At the Southern end of Ullswater and the base of Helvellyn, surrounded by some of the most enchanting and beautiful fells and views in Britain, Glenridding is one of the most desirable villages in the Northern Lake District and this is a very rare opportunity to buy a home in this community. 2 Homefield is a slate fronted semi detached house with accommodation comprising: Entrance Hall, Living Room, Kitchen with Larder, 3 Bedrooms and a First Floor Bathroom.

The house is set in a good size Garden to the front and rear with an open outlook to Glenridding Dodd up to Glenridding Common, Patterdale Common, Place Fell and across the valley of Glenridding Beck to the woodland around Lanty's Tarn.

There is also Off Road Parking and a Garage/Workshop.

Location - From Penrith, head west on the A66, drive over the M6 and onto the next roundabout by Rheged. Take the A592, signposted to Dalemain and Pooley Bridge. Follow the road tot he T-junction by the side of the lake and turn right, signposted to Patterdale and Windermere. Follow the road for approximately 7.6 miles into Glenridding and turn right right into Greenside Road. Take the second left turn, signposted to Gillside Farm and Helvellyn Youth Hostel, 2 Homefield 250m on the left.

Amenities Penrith - Glenridding is a lovely lakeside village, to the Southern end of Ullswater and at the base of Hellvelyn, England's 3rd highest mountain and is an excellent base for outdoor activities of all types. In the village there are a range of local facilities, including: two village shops, one with a Sub Post Office, a public house, two hotels with public bars. In the neighbouring village of Patterdale, just over 1 mile away, there is an infant/primary school, a church, a public house, a hotel and a village shop with a Sub Post Office. There is a strong local community with many village events. Glenridding is well placed for access into the central Lakes.

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 and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure - The property is freehold and the council tax is band C.

There is a local occupancy restriction on the property:
a) a person employed, about to be employed, or last employed in the locality.
or
b) a person who has for a period of three years immediately preceding his occupation had his only or principal residence in the locality.

The locality being the county of Cumbria.

Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves that they meet the requirement of this restriction.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a uPVC door to the;

Hall - Stairs with a cupboard below lead to the first floor. There is a double radiator and doors to the kitchen and;

Living Room - 4.75m x 2.95m (15'7 x 9'8) - Having a double glazed windows to the front with a magnificent view to Glenridding Dodd and from the rear a view across the valley and up to the woodland around Lanty's Tarn. A Parkray multi fuel stove set in a tiled surround has a back boiler for the hot water and the radiators on the ground floor. There is a TV aerial point and a telephone point.

Kitchen - 2.84m x 3.56m (9'4 x 11'8) - Having base units with a stainless steel single drainer sink. There is an electric cooker point, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge freezer. Doors open to a walk in larder with shelves to 2 sides and to an airing cupboard with hot water tank and shelves, the fuse box and electric meter. There is a double radiator, double glazed windows to two sides and a uPVC double glazed door to the garden.

First Floor - Landing - Having a double glazed window to the front and a ceiling trap to the loft space above.

Bedroom One - 2.69m x 3.56m (8'10 x 11'8) - A double glazed window faces to the rear over looking the garden and across the valley to the surrounding countryside.

Bedroom Two - 2.34m x 3.45m (7'8 x 11'4) - Having a double glazed window to the rear over looking the garden and valley to the surrounding countryside. There is a built in wardrobe with hanging and shelf space.

Bedroom Three - 2.34m x 3.45m (7'8 x 11'4) - Having a double glazed window to the front with a fine view to Glenridding Dodd.

Bathroom - 1.83m x 1.60m (6' x 5'3) - Fitted with a toilet, a wash basin and a bath. There is a single radiator and a double glazed window.

Outside - To the front of the house is a garden, to grass and an off road parking space for 1 - 2 cars.

A strip of ground to the side of the house, 7'4 at the narrowest point, leads to the rear garden where there is a hardstanding area and a;

Garage/Workshop - Having an up & over door, a pedestrian side door, light and power.

To the rear is a generous garden which is mainly to grass and enjoys superb open views of the surrounding countryside to the fells