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See how verdicts workStudio flat · LA9 4DN
For saleListed 73 days
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Positioned close to the town centre and Abbot Hall Park, this charming studio flat offers well-presented accommodation arranged on one level and is offered for sale with no onward chain.
The open-plan accommodation is naturally bright, with a large double-glazed window to the front providing plenty of natural light to the lounge/diner.
To the rear is a fitted kitchen and a defined bedroom area with built-in storage, together with a separate shower room.
Conveniently located within easy reach of the town centre, local amenities and transport links, this studio flat would make an ideal first-time purchase, a low-maintenance home for a professional, or a useful second home.
Directions For Satnav users enter: LA9 4DN For what3words app users enter: duke.tests.nails Location Located on the edge of the town centre, the property enjoys a convenient position within easy reach of a wide range of local amenities.
These include independent shops, banks, cafés and restaurants, a doctor's surgery, pharmacy, the Brewery Arts Centre with its cinema and restaurant, and Ghyllside Primary School.
A short drive away are larger supermarkets, the South Lakes Retail Park, and excellent transport links via the A591, providing easy access to the Lake District National Park and the M6 motorway.
Description This studio flat presents an excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer, a low-maintenance home or a convenient second home.
The accommodation is arranged on one level and benefits from a bright, open-plan layout, with the lounge/diner to the front enjoying plenty of natural light through the large double-glazed window.
Towards the rear of the main living area, the fitted kitchen provides a range of storage cupboards and a two-sided worktop incorporating a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and four-ring electric hob.
An electric oven/grill is integrated within the units, with space for a fridge and plumbing for a washing machine.
Adjacent to the kitchen, the defined bedroom area provides built-in storage and open shelving.
A separate shower room completes the accommodation, comprising a shower enclosure with wall-mounted electric shower, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tenure Leasehold - 999 years from 1 March 2006.
Services Mains electricity, water and drainage.
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