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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · CA14 5UX
For saleReduced £50 (−0.1%) on 23 SepListed 43 days
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About
Offering excellent value for money , this well-presented two-bedroom home is located within the quiet village of Distington and has more to offer than initially meets the eye.
With a substantial rear extension, modern kitchen, stylish shower room and a good-sized garden, the property would make a particularly attractive choice for first-time buyers, couples or anyone searching for an affordable and comfortable home.
Step inside and the entrance hallway leads through to a spacious and well-presented lounge.
This is a comfortable living space with plenty of room for furniture and opens directly into the impressive rear extension, creating a lovely sense of space and flow through the ground floor.
The extension is a real highlight of the home.
Currently used as a generous dining room, its size and versatility mean it could equally accommodate a dining and additional seating area, making it ideal for entertaining or simply providing valuable extra living space.
Numerous windows allow in plenty of natural light and provide an attractive outlook towards the surrounding greenery, while French doors open directly onto the rear patio and garden.
From the dining area there is open access into the modern kitchen, which features a stylish range of high-gloss units, contrasting work surfaces, integrated cooking appliances and plenty of storage and preparation space.
The layout works particularly well, allowing the kitchen, dining area and lounge to connect while retaining clearly defined individual spaces.
Also on the ground floor are two useful built-in storage rooms beneath the staircase Originally constructed as coal stores, these now provide practical additional storage and are ideal for household equipment, tools and other everyday items, with one having power and lighting.
Heading upstairs, the landing provides access to two bedrooms. Both offer useful accommodation, with the main bedroom benefiting from an extensive range of fitted wardrobes.
Completing the first floor is the stylish shower room, fitted with a contemporary suite and a generous walk-in shower enclosure.
Outside, the property has an enclosed garden to the front, while to the rear there is considerably more outside space than might be expected.
Immediately outside the extension is a paved patio, providing an ideal spot for garden furniture and outdoor dining.
Steps lead down to a good-sized lawned garden , which is enclosed by fencing and offers plenty of space for children, pets or those simply wanting to enjoy the outdoors.
There is also a useful garden shed.
Distington is a well-established village conveniently positioned between Whitehaven and Workington, making the property a great base for anyone who needs access to either town.
Regular bus services provide useful public transport links, while the village itself benefits from everyday amenities including a convenience store and school, with a doctor's surgery.
Combining excellent value, generous living space and a much larger rear garden than many properties of this type , this is a home that deserves closer inspection to fully appreciate everything it has to offer.
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