New House is a charming, detached, stone-built cottage believed to date back to 1836, which occupies a picturesque position in the stunning location known as Cautley on the edge of Sedbergh. Full of character and charm throughout, the property has been sympathetically refurbished to create a stylish home that perfectly blends period features with modern day living.

Enjoying superb views across open countryside towards the Howgill Fells, the property provides well-proportioned accommodation with flexible spaces, 3 / 4 bedrooms and a choice of reception rooms. This property is ideal as a family home, rural retreat or holiday property in one of Cumbria’s most scenic locations. The location is renowned for it’s dramatic scenery and peaceful surroundings, and offers excellent walking routes. The nearby Cautley Spout waterfall and the Howgill Fells are popular amongst those who love the outdoors. The bustling market town of Sedbergh lies a short drive away and offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities, together with highly regarded schools and a strong sense of community. The town offers excellent schooling, both primary and secondary, including the popular Sedbergh Private School. The location also provides convenient access to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, as well as the Lake District National Park, and good access to the wider road networks via the M6 motorway at Junction 37.

The property is entered via an attractive entrance porch, which leads into a cosy sitting room, set around a traditional fireplace with inset woodburning stove. This room has an outlook to the front, which allows ample natural lighting. A separate lounge provides a further comfortable reception space, ideal for everyday use. This space is also set around a feature woodburning stove and has an outlook to the front. To the rear of the property is a superb open plan kitchen / dining space, which has been thoughtfully designed to create a sociable heart of the home. The kitchen offers ample fitted storage units and workspace, with a dining area overlooking the gardens and beyond to the stunning backdrop of open countryside. There is a convenient rear access door from the dining space, providing a practical everyday entrance.

To complete the ground floor is a useful study, which gives flexibility for home working and / or as additional guest accommodation, providing a fourth bedroom. The first floor offers 3 well proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying an outlook over the gardens and surrounding Fells. The accommodation on the first floor is served by a fitted family bathroom comprising of a bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside, New House is approached by a driveway at the side of the property, which leads to a detached garage and provides off-road parking. The mature gardens extend around the property to the front, side and rear, and provide an excellent outdoor space for families, gardening enthusiasts or those looking to simply enjoy the peaceful rural surroundings. The gardens are encompassed by traditional stone walling, and offer a mature setting with an open lawn. Beyond the garden is a stunning outlook, with panoramic countryside views. The garage building offers a sizable space and is ideal for storage and use as a workshop. With double doors to the front and a separate side entrance, this is a truly practical space.

This beautifully refurbished cottage set with one of the most breath-taking backdrops, on the edge of Sedbergh, offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and modern comfort, and is well suited to a range of markets.

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