Property description
Location: Situated on the south side of the Market Town of Kendal being close to the Brewery Arts Centre and cinema, restaurants and Abbott Hall Park. The property can be found by way of Kirkland by turning left onto Gillinggate opposite the entrance to Abbott Hall Park. Proceed up the hill, pass the turning onto Anchorite Road and the property is the second on your left.
Description: This splendid 1920's detached town house blends the original character of the period together with 21st century comforts offering a most generous and flexible layout, together with a well presented self contained one/two bedroom flat. The main part of the house with its welcoming reception hall with original oak panelling is complemented by the modern fitted and equipped dining kitchen together with the splendid drawing room and sitting room. Upstairs is a spacious landing and three double bedrooms, the master with an en-suite shower room and a modern contemporary four piece bathroom. The lower ground floor self contained flat offers clear potential for an income from either holiday lets or permanent tenants. There are fine southerly views over the well tended gardens and to complete the picture is a detached garage and off road parking. So if you are seeking a home for the family to spread out or perhaps even to work from, then the next step is an appointment to view.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions:
Ground Floor
Open Porch with slate roof and original tiled floor. Part glazed door into:
Reception Hall 12' 2" x 11' 3" (3.71m x 3.43m) warm and welcoming with the original oak wall panelling, pitch pine doors and plaster cornicing. Side window with seat and feature leaded light window to the kitchen. Attractive flooring and open staircase to first floor again with original oak panelling. Useful cloaks cupboard and door to staircase to lower ground floor.
Drawing Room 18' 1" x 13' 11" (5.51m x 4.24m) a delightful room with large bay with window seating and side window overlooking the garden. Original plaster cornicing and feature arched display alcove. Attractive fireplace with granite hearth and gas fired stove, fireside alcove, radiator and two wall light points.
Sitting Room 16' 2" x 13' 1" (4.93m x 3.99m) a most pleasant room with a side window to the garden and double glazed sliding patio doors opening onto a south facing covered, sheltered balcony that overlooks the gardens and Blind Beck below and open space beyond. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and picture rail and feature arched display alcove. Attractive oak fireplace with tiled inset, granite hearth and living flame gas fire. Attractive flooring, radiator with cover, TV aerial point.
Family/Dining Kitchen 19' 2" x 12' 4" (5.84m x 3.76m) light and airy enjoying a triple aspect with three double glazed windows, one with a splendid aspect across to Kendal castle, part glazed door to paved patio area with steps down to the garden. Fitted with an attractive range of oak base units and painted oak wall cupboards incorporating glazed display cabinets and drawer fitments. Complementary working surfaces with glazed uplift and inset bowl and half white enamel sink with mixer tap. Kitchen appliances include a splendid 'Leisure' dual fuel range cooker with electric oven and grill, halogen and five ring gas hob, cooker hood and extractor over, integrated fridge and freezer and 'Siemens' microwave. Plumbing for washing machine, down lights and concealed Viessman gas boiler. Attractive Karndean flooring and radiator.
First Floor
Half Landing with original oak panelling and splendid full height leaded light window with original coloured insets and deep sill.
Spacious Landing with feature archway, original plaster cornicing, two ceiling roses and picture rail. Access to roof space, radiator and two useful store cupboards.
Master Bedroom 15' 0" x 12' 11" (4.57m x 3.94m) a splendid room with double glazed window to the front and double glazed window to the side enjoying an aspect down Gillinggate across to Kendal castle. Radiator, original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and two wall light points. En-Suite Shower Room with attractive tiled floor and complementary part tiled walls and panelled ceiling with down lights. A three piece suite comprises; large walk in shower cubicle with Merlin spa shower, wash hand basin set in granite top, WC. Window and vertical towel radiator.
Bedroom 2 13' 0" x 12' 1 max" (3.96m x 3.68m) south facing with aspect to the rear over the beck and open space. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and two wall light points. Deep fitted wardrobe, radiator and double glazed window.
Bedroom 3 10' 10" x 9' 5" (3.3m x 2.87m) again enjoying a south facing aspect over the rear garden and beck. Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors.
Bathroom a splendid family bathroom with modern contemporary fittings. A four piece suite comprises; a free standing bath with free standing tap and shower mixer, walnut and glass vanity unit with white enamel sink, WC and shower cubicle with Mira shower and light. Attractive tiled floor and complementary part tiled walls with wall mirror and light and display shelving. Two windows with deep sills, down light and vertical radiator. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving for linen.
Lower Ground Floor
Hallway with steps down to front door that opens onto the paved terrace and the garden. Radiator.
Living Room 13' 6" x 12' 0" (4.11m x 3.66m) overlooking the garden and terrace. Double glazed window with deep sill, radiator and timber fireplace with polished inset and brass hearth with living flame electric fire. TV aerial point.
Dining Kitchen 18' 2" x 11' 5" (5.54m x 3.48m) again overlooking the garden and terrace, double glazed window and deep sill. Radiator and fitted cupboard. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wall, drawer and base units with complementary working surfaces with inset single drainer stainless steel sink and part tiled walls. Plumbing for washing machine.
Bedroom 12' 0" x 11' 5" (3.66m x 3.48m) with double glazed window to the side garden, deep fitted wardrobe cupboards and radiator.
Shower Room having a three piece suite comprising; large tiled shower cubicle with glazed sliding door and Bristan shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Attractive tiled floor, wall mirror and lights, radiator and extractor fan.
Outside:
Detached Garage/Workshop 17' 5" x 10' 0" (5.31m x 3.05m) with sliding door to the front and personal door to the rear with steps down to the garden. To the side of the garage is a tarmac driveway providing off road parking for three vehicles.
The property stands on a large plot with well tended gardens to the front, sides and rear. The front walled garden has been paved for ease of maintenance with bespoke wrought iron gates leading through to a private paved patio area with views across to Kendal Castle. Steps then lead down to the south facing terraced rear garden which runs alongside Blind Beck and overlooks open space. The paved terrace runs the full length of the house with steps that lead down to a lawned garden with wells stocked flower beds and borders and a good sized timber deck. There is a further area to the side of the deck with timber gardens sheds. To the far side of the house is a terraced garden being mainly paved and planted with mature shrubs and trees, ornamental fish pond and timber deck.
Services: mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office.
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Note: We have been advised that Japanese Knotweed may have been identified on the adjoining plot of land to Windy Ridge and that the owner of the plot is aware of it and we understand a programme of treatment is planned.