Castlegate, Penrith

At the top of Castlegate, conveniently positioned in the town centre and with easy access to the railway station, this traditional sandstone cottage, originally a pub, has a feel of space and comfort. The accommodation comprises; Vestibule, Living Room, Kitchen, Rear Lobby, Landing, 3 Bedrooms and a First Floor Bathroom. There is a right of access to a path across the rear of the cottage leading to a single store lean to store, which also acts as a laundry cupboard. The property does have the benefit of uPVC Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Combi Boiler.


Please note, there is "spray foam insulation" in the roof. This can cause problems with borrowing, therefore this property is most suited to a cash buyer.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Castlegate, number 40 is at the top of the hill on the right.

Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town on the edge of the Lake District National Park, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells as well as the beautiful Eden Valley, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure Freehold - The property is freehold and the council tax is band A.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Referal Fees - WGH work with the following provider for arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them WGH will receive a referral fee :
Fisher Financial, Carlisle
The Right Advice (Bulman Pollard) Carlisle
Average referral fee earned in 2024 was £253.00

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Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a composite security door to the:

Vestibule - A part glazed pine panelled door opens to the:

Living Room - 5.46m x 4.95m (17'11 x 16'3) - Having a fireplace for a gas fire, a double radiator, a TV aerial lead and a uPVC double glazed window to the front. A panel door opens to the rear lobby and a sliding panelled door opens to the:

Kitchen - 4.47m x 3.15m (14'8 x 10'4) - Fitted to two sides with wood fronted base units and a marble effect work surface incorporating a one and a half bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap and there is space for a gas cooker. The floor is quarry tiled, there is a beam to the ceiling, a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front. A sliding panel door opens to the stairs.

Rear Lobby - A panel door opens to the under stairs cupboard and a part glazed door opens to the rear.

First Floor-Landing - The floorboards are painted, there is a radiator and a ceiling trap to the loft. A built-in airing cupboard also houses a Worcester gas fired condensing combi boiler providing the hot water and central heating and there is an electric heated towel rail.

Bedroom One - 4.57mx 3.12m (15'x 10'3) - The floorboards are painted, there is a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front. There is a recessed cupboard above the stair head.

Bedroom Two - 3.66m 0.30m x2.49m (12' 1 x8'2) - Having a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom Three - 3.66m x 2.44m (12' x 8') - There is a feature cast on fireplace, a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Bathroom - 1.75m x 2.41m max (5'9 x 7'11 max) - Fitted with a toilet, a wash basin with cupboard below and a panelled bath with centre mounted taps. There is a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

To the side of the cottage a door opens to a passage which allows access to the rear there there is a block pave path across the back of the cottage leading to the back door and the;

Adjoining Store - Having light, power point and plumbing for a washing machine