2 bedroom house for sale

Overview

Description: Apartment 11 High School House forms part of the former girls high school. The Grade II listed building dates from 1823 when it was built as a gentleman's residence by George Webster, a member of a famous local family firm of architects. In 1911 the building became Kendal High School for Girls and continued as a school until its conversion in 1998 by local builders Cox & Allen, into thirteen apartments. This property presents a rare opportunity to purchase a two-bedroom well proportioned 2nd and 3rd floor maisonette apartment in a quiet and highly sought-after area. The apartment benefits from lift access, double glazing, gas central heating and a security entry system. To complete the picture outside is a garage with parking in front and the use of communal spaces. Early viewing is highly recommended.  Location: From Kendal Town Centre follow the one way system onto New Road over Miller bridge. Take the immediate left over the bridge. Just after Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, keep left on to Little Aynam. At the end of Little Aynam, turn right in Kirkbie Green and the entrance to the property is the first turning on the left. There are security gates into the archway which leads into the courtyard, with a terrace of garages on the right hand side. Property Overview: An elegant two bedroom apartment close to the centre of the Lakeland market town of Kendal, tastefully presented and with no upward chain.Entering into the private entrance hall with stairs to the upper floor and the telephone entry system and useful cloaks cupboard. The spacious lounge and dining room features three Georgian sash windows, offering picturesque views of a wooded area and the focal point of the room being the feature fireplace with polished inset, wooden mantel and coal effect gas fire. A craftsman-built period-style bookcase enhances the room's elegance, incorporating shelving and cupboards. Into the fitted kitchen a range of wall and base units including complementary working surfaces and inset bowl and half sink with drainer. Built in appliances to include; electric oven, Bosch four ring electric induction hob with extractor over, Bosch microwave and dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine. Co-ordinating part tiled walls, Georgian style double glazed sash window with open aspect and concealed Worcester boiler. Staying on the lower floor, into bedroom two which a good size double room with a useful built in wardrobe with an aspect over the wooded area from the sash window. Across into the shower room with part tiled walls and radiator. Three piece suite comprises; a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Ascending to the upper floor landing with Velux roof light, handmade book case and useful storage cupboard. Into spacious bedroom one with high level sash window and generous under eaves storage cupboards. En suite Bathroom with Velux roof light, part tiled walls and radiator. A three piece suite comprises of a panel bath with Mira shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  Private Entrance Hall  Living/Dining Room 24' 4 x 22' 4 (7.44m x 6.81m)  Kitchen 12' 5 x 8' 5 (3.81m x 2.59m)  Bedroom Two 14' 6 x 7' 3 (4.42m x 2.21m)  Shower Room  First Floor landing  Bedroom One with ensuite bathroom 15' 8 x 14' 4 (4.78m x 4.37m)  Ensuite Bathroom  Outside: The rear courtyard provides for limited parking in front of the garage, together with parking for occasional visitors to the front of the apartment which fronts Thorny Hills. There are communal areas which are both landscaped and well tended.  Garage: Up and over door, power and light.  Services: mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage. Tenure: Leasehold - held on the balance of a 999 year lease from 1 April 1998. The Freehold belongs to the Management Company with each apartment owner being shareholders in that company. Service Charge: £2,340 per annum. Lift charge £421 per annum. Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band E  Viewings: 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. What3Words: ///kite.engage.lame Agents Information A grant of probate has been applied for on the property however no timeframe can be given as to how long this may take to obtain.  

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