A CHARMING cottage tucked away in the beautiful town of Coniston has a view any artist would be dying to frame.

2 Ivy Cottages could be yours for just £185,000, according to the guide price.

The home will be going for sale via an online auction on December 17 at 12pm.

Situated in a popular area of the Lake District, the property is of Lakeland Slate construction and in need of modernisation.

Outside the doors of the cottage is a secluded garden, which boasts amazing views over Coniston Water.

The ground floor of the property is made up of a porch, a sitting room with a breakfast area, the kitchen, the inner hall, a lounge and a shower room.

The first floor of the property has two bedrooms and a shower room.

The property also has partial double glazing and part gas central heating.

The unique property would make for a great investment for people who enjoy taking on projects.

Based on third party data, future owners could expect to pay about £705 per month on the mortgage.

The cottage is close to local amenities and would make a good home to anyone who would likek to live close to schools.

Coniston C of E Primary School is just 0.3 miles from the property, with John Ruskin School being 0.5 miles away.

Coniston Ferry Landing is 0.8 miles away whilst the Waterhead Hotel Ferry Landing is 0.7 miles away.

Energy bills could be from £95 a month, water from £8 per month, and owners could have a council tax bill of £153 per month.

The guide price of £185,000 is to show an indication of the seller’s minimum expectation and may change at any time prior to the auction.

Each auction property will be offered subject to a reserve, which is a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property for during the auction.

To view the property, call Auction House Cumbria on 01228 812517

View the cottage on selling site Zoopla by visiting www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/56853628