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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CA17 4TD
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About
16 Westgarth Avenue is a superbly positioned semi-detached property, ideally located within easy reach of the market square in the popular market town of Kirkby Stephen.
Kirkby Stephen is situated approximately 12 miles from Junction 38 of the M6 at Tebay and just 4 miles from the A66 at Brough.
The town offers an excellent range of everyday amenities, including a supermarket, general stores, bank, hotels, public houses, primary and secondary schools, and a variety of sporting and leisure clubs.
The property is also well placed for commuting to Carlisle, Penrith and Kendal, while the town benefits from a station on the historic Settle-Carlisle Railway Line.
16 Westgarth Avenue provides spacious and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors.
To the ground floor is a welcoming entrance hall, a light and bright living room, and a well-appointed kitchen/diner with French doors opening onto the private and enclosed rear garden.
To the first floor are three bedrooms, comprising two generous double bedrooms and a single bedroom, all served by the family shower room.
Externally, the property benefits from a detached single garage and a low-maintenance patio area to the front, which also offers potential for additional off-road parking.
To the rear is a well-maintained lawned garden, complemented by a low-maintenance patio area, established flower beds and shrubbery, together with a wooden garden shed.
The property would benefit from some modernisation and updating, providing an excellent opportunity for a new owner to introduce their own style and put their own stamp on the accommodation.
With its spacious layout, attractive location and good-sized garden, the property offers considerable scope to create a comfortable and contemporary home tailored to individual tastes and requirements.
16 Westgarth Avenue would make an ideal family home, holiday retreat or investment property, offering spacious accommodation in a convenient and desirable location.
This property is subject to a Local Occupancy section 157 clause. Ground Floor Entrance Hall Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Window to the front.
Glazed UPVC external door to the front. Living Room Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. TV point. Fireplace housing gas fire. Radiator. Large window to the front bringing in lots of natural light.
Kitchen Diner Spacious kitchen diner. Vinyl and laminate flooring. Part tiled walls. Good range of wall and base units. Stainless steel sink and drainer.
Integrated electric oven, grill, gas hob and extractor hood. Space for under counter fridge. Radiator. Frech doors leading to the rear. Utility Room Laminate flooring. Wall units.
Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Radiator. Window overlooking the garden. Glazed UPVC door to the side of the property. W/C Laminate flooring. Downlight. Extractor fan.
W/C. Wash basin. Radiator. Frosted window to the rear. Rear Hallway Laminate flooring. UPVC external door to the rear. First Floor Stairs & Landing Turned staircase.
Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Loft access. Built in storage cupboard. Bedroom One Generous front double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Built in storage cupboard. Radiator.
Window to the front. Bedroom Two Large rear double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Built in storage cupboard. Radiator. Window to the rear overlooking the garden. Shower Room Non slip flooring.
Fully shower boarded. Extractor fan. W/C. Wash basin. Electric shower. Radiator. Frosted window to the rear. Bedroom Three Front single bedroom. Carpet.
built in wardrobes and over stairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Window to the front. Outside Front Enclosed low maintenance patio area. Gated access for vehicles. Access to rear garden.
Rear Private enclosed rear garden. Low maintenance patio area. Laid to lawn area established flower beds and shrubbery. Wooden garden shed. Garage Detached single garage.
Concrete flooring. Power and light. Window to the side. Up and over door. Pedestrian door to the rear. Space for a vehicle or great storage or workshop space.
Parking Parking for multiple vehicles on the front patio area. Agents Notes Mains gas central heating. Mains drainage, water and electrics.
Flood Risk: Very Low Broadband: Basic 20 Mbps Superfast 80 Mbps Ultrafast 1800 Mbps Local Occupancy 157 Clause This property is subject to a local occupancy restriction under Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 and cannot be used as a second home or holiday let.
Buyers must have lived or worked in Cumbria for 3 years (or apply for discretionary consent).
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