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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CA17 4RH
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About
Guide Price: £330,000 To £360,000 1 North Road is a deceptively spacious and characterful home within walking distance of the Kirkby Stephen town centre.
Kirkby Stephen is only ten miles from junction 38 of the M6 motorway and is well placed for Kendal, Penrith, Appleby and the Lake District.
The scenic Settle to Carlisle Railway is on the doorstep and the Coast to Coast and Lady Ann footpaths run through the town.
Kirkby Stephen has highly regarded primary and grammar schools, as well as a good range of shops, restaurants & pubs, church & chapel and doctor's surgery.
There is still a weekly outdoor market and an agricultural auction mart.
The property itself dates back to the 17th Century and retains many original character features including wall niches, exposed beams and a stone staircase.
1 North Road is in excellent condition and has been recently modernised by the current owners, works have included re plastering, redecoration and new flooring.
They have carried out landscaping work to the garden.
The cottage is in excellent condition and benefits from having modern windows, kitchen and bathroom, The property is deceptively spacious with good accommodation over two floors.
On the ground floor is an entrance porch leading through to an open plan dining kitchen and a utility room. There is a ground floor shower room, pantry and large yet cosy sitting room.
Upstairs is a large family bathroom and four bedrooms, three doubles and a single.
To the rear of the property is a flagged patio leading up to a private lawn garden with mature established shrubs creating screen and privacy. There is a timber garden shed.
There is also a garage to the side of the property and private driveway parking to the front of the garage. 1 North Road is a ideal family, retirement or holiday home.
GROUND FLOOR Porch Carpet. Beams. Alcove with character features. Window to side. Front Door. Kitchen/Diner Large open plan dining kitchen. Carpet and tiled floor.
Ceiling down lights. Excellent range of bespoke wall and base units with granite and solid wood work surfaces and ceramic sink. Gas fired AGA (used for cooking and hot water). Radiator. Wall niches.
Sash window with shutters to the front and a window and door to the rear garden. Utility Room Steps up to utility room. Stone flooring. Stainless steel sink unit.
Plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Gas fired central heating boiler. Window and door to front. Hallway Fitted carpet. Turned staircase. Exposed beams. Understairs cupboard.
Feature wall niche. Shower Room Ground floor shower room. Vinyl flooring. Corner shower cubicle with electric shower. WC. Wash basin. Extractor fan. Frosted window to the rear.
Living Room Cosy living room to the front. Fitted carpet. Fireplace housing a gas fire. 2 Radiators. Internal window to the hall. 2 Sash windows to the front.
FIRST FLOOR Landing Bright, airy landing. Fitted carpet. Exposed beams. Radiator. Airing cupboard. Wall niche. Radiator. Window to the garden. Bedroom 3 Rear double bedroom.
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Window with window seat overlooking the rear garden. Master Bedroom Large, front double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Built in wardrobes. 2 Radiators.
Sash window to the front. Bedroom 4 Front single bedroom/ home office. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Sash window to front. Bedroom 2 Front double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Radiator.
2 Sash windows to the front and side. Bathroom Large family bathroom. Parquet style flooring. Bath with electric shower over. Wash basin. WC. Radiator with towel rail.
Dressing area with fitted cupboards. Frosted window. OUTSIDE Back garden Lovely, enclosed rear garden.
Stone flagged patio with steps leading up to a lawn with well established shrubs and hedges which have created privacy. Timber garden shed.
Side Garden Low maintenance side garden, enclosed with wrought iron railings. Well stocked rockery style garden. Direct access to porch and utility room.
Parking Tarmac parking area for at least 2 vehicles in front of garage. Garage Single door.
Agent Notes Broadband: Basic - 16 Mbps, Superfast - 80 Mbps Conservation Area: Kirkby Stephen Flood Risk: Very low
Value & comps
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