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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · LA23 2LB
For saleReduced £25k (−7.2%) on 22 MayListed 569 days
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Description: A 2 double bedroomed, 3 storey mid terraced Lakeland cottage has the added benefit of a rear patio and is within level walking distance of what Windermere has to offer and is only 50 yards from almost 11 acres of parkland of Queens Park.
Currently used as a holiday let but has all the ingredients for either a main residence or a second home and can be sold with future bookings and furniture by separate negotiation.
Location: Ideally situated within level walking distance of Windermere village centre and Queens Park. From Crescent Road in the village centre, before the 'Co-Op' turn left onto Oak Street.
Proceed along Oak Street continuing onto Upper Oak Street where number 14 can be found on the right.
Property Overview: A traditional mid terraced Lakeland stone built cottage with Lakeland stone single storey kitchen to the rear.
The property is deceptively spacious with the lower ground floor consisting of a modern fitted kitchen including built in wall and base units, built in fridge freezer, Lamona single oven with gas hob and extractor over, space for washing machine and dishwasher, and houses the Worcester boiler.
The kitchen also leads to a separate shower room.
Additionally, this floor has a good sized sitting room with feature fireplace and a separate dining room with under stairs cupboard leading to a useful store room.
Bedrooms 1 & 2 can be found on the upper ground floor with a separate family bathroom comprising of WC, washbasin and bath with shower over.
Finally, continuing up a spiral staircase you will find an attic area with two Velux windows on the first floor. The property also has on street parking to the front and a paved yard to the rear.
14 Upper Oak Street benefits from an excellent location being only a short walk from the shops, bars and cafes in Windermere Village and a stones throw away from the local recreational ground.
Currently used as a holiday let, offering quality accommodation.
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements) Stairs to lower ground floor: Store Room 10' 8" x 3' 0" (3.25m x 0.91m) Sitting Room 10' 10" x 10' 7" (3.3m x 3.23m) Dining Room 14' 6" x 12' min (4.42m x 3.66m) Kitchen 10' 7" x 7' 4" (3.23m x 2.24m) Shower Room Stairs up to ground floor: Bedroom 1 10' 10" x 10' 9" (3.3m x 3.28m) Bedroom 2 8' 7" x 8' 4" (2.62m x 2.54m) Bathroom Stairs up to first floor: Attic Area 16' 11" max x 14' 5" inc spiral staircase (5.16m x 4.39m) Property Information: Services: Mains electric, gas, water and drainage.
Double glazing in all rooms excluding small window in store. Tenure: Freehold (Vacant possession upon completion).
Business Rates: Rateable value of £3,350 with the amount payable of £1,641.50 for 2024/25. Small business relief may apply.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere sales office.
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
What3Words: ///upset.deflate.listening Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML).
We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl.
vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction).
The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed.
In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat).
Disclaimer: All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd.
Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract.
No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel.
These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract.
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