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Far Close Drive, Arnside, LA5

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • A 5 bedroom detached chalet bungalow
  • Spacious and versatile accommodation throughout
  • Garage and generous driveway
  • Beautiful surrounding gardens
  • Located in a highly sought after area
  • In need of modernisation

Description

Located on a generous corner plot in a highly desirable area in Arnside, this is a wonderful 5 bedroom home with an abundance of space to utilise. Boasting 5 bedrooms, versatile living accommodation, a detached garage and large driveway this property has it all. Owned by the same family since it was built there is now the opportunity for its next owners to really make it their own. The ground floor consists of the spacious living room, kitchen, two dining areas, three bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room - ideal for single floor living if required. The first floor offers two further bedrooms and a wealth of storage space. Externally the driveway has space to accommodate several vehicles and there is a detached garage. The surrounding gardens frame the home beautifully and provide a wonderful private oasis for all the family planted up with mature trees and well stocked borders. Arnside is a highly sought after village and designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The seaside village has a variety of amenities including: the famous 'Arnside Chip Shop', 2 grocery stores, a doctors surgery, pharmacy, a primary school, 2 pubs, a new café and wine bar and a variety of coffee shops. There are good transport links from the village with a train station (with access to Lancaster, Manchester, Manchester Airport and the West coast). There is a bus service and the M6 motorway is 15 minutes away. The village has a thriving and vibrant community with several local groups/societies including play groups, crown green bowling, tennis courts, a popular sailing club and both a football and cricket club.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance hallway

12'11" x 13'7" (3.95m x 4.15m)

A generous and welcoming hallway boasting an under stairs storage cupboard and a floor to ceiling built in cupboard perfect for keeping coats and shoes.

Living Room

15'0" x 18'3" (4.59m x 5.57m)

A wonderful spacious room full of natural light emanating through the sliding doors leading directly out to the garden. The feature stone faced fireplace with gas effect fire adds a cosy touch to the room. Double arches to one end lead on to the dining room.

Kitchen

6'11" x 18'3" (2.12m x 5.58m)

Offering a good selection of base and wall units storage with wood effect work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a waist height oven, grill, electric hob with extractor hood above and space for an undercounter fridge and washing machine. A door leads handily out to the gardens. The room is zoned to include an space to dine boasting a large wooden built in dresser unit and room to accommodate a table to seat 4 easily.

Dining Room

6'4" x 11'5" (1.94m x 3.50m)

Zoned from the living room this is a great space for more formal dining and is able to accommodate a table to seat 6/8. Windows to 3 sides ensure the room is filled with natural light.

Bedroom 2

10'7" x 11'10" (3.24m x 3.62m)

A ground floor double bedroom with dual aspect views to the gardens.

Bedroom 3

8'10" x 10'6" (2.70m x 3.21m)

This double bedroom boasts views through the picture window to the gardens.

Bedroom 4

8'9" x 8'10" (2.67m x 2.71m)

Currently used as an office, this ground floor bedroom offers dual aspect views out to the gardens.

Bathroom

6'9" x 6'9" (2.07m x 2.08m)

A ground floor bathroom with a corner bath with a wall mounted hand held shower attachment, a W.C and hand basin over a vanity unit. The walls are fully tiled and the large window allows natural light to flood through.

Shower Room

5'10" x 6'7" (1.79m x 2.01m)

With fully tiled walls, this shower room consists of a shower cubicle with mains fed shower, W.C and hand basin.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1

10'7" x 11'6" (3.25m x 3.51m)

Located on the first floor, this light and airy double bedroom benefits from elevated dual aspect views over the gardens and a full wall of fitted storage with sliding doors and additional eaves storage.

Bedroom 5

8'2" x 12'11" (2.50m x 3.96m)

Another first floor bedroom enjoying elevated views, this room could also be used as a nursery, office or dressing room. There are 2 storage cupboards here along with additional eaves storage.

Hallway

5'2" x 11'7" (1.58m x 3.54m)

Connecting both bedrooms, this is a fabulous additional space with storage cupboards to both sides.

Garage

9'9" x 16'11" (2.99m x 5.18m)

A detached single garage with an up and over front door, a window to the side and a door to the rear accessing the garden. There are fitted shelves present and it also benefits from light, power and water with space for a dryer and freezer.

Externally

The generous driveway leads down to the home and garage and offers space to accommodate several vehicles. A couple of steps lead down to a wonderful formal lawn surrounded by mature trees, planting and hedging to create a private oasis. A raised seating area can be found outside the living room, ideal for dining al fresco in the warmer months or to enjoy a glass of wine with friends. The lawn continues around to the side of the property where there is access to the undercroft and a summerhouse to enjoy. Outside the kitchen is a low maintenance paved and gravelled area great for drying washing and pottering.

Useful information

Date built - 1961.

Tenure - Freehold.

Council tax band - G (Westmorland and Furness Council).

Heating - Gas central heating.

Drainage - Septic tank.

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