Property description
Description: Those that view this splendid semi-detached Victorian house will on entering begin to appreciate the attention to details that gone into creating this rather special home. The current owners have created with tasteful decoration and a flair for interior design a warm and friendly family home. The attractive spacious well planned living space is laid out over four floors. On the lower ground floor you will fall in love with the the most delightful open plan living/family kitchen which opens onto the paved courtyard. On the first floor is the entrance hall with its bespoke stained glass door and two splendid living rooms with original features and one with that all important multi fuel stove. The first and second floors complete the picture with four good bedrooms, the house bathroom and an en-suite shower room. Gas central heating and double glazing are installed and with a paved and walled courtyard offering parking and privacy the next step is an appointment to view - we know you will not be disappointed.
Location: The property is situated on a terrace of similar Victorian houses to the south of Kendal Town Centre and can be found opposite the turning to Vicarage Drive and the Kendal College of Further Education.
Access to the courtyard parking area is via Park Street and West Street.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions:
Ground Floor
A short flight of steps leads to the front entrance
Entrance Hall a most welcoming entrance with splendid stained glass and leaded light door. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and arched alcove. Radiator, telephone point and attractive Amtico flooring. Open to living room and with staircase to first floor.
Sitting Room 12' 2" x 10' 6" (3.71m x 3.2m) a pleasant room full of light with double glazed sash style bay window to the front elevation. Attractive fireplace with flagged hearth and cast iron inset open fire. Original plaster cornicing and ceiling rose, two matching arched fireside alcoves with cupboards and shelving. Amtico flooring.
Living Room 14' 1" x 12' 2" (4.29m x 3.71m) a delightful room being open to the stairs with double glazed sash style window and double doors with stained glass leaded lights opening onto a balcony rail. Splendid marble fireplace with granite inset and hearth and multi fuel stove. Original plaster cornicing and ceiling rose and shelved alcove. Arched display alcove with light and attractive Amtico flooring. TV aerial point and staircase to upper and lower ground floors.
Lower Ground Floor
Splendid Living/Family Dining Kitchen 23' 1" x 17' 1" (7.04m x 5.21m) a room that must be experienced with space for the family to live, work and play in with double glazed sash style bay window to the front elevation, side window and original sash to rear with stone sill. Coving to ceiling, inset display niche, down lights and two radiators. TV aerial and telephone point. The kitchen area is fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units incorporating a pull out larder unit, plate rail and matching central island unit with cupboards, drawers and integrated fridge and freezer. There are Italian handcrafted tiled above a complementary solid wood working surfaces with 'Franke' bowl and half sink. Kitchen appliances include a Rangemaster Excel 110 double oven with five ring gas hob and hotplate, a Rangemaster cooker hood with extractor over and Fisher and Paykel double dishwasher. Steps to side entrance with cloaks hanging, log store and door to outside.
First Floor
Half Landing with double glazed sash style window with splendid views across the town.
Spacious Landing with painted floorboards, coving to ceiling and staircase to second floor.
Bedroom 1 (front) 17' 4" x 11' 2" (5.28m x 3.4m) a good double room bedroom with double glazed sash style window and distant views. Radiator and down lights. Coving to ceiling and TV aerial point.
Bedroom 2 (front) 10' 4" x 8' 6" (3.15m x 2.59m) with painted floorboards, radiator and double glazed sash style window and open aspect.
Bathroom with attractive tiled floor and complementary panelled walls, coving to ceiling. A four piece suite in white comprises; panel bath with shower mixer, Sanitan pedestal wash hand basin, WC and tiled shower cubicle with shower. Double glazed sash style window.
Second Floor
Landing with double glazed window with views across to the Helm. Down lighters and coving to ceiling. Painted floorboards, deep over stairs cupboard and access to loft space.
Bedroom 3 (front) 14' 6" x 11' 2" (4.42m x 3.4m) a simply delightful room with double glazed sash style window and distant views. Pretty cast iron feature fireplace, radiator and TV aerial point. En-Suite Shower Room with complementary tiled walls and floor. Down lighters, radiator and extractor fan. A three piece suite comprises; tiled shower cubicle with Triton shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
Bedroom 4 (rear) 10' 11" x 7' 2" (3.33m x 2.18m) with laminated flooring, double glazed sash style window and radiator. Pretty cast iron feature fireplace, down lights and wall uplight.
Outside: Useful outhouse 9'4" x 6'5" (2.85m x 1.96m) recently re-plastered creating great work space with gas combination boiler. The outhouse is sub-divided providing a separate utility area with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Wooden log store and outside water tap with Belfast sink.
The property has the benefit of a small lawned front garden with planted borders and to the rear are raised planted borders, trellising, a brick paved courtyard providing ample off road parking and a private enclosed sitting area with sunny aspect.
Services: Mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band D- South Lakeland District Council
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. Telephone: (01539) 729711
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.