This is an increasingly rare opportunity to redevelop a substantial town house, in the New Streets Conservation area of Penrith, having spacious accommodation over 4 floors comprising: Hallway, 2 Reception Room, Bathroom, 2 Basement Rooms, 4 Bedrooms + 2 Further Attic Rooms/Bedrooms. There is also a Large Garden to the rear which benefits from the afternoon and evening sun.
Please note, this is a major renovation project.
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Sandgate and turn left at the mini roundabout into Meeting House LAne, Arthur Street is the first turn on the right.
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 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.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax is band C.
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through a uPVC door to the;
Hall - Stairs lead to the first floor with the original handrail and spindles and the ceiling is coved. There is a night storage heater and painted panel doors off.
Reception One - 3.53m x 4.32m (11'7 x 14'2) - Having a cast iron fireplace in a marble surround. The ceiling is coved, there is a night storage heater, a satellite lead and a double glazed window to the front.
Reception Two - 4.34m x 3.53m (14'3 x 11'7) - Currently set up as a kitchen, there is a stainless steel single drainer sink in a base unit and an electric cooker point. An open fireplace with a tiled hearth and back is set in a dark marble surround with a recessed wall cupboard to one side. A uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear, overlooking the garden and there is a night storage heater.
Rear Lobby - Stairs lead to the basement and a painted panel door opens into the;
Bathroom - 2.59m x 2.21m (8'6 x 7'3) - Having a uPVC double glazed window to two sides.
Basement Level -
Room A - 4.24m 3.61m (13'11 11'10) - Having two windows facing to the rear, a night storage heater and an open fireplace in tiled surround. There is a recessed cupboard and a door to the;
Room B - 3.53m x 4.57m (11'7 x 15') - Having a window to the front and access to the original coal drop. A door opens into the side passage.
First Floor - Landing - A uPVC double glazed window in the stairwell gives natural light. There is a night storage heater and stairs off to the second floor with cupboard below. Painted panel doors off to the bedrooms.
Bedroom One - 3.61m x 3.56m (11'10 x 11'8 ) - Having a feature fireplace to one corner and a double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom Two - 4.27mx 3.38m (14'x 11'1) - Having a cast iron fireplace and a double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom Three - 3.15m x 2.31m (10'4 x 7'7) - A double glazed window faces to the front.
Second Floor - Landing - A sky light gives natural light and panel doors lead off.
Bedroom Four - 5.77m x 2.84m (18'11 x 9'4) - A double glazed dormer window to the rear of the house has a lovely view across the roof tops and there are eaves storage to the front and rear.
Attic Room - 3.12m x 2.87m (10'3 x 9'5) - The ceiling is sloping with limited head space.
Attic Room - 3.07m x 2.87m (10'1 x 9'5) - The ceiling is sloping with limited head space.
Outside - There is a small forecourt, steps up to the front door and steps down to a passageway leading to the rear, through which two neighbouring properties have a right of way.
There is a large garden to the rear mainly to grass with a greenhouse.
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