Garden Road, Kendal LA9 7ED

Tucked away in a peaceful yet highly convenient location, this impressive stone-built end-terraced home offers deceptively spacious accommodation arranged over three well-appointed floors. Beautifully finished throughout, it effortlessly blends traditional charm with modern comforts. The ground floor features two bright and welcoming reception rooms, both enhanced by character fireplaces. There is also a stylish fitted kitchen, and a practical utility room with a WC. The upper two floors host three generous double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom, providing flexible and comfortable living space. Externally, the property enjoys enclosed courtyard gardens and the rare advantage of a detached double garage, ideal for parking or additional storage. Located within easy reach of local amenities, transport links, and highly regarded schools, this outstanding home offers the perfect balance of space, style, and convenience. Early viewing is highly recommended.

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Location

Garden Road is a highly desirable residential area, ideally positioned to the south of Kendal town centre, outside the one-way system and and less than a minute's walk to the scenic banks of the River Kent. This convenient location offers easy pedestrian access to the town’s wide range of amenities, shops, and services, as well as picturesque walks up to Kendal Castle. Families will appreciate the proximity to Kirkbie Kendal Secondary School, Heron Hill Primary School, Kendal Leisure Centre, and Asda superstore. For commuters, Oxenholme Lake District train station is just 5-minutes' drive away, offering direct mainline services to London Euston, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The property enjoys a south-facing aspect, providing sunny mornings in the front garden and lounge, and sunny afternoons and evenings in the rear garden and dining room.

Description

Accessed on foot via a delightful front courtyard framed by established borders, this inviting home begins with a traditional front door featuring stained glass and leaded detailing, matching the overhead original stained glass, opening into a welcoming hallway, with a discrete floor-mounted hatch leads to an underfloor area, providing access for storage and inspections.  From here, doors lead to two spacious reception rooms, with stairs ascending to the first floor.

To the front, a bright and generous lounge is finished in neutral décor with amtico flooring that flows seamlessly through to the dining room. Flooded with natural light, the lounge features a cast iron open fire that adds both charm and warmth.

The dining room offers a generous space for formal dining and entertaining, complete with a multi-fuel stove as its focal point and direct access to the kitchen, ideal for both everyday living and hosting. There is also a handy storage cupboard which extends beneath the stairs, allowing for household goods to be neatly tucked away. 

The stylish kitchen is equipped with a range of white shaker-style cabinets and a dual-sided solid wood worktops,  providing generous space for both food preparation and casual dining at the galley-style breakfast bar. Key features include a one and a half ceramic sink with mixer tap, a four-ring induction hob, integrated electric double oven/grill, and dishwasher. There's also ample room for an american-style fridge freezer, and a part-glazed door opens to the rear courtyard, enhancing natural light and access.

Adjoining the kitchen is a separate utility area, fitted with additional storage units, a worktop, plumbing for a washing machine, a WC, and a pedestal basin. 

Upstairs, the first floor hosts a spacious double bedroom and the family bathroom. Positioned at the front of the property, the bedroom spans the full width and features fitted wardrobes running along one wall, offering excellent storage. The family bathroom, also benefiting from amitco flooring is impressively spacious and fitted with a four-piece suite, comprising a long bath, a large walk-in shower enclosure with wall-mounted shower, WC, and a pedestal basin.

The second floor landing benefits from a large velux window with views of Serpentine woods. The loft is fully boarded and insulated, has electrical power and lighting, and has a large access hatch and integrated ladder. The front-facing bedroom is a generous double, enjoying glimpses of The Helm and ample space for freestanding furniture. The third bedroom, currently arranged as a single, easily accommodates a double bed. It also offers space for additional furniture and features a large Velux roof window and blinds with views of the historic ruins of Kendal Castle.

To the rear, a paved, landscaped courtyard garden offers a pleasant, low-maintenance outdoor space, perfect for potted plants and outdoor seating. A gate from the courtyard leads past a handy external tap to a detached double garage, via a tarmacked private, shared road. The garage is equipped with a remote-controlled roller door, with electric lighting and power supply, provides secure parking for two vehicles and further storage for bikes, bins and long shelves.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains gas, electricity and water.