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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · LA22 0EG
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Accommodation Ground Floor A welcoming entrance with original semi glazed leaded wooden door and complementary leaded windows with outside lantern.
Hallway A light entrance with storage heater and attractive high ceilings. Kitchen A bright and airy room with two leaded windows.
There is a basic selection of wall, base, and drawer units, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and wood effect work top. Space saving wall hung breakfast table.
Electric cooker point and under counter fridge freezer. High ceilings, deep window sills and linoleum flooring. Door leading to first floor.
Lounge A cosy room with high ceilings, a deep window sill, and inset shelving within the feature slate fireplace, which currently houses an electric fire with slate hearth.
There is secondary glazing over the leaded windows, and display shelves in an alcove.
Shower Room A three-piece white coloured suite, comprising of a corner tiled shower cubicle, with fully glazed screens, WC, and pedestal wash hand basin; shaver point; light and extractor fan; night storage heater; loft hatch; and linoleum flooring.
There is also plumbing for a washing machine, worktop, and a wall unit. Original leaded obscured windows, ensure natural light enters this room.
From the kitchen; First Floor Stairs with a tall window, feature deep windowsill, and a roped hand rail.
Front Bedroom One An attractive double room with an original traditional decorative cast iron fireplace, high ceilings with coving, and inset single hanging space; storage heater; and a secondary glazed leaded window with views towards the Fairfield Horseshoe and Loughrigg.
Side Bedroom Two A single room currently housing bunk beds, with a beautiful original traditional decorative cast iron fireplace; a recess area perfect for a hanging rail; a leaded window with secondary double glazing with views to Wansfell Pike; and a storage heater.
House Bathroom A three-piece coloured suite with a panelled enamel bath and an electric Mira shower over, and shower curtain and rail; a pedestal wash hand basin; WC; extractor fan; and a wall hung fan heater; and an original leaded secondary glazed window with a deep windowsill.
Second Floor A feature oak alternate thread staircase leads to a landing with a wonderful feature exposed Lakeland wall and wooden banister; a Velux window with picturesque views towards Wansfell Pike; and a lagged water tank.
Attic Room The Attic Room can be used as an occasional bedroom/study, with a low cupboard providing eaves storage, and a Velux window, again with views of the fells.
Basement Staircase leading down to two good sized cellar rooms. These are watertight and provide additional useful space for storage, or perhaps a games room or study.
Please note there is slightly restricted head height. Both have concrete floors, electric, and windows. One houses an electric meter and consumer unit.
The other houses a gas boiler, currently not in use. Outside Enclosed small courtyard with private driveway to park one vehicle. Services Mains electric, water and drainage. Electric storage heaters.
Gas has previously been connected to the property. Tenure Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.
Broadband For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk Council Tax Band D Directions What3words///goat.spilling.severe 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 £40 + 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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