On an elevated site just 3 miles from the centre of Penrith, with a fine view across the surrounding countryside and to the Lakeland Fells, 2 Forest Hill Road is a detached bungalow, offering spacious and flexible accommodation comprising Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 3 Double Bedrooms, En-Suite Shower Room and a House Bathroom. Outside there is a Forecourt Garden, a Rear Garden and there is Off Road Parking as well as a Detached Garage. The property also benefits from Economy 7 Heating, a Multi Fuel Stove to the living room and has uPVC Double Glazing.
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head North on the A6, Scotland Road, drive out of town and on to Stoneybeck roundabout. Take the 4th exit from the roundabout signposted to Bowscar. Drive up the hill and turn right into Greengill Lane, 2 Forest Hill is a bungalow on the left.
Amenities - At Stoneybeck, less than 1 mile, there is a public house and restaurant. Penrith, approximately 3 miles 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 16,000 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 by Economy 7 and there is a multi fuel stove in the living room.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax is band D.
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through a security door to the;
Hall - There is a recessed cupboard and ceiling trap and the main roof space. Doors lead to bedrooms two and three, the bathroom and;
Living Room - 4.75m x 3.51m (15'7 x 11'6) - A uPVC double glazed window faces to the front giving an open view to the Lakeland fells. A cast iron multi fuel stove, with back burner to supplement the hot water, is set in a stone surround with a slate hearth and an oak mantle. There is a night storage heater and a tv point. Part glazed oak sliding doors open to the;
Dining Room - 2.51m x 3.51m (8'3 x 11'6) - Having uPVC double glazed doors to the rear giving an open view to the surrounding countryside. The flooring is laminate and doors lead off to the master bedroom and;
Kitchen - 3.02m x 2.97m (9'11 x 9'9) - Fitted with a range of wood effect fronted wall and base units with a granite effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splash-back. There is a built in electric, eye level, double oven and ceramic hob with cooker hood and space for an upright Fridge freezer, an under-surface fridge and tumble dryer. One of the units houses plumbing for a dishwasher and there is plumbing for a washing machine. A uPVC double glazed window and door to the rear gives an open view across the surrounding countryside. There is a built in larder to one corner. The floor is ceramic tiled and there is a kick board heater.
Bedroom One - 5.28m x 2.97m (17'4 x 9'9) - A uPVC double glazed window faces to the front with a view across the surrounding countryside to the Lakeland Fells. There is a single radiator, fed from the hot water tank/back burner and a night storage heater. A ceiling trap and drop down ladder gives access to a boarded and plastered out roof space with light, power, a double glazed Velux window and also having the hot water tank.
En-Suite - 1.98m x 1.98m (6'6 x 6'6) - Fitted with a white toilet, wash hand basin and shower enclosure with an electric shower and tiles to two sides. The floor is tiled, there is an extractor fan, a shaver socket/light and panel wall heater. A uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear.
Bedroom Two - 3.15m x 3.20m (10'4 x 10'6) - A uPVC double glazed window faces to the front giving an open view to the surrounding countryside. There is a night storage heater.
Bedroom Three - 3.15m x 3.20m (10'4 x 10'6) - Currently used as a study/music room and having a uPVC double glazed window to the front giving an open view to the surrounding countryside. There is a night storage heater.
Bathroom - Fitted with a contemporary white suite, having a P-bath with tiling around and mixer shower taps. A built in airing cupboard has shelving and an electric tube heater. The floor is tiled, there is a panel wall heater, a wall mounted fan heater, a shaver socket/light and an extractor fan. Two uPVC double glazed windows face to the rear.
Outside - To the front of the bungalow is a garden with pathways through flower and shrub beds.
A block paved driveway along the side gives off road parking for upto three cars and access to the;
Garage - Having an up and over door
The rear garden has a flagged patio along the back of the bungalow with stone seating. There is easy access from the drive to the back door for a wheelchair or pushchair.
Beyond the patio is a lawn with border and raised bed. (unfilled).
Behind the garage is a coal bunker and log store
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