2 bed Flat For Sale £145,000
Mill Street, Penrith

Close to the centre of Penrith The Sidings is a smart and stylish ground floor apartment which also benefits from having a Garage and a good size low maintenance Garden to 2 sides. The accommodation comprises; Entrance Porch, Hall, Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The property also has uPVC Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler and the lease has been extended to 999 years.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, drive up Castlegate, cross over the first mini roundabout and take the first exit at the next. Drive round the left and right hand bends then fork right into Howard Street. Take the first right turn into Cross Street, cross over Brougham Street and turn right into Mill Street. Drive back towards the railway bridge and take the private lane on the left to the back of the property and the garage.

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. The vendor informs us that there is a 999 year lease from 1987 and that there is no ground rent or service charge
The council tax is band A.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a uPVC double glazed door to the:

Porch - Having a uPVC double glazed window to one side, tiled flooring and part glazed door to the:

Hall - Having a recessed coat cupboard with hanging and shelving and a recessed airing cupboard with a single radiator and shelves.

Living Room - 12'6" x 15'1" - There is a feature fireplace with a marble hearth and a wood surround, a double radiator and a TV aerial point. A sliding uPVC double glazed patio door opens to the garden and a door leads to the;

Kitchen - 6'6" x 8'10" - Fitted with a range of white fronted wall and base units with a granite effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink, mixer tap and tiled splashback. One of the wall cupboards houses a gas fired Baxi condensing boiler which provides the hot water and central heating. There is a built in electric oven and ceramic hob with an extractor hood above, a built in fridge and plumbing for a washing machine. The floor is tiled, there is a single radiator and uPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom One - 13'4" x 10'3" - Having a uPVC double glazed window and a single radiator.

Bedroom Two - 8'5" x 9'11" - Having a uPVC double glazed window and a single radiator.

Shower/Wet Room - 5'8" x 8'3" - Fitted with a toilet and a wash basin set in a vanity unit with a concealed cistern and a storage cabinet. A square ended bath has an electric shower over, marine boarding around and a clear screen. There are recessed down lights, a chrome heated towel rail, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glaze window.

Outside - Vehicles access to the Sidings is along a shared private lane to the parking space and;

Garage - 16'11" x 8'10" - Having an up and over door, light and power, a panel wall heater and steps up to a useful mezzanine.

A shared footpath from the Mill Street gives access across the rear of the neighbouring cottage to a large flagged garden area with gravelled border and between the flat and the garage is a generous gravelled garden area with a stone and paved patio in the centre.