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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · LA9 6JE
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Unique split level home with excellent potential. Good sized accommodation, views to front and no onward chain.
OVERVIEW Well positioned in a cul de sac, set back from the main road, this unique and versatile home is ideal for buyers looking to put a stamp on their next home.
Having been built for owners in the late 60s, the property has already proved to be a great family home - the spacious rooms still lend themselves to modern living and there is further potential in the garage and loft space (subject to planning).
Built into the hillside, the property has a split level layout and views over green space to countryside beyond at the front.
A conservatory has been added in later years along with a modern shower room. ACCOMMODATION Steps from Sawmill Close lead across the front garden up to the UPVC door.
The ground floor entrance hallway has a handy coat cupboard and wooden open tread stairs lead to the upper landing and main accommodation. A sliding door at the side leads into the garage.
Wider than average, the garage has an electric roller door and double doors through into the workshop/store.
From the workshop, there is access through into a second useful area housing the warm air and hot water boilers plus there is plumbing for a washing machine.
At the rear of the store is access to further under house space - there is restricted head height but it's ideal for storage.
- The upper level is split level, a half flight of stairs lead towards the bedrooms and shower room on the right - having separation like this is perfect for privacy and gives a feeling of space.
Turning left into the lounge, the large picture window looks onto trees opposite and there is a stone tiled fire surround with slate mantel (the flue is capped off).
Being open plan to the lounge and kitchen space, the dining room has a very social feel, there is warm wood parquet flooring and door to the conservatory.
The kitchen is fitted with a basic range of units and there is a pantry cupboard and sink unit. The conservatory connects to the rear patio and is glazed to three sides.
- The upper landing has wooden steps/half ladder leading up to the developed loft and an airing cupboard.
The biggest of the three bedrooms is at the front with a lovely angled view over green space towards countryside, the second double, at the rear has a built in double wardrobe as does the single third bedroom.
The shower room has been updated in recent years with a large enclosure and fully tiled walls and floor.
- Accessed via a ladder/steps, the developed loft is a large open space with dormer windows at the front and rear and good head height. The views at the front and side are fantastic.
There is access to a further loft space, ideal for storage. - Outside the property has lawned areas at the front and side plus a long enclosed patio at the rear.
Number 2 also owns the strip of land in line with the house across the road with trees on. The boundary is the stone wall.
DIMENSIONS Lounge 13' 0" x 15' 8" (3.95m x 4.78m) Kitchen Diner 16' 2" x 9' 7" (4.94m x 2.91m) Conservatory 8' 8" x 7' 6" (2.64m x 2.28m) Bedroom 13' 0" x 11' 10" (3.96m x 3.60m) Bedroom 13' 0" x 9' 7" (3.96m x 2.91m) max Bedroom 6' 10" x 8' 5" (2.09m x 2.56m) excluding wardrobe Shower Room 6' 9" x 5' 3" (2.06m x 1.60m) Developed Loft 16' 2" x 21' 6" (4.93m x 6.54m) Garage 16' 1" x 11' 10" (4.89m x 3.60m) Store/Workshop 13' 0" x 9' 8" (3.95m x 2.94m) Store 6' 11" x 9' 8" (2.11m x 2.94m) DIRECTIONS Leaving Kendal on Castle Street, proceed under the railway bridge onto Sedbergh Road.
Turn left onto Sandylands Road and then right again dropping down onto Sawmill Close. Number 2 is the first property on the right hand side.
what3words///sand.desk.palace ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electric and Drainage. Gas Fired Warm Air Heating and separate Hot Water Boiler.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D EPC Grading: E
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