A renovated cottage in the Lake District with an uplifting colour scheme
This charming 19th-century cottage for sale in the heart of the Lake District is a picture of rural bliss.
Modernising without losing character is no mean feat, but the owners of Plum Tree Cottage have approached the decoration of each room with great sensitivity — and a generous dose of colour.
Originally built in 1871, design features include a white-painted stone exterior, blue-framed sash windows, a curated selection of rich Farrow & Ball paint colours, and open fireplaces.
The kitchen packs a punch with green units, ochre yellow walls, reclaimed tiles on the splashback, a deep butler's sink, industrial accents and a generous timber countertop for storing kitchen gadgets. There's also a handy door that leads to the porch, offering ample opportunity to dine alfresco.
In the first-floor bathroom, panelled and curved walls have been painted in the flame red Bamboozle by Farrow & Ball, while original flagstones in the living room marry well with the fitted cupboards slotted into either alcove. This space is drenched in an off-white, offering a serene backdrop to the bolder accents in the kitchen next door.
The gardens have been carefully looked after for over 30 years. The planting scheme comprises a wide variety of plants, such as hanging yellow marigolds, angelicas and sanguisorba. There's also established vegetable beds, a kitchen herb garden, a brick path across the lawn and a handy outhouse.
The cottage is nestled in Brigsteer, a peaceful village to the east of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. It's just moments from the Lake District National Park, where you'll find plenty of walking routes, lakes, mountains and craggy hills.
A spokesperson from Inigo describes the property as 'a cosy yet bright three-bedroom cottage with breathtaking views, perfect for the green-fingered who are after a dreamy garden complete with your own trickling stream.'
Plum Tree Cottage is on the market for £625,000 with Inigo.
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