Location - From Penrith, head West on the A66, drive over the M6 and Rheged roundabout and continue along the dual carriageway for approximately 3/4 mile. Turn right, signposted to Newbiggin, The Joiners Close is on the left hand side.
Amenities - Newbiggin is approximately a mile from Stainton. In the village of Stainton is a Church of England nursery and primary school. The village has a Methodist Church, Post Office, public house a hotel/restaurant and a farm shop with a range of local produce. A regular bus service provides access to Penrith, Keswick, Cockermouth etc. The Parish church of St Andrew is in the neighbouring village of Dacre. Other denominations are to be found in Penrith. Newbiggin is just outside the Lake District National Park being and is only 5 miles from Ullswater. All main facilities are in Penrith.
Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 6 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 2 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 in the road adjacent to the property, connection of services is the responsibility of the purchaser.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax band is band to be confirmed by the Valuations Office.
Local Occupancy Restriction - The occupation of the approved dwelling at Unit 1, Joiners Close, Newbiggin shall be limited to a person with a local connection to the locality, or a widow or widower of such a person, or any resident Dependants. Locality refers to the parish and surrounding parishes. In the first instance, if a property has been actively marketed for at least six months and an occupier cannot be found then the definition of locality will be extended out to include the County of Cumbria. A person with a local connection means a person who meets one of the following criteria: - The person lives in the locality and has done for a continuous period of at least three years. - The person works permanently in the locality for a minimum of 16 hours per week. Where a person is employed in an established business that operates in multiple locations, their employment activities should take place predominantly inside the locality. - The person has a firm offer of permanent employment, for a minimum of 16 hours per week in an already established business within the locality. - The person has moved away but has a strong established and continuous links with the locality by reason of birth or long term immediate family connections. - The person needs to live in the locality because they need substantial care from a relative who has lived in the locality for at least three years, or needs to provide substantial care to a relative who has lived in the locality at least three years. Substantial care means that identified as required by a medical doctor or relevant statutory support agency. Reason - To provide housing to meet local needs and support the village.
The neighbouring parishes to Dacre are: Skelton, Greystoke, Hutton, Matterdale, Barton, Sockbridge + Tirril, Yanwath + Eamont Bridge, Catterlen as well as Penrith
Accommodation - The measurements for the accommodation are approximate, having been taken from the drawings and may therefore differ when the property is constructed.
Entrance - Through an open porch and door to the:
Hallway - With stairs off to the first floor with a cupboard below.
Living Room - 3.2m x 4.6m + bay window (10'5" x 15'1" + bay wind - Having a window tot he front and a bay window to the side
Dining Kitchen - 5.8m x 2.8m (19'0" x 9'2") - Having a window and French doors to the rear garden
Cloakroom - Designed for a toilet and wash basin and having a window to the front.
First Floor - Landing -
Bedroom 1 - 3.3m x 3.1m (10'9" x 10'2") - Having a window to the rear and a door to the;
En-Suite - 2.3m x 1.2m (7'6" x 3'11") - Designed for a shower, a toilet and a wash basin
Bedroom 2 - 3.3m x 3.1m (10'9" x 10'2") - Having a window to the front.
Bedroom 3 - 2.4m x 2.8m (7'10" x 9'2") - Having a window to the rear.
Bathroom - 1.6m x 2.3m (5'2" x 7'6" ) - Designed for a 3 piece suite and having a window to the side.
Adjoining Garage - 4.9m x 2.8m (16'0" x 9'2") -
Outside - There is to be a driveway to the front of the house with off road parking and access to the garage.
There will be a garden area to the front, side and rear.
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