2 bed Flat For Sale £180,000
Monks Close, Penrith

Just over half a mile from Penrith town centre and enjoying an elevated site at the head of a cul-de-sac with a superb view across Penrith to the beautiful Lakeland Fells, 28 The Orchard is a spacious modern ground floor apartment built by renowned local builders Dudsons with accommodation, approximately 70sq m (750 sq ft) comprising: Private Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom with a Walk In Shower. Outside there is an allocated Parking Space and a Shared Garden Area with a Bin Store. The property also benefits from uPVC Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head north on Scotland Road, drive over the mini roundabout and round the right hand bend. Turn right into Monks Close and continue round to the left into The Orchard.

Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure - The property is leasehold, being 999 years from 1st May 2004. The vendor informs us that there is a service charge of £1000 per annum, paid at 6 month intervals which includes the ground rent, the upkeep of the communal areas and the building insurance and the council tax is band B.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a uPVC double glazed door to the;

Hall - Having a single radiator, a recessed coat cupboard and oak doors off.

Living Room - 4.14m x 4.85m (13'7 x 15'11) - A uPVC double glazed box way window to the front gives a fantastic view across Penrith to the Lakeland fells. A feature fireplace with marble hearth and back has a flame effect fire. There is a double radiator, a TV/satellite lead and a telephone point.

Dining Kitchen - 4.04m x 3.20m (13'3 x 10'6) - Fitted with a range of oak fronted wall and base units with a pale stone effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer 1-1/2 bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a built in electric oven and gas hob with an extractor hood, an integral freezer and space for a washing machine. A uPVC double glazed window to the front gives a view across Penrith to the Lakeland fells. There is a single radiator and telephone point.

Bedroom One - 3.35mx 3.84m (11'x 12'7) - A triple wardrobe to one wall has hanging and shelving space. There is a TV point, a telephone point, a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom Two - 3.45m x 3.20m (11'4 x 10'6) - A built in double wardrobe gives hanging and shelving and also houses a Worcester gas fired condensing combi boiler which provides the hot water and central heating. There is TV point, a single radiator an uPVC double glazed window.

Shower Room - 2.34m x 2.13m (7'8 x 7') - Fitted with a toilet and wash basin set in a vanity unit with a concealed cistern and storage cabinet below. A large shower enclosure has marine boards to two sides and a mains fed shower. There is a chrome heated towel rail, a wall mounted fan heater, a shaver socket and light and an extractor fan and uPVC double glazed window .

Outside - There is an allocated, block paved parking space to the front of the building.

To the gable end of the building there is an attractive gravelled garden area, interspersed with shrubs and having a seating area. This extends across the rear of the building to a shared drying area and bin store.