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Semi-detached house
3 beds
1 bath
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- Three Bedroom Semi-Detached House
- Perfect Family Home
- Close to Local Amenities/Schools
- Large Garden
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Description: 68 Whinfell Drive is a three bedroom semi detached family property that occupies a pleasant elevated position enjoying fine views across the town to the front and over open countryside to the Lakeland fells to the rear. Standing on a large corner plot with gardens to the front and rear together with a range of useful outbuildings, the property has the benefit of UPVC double glazing but is now in need of some modernisation allowing the new owner the opportunity to create a home to suit their own needs and tastes.
Location: From Sandylands Road proceed up Jenkin Rise bearing left at the top of the hill. Follow the road to the T junction, number 68 can then been seen straight ahead in the far left corner.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions:
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall UPVC double glazed door and side window. Storage heater, staircase to first floor and useful under stairs alcove.
Inner hallway with electric/broom cupboard and UPVC double glazed door to outside.
Living Room 13' 6" x 11' 7" (4.11m x 3.53m) overlooking an open green to the front with distant views across the town. UPVC double glazed bay window. Attractive fireplace with polished inset and hearth and fitted electric fire, arched fireside alcove. TV aerial point
Fitted Kitchen 20' 2" x 9' 9 max" (6.15m x 2.97m) enjoying an open aspect across open fields to the distant fell beyond. Three UPVC double glazed windows. Fitted with a range of wall and base cupboard with complementary working surfaces and breakfast bar and tiled splash backs. Inset bowl and half stainless steel sink, slot in oven and space for undercounter fridge. Plumbing for washing machine. Storage heater.
First Floor
Landing storage heater, UPVC double glazed window and access to loft space.
Bedroom 1 (front) 12' 2" x 10' 5" (3.71m x 3.18m) again with far reaching views across the town. UPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom 2 (rear) 12' x 9' 2" (3.66m x 2.79m) overlooking open fields to the distant fells. UPVC double glazed window, fitted wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 3 (front) 9' 6 max" x 8' 9" (2.9m x 2.67m) UPVC double glazed window with views across the town and Kendal castle. Storage heater.
Bathroom complementary tiled walls, panel bath with Mira shower over, pedestal wash hand basin. UPVC double glazed window, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Separate WC complementary tiled walls, WC and UPVC double glazed window.
Outside: The property has the benefit of a garden to the front and to the rear a large enclosed garden bordering open fields and countryside with paved patio and lawn. A range of outbuildings include two useful garden stores and an outside WC.
Services: mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage.
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band B
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - Kendal office
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Location: From Sandylands Road proceed up Jenkin Rise bearing left at the top of the hill. Follow the road to the T junction, number 68 can then been seen straight ahead in the far left corner.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions:
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall UPVC double glazed door and side window. Storage heater, staircase to first floor and useful under stairs alcove.
Inner hallway with electric/broom cupboard and UPVC double glazed door to outside.
Living Room 13' 6" x 11' 7" (4.11m x 3.53m) overlooking an open green to the front with distant views across the town. UPVC double glazed bay window. Attractive fireplace with polished inset and hearth and fitted electric fire, arched fireside alcove. TV aerial point
Fitted Kitchen 20' 2" x 9' 9 max" (6.15m x 2.97m) enjoying an open aspect across open fields to the distant fell beyond. Three UPVC double glazed windows. Fitted with a range of wall and base cupboard with complementary working surfaces and breakfast bar and tiled splash backs. Inset bowl and half stainless steel sink, slot in oven and space for undercounter fridge. Plumbing for washing machine. Storage heater.
First Floor
Landing storage heater, UPVC double glazed window and access to loft space.
Bedroom 1 (front) 12' 2" x 10' 5" (3.71m x 3.18m) again with far reaching views across the town. UPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom 2 (rear) 12' x 9' 2" (3.66m x 2.79m) overlooking open fields to the distant fells. UPVC double glazed window, fitted wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 3 (front) 9' 6 max" x 8' 9" (2.9m x 2.67m) UPVC double glazed window with views across the town and Kendal castle. Storage heater.
Bathroom complementary tiled walls, panel bath with Mira shower over, pedestal wash hand basin. UPVC double glazed window, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Separate WC complementary tiled walls, WC and UPVC double glazed window.
Outside: The property has the benefit of a garden to the front and to the rear a large enclosed garden bordering open fields and countryside with paved patio and lawn. A range of outbuildings include two useful garden stores and an outside WC.
Services: mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage.
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band B
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - Kendal office
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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The Kendal office of Hackney & Leigh enjoys a prominent position on Stricklandgate at the heart of the historic market town of Kendal. The town’s unique blend of history, culture and shopping make it a very popular destination for visitors. The office was opened in August 1982 by John Leigh & Derrick Hackney having been bought from Derrick’s father and uncle – D & J Hackney who since 1947 had run their own greengrocers business from the premises with some of the fruit and vegetables being grown at the rear on what is now the office car park. The office is constantly busy having both successful sales and lettings departments run buy a team of 8 long standing members of staff. Property Sales, Lettings and Conveyancing - Caring about you and your property!




















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