2 bedroom Cottage
April Rise Cottage, Birkby Fold

Tucked away in a quaint and peaceful enclave of character cottages, this Grade II listed chocolate box cottage is a truly special and rare find, effortlessly combining period charm with modern refinement. Beautifully presented throughout, the property has been recently refurbished to a high standard, including the addition of a stunning brand new bathroom and kitchen, allowing for immediate, move-in ready living. Deceptively spacious, the home boasts fantastic room proportions, with character features woven seamlessly throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. To the rear, a fabulous generous enclosed garden provides a peaceful and tranquil retreat, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. Further enhancing the appeal, the property offers exciting potential for future enhancement, with the opportunity to reconfigure and convert the old stable into additional living space, a home office or studio, subject to the necessary consents. This is a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a home of true character in a tucked-away setting, offering both immediate comfort and scope to further enhance and personalise.

Entrance Porch

A welcoming entrance porch sets the tone for the home, offering a practical and inviting introduction. The original planked door is itself listed and is the only one remaining of those in this close. The entrance area thoughtfully designed, provides a useful transition space while also benefiting from a large storage cupboard ideal for coats, shoes and everyday essentials, ensuring the main living areas remain uncluttered and beautifully presented.

Lounge

Bursting with character and charm, this generously proportioned room showcases an array of period features, including mullion leaded windows that flood the space with natural light, complemented by a charming window seat beneath. An exposed stone fireplace takes centre stage, housing a multi-fuel stove that brings both warmth and a cosy focal point, perfect for those chilly winter evenings with an attractive generous log store adjacent.. The room is further enhanced by striking exposed stonework, bespoke alcove shelving and stylish wood laminate flooring, all combining to create a space rich in texture and timeless appeal. A door reveals a large storage cupboard, seamlessly integrating practicality while also providing access to the vaulted cellar. Soft, dimmed lighting completes the ambience offering a warm and inviting atmosphere ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Cellar

Accessed via the cupboard in the lounge, steps lead down to a vaulted cellar, rich in character and offering exciting potential. Equipped with an electricity supply and featuring an original stone slab, this atmospheric space is ripe for reconfiguration, ideal for conversion into a wine cellar, workshop or additional storage.

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of contemporary white units complemented by contrasting compact laminate work surfaces, this well-appointed kitchen features a sink with mixer tap, alongside an electric oven and four-ring electric hob, catering to everyday cooking needs. There is a generous range of storage cupboards and shelving. A breakfast bar provides an ideal space for casual dining, and there is plumbing in place for a washing machine, along with space for a fridge freezer, ensuring practicality is well considered. A door leads through to the hallway, completing this efficient and thoughtfully arranged space.

Landing

A staircase rises from the lounge, featuring a unique rope handrail that adds a distinctive touch of style and character. As you ascend, exposed stone alcoves with inset lighting create striking focal points, enhancing the ambience and architectural interest of the space. A large storage cupboard with lighting provides excellent additional storage.

Bedroom

A well-proportioned double bedroom, beautifully presented in soft, neutral tones to create a restful retreat. Characterful exposed stone mullion leaded windows allow natural light to pour in, enhancing the room’s charm and authenticity, while the continuation of wood laminate flooring adds warmth and a seamless sense of cohesion.

Bedroom

A further well-proportioned double bedroom enjoying a dual-aspect position, allowing the room to be flooded with natural light throughout the day. Thoughtfully designed, it features inset ceiling lighting a fitted headboard with illumination both on dimmer switches, creating a versatile ambience to suit both relaxation and everyday living.

Bathroom

A brand new beautifully appointed bathroom, finished to an exceptional standard with a keen eye for detail. The suite comprises a bath with inset shelving, complemented by a sleek glass shower screen and a contemporary rainhead shower with separate handheld attachment. A wash basin and WC are set within stylish vanity units, providing both elegance and practical storage. The walls are adorned with modern grey shower panels, perfectly complemented by wood-effect linoleum flooring, tying seamlessly into the home’s overall aesthetic. Decorative panelling to one wall adds further style, while a touch-screen illuminated mirror (with palette of white shades) and chrome heated towel rail complete this luxurious and thoughtfully designed space.

Garden

A charming wooden pergola, beautifully adorned with climbing wisteria, creates an enchanting first impression as you approach the rear garden. Beyond, a gate opens into a good-sized garden, offering a peaceful and private setting with a wonderfully calm feel. The garden itself features a patio area, ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining. There are beds all round the garden with the far side offering potential for use as a vegetable area or a woodland haven. Gentle sloping steps lead down to the old stables, benefitting from an electricity supply. This outbuilding is bursting with potential and offers exciting scope for reconfiguration into additional living space, a home office, studio or leisure area, subject to the necessary consents. Completing the connection between indoor and outdoor living, there is direct access into the lounge, further enhancing the versatility and appeal of this tranquil and characterful space.

Exterior

The property benefits from a well-maintained exterior. To the front, there are two allocated parking spaces, providing off-street parking for residents and visitors alike. The outdoor space is further enhanced by two useful outhouses, ideal for storing garden tools, bicycles, or other outdoor equipment.