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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · LA9 7PU
For saleListed 205 days
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About
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this generously proportioned and naturally bright first-floor flat enjoys delightful views over open fields and the distant Lakeland fells.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, the accommodation comprises an open-plan living kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a decked seating area, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views, as well as an allocated parking space, and shared visitor parking spaces.
Directions For Satnav users enter: LA9 7PU For what3words app users enter: lance.duke.dared Location Howe Bank Close is a private residential area to the southern suburbs of Kendal, which is highly coveted by first time buyers, investors and family buyers.
Residents enjoy convenient access to a variety of local amenities, such as Kendal Leisure Centre, the Asda superstore, and Westmorland General Hospital.
For those commuting further afield, Oxenholme Train Station is just a short walk away, offering direct mainline services to Manchester, London Euston, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
Description Accessed via a flight of wooden steps with a handrail, a gate opens onto a decked walkway with space for potted plants.
The private entrance leads into a welcoming hallway with doors to all accommodation.
The main reception area is a bright and spacious open-plan lounge, dining area, and kitchen, designed to maximise light and space.
Dual-aspect windows, and a glazed door flood the room with natural light and offer access out onto a decked balcony seating area, ideal for outdoor relaxation with space for a table and chairs.
The kitchen is well-planned with a range of laminate-fronted cupboards and complementary two-sided worktops.
It includes a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and a cooker, with space for an under-counter fridge and plumbing for a washing machine.
The master bedroom is a generously proportioned double room featuring both fitted double and single wardrobes, with additional space for freestanding furniture.
The second bedroom is a well-sized double, enjoying peaceful views and room for freestanding furniture.
The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, including a bath with wall-mounted shower, WC, and pedestal wash basin, all surrounded by splash back tiling.
Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space, and shared visitor parking spaces completing this attractive and practical home. Tenure Leasehold - 999 years from 1 January 1993.
Services Mains gas, electricity and water. Associated Charges Maintenance fee - £ Ground rent - £
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