideally suited for developmentincluding a replacement dwelling subject to relevant planning permission. Although presently a singlestorey dwelling there appears scope to create a dormer bungalow/two storey property which will havelovely far reaching country views, possibly towards Coniston Water from the upper floor. The plot offersnumerous permutations related to replacement dwelling scheme and provide the rare opportunity tocreate a dream home.

Conveniently located only a short level walk to the centre of Coniston. There is a lively and activecommunity and a wide range of amenities, shops, banks, post office, churches, bowling and tennisclubs. Coniston is famous for its connections to Donald Campbell, John Ruskin and other Lakelandpoets. There are endless fell and country walks from the door step and the shores of Coniston Waterare only a short walk away down the lane.

GatesgarthConiston, LA21 8EU

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Spacious double room with built in wardrobe and views acrossthe fields to the Coniston fells.

Double room with built in wardrobe and attractive views acrossthe field to the surrounding fells and countryside.

The property is approached via a private drive presently withparking for approximately four vehicles plus the potential garagefacility. Benefiting from two elements of the garden, oneimmediately surrounding the property and the second across aprivate road, allowing some control of the view. This couldpotentially create an additional parking facility if required. Thedeceptively spacious plot which surrounds the property bordersopen countryside to two sides with attractive fell and countryviews with access all around the property.

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Mains drainage. We believe all other mains services lead to theproperty but are currently disconnected.

Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

From the centre of Coniston, head out over the bridge towardsTorver. Continue passed Hills Garage and through thecrossroads, passing the Doctors Surgery on the left, continuefor another 100 metres and turn first left.

Front double doors leading in to porch with internal door in to:

With original exposed floorboards, cloaks cupboard and lofthatch leading to:

A well proportioned dual aspect room with bay window, openfire place with stone hearth, surround and mantel.

Basic selection of wall and base units with stainless steel sinkunit. Views towards Coniston fells. Side door to porch with tiledfloor and electric meter. Lovely view towards the Coniston fells.

Three piece suite comprising of panelled cast iron bath, WC andpedestal wash hand basin. Night storage heater and part walltiled.

Spacious double room with south facing aspect and exposedfloorboards.

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Viewing is strictly by appointment with the sole agentsThe services, kitchen and sanitary ware, appliances and fittings have not been tested by the selling agents and purchasers should undertake their own investigations and survey. The agents endeavourto make their sales details are correct, however, purchasers and their conveyancers should make their own enquiries as to accuracy, especially where statements have not been verified. Pleasecontact the agents before travelling any distance to view to check availability and confirm any point of particular importance.

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the sole agentsThe services, kitchen and sanitary ware, appliances and fittings have not been tested by the selling agents and purchasers should undertake their own investigations and survey. The agents endeavourto make their sales details are correct, however, purchasers and their conveyancers should make their own enquiries as to accuracy, especially where statements have not been verified. Pleasecontact the agents before travelling any distance to view to check availability and confirm any point of particular importance.