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

Positioned at the head of the cul-de-sac, on an elevated site with fine views across Penrith to the Lakeland Fells., 29 The Orchard is an immaculately presented, modern apartment, built to a high standard by Dudsons of Penrith and further improved by the current owners to create stylish and contemporary accommodation comprising: Communal Hallway with a security entry system, Hallway, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms and a Shower Room. On the landing there is secure storage. Outside there is a Private Allocated Parking Space, a Communal Garden, Drying Area and Bin Store. The property also has the benefit of Gas Central Heating and uPVC Double Glazing.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Castlegate, cross over the two mini roundabouts and drive down Brunswick Road. At the bottom of the hill, follow the road to the left and then move into the left hand lane and keep left into Stricklandgate. Cross over the mini roundabout, the road has now become Scotland Road. Follow the road around the right hand bend and then take the first right hand turn into Monks Close. Keep to the left and up the rise to 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 vendor informs us that the property is leasehold being a 999 year lease from 1st May 2004. The leaseholders own the freehold by way of a limited management company. There is an annual service charge of £500 which includes the care of the communal areas and the building insurance. The council tax is band B

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Via a communal hallway to the first floor and through a solid door to the

Vestibule - With tiled flooring, a single radiator and a door to the

Hall - Having a tiled floor, a single radiator and a recessed coat cupboard. Oak doors lead off.

Living Room - 13'8 x 15'11 - A uPVC double glazed box bay window faces to the front with a superb view across Penrith to the Lakeland fells. A living flame electric fire is set in a contemporary surround and the ceiling has recessed halogen down lights. There is a modern column radiator, a TV/satellite point and a broad opening to the

Dining Kitchen - 9'6 x 14'9 - Fitted with a range of white gloss fronted wall and base units and a quartz work surface incorporating a composite Franke 1 1/2 bowl sink with a carved drainer and a mixer tap. The kitchen is equipped with a Bosch electric oven and microwave, a Bosch gas hob with cooker hood above and built in Bosch fridge freezer & washing machine and a Miele tumble dryer. The floor is ceramic tiled and there is a contemporary column radiator. A uPVC double glazed window faces to the front with a superb view across Penrith to the Lakeland fells.

Bedroom One - 11' x 12'8 - With built in bedroom furniture including wardrobe, drawer and locker storage, bedside cabinets and a dressing table. There is a TV aerial point, a singe radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the side overlooking the garden.

Bedroom Two - 11'4 x 10'6 - With built in bedroom furniture including wardrobes and locker storage. One of the cupboards houses a Worcester gas fired combi boiler which provides the hot water and central heating. There is a TV aerial point, a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Shower Room - 7'5 x 7' - Fitted with a toilet and wash basin set in a vanity unit with a concealed cistern and storage cupboard. There is a separate quadrant shower enclosure with Triton mains fed shower. The walls and floor are fully tiled and there is a heated towel rail, a shaver socket, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Outside - To the front of the building is a block paved parking area with one allocated space.

Between the two apartment buildings and along the rear is a landscaped low maintenance garden area available for the enjoyment of all the residents.

On the first floor landing and for the exclusive use of this apartment are built in lockable storage cupboards.