Gillinggate, Kendal

Located on the edge of the town centre is this immaculately presented, stone built Victorian Terrace. Beautifully presented throughout and featuring family sized accommodation over three floors, enclosed gardens and two outside store rooms, this property is a must see. The property briefly comprises a cosy lounge with wood burning stove, a bright dining room which flows through to the adjoining kitchen. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, a shower room and bathroom and on the second floor are another two double bedrooms. 

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Location
Gillinggate is a highly sought-after residential location on the edge of the town centre. The property provides easy access on foot to several local amenities including a doctor’s surgery and pharmacy, Brewery Arts Centre with a cinema and restaurant, Ghyllside Primary School, as well as the town centre. There are also convenient access links via the A591 to the Lake District National Park and the M6 motorway.

Note: The property benefits from a residents parking scheme that allows two free permits for parking in the local vicinity.

Description

This excellent family home has a welcoming entrance, accessed via a gated paved courtyard and a solid wood door with an original stained glass and leaded window. Opening into an inviting entrance hall, there are doors to the two reception rooms and stairs leading up to the first floor.

The first reception room you come to is the cosy lounge, which features a bay window bathing the room in natural sunlight. There are two recessed alcoves with shelving for displaying books and ornaments and a wood burning stove, providing a focal point and warmth. The adjoining dining room is open to the kitchen, creating a fabulous family dining and entertaining space. The dining area can accommodate a large table and six chairs as well as additional settee. 

To the rear of the home, the kitchen is equipped with a range of storage cupboards and worktop extending across three walls, providing ample preparation and workspace. Fitted into the worktop is a one and a half sink drainer with mixer tap and a four ring gas hob with electric oven/grill below. Integrated within the units is a dishwasher and there is space for a fridge and freezer. An external door provides stepped access down onto the enclosed garden. 

Stairs from the hall ascend to the first floor split landing, with doors leading to two bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room. The master bedroom is a spacious double which extends the full width across the front and is complemented with a range of built in wardrobes. The second bedroom is a a generous size double, currently used as an office with fitted bookshelves. The bathroom includes a four piece suite, comprising of an original Victorian bath, an enclosure with hand held and rainfall shower, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Alongside is a separate shower room with corner enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, surrounded by full height tiling. 

Stairs, lit by a large electric Velux roof light, continue up to the second floor, where there are two double bedrooms. The larger of the two extends the full width across the front, providing space for freestanding wardrobes and drawers. A dormer window bathes the room in natural sunlight and allows views across to Benson Knott. The second bedroom is a generous size double room, which has space for freestanding wardrobes and an electric Velux roof light with views to Scout Scar. 

Outside, there is a South facing low maintenance, stone walled garden laid with raised planted beds and water feature. There is access from the garden to an under croft, which has plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. Also, a large versatile garden building with sliding doors, power and light that could easily be adapted for use as a home office, gym etc.

Disclaimer: The dining room no longer has a multi fuel stove in situ. Easy to reinstate if needed as flue is there and chimney lined. The roof was restated in 2022 and the loft is boarded providing great storage.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains gas, electric and water.