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About
This two bedroom, semi-detached bungalow offers low maintenance, generous gardens and off-street parking.
The property, which is tastefully decorated throughout and has been well-maintained, briefly comprises entrance hall, dining lounge with French doors to the rear garden and opening to the modern kitchen with wood effect worksurfaces and under counter lighting, two light and airy bedrooms, with fitted wardrobes to the master, and a modern shower room.
Externally, to the front of the property, the block paved driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles and to the rear of the property is a generous low maintenance garden with well-stocked floral borders and timber shed with power supply which would make a fantastic garden room or craft room.
The property would make an ideal downsize and is sold with no onward chain.
Longtown is situated on the outskirts of Carlisle and Brampton with its own amenities including shops, schools and doctors and on regular bus routes to Carlisle and the Borders.
The double glazed and electric heated accommodation with approximate measurements briefly comprises: Composite front door into entrance hall.
Entrance Hall Doors to dining lounge, kitchen, bedrooms and shower room. Cupboard housing the water cylinder, wood effect flooring and electric heater.
Dining Lounge 17' 9" max x 12' 4" max (5.41m x 3.76m) Double glazed French door to the rear garden, double glazed window, two electric heaters, pebble effect electric fire with wooden surround, and opening to the kitchen.
Kitchen 8' 9" x 7' 0" (2.67m x 2.13m) Fitted kitchen incorporating an electric oven and four ring hob with extractor hood above, plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, under counter lighting, wood effect worksurfaces, double glazed window to the side and wood effect flooring.
Bedroom 1 11' 0" x 10' 6" (3.35m x 3.20m) Double glazed window to the front, fitted wardrobes and electric heater.
Bedroom 2 11' 0" x 6' 5" (3.35m x 1.96m) Double glazed window to the front and electric heater.
Shower Room 6' 0" x 5' 7" (1.83m x 1.70m) Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Tiled splashbacks, wood effect flooring and heated towel rail.
Outside Block paved driveway parking to the front of the property for two vehicles.
To the rear of the property is a generous, low maintenance, paved garden with well-stocked floral borders and timber shed (11’ x 7’) with power supply which could equally be used as a summer house or craft room.
Notes Tenure We are informed the tenure is Freehold. Council tax We are informed the property is Tax Band B.
Note These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
No person in the employment of Cumbrian Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property.
All electrical appliances mentioned in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.
Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks Estate agents in the UK are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks on buyers, focusing on identifying the buyer and verifying their source of funds.
Key requirements include a valid photo id (passport/driving license), proof of address (utility bill/bank statement), and documented proof of funds (bank statements, mortgage agreement, or proof of gift).
To carry out these checks there will be a charge of £48 inc. Vat per person that will need to be paid for by Debit Card before a property can be marked Sold and Instructions sent to Solicitors.
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About 49, Sycamore Drive, Carlisle
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