The Old Post Office, 18 Brook Street, Troutbeck Bridge, LA23 1HN - Matthews Benjamin

A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase The Old Post Office, a unique and delightful, Grade II listed cottage dating back to 1642.

A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase The Old Post Office, a unique and delightful, Grade II listed cottage dating back to 1642. This quirky, characterful cottage offers very versatile accommodation, which is currently two holiday lets with their own external entrances but also an internal connecting door and staircase if required. This charming cottage has been well maintained by the current vendors and whilst the property has been modernised over the years, the cottage still retains many original features including flagged floors, beams & lintels and exposed feature fireplaces. It is even said that timber from the Spanish Armada was used in the construction of the property, adding a fascinating layer of historical intrigue.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of a large open plan kitchen, living and dining area, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The second floor offers a further spacious open plan living area, two further double bedrooms and a bathroom with separate WC. Over the years, the property has served a variety of purposes, including as a Greek Lace Factory and later as the local post office, reflecting its rich and varied history.

There is a cottage style outdoor area to the front of the property and at the rear of the property there is a pleasant patio area which enjoys the morning sun. There is a privately owned parking area located just a few yards from the cottage, which easily accommodates two vehicles. This versatile property will appeal to a wide range of buyers, those who are looking to rent out the apartments separately as investment properties and also those looking for a property to generate income whilst also offering a bolt hole retreat for their own personal use or to live in permanently.

Pleasantly located with a cluster of similar properties in the Lakeland Village of Troutbeck Bridge which has a thriving community with many beautiful walks from the doorstep. Troutbeck Bridge offers a village and community located between Windermere and Ambleside. There is a hotel, secondary school, petrol station with a Spar grocery store and a gym in the village. Easy access south to Kendal and the M6 with the open top bus stop close by and also the railway station which is located close by in Windermere.

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