Positioned in a quiet side lane, close to the heart of this wonderful traditional market town, 17 Chapel Street is a spacious Grade 2 listed, 3 storey cottage which has been refurbished by the current owners in a contemporary style and comprises: Lounge Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Cloakroom, 3 Double Bedrooms, a Bathroom and a large 2nd floor Landing/4th Bedroom. Outside there is an attractive Forecourt and a low maintenance enclosed Rear Garden.
The vendors have informed us that 17 Chapel Street did flood during Storm Desmond in December 2015
Location - From the centre of Appleby, drive up Boroughgate and take the first right turn into High Wiend and then turn right again into Chapel Street. Number 17 is on the right, beyond the junction with Low Wiend.
Amenities - Appleby is an attractive market town in the upper Eden Valley with a population of approximately 2,500 people and is of historical interest. The town has a range of shops, a Primary and a Secondary School. Leisure facilities include a Swimming Pool, an 18-hole golf course and bowling green. A larger shopping centre is Penrith 14 miles away. Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 16,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. 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, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax is band B
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through a composite security door to the
Living Room - 7.92m x 4.22m (26' x 13'10) - A cast iron multi fuel stove is set in a simple inglenook with a stone hearth and rustic timber mantel. There is a second feature inglenook and the flooring is solid oak with under floor heating. Stairs lead to the first floor, a double glazed window faces to the front and a built in cupboard, with an oak door houses the Baxi gas fired condensing boiler, providing the hot water and central heating. There is a TV aerial point, a telephone point and an open doorway to the
Kitchen - 3.43m x 4.04m (11'3 x 13'3) - Fitted with a range of gloss, charcoal grey units with a pale grey work surface incorporating a stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink and mixer tap. The kitchen is equipped with a built in electric double oven with eye level grill and warming drawer, an induction hob with a stainless steel and glass cooker hood. There is space for a large American style fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and space for a tumble dryer and a 300mm wine fridge. The ceiling is open to the apex with 4 double glazed Velux roof lights. A uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear and the floor is ceramic tiled with under floor heating.
A small lobby has a composite security door leading outside and an oak door to the,
Cloakroom - Fitted with a toilet and wash basin. The floor is ceramic tiled with under floor heating and there is an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window.
First Floor - Landing - Having a natural wood hand rail and spindles around the stairwell and stairs rise to the second floor. There is a double glazed window to the rear, a double radiator and stripped pine panel doors off.
Bedroom One - 4.65m x 2.67m (15'3 x 8'9) - A double glazed window faces to the front overlooking the playing field opposite. There is a double radiator and a TV aerial point.
Bedroom Two - 3.63m x 3.38m (11'11 x 11'1) - A double glazed window faces to the front overlooking the playing field opposite. There is a double radiator.
Bathroom - 3.33m x 3.38m (10'11 x 11'1) - Fitted with a white suite having a Mira electric shower over the bath, tiles around and a clear screen. The toilet and wash basin are set in a vanity unit with storage cupboards and a concealed cistern. There is a built in cupboard housing the hot water tank and shelves, a built in airing cupboard with single radiator and shelves, a chrome heated towel rail and a double glazed window.
Second Floor - The stairs rise into a large open
Attic/Bedroom - 5.21m x 2.84m (17'1 x 9'4) - Having part panelled walls with a sloped ceiling, a double glazed Velux and a single radiator. A door leads to the
Bedroom Three - 5.18m x 2.59m (17'41 x 8'6) - Having a sloped ceiling with a double glazed Velux, a double radiator and a TV aerial point. There is access to under eaves storage.
Outside - There is a small stone flagged forecourt with a low stone wall and iron railings around and gate.
A broad passage, with double wooden doors, through which the neighbour has a right of access, leads to the rear where there is a gate opening to the
Rear Garden - Having a fence around and being mainly to flags with a decked area and a small artificial lawn.
There are outside lights and power point.
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