Croft Avenue, Penrith

Set towards the top of the ever popular Croft Avenue and benefitting from the fine views across Penrith to the Lakeland fells, number 65 is one of the few original 4 bedroomed semi detached homes, which offers excellent space, both inside and out. The accommodation comprises; a large Hallway, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen with Pantry, Utility Room, Rear Lobby and WC to the ground floor. To the first floor there is; Landing, 4 Bedrooms, a Shower Room and a further WC.

Outside there is an attractive Front Garden with Off Road Parking for 3 cars, including a Car Port which is high enough for a caravan of motorhome and there is a Garage. To the rear is a generous Garden with a Patio by the house. The garden has a westerly aspect, enjoying the afternoon and evening sun as well as the fantastic views to the fells.

This handsome family home also has the benefit of uPVC Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Sandgate and turn left at the mini roundabout into Meeting House Lane. Follow the road over the next mini roundabout at the bottom of Wordsworth Street and take the next right turn, into Croft Avenue. Drive up Croft Avenue and number 65 is before the T-junction on the left.

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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 C.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

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Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a uPVC double glazed door to the:

Hallway - 5.05m x 2.41m (16'7 x 7'11) - Stairs lead off to the first floor with a cupboard below. There is a single radiator, a telecoms point and a picture rail around. Oak period style doors lead off to the kitchen, dining room and:

Living Room - 3.91m x 3.89m +bay (12'10 x 12'9 +bay) - uPVC double glazed curved bay window faces to the front and there is a living flame gas fire set in a marble hearth and back with an ornate wood surround. There is a single radiator, a TV aerial point and a BT telecoms point.

Dining Room - 4.42m x 3.89m max (14'6 x 12'9 max) - There is a wall mounted living flame gas fire with built in cupboards to one side of the chimney breast and there are further built in oak cupboards on the opposite side. There is a single radiator and uPVC double glazed windows and patio door doors face out to the rear garden.

Kitchen - 9' x 10'10 - Fitted with a range of white shaker style wall and base units and a granite effect works surface incorporating a composite one and a half bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a built-in mid height electric oven with combination microwave above, an induction hob with glass splashback and stainless steel extractor hood above and an integrated larder fridge. There is a kickboard convector radiator, a uPVC double glazed window looking out over the rear garden and a sliding door opens to the shelved larder. A door opens to the:

Utility Room - 2.74m x 2.01m (9' x 6'7) - Having plumbing for a washing machine and a dishwasher, space for a tumble dryer and for an upright fridge freezer. The floor is ceramic tailed, there is a single radiator and a uPVC window to the side. A part glazed door opens to the rear porch and a painted original panel door opens to a second pantry with stone cold shelf which also houses a Valliant condensing boiler providing the hot water and central heating.

Rear Porch - Having a uPVC double glazed window and door opening to the garden and a painted plank door to the;

Wc - Fitted with a toilet and having a small uPVC double glazed window.

First Floor-Landing - There is a recessed cupboard above the stairwell and a ceiling trap with drop down ladder to the loft space. A uPVC double glazed window gives natural light and doors lead off to the bedrooms, bathroom and WC.

Bedroom One - 3.94m x 3.56m (12'11 x 11'8) - A uPVC double glazed curved bay window faces to the front. There is a narrow original built-in wardrobe with painted panel door and further built in wardrobes with hanging and shelf space. There is a single radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.67m x 3.94m (15'4 x 12'11) - A uPVC double glazed window to the rear looks out across the gardens and the rooftops of Penrith to the surrounding countryside and Blencathra There is an original built in wardrobe with painted panel door and further built in wardrobes with hanging and shelf space. To one corner a wash basin is set in a cabinet and there is a single radiator.

Bedroom Three - 4.17m x 2.54m (13'8 x 8'4) - Having a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom Four - 2.24m x 2.41m (7'4 x 7'11) - uPVC double glazed window faces to the front and there is a single radiator.

Shower Room - 2.59m x 2.34m (8'6 x 7'8) - Fitted with a contemporary wash basin and toilet set in a vanity unit with a concealed cistern and a storage cabinet. A large shower enclosure, with marine board to two sides, has a mains fed twin head shower with rainwater and hand held showers. A built-in cupboard to one corner houses the hot water tank and shelves. The remaining walls are part marine boarded, there is a single radiator, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Wc - Fitted with a toilet and having a small uPVC double glazed window.

To the front of the house is an attractive garden with a central lawn and well stocked flower and shrub orders.


There is a part paved and part concrete off-road parking space for up to three cars and also leading to the;

Garage - 4.39m x 2.36m (14'5 x 7'9) - Having double doors, a light and power point.

A gate between a shed and the garage opens to the rear garden.

Across the rear of the house is a large patio area which extends to a generous garden, mainly to lawn with central pathway through and borders to either side.


At the bottom of the garden there is a garden shed.

The garden has a South Westerly aspect and therefore enjoys high levels of direct sun in the afternoon and evening as well as benefiting from the fine views across Penrith to the Lakeland fells.









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