Sold STC - 2 bed Flat

• Smart, Spacious and Stylish 1st Floor Apartment with Lift Access
• Convenient and Peaceful Location in the Centre of Penrith
• Large Living Room and Modern Fitted Kitchen
• 2 Double Bedrooms + Modern Shower Room
• Economy 7 Heating + Fully Double Glazed
• Shared Central Courtyard Garden + Private Off Road Parking Space
• Tenure - Leasehold - 999 Years from January 1991
• Council Tax Band - A. EPC - C

Albert Court is a striking grade 2 listed Georgian building in the heart of Penrith, yet set on a quiet side lane. Formerly known as Prince Albert House, the building is over 3 floors and number 8 is a smart and chic first floor apartment with light and spacious accommodation comprising: Entrance Hall, Living Room, modern fitted Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The residents of Albert Court enjoy the use of a delightful Courtyard Garden with a Southerly Aspect as well as an Allocated Off Road Parking Space. The apartment also benefits from; Lift Access, Double Glazing and Economy 7 heating.

Location

Albert Court is in the centre of Penrith and can be accessed from both Albert Street and Brook Street.

Amenities

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. Heating is electric.

Tenure Leasehold

The property is leasehold. The vendor informs us that there is a 999 year lease from January 1991 and that the ground rent is £10 with a service charge of £1,300 per annum which includes the buildings insurance and upkeep of the communal areas. The freehold is owned by the leaseholders, by way of a management company.

The council tax in band A.

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ACCOMMODATION

Entrance

There is a shared hallway accessed from both Albert Street and Brook Street with stairs and a lift to the first floor and a door to the;

Vestibule

Having a large recessed cupboard with light, a security entry phone and a multi pane glazed door to the;

Living Room (4.65m x 7.14m)

There is a wall mounted remote control flame effect electric heater and there are two economy seven storage heaters, two wall light points and a TV aerial point. A double glazed sash window and double glazed French doors face onto the shared courtyard garden. A multipane glazed door opens to the inner hall and a door opens to the;

Kitchen (3.23m x 3.00m)

Fitted with a range of contemporary grey fronted units and a stone effect worksurface incorporating a stainless steel one and a half bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap and a glazed splashback. There is a built-in electric double oven with eyelevel grill and a built-in ceramic hob with downdraught extractor, an integrated fridge freezer and an integrated washing machine. There is a storage heater, an extractor fan and a double glazed sash window overlooks the central courtyard. A built in cupboard houses the pressurised hot water tank.

Inner Lobby (1.70m x 2.41m)

Having a night storage heater and doors off to the bedrooms and shower room.

Bedroom One (3.38m x 3.61m)

There is a wall mounted panel heater and a double glazed window looking on to Albert Street.

Bedroom Two (3.35mx 2.72m)

A deep recessed wardrobe gives hanging and shelf space and also houses the MCB consumer unit. There is a wall mounted panel heater and a double glazed sash window looking onto Albert Street.

Shower Room (1.65m x 2.79m)

Fitted with a contemporary wall mounted lavatory having a concealed cistern and a wall mounted glass wash basin with pillar tap and drawers below. A large shower enclosure has a mains fed two head shower over and marine boards to three sides. The ceiling has recessed down light the floor is tiled and there is a chrome ladder type heated towel rail and an extractor fan.

Outside

Albert Court can be accessed from both Albert Street and Brook Street.

There is an attractive shared courtyard garden available for the use of the residents.

From Albert street there is a pedestrian access through panelled double doors with a security entry phone to a shared hallway. Stairs and lift to the second floor.

Vehicle access from Brook Street gives access to a car park with an allocated space for number 8.