Property description
Location The property is conveniently situated on the A6 just a short drive away from the market town of Kendal and can be found by leaving the town on the A6 Shap Road. Proceed along the A6 following signs for Shap. The property can then be found on your left fronting the road just after the turning to Garth Row and before the second turning for Garth Row.
The property is in the catchment area for Selside Primary School for which there is free transport available. The last Ofsted report for the school was 'Outstanding'.
Known as the "Gateway to the Lake District" the market town of Kendal offers easy access for both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The M6 motorway is accessible and with the main line railway at Oxenholme you can be in London in under 3 hours. The town centre has a library, supermarket, churches, banks and medical practices as well as specialist artisan providers and independent traders. A leisure centre with swimming pool is located nearby and The Brewery Arts Centre is a well renowned venue for theatre, cinema, music and cultural events.
For many years Kendal was one of the most important wool towns in the country and the town was also a stopping off point for cattle drives from Scotland as well as a very important market, which still continues today on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the market place. The town is home to six primary schools, two well-regarded secondary schools, Kirkbie Kendal School and The Queen Katherine School and the high-performing Kendal College.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions
Ground Floor/Entrance Level
Open Canopy Porch with part glazed door to:
Entrance Hall light and airy with attractive pine staircase to the lower ground and first floor levels. Electric panel heater.
Bedroom 1 17' 9" x 12' 3 max" (5.41m x 3.73m) enjoying splendid views as far as the eye can see over the surrounding south Lakeland landscape to the distant fells beyond. Two UPVC double glazed windows, beamed ceiling and polished pine floor boards. Two wall light points, electric heater and deep mirrored wardrobes with sliding doors. Door to bathroom.
Bathroom with contemporary fitted furniture and a three piece suite in white comprising; panel bath with shower over, vanity unit with wash hand basin and WC. Complementary part tiled walls, polished pine floor boards, electric panel heater and towel rail. UPVC double glazed window, down light.
Bedroom 4/Study 18' 3" x 7' 10 min" (5.56m x 2.39m) currently used as an office. Under eaves storage space, large Velux roof light with distant views and UPVC double glazed window to the gable end overlooking open fields and fells.
Lower Ground Floor
Hall with electric panel heater, door to understairs cupboard and door to shelved pantry cupboard. Part glazed double doors to:
Living/Dining/Kitchen 17' 9" x 8' 11" (5.41m x 2.72m) plus 10' 1" x 9' 2" (3.07m x 2.79m) with fine views over the sun terrace and garden beyond to the Lakeland fells and Coniston Old Man in the distance. Beamed ceiling, two electric heaters. UPVC double glazed window and French doors to the terrace. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary working surfaces and breakfast bar, inset double bowl stainless steel sink and drainer and tiled splash backs. Kitchen appliances include a built in double oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood and extractor over, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Tiled floor and down lights.
Sitting Room 18' 4" x 18' 3" (5.59m x 5.56m) a splendid room ideal for entertaining again enjoying the splendid south westerly views and evening sunsets. UPVC double glazed window and sliding patio doors to terrace and gardens. Contemporary wall mounted electric fire with raised hearth, two electric heaters, shelved alcove, down lights. Step and double doors to:
Conservatory 12' 8" x 11' 6" (3.86m x 3.51m) UPVC double glazed with exposed stone work, attractive tiled floor and two wall light points. Electric panel heater and double doors to terrace and garden.
Utility Room 12' 0" x 7' 5" (3.66m x 2.26m) with plumbing for washing machine, fitted wall and base units with working surfaces, single drainer stainless steel sink and tiled splash back. Open to:
Large Workshop/Store with power and light. Door to outside.
Separate WC with wash hand basin.
First Floor
Landing full of light with large Velux roof light. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving for linen.
Bedroom 2 12' 6" x 8' 7" (3.81m x 2.62m) with far reaching views down to Kendal town and the distant fells. Fitted wardrobe and cupboard, UPVC double glazed window and electric panel heater.
Bedroom 3 12' 6" x 8' 11" (3.81m x 2.72m) again with the splendid views, UPVC double glazed window, polished pine floor boards and electric panel heater. Fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors and fitted book case. Access to boarded loft space with fitted loft ladder.
Bathroom with Velux roof light, complementary tiled walls and pine floor boards. A three piece suite comprises; panel bath with Triton shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Electric panel heater and towel rail, wall mirror and toiletry shelf.
Outside:
Attached Garden/Bike Store 8' 8" x 5' 7" (2.64m x 1.7m) with window.
The property has ample off road parking for three/four vehicles. The gardens have mature planted beds and borders. Gated side access leads round to the rear garden with its splendid paved sun terrace where you can enjoy uninterrupted views across to the Lakeland fells and stunning sunsets. A lawned garden can be found below the terrace with a further wooded area beyond.
Services: Mains electric, mains water. Shared private drainage to septic tank. Solar Panels on the roof generate electricity for the use of the property, plus an index linked rising income each year (£1,215 for the 12 months ending 16 May 2016). This figure more than covers the current total energy bills.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band D
Viewings: 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.