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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · LA9 5LA
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About
A rare opportunity to purchase this three/four bedroomed cottage tucked away in a peaceful setting just off Gillinggate on the west side of the market town of Kendal.
The well planned accommodation is a laid out over three levels offering flexible well balanced living space with the three/four bedrooms, modern bathroom and an open plan kitchen/living room.
Externally, there is a courtyard which can be used to BBQ in the summer or alternatively can be utilised as an off street parking space for one vehicle.
Situated in close proximity and easy walking distance to the town centre with plenty of nearby local sought after schools, leisure centre, doctor’s surgery, Brewery Arts Centre and cinema, restaurants and Abbott Hall Park.
There is easy access to the motorway and the Lakes without having to drive around the one way system and good links to both Kendal and Oxenholme train stations with connections to London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
The property will suit a range of buyers including first time buyers, family home or residential buy-to-let with an estimated income provided by Matthews Benjamin Lettings of £900 per calendar month, please ask the agent for more information if interested.
Accommodation Open Plan Kitchen Diner On entering the property you are greeted by a spacious kitchen with open plan living area large enough to accommodate a dining space and living space if desired enjoying windows to three sides.
Fitted with modern kitchen units, free standing electric oven/hob with extractor and useful under stairs storage cupboard. The décor is neutral throughout and the flooring is wood effect vinyl.
Wall mounted boiler. First Floor Landing Stairs from the lounge lead to the first floor landing, there is a window offering natural light.
Sitting Room/ Bedroom A spacious room which can be used as a second reception room or as a good size double bedroom. There is a newly fitted carpet and the décor is neutral.
Bedroom A good size second bedroom with shelving in the recess. There is a newly fitted carpet and the décor is neutral.
Second Floor Landing Leading from first floor landing to a landing with a window. Bedroom A generously sized double room with dual aspect, newly fitted carpet and traditional exposed wooden beams.
Bedroom An ideal room for a guest bedroom or child or if you work from home an ideal office space. Bathroom A modern three piece bathroom in white comprising of a panelled bath with shower over.
There is a wash basin with mirrored storage cupboard over, WC and airing cupboard providing storage space.
Outside The property is gated for privacy and there is a cobbled yard which is ideal for sitting out or parking one vehicle.
Tenure Freehold Directions On entering Kendal along the A6 from the A591, continue on to the one-way system (driving past the college) until you come to the 1st set of traffic lights.
Take the immediate left hand turn on to Gillinggate and then the 1st left (just after the pharmacy). On approaching the mini roundabout, take the 1st entrance towards Chapel Lane.
Sanctuary in located just off the corner (as the road bends) towards the pedestrian lane. What3words///stews.pushes.zealous Services Mains gas, water and electric are all connected.
Broadband For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk Westmorland and Furness Council Tax Band B Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers.
We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out.
This charge is non-refundable.
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