2-bedroom bungalow · LA9 7PW
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About
This two bedroom bungalow has undergone a complete refurbishment by the current owner, with new kitchen, bathroom, replastering throughout, and is tastefully decorated to a high standard.
With low maintenance gardens and a garage to the rear, this is an ideal retirement home purchase which is ready to move into and enjoy.
The accommodation comprises of and entrance hall, living room, sunroom, two bedrooms, kitchen, and a bathroom, whilst outside is a garage which can be accessed via a pedestrian door from the rear garden.
The property is double glazed throughout, has gas central heating, Located in on of Kendal's most popular estates, the bungalow is within easy reach of local amenities, with the town centre being a 2-mile drive.
For those needing public transport, there is a bus stop on nearby Valley Drive. Kendal has a wide range of amenities including independent shops, restaurants and bars.
There are many local supermarkets, doctors surgeries and the Westmorland Hospital. And twenty minutes in the car will bring you to Windermere in the heart of the National Park.
Entrance Hall Two external steps lead up to the front door and its then into the hallway with clean, newly plastered white walls and providing access to the the living room, bedroom one, and the bathroom.
Living Room A light and spacious room with sliding doors to the rear elevation leading into the sunroom.
The central feature is the media wall with a recess for a flat screen TV and containing all the electrical connections, and this sits above a stylish inset electric fire.
A storage cupboard contains the gas fired boiler and there is access to an inner hall leading to the kitchen.
Sunroom A south facing room, filled with light at all times of the day and providing a wonderful connection with the outside space. Room to sit and relax.
There is an electric heating panel and a single external door leads to the garden. Inner Hall A small space that provides private access to bedroom two and the kitchen.
Kitchen Fitted with a range of units at wall and base level and with contrasting worksurfaces over.
The splash backs are covered with a white metro tile and the integral appliances include a four-ring electric hob with a chimney style extractor over, and electric oven, and a a stainless steel sink and drainer.
There is space for a free standing fridge/freezer and under counter space for a washing machine and dryer.
You will find room for a small breakfast table and the area is filled with natural light from the windows to the side and rear elevations.
Bedroom One A double bedroom located to the front of the bungalow with a window to the front elevation, space for a double bed, wardrobe and chest-of-draws and there is some built in shelving.
Bedroom Two The second bedroom is currently used as an occasional lounge by the current owner, and it has the benefit of having a connecting door with the bathroom.
Accessed from the inner hall, and with a window to the front elevation. Bathroom A modern, recently fitted bathroom with a panel bath, pedestal wash-hand-basin and low level WC.
The floor is attractively tiled, as are the part elevations and splash areas. A chrome heated towel rail and ceiling spots finish off the room.
Gardens The rear garden area is secure and low maintence being laid with flagstones and gravel. With the south facing aspect, it is a real suntrap.
A pedestrian door accesses the garage and a timber gate leads to the rear lane.
Out the front of the bungalow is an attractive, low maintenance gravel garden planted with the occasional shrub and there is a central path leading to the front door.
Garage With a metal up-and-over door for vehicular access and having light and power. Aml Disclosure Agents are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property.
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About 28, Birkbeck Close, Kendal
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