Description: A splendid Victorian end terraced house situated in one of Kendal's very best locations close to Kendal Green and St Thomas primary school. Laid out over four floors the property offers flexible living space for all the family with a delightful sitting room, a splendid open plan family/living kitchen on the lower ground floor together with a study, five double bedrooms, a single bedroom and three bath/shower rooms.

Built in the 1800's this true family home enjoys a most convenient location with superb views to the distant fells. The present owners have over the years altered and extended the original layout into a home for all the family to live, work and play in. To complete the picture is a private well tended enclosed walled garden, a detached garage with undercroft and a level tarmac drive providing excellent off road parking for several vehicles. The next step is an early appointment to view.  

Location: Situated in an elevated position and enjoying a splendid views over the town to the distant fells beyond. Leaving Kendal on the Windermere Road to the North of the town centre, follow the road up and number 119 can be found on your right hand side on the corner with Green Hill that runs down to Kendal Green.

The location is convenient for access to the Lake District, with the National Park boundary being just a mile to the north. Access to the M6 motorway and mainline railway station at Oxenholme are just a short drive away.  

Property Overview: Standing in an elevated position enjoying an open aspect to the front and down to Kendal Green from the rear. This splendid Victorian family home offers generous living accommodation that is laid out over four floors. Gas central heating is installed and the majority of the windows are original sash with secondary glazing.

The property has been improved and extended by the current owners over the years, yet retaining many original period features with deep plaster cornicing's, picture rails, ceiling roses and pretty cast iron fireplaces blending period character with modern living space.

On entering the hallway, you will begin to appreciate the quality of space this family home provides with a pitch pine staircase leading to the first floor and a concealed staircase to the lower ground floor.

Stepping in to the sitting room with its deep bay window those that view will begin to appreciate the generous space that waits as they walk through the house. With deep plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and picture rail this delightful room enjoys an open aspect to the front. The fireplace has a tiled inset and hearth with a fitted gas fire with back boiler for the heating. There are two arched fireside alcoves each with fitted cupboards.

The master bedroom is also on this floor, enjoying an aspect over the garden, onto Kendal Green with Benson Knott beyond. A range of fitted wardrobes are included and the arched display alcove has a fitted cupboard. The en-suite shower room has recently been installed with attractive panelled walls and a three piece suite comprising; a large walk-in shower cubicle, modern vanity unit with drawers and wash hand basin, WC.

The owners study is the next room along, providing excellent space for those working from home or which could equally be a second sitting room or occasional bedroom if required.

Taking the stairs down to the lower ground floor, the hallway has a deep understairs cupboard and a window provides natural lighting. A sliding door opens into the dining room which in turn opens up into the splendid family living kitchen. The living area has an exposed painted stone wall with a raised hearth and fitted gas fired stove. A double glazed sash window over looks the garden and a door leads into the rear porch/utility room.

The kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of modern contemporary gloss wall, base and drawer units with granite work surfaces and a central island unit with breakfast bar. Kitchen appliances include a built in oven and microwave and a four ring gas hob with cooker hood over. There is an alcove with space for a tall fridge and plumbing for a dishwasher.

The rear porch/utility is UPVC double glazed with a panelled ceiling and has a door to the garden. A great space to come into and on inclement days shake off your wet coats and shoes. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer and freezer.

Back to the entrance hall, follow the picture pine staircase to the spacious first floor landing. To the rear is the large house bathroom that offers clear potential for altering and improving and there are two double bedrooms one to the front elevation and one to the rear, both with feature cast iron fireplaces, wash hand basins and built in wardrobes. The small single to front looks across to open fell.

A second pitch pine staircase from the landing leads up to the second floor. The landing has a Velux roof light and the two large double bedrooms offer a teenagers paradise. The front bedroom has dormer window with views across to the open fell off Windermere Road together with a large walk-in box room for storage. The rear bedroom has a Velux roof light and an ensuite shower (in need of attention).

 

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Ground Floor  

Entrance Hall  

Sitting Room 16' 3" x 14' 10" (4.95m x 4.52m)  

Bedroom 1 plus En-suite 13' 2" x 11' 10" (4.01m x 3.61m)  

Study 10' 1" x 8' 11" (3.07m x 2.72m)  

Lower Ground Floor  

Hallway  

Open Plan Living/Dining Room & Kitchen 21' 0" x 13' 2" (6.4m x 4.01m)  

Rear Porch/Utility 6' 5" x 6' 0" (1.96m x 1.83m)  

First Floor  

Spacious Landing  

Bedroom 2 (front) 13' 0" x 12' 0" (3.96m x 3.66m)  

Bedroom 3 (rear) 13' 5" x 11' 10" (4.09m x 3.61m)  

Bedroom 4 (front) 8' 11" x 6' 5" (2.72m x 1.96m)  

House Bathroom  

Second Floor  

Landing  

Bedroom 5 with En-suite (rear) 16' 10" x 12' 8" (5.13m x 3.86m)  

Bedroom 6 (front) 13' 6" x 13' 3" (4.11m x 4.04m)  

Outside:  

Detached Garage 16' 4" x 9' 10" (4.98m x 3m) up and over door, power and light. A useful undercroft garden store with gas water heater for the En-suite to bedroom 1 and the kitchen.  

Driveway & Gardens The level tarmac driveway to the front of the garage is accessed off Green Hill providing ample off road parking for several cars. A gate to the side leads through to a small sitting area that enjoys views across the town to Kendal castle in the distance, and a flight of steps lead down to the enclosed walled garden. The garden is well tended with a paved patio, lawn and well stocked flower beds and borders.  

Services: mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage. 

Council Tax Band: South Lakeland District Council - Band E  

Tenure: Freehold 

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.