Longpool, Kendal, LA9 6ER

Located just a short walk from Kendal’s bustling town centre, this charming stone-built home enjoys excellent access to local amenities, supermarkets, well-regarded schools, and the nearby train station. Beautifully presented throughout, it blends period character with modern comfort in a truly inviting way. The ground floor features a bright, open-plan living area flowing seamlessly into a contemporary fitted kitchen, creating a welcoming space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Beyond this, a rear hall provides access to a well-appointed ground floor bathroom. Upstairs, the first floor offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, each enhanced by attractive vaulted ceilings that add to the sense of light and space. A handy storage cupboard sits above the staircase, providing practical additional storage.

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Location

Longpool is a row of traditional cottages, centrally located within the popular market town of Kendal. The property is conveniently located to a range of amenities including a newsagents, fish and chip takeaway, an Indian restaurant and takeaway, train station and bus station. Nearby are Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Aldi superstores, Queen Katherine Secondary School, Castle Park Primary School and Kendal Castle for picturesque walks.

Description

The property is approached via on-road parking, with pedestrian access leading to the front door. Stepping inside, the entrance opens directly into a welcoming lounge, offering a comfortable seating area that flows naturally into the adjoining kitchen. To one side of the room are two built-in cupboards positioned either side of a stone hearth with a wooden lintel above, providing an ideal setting for an electric fire.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern grey storage units and a complementary two-sided worktop, complete with a four-ring electric hob with extractor hood over and an electric oven/grill below. There is useful space beneath the stairs for an upright fridge-freezer, along with under-counter space and plumbing for a washing machine.

A rear porch sits just beyond the kitchen, giving access to the bathroom and an external door leading out onto a service lane. The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a bath with wall-mounted mixer shower, WC, and pedestal wash hand basin, all surrounded by splashback tiling.

From the lounge, stairs rise to the first-floor landing where two bedrooms await, each featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and stonework that enhance their character. The master bedroom is a generous double extending across the full width of the property, with a built-in cupboard housing the boiler. The second bedroom is a single room, well suited for use as a home office or nursery.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains gas, electricity and water.