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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · LA9 6EU
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About
Detached house close to amenities, schools and station. Excellent family accommodation with two reception rooms, recently fitted kitchen, four bedrooms and a four piece bathroom.
Gated parking, lawned garden, sheds and workshop.
OVERVIEW Within walking distance of supermarkets, schools, railway station and town centre, this unique bow windowed four bedroom detached house dates back to the 1930s and really must be viewed to be appreciated.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Sandylands Road, the property has ample gated off road parking plus a garden and outside storage and workshop/utility.
Internally there is a modern fitted kitchen, ground floor cloakroom, a lounge with doors to the garden plus an excellent family dining room.
The well balanced first floor accommodation has four bedrooms - one of which has a dressing room - and there is a four piece bathroom.
From the first floor are lovely views across the Kendal Castle and hills. Gas centrally heated and UPVC double glazed (except workshop).
The current owners have undertaken modernisation works throughout the property with some work still to complete. ACCOMMODATION The property can be accessed both at the front and rear.
UPVC double glazed doors lead into the entrance hall and, from the rear parking area, into the kitchen. HALL Stairs lead to the first floor and there is a ceiling light and radiator.
Wood style flooring runs seamlessly throughout the ground floor.
LOUNGE 9' 10" x 18' 4" (2.99m x 5.58m) With space for everyone, the good sized lounge has two UPVC double glazed windows at the side and French doors leading to the garden.
A dressed stone wall creates a feature to the room and has an alcove for storage. Two radiators and two ceiling lights.
DINING ROOM 16' 2" x 12' 10" (4.94m x 3.90m) excluding bow window A perfect multi use room with space for a family dining table, sofa and desk.
A period UPVC double bow window overlooks the front garden with feature curved radiator below. Wooden fire surround with tiled inset and a flame effect electric fire.
A further UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect and a ceiling light.
KITCHEN 16' 1" x 9' 0" (4.91m x 2.74m) Fitted in 2024, the kitchen has attractive blue shaker style base and wall units, wood block worktops, a breakfast bar and a double stainless steel sink.
Five ring induction hob with contemporary hood above, an eye level oven and grill plus plumbing and space for a dishwasher.
The Vaillant boiler is concealed within a wall unit and there is a radiator and downlights to the ceiling.
A UPVC double glazed window faces the rear aspect and there is a door leading to the parking area. A useful understair cupboard has a light and space for the fridge freezer.
WC Frosted UPVC double glazed window. Fitted with a hand basin set to a woodblock top with cupboards beneath, co-ordinating wall cupboards are above.
WC, heated towel rail, a ceiling light and tiling. LANDING A split landing with a ceiling light and access to the loft. Part boarded, the loft has a drop down ladder and a light.
BEDROOM 12' 2" x 11' 8" (3.70m x 3.57m) Dual aspect, the largest bedroom has lovely views across rooftops towards distant hills. Radiators, ceiling light and two UPVC double glazed windows.
DRESSING ROOM 9' 11" x 7' 10" (3.02m x 2.40m) Having two double wardrobes, this versatile space has two UPVC double glazed windows, a radiator and ceiling light.
BEDROOM 9' 11" x 10' 6" (3.02m x 3.21m) Another double bedroom with dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows - the views are to Kendal Castle and distant hills. Ceiling light and a radiator.
BEDROOM 9' 1" x 10' 5" (2.77m x 3.18m) UPVC double glazed window, a ceiling light and radiator.
BEDROOM 7' 0" x 8' 2" (2.14m x 2.49m) The fourth bedroom has an open cupboard with shelving, a UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light and radiator.
Being to the front of the property, there are views to hills and Kendal Castle.
BATHROOM A good sized bathroom fitted with a quadrant shower cubicle, a curved end bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
The cubicle has both a fixed head and riser spray and there is a radiator, extractor and downlights to the ceiling.
EXTERNAL A gated driveway and parking area is access via a lane from Sandylands Road, there is ample space for a number of cars or a trailer and van.
There are external lights, a tap and socket. Open access at either side leads to the lawned garden area and there is a patio space adjacent to the front door and lounge French doors.
There are two good sized garden sheds/stores. A separate area at the side, currently lawned and siting a polytunnel greenhouse, is rented from Electricity Northwest at a figure of £50 per annum.
WORKSHOP/UTILITY 13' 7" x 3' 7" (4.14m x 1.08m) A versatile space with plumbing for a washing machine, power and light. Glazed door and a window.
DIRECTIONS From Kendal Station, continue on Shap Road, turning right onto Appleby Road by The Duke of Cumberland. Turn right again onto Sandylands Road.
The property is located just a short distance along, turning right down a small lane just after the memorial stonemasons.
what3words///units.enjoy.device GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electric and Drainage Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E EPC Grading: E.
Since the EPC was commissioned further improvements have been made.
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