Full description:Offered for sale with no onward chain and three sitting tenants in place, this substantial six-bedroom period property presents an excellent investment opportunity with immediate income potential. Nestled within the highly desirable Gillinggate area, the property has been sympathetically converted into two spacious apartments and a charming cottage, successfully combining elegant proportions and character features with the convenience of a prime location close to Kendal town centre and the picturesque Lake District National Park.
Directions
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Location
Gillinggate is a highly sought-after residential area located on the edge of the town centre, offering the perfect balance of convenience and tranquillity. The property is within easy walking distance of a range of local amenities, including a doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, the Brewery Arts Centre with its cinema and restaurant, Ghyllside Primary School, and the town centre itself. Excellent transport links are also nearby, with the A591 providing quick access to the Lake District National Park and the M6 motorway.
Description
St Abbs is a substantial period property, sympathetically converted into three individual dwellings comprising two spacious apartments and a cottage, each benefiting from a their own private entrances, communal gardens and a sitting tenant. A gravel parking area is shared by Woodside and Treetops by agreement, while parking for The Cottage is available via a permit application scheme.
Woodside is accessed via an attached porch, positioned adjacent to the communal parking area and laid with original tiled flooring. The porch leads through to a central hallway, which provides access to all principal rooms, including the lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.
Positioned to the rear of the property, the lounge is a spacious and naturally bright reception room with direct access out to the communal garden, creating an excellent indoor-outdoor connection.
The breakfast kitchen is well equipped with a range of fitted storage units and a three-sided worktop providing ample preparation space. Integrated within the worktop is a one-and-a-half bowl sink with mixer tap and a four-ring electric hob. Additional appliances include an electric oven/grill, with space for an upright fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine.
There are two bedrooms, both positioned to the front of the property. The principal bedroom is a very large double featuring bay windows and a gas fire with recessed alcoves either side, adding character and charm. The second bedroom is arranged as a single room but is versatile enough to accommodate a double bed if required.
The bathroom comprises a bath with wall-mounted shower over, WC and pedestal wash basin. A useful built-in cupboard within the room houses the combi boiler, providing additional storage and practicality.
Continuing from the car parking area, Treetops opens into a welcoming hall, complete with a handy storage cupboard and elegant stairs leading to the grand landing. From here, you can access the three bedrooms, the living room, and the breakfast kitchen. A built-in cupboard provides additional storage and houses the combi boiler.
The lounge/diner is a naturally bright and spacious reception room, ideal for socialising and entertaining family and friends. The breakfast kitchen is thoughtfully designed for casual dining, featuring a range of storage cupboards and a two-sided worktop with a stainless steel sink and mixer tap. There is ample space for a cooker, fridge freezer, and dishwasher.
The bedrooms comprise a generous double, a cosy double, and a single. The bathroom includes a three-piece suite with a bath and wall-mounted shower, WC, and pedestal basin.
The Cottage benefits from its own private gate off Gillinggate, as well as convenient pedestrian access from the car parking area. Stepping inside the porch, you’ll find a handy storage cupboard and a door leading directly into the lounge/diner, a cosy, versatile reception space perfect for relaxing or entertaining. From here, a separate kitchen offers fitted storage cupboards and a two-sided worktop with a stainless steel sink and hot and cold taps, along with space for a cooker. A handy storage cupboard off the kitchen provides storage for household equipment
Stairs off the lounge/diner lead up to the first floor bedroom, a generous double room with access to a private en-suite bathroom.
Tenure
Freehold.
Services
Mains gas, electricity and water.