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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · LA9 7PB
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About
Tucked away within a peaceful residential development, this beautifully presented and deceptively spacious semi-detached home offers bright, versatile accommodation arranged over two floors and would make an ideal family home.
Sympathetically extended and immaculately maintained throughout, the property combines generous living space with a stylish, contemporary finish.
The ground floor features a spacious lounge with a remote-controlled electric fire, alongside a bright dining and sitting room which flows seamlessly into the modern fitted kitchen.
Glazed patio doors provide an abundance of natural light and open directly onto the landscaped rear garden. A separate utility room completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including three generous double bedrooms.
The principal bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe, while the fourth bedroom provides an ideal single bedroom, nursery or home office.
A well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Outside, the property enjoys a lovingly landscaped rear garden, featuring paved patio areas ideal for alfresco dining, a lawn and established planted borders, creating a private and attractive outdoor space.
To the rear, there is off-road parking for two vehicles together with a single garage.
Directions For Satnav users enter: LA9 7PB For what3words app users enter: crowd.trunk.honest Location Derwent Drive forms part of the popular residential area of Heron Hill, which is highly coveted by first time buyers, families and rental investors.
The convenient location allows access on foot to the local Heron public house, a Spar and Heron Hill Primary School.
A short drive away is Asda superstore, Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal Leisure Centre and Oxenholme train station for mainline commuter links.
Description This beautifully presented and deceptively spacious semi-detached home offers bright and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to modern living.
Sympathetically extended and immaculately maintained throughout, the property combines generous living space with a stylish and contemporary finish.
Step inside to a welcoming hallway, with doors leading through to the principal living spaces and stairs rising to the first floor.
The spacious lounge provides a comfortable retreat at the end of the day, with a remote-controlled electric fire creating a cosy focal point for relaxing evenings.
Accessed from the kitchen, the bright dining and sitting room is a fabulous addition to the home, offering a superb space to socialise and entertain with family and friends.
Glazed patio doors flood the room with natural light and provide direct access to the landscaped rear garden, creating a wonderful connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of storage cupboards and a wrap-around worktop, providing ample preparation space.
Integrated within the worktop is a dual induction and gas hob, together with an electric double oven and grill and dishwasher, while there is space for an upright fridge freezer.
Located off the kitchen, the separate utility room provides additional storage and worktop space, along with plumbing for a washing machine.
An external door provides convenient access directly onto the rear garden. Ascending to the first floor, you will find four well-proportioned bedrooms.
Three of these are generous double bedrooms, offering ample space and comfort. The principal bedroom boasts the added luxury of a modern en-suite shower room and a convenient walk-in wardrobe.
The fourth bedroom provides a versatile space, ideal for a single bedroom, nursery, or a dedicated home office. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Outside, the property truly shines with its lovingly landscaped garden extending around three sides of the house, with mature shrubs and trees.
Featuring a paved patio at the front of the house, complemented by mature herbaceous planting and an alpine raised bed, as well as paved patio areas to the rear, it’s the perfect setting for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining.
A well-maintained lawn and established planted borders create a private and attractive outdoor space to enjoy.
To the rear, there is off-road parking for two vehicles and a single garage, providing excellent convenience and additional storage. Tenure Freehold.
Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Value & comps
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About Derwent Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7PB
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