This modern ground floor apartment, close to the centre of town, is an ideal "fixer upper", particularly for the novice. The accommodation, circa 580 sq ft, comprises: Hallway, Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The building is well managed and has Off Road Parking, Drying Area and Bin Stores to the rear.

Location - Whelpdale House is centrally located in Penrith. By car, head South on King Street, turn left into Old London Road and turn right, still on Old London Road. the entrance to the private car park is on the right.

On foot, walk south down King Street, past the John Norris shop and at the traffic lights, Whelpdale house is on the left.

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 leasehold being 99 years from 1st April 1989. Council tax is band B.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a communal hall and a door to the;

Hallway - A recessed airing cupboard houses the hot water tank and shelves.

Living Room - 5.94m x 3.89m (19'6 x 12'9) - Two double glazed windows face to the front. There is a feature electric fireplace and a TV aerial lead.

Kitchen - 2.97m x 2.08m (9'9 x 6'10) - Fitted with wood fronted units and a stainless steel single drainer sink. There is an electric cooker point, space for an upright fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. A double glazed window faces to the front.

Bedroom One - 4.04m x 2.92m (13'3 x 9'7) - Having two double glazed windows and an electric panel wall heater.

Bedroom Two - 2.46m x 3.10m (8'1 x 10'2) - Having a double glazed window and an electric panel wall heater.

Bathroom - 1.75m x 2.08m (5'9 x 6'10) - Fitted with a three peice suite having an electric shower over the bath. There is a wall mounted fan heater and an extractor fan.

Outside - The main entrance is to the front on Roper Street.

To the rear of the building is a shared private parking area, bin store and drying area.

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