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2a Gale Crescent Lower Gale Ambleside

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • Superb views towards Fairfield Horseshoe, Loughrigg & Black Fell
  • A traditional stone built Victorian property
  • Two bedroom and two bathroom (1 ensuite) maisonette
  • In great decorative order
  • Recently completely modernised and refurbished
  • Close to amenities
  • Ideally suited as a permanent residence or weekend retreat
  • Reserved house parking plus street parking also
  • Sunny Westerly aspect

Description

2A Gale Crescent forms part of a traditional stone built Victorian property which was divided into 5 in 1962. The property is set in an elevated position commanding lovely fell views with a sunny westerly aspect. The property provides an extremely well proportioned maisonette which has retained some original features including high ceilings and original fire place. With UPVC double glazing and gas central heating. 

Benefiting from complete modernisation and refurbishment including new kitchen and bathroom creating a highly desirable property which would be ideally suited as a permanent residence or weekend retreat. 

The property is situated above this most popular Lake District town enjoying a sunny westerly aspect. The elevated aspect provides fine fell views towards Fairfield and Loughrigg. The property is set in a convenient location only a two minute walk to the wide variety of local amenities including shops, restaurants, banks and bars etc.

Accommodation
Communal front entrance leading to hallway to front door.

Hallway
With attractive slate tiles.

Kitchen
Quality fitted selection of wall and base units with worktop together with one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Four ring Samsung electric hob and extractor hood. Integrated appliances include Neff electric double oven, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. Part tiled walls and tiled floor.

Living Room/Dining Room
Attractive and spacious room with delightful substantial bay window together with high ceiling. Original cast iron fire surround with slate hearth. TV and telephone points. Stunning views over the town towards Loughrigg, Fairfield and Black Fell.

House Bathroom
Attractive white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail and extractor. Cupboard housing Vaillant boiler and shelving. Full floor and wall tiling. 

Bedroom Two
Generously proportioned double room with recess cupboard and shelving. Glazed Rear Door.

Ensuite
Excellent three piece suite comprising of a corner shower cubile, WC and pedestal was hand basin. Fully floor and wall tiled. Heated towel rail. 

LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Stairs leading to:-

Bedroom One
Large double room including substantial bay window. Extremely spacious double room with recess wardrobes with fitted shelving and hanging space. TV point. Concealed gas meter.

Outside
The property benefits from small terrace to the front with a small selection of shrubs and bushes. Delightful west facing views over the village towards Fairfield Horseshoe, Loughrigg and Black Fell. Parking is to the front of the property on a first come basis with apartments A,B,C and D, with three of these apartments currently second homes. A good number of street parking spaces are also available along Lower Gale.

Directions
From our Ambleside office continue up Kelsick Road bear right onto Old Lake Road. Take the first left and follow this road up then take first left into Low Gale. Continue until approximately half way along and 2 Gale Crescent can be found on the right.
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Services
All mains services are connected. Gas central heating.

Tenure
Leasehold for an original term of 999 years from 1962. Management charges are paid as and when works are needed, with a current annual service charge of £90.00 per annum (which includes buildings insurance). There are five properties within the property each with a 20% responsibility for maintenance if required. Ideal as a retirement or permanent home, or weekend retreat. Gale Crescent benefits from the security of knowing that none of the five properties can be commercially holiday let which ensure the peaceful setting is never disturbed by a stream of ever changing neighbours.

Council Tax Band
C

Broadband
For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk.

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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: C
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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About Matthews Benjamin, Ambleside

Loughrigg Villa Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0BZ

Established in Windermere in 1993 Matthews Benjamin has earned an excellent reputation based on trust, expertise and care that has been developed from a local family business run by people with an extensive property knowledge and love of the local area. In 2006, Matthews Benjamin expanded and set up the Fine & Country network for prestigious properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire.

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Today, we have proudly established a stronghold of offices across the Lake District and North Lancashire, offering quality services for residential sales. Our dual branding of Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country has allowed us to create a specialist synergy between all levels of the market and we are proud of our unrivalled reputation. We are strategically set in key locations to facilitate the sale and purchase of residential properties within a significant part of the North West region. The Lake District National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Arnside and Silverdale and Forest of Bowland Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; our property portfolio arguably covers some of the most beautiful places in England. From the 17th century farmsteads of the Lyth Valley to stunning barn conversions in the Lune Valley, traditional Lakeland terraces, quintessential cottages and Georgian townhouses to state of the art contemporary homes, we cover the whole market with our unparalleled and bespoke marketing approach, high levels of professional service and selling skills.

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We also sell freehold and leasehold interests in a wide range of commercial enterprises – shops, offices and industrial units as well as restaurants, cafes and bars, hotels, guest houses and bed & breakfast establishments.

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In 2018, we expanded further into residential lettings and property management. Both Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country now offer prestigious lettings services to landlords and tenants alike from all of our offices. A highly experienced team of local experts provides professional, honest and straight forward service designed to ease the stresses behind letting and managing a property.

With offices in Ambleside, Windermere and Lancaster, contact us today to arrange a valuation of your property, or browse our current properties for sale.

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