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1 Orrest Drive Flats, Windermere, LA23 2LF

PROPERTY TYPE

Ground Flat

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment
  • Private Entrance
  • Close To Windermere Village
  • Private Parking & Private Garden
  • Ideal First Time Home
  • Local Occupancy Restrictions Apply

Description

If you are looking to purchase your first home and get a step on the property ladder, or you are looking to downsize for retirement purposes and need a property with low maintenance then look no further than 1 Orrest Drive

 

A modern purpose apartment located on the outskirts of Windermere village originally built by South Lakeland District Council. Number 1 is a well proportioned ground floor apartment, with private entrance, private garden and a private parking space. The accommodation briefly consists of a living/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The property is conveniently located very close to the bustling and popular village of Windermere offering shops, restaurants, cafes and bars right on the door step and within easy walking distance of a large range of tourist attractions. Other benefits are close to all local amenities and the transport links including train, bus and Lake cruisers which offer excellent accessibility to enjoy the beautiful Lake District National Park.

A local occupancy restriction applies to the property where the purchaser must have lived or worked within Cumbria for the past 3 years prior to purchase and use the property as their main/only residence.

Accommodation

Entrance door to:

Private Entrance Hall

Ideal area for storing coats and boots. Two deep storage cupboards, one which contains space and plumbing for a washer/dryer and houses the boiler.

Sitting Room
5.49m x 3.12m (18'0 x 10'3)

UPVC glazed window to front with an open fire set in a tiled fireplace with matching tiled hearth. To one side of the fire place are two storage cupboards with shelving. Ample space for a small dining table. Two radiators, TV and telephone point.

Kitchen
2.95m x 1.88m (9'8 x 6'2 )

A range of modern fitted wall and base units in cream with a stainless steel sink unit and a handy shelved pantry style cupboard. Connection and space for electric gas cooker and space for freestanding fridge freezer. UPVC glazed window to rear looking out onto the private garden. Modern tiled floor and splash backs.

Inner Hallway

Bedroom One
4.06m x 3.12m (13'4 x 10'3)

A good sized double bedroom located at the front of the property with a large UPVC glazed window. Large double wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors offering great storage space.

Bedroom Two
3.20m x 1.98m (10'6 x 6'6)

Single bedroom with UPVC glazed window to rear of the property

Bathroom

To rear of the property is a modern three piece suite in white with wash hand basin inset into storage cupboard, low level WC and bath with shower over. Ceramic tiled splash back, heated towel rail and UPVC glazed window.

Outside

To the rear of the property is a concreted small car standing space, with access off Thwaites Lane or Droomer Drive. Small garden area, that is mainly shrubbed and small outhouse for storage purposes.

Directions

From Windermere village centre bear left before the co-op onto Oak Street, take the third left onto Orrest Drive bearing left where the block can be found approximately 100 yards along on the right hand side.

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Services

Electricity, water and drainage are connected.

Tenure

Leasehold - the property is held on the residue of a 125 year lease from 1990.

Internet Speed

Superfast download speed of 80 Mpbs and upload speed of 20 Mpbs.

Council Tax Band

B

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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1 Orrest Drive Flats, Windermere, LA23 2LF

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  • Windermere Station0.2 miles
  • Staveley Station3.4 miles
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About Matthews Benjamin, Windermere

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Matthews Benjamin was established in Windermere in 1993 by local property experts David Benjamin and Peter Matthews. As an independent estate agency, we specialise in house sales across Windermere, Ambleside, Lancaster and Morecambe.

Since our establishment, we have earned an excellent reputation based on trust, expertise, and care. This has been developed from a family business run by only local people with extensive knowledge and love of the local area. We put our clients at the heart of everything we do. Furthermore, we always guarantee an outstanding service.

For further details about our services, do not hesitate to contact Matthews Benjamin Estate Agents.

In 2006, Andrew Kneale joined the company as a partner with David Benjamin. With him, Andrew brought a wealth of experience and expansion into setting up the Fine & Country network. Fine & Country is for prestigious properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire.

Today, we have established a stronghold of offices spread across the Lake District and North Lancashire. We offer quality services for both residential and commercial sales and lettings. Furthermore, our dual branding of Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country has allowed us to create a specialist synergy between all levels of the market. We are proud of our unrivaled reputation.

Our offices are in key locations to facilitate the sale, purchase, and/or let of properties within a significant part of the North West Region. We cover the UNESCO Lake District National Park, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Silverdale and Arnside AONB, Forest of Bowland AONB. Our portfolio of properties arguably covers some of the most beautiful places in the UK. From the 17th century farmsteads of the Lyth Valley to stunning barn conversions in the Lune Valley, traditional Lakeland terraces, cottages to townhouses, Victorian to modern, we cover it all with our unrivaled and bespoke marketing approach.

To mark the celebration of our 25th anniversary in 2018, Matthews Benjamin expanded further into residential lettings and property management. Additionally, we also offer rental services to landlords and tenants alike from all of our offices.

We have a seasoned team of local experts who provide professional advice. Our team offers a premium service that eases the stresses behind residential letting. Whether you are looking to sell, buy, let out or rent, we can help. In addition to the estate agency, Matthews Benjamin can also offer independent mortgage advice.

To find out more about the house sales and property lettings we operate across South Lakes and North Lancashire, contact our Ambleside, Windermere, or Lancaster branch.

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