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2 Summer Hill House, Spark Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 7SS

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,049 sq ft

97 sq m

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Key features

  • Exquisite maisonette apartment
  • Nestled between the vibrant communities of Ulverston and Greenodd
  • On the door step of The Lake District National Park
  • Accessible parking for two vehicles
  • Two bedroom, Two bathrooms
  • Retaining the elegance and charm of the Georgian period

Description

Welcome to this exquisite maisonette apartment that boasts a total area of 1291 square feet, nestled between the vibrant communities of Ulverston and Greenodd and only 5 miles from the shores of Coniston Water. The two bedroom apartment offers captivating views over the grounds of Summerhill House and accessible parking for two vehicles. On the ground floor, you'll find a generously sized bedroom, a practical utility room, and a full bathroom complete with both a shower and bath. Ascend to the first floor and be greeted by another inviting bedroom equipped with a cosy feature fireplace, an ensuite facility with a shower, and a combined kitchen/living area with fabulous high ceilings. Step out of the patio doors onto the covered veranda which commands idyllic views over the beautifully, landscaped, communal gardens and ornamental fountain.

Dating back to the late 1700's, Summer Hill House is a beautiful, Grade II listed country residence of classic Georgian design. Owned by the same family for over 200 years, sympathetically and imaginatively converted into 5 uniquely designed, spacious, luxury apartments in 2012. Retaining the elegance and charm of the Georgian period with high ceilings and large sash windows, these bright and sunny apartments ooze a sense of grandeur and benefit from high quality modern fittings including Italian kitchen and German designed sanitary ware.

The apartment will suit a wide range of buyers ideal as a holiday home as an easily lock up and leave weekend retreat, holiday let investment opportunity or permanent easily maintained home.

Accommodation

Hallway
'L' shaped hallway finished with engineered oak floor, stairs to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard.

Utility Room
A useful room with ample space for storing boots and coats. Fitted wall cupboards of high gloss white cabinets, one enclosing the washing machine. Ceramic tiled floor.

Bathroom
A luxury bathroom with contemporary, high quality four piece suite comprising shower cubicle with fixed glass screen, double ended bath with shower attachment, WC and sink unit on attractive vanity unit with marble surface. High gloss white wall tiles, ceramic tiled floor, chrome ladder style radiator and recessed ceiling spotlights. Underfloor heating.

Bedroom Two
A spacious double bedroom with large doubled glazed sash window with window seat offering pleasant outlook to the rear.

Stairs lead to the half landing with large frosted internal window and onward to landing with impressive original wide doors into the living area.

Living/Dining/Kitchen
A fabulous open plan living space immersed in natural light this large space is decorated tastefully and blends seamlessly with the retained period features of ornate cornicing, picture rail and ceiling rose. The room is largely dominated by the impressive floor to ceiling patio doors giving direct access to the veranda. The room is finished with stunning parquet flooring throughout and has ample space for both living and dining furniture.

Kitchen
The kitchen is furnished with high quality white wall and base cabinets with large island and breakfast bar. The white work surfaces incorporate the sink and induction hob with extractor over. Integrated electric eye level double oven, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Recessed ceiling spot lights. There is also another entrance door off the communal stairwell into this level.

Study
This compact space off the living area is ideal as a study or office. Filled with light via the French doors to the veranda and exceptionally high ceiling. Fitted desk and shelving and
parquet flooring.

Bedroom One
A generous master bedroom with original sash window with working shutters provides a pleasing outlook to the rear. Attractive fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. Charming feature cast iron fireplace and picture rails.

En-Suite Shower Room
Comprising high quality suite of shower enclosure with fixed glass screen, vanity wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. Chrome ladder style radiator, attractive tiling and
underfloor heating.

Outside
The approach to Summer Hill House is impressive to say the least. The wonderful, tree lined driveway winds around and up to the property at the top and parking to the side. On the front of the property the apartment has direct access from the living space and study to a superb veranda and this slightly elevated, paved space offers ample room for patio
furniture from which to enjoy the peace and quiet and wonderful views over the communal gardens. There are two private parking spaces provided and further visitor parking is also available.

Services
Mains electricity, private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating and partial underfloor heating.

Tenure
Leasehold on a remainder of a 999 year lease dated January 2014. Management charges payable of £279.34 per month is payable to the Management Company. The service charge
includes grounds maintenance & gardening costs, sewage treatment plant including bi-annual service & annual emptying, communal areas & outdoor lighting, fire alarm maintenance including extinguishers to communal areas, managing & accountancy fees, window cleaning, maintenance of boilers & meters, electricity to plant room, building insurance, public liability insurance, sinking fund, decoration of building (exterior) and internal communal areas.
Holiday letting is permitted.

Council Tax Band
Westmorland and Furness Council-D

 

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Allocated
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Patio,Communal garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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