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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · CA12 5RF
Sold STCListed 117 days
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About
A modern detached three bedroom bungalow occupying an extensive prime site most conveniently situated in the centre of Portinscale village. Updating of the accommodation is required.
Portinscale is located off the A66 under two miles west of Keswick in a stunning rural Lakeside setting by Derwentwater and provides a wide range of local amenities including two marinas, village hall, public house and café/restaurant.
Accommodation Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule Entrance Hall With radiator. Living Room With bay window, fitted gas fire, radiator. Dining Room With radiator, patio door to the rear garden.
Kitchen With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, hob, extractor unit, plumbing for washing machine, built in cupboard.
Bedroom One With radiator, fitted bedroom furniture. Bedroom Two With radiator. Bedroom Three With radiator. Bathroom With bath, wash hand basin, radiator.
Separate WC With WC, wash hand basin, radiator.
Outside: Front forecourt providing on-site parking spaces, front lawn with stocked and shrubbed borders, side garden area and side pathways, extensive rear garden including paved terraces, stocked and shrubbed borders, established trees.
Garage With electric light and power, pedestrian door. Entrance Hall With radiator. Utility Room With electric light and power, WC, wash hand basin, plumbing for washing machine.
Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating. Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band E. Viewing By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions From Keswick proceed west on the A66 towards Cockermouth and turn left where sign posted to Portinscale.
Proceed ahead into the village centre following the road bearing right towards the marina. The property is situated on the left opposite the village cafe.
What3words ///shining.blanking.burst Price Offers in the region of £540,000.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML) 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 £60 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50 (inc.
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 £150 (inc. 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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Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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