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6 Mount Gardens, Morecambe, LA4 6AS

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced Bungalow

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • Designed for those aged 55 and over
  • Highly sought-after development
  • Attractive mid-terrace chalet bungalow
  • Comfortable and low-maintenance living
  • Lawned gardens to both the front and rear
  • Close to local amenities

Description

The welcoming entrance hall features a range of useful cupboards, ideal for coats and everyday storage. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with classic cream Shaker-style cabinetry, complemented by sleek black granite worktops and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances. Open plan to the principal living space, this bright and airy room benefits from dual-aspect windows to the front and an impressive run of picture windows across the rear wall of the sitting room, together with a glazed door opening directly onto the garden.

On the ground floor there is a good double bedroom complete with a wall of fitted wardrobes incorporating shelved storage. Also located on this level is the bathroom, fitted with a bath having a shower attachment over, wash basin and WC, together with a chrome heated towel rail. For ease of maintenance, the entire ground floor is laid with tiled flooring.

Stairs rise from the hall to the first-floor landing, where additional eaves storage can be found. The spacious principal bedroom benefits a wall of fitted wardrobes along with further eaves storage and is served by a large shower room featuring a shower enclosure, wash bowl set on a vanity unit, WC and bidet.

Externally, the property has lawned gardens to both the front and rear. To the front there is a built-in store and a designated area for bins, while the rear garden offers a delightful and private sunny aspect with a paved seating area, ideal for your outdoor furniture. A wooden shed opens to reveal a useful small workshop space, and the property benefits further from the right to park one car in the shared car park.

Location

Bare is widely regarded as one of Morecambe’s most desirable residential locations, combining a relaxed coastal atmosphere with excellent everyday convenience and superb connectivity. Centred around the vibrant Princes Crescent, residents enjoy an appealing selection of independent cafés, restaurants, local shops and essential amenities, creating a welcoming village-style community with everything close at hand. Morecambe itself is within easy reach with shops and services and the city of Lancaster (4.2 miles distant) is convenient and offers an excellent array of facilities.

Just moments away lies the much-loved Happy Mount Park, a beautifully maintained green space offering landscaped gardens, a café and family-friendly leisure facilities. Beyond the park, Morecambe’s famous promenade stretches along the coastline, providing miles of scenic walking and cycling with breathtaking panoramic views across Morecambe Bay towards the Lakeland fells; widely considered among the finest coastal vistas in the country.

Bare Lane railway station is conveniently within walking distance (c. 0.6 miles), offering regular services to Lancaster and onward connections to the West Coast Main Line, with direct routes to Manchester, London and Edinburgh. For those travelling by road, the nearby Bay Gateway link road provides swift and efficient access to the M6 motorway (J34 under 5 miles), making commuting and wider travel exceptionally straightforward.

The area is also perfectly positioned to enjoy the very best of the surrounding natural landscapes. The North Lancashire coastline, with its sweeping beaches and picturesque coastal villages, is right on the doorstep, while the nearby Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, Forest of Bowland and Lake District National Park offer endless opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits.

Combining coastal charm, excellent amenities and outstanding accessibility, Bare offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of the region’s most sought-after settings.

The above journey distances are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest route on the AA website from the property postcode. 

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Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating to radiators from a combination Vaillant boiler in the first floor eaves cupboard. 

10 solar panels on the rear elevation. 

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

Tenure and leasehold information 

Long leasehold for the balance of a 999 year lease which commenced on 12th May 1989. 

Each property owns a share in the company (Mount Gardens (Morecambe) Company Limited) that owns the freehold. 

Yearly rent charge of £1.

Annual service charge: £1,560 (as per invoice covering the period 01.04.26 to 31.03.27) covers building insurance, maintenance of the main structure and exterior of the individual property as well as upkeep of the driveway (Mount Gardens is unadopted highway), parking, common areas and communal external lighting.  Also included: maintenance of the central heating system (this is an annual service and an annual allowance of £180 towards repair), emergency call system (a pendant to call next of kin or emergency services) and external window cleaning. 

Long leaseholder covenants: to keep the interior of the property in good repair. The property must be used as a place of permanent residence and private dwelling house for a person in receipt of a pension or a retired person over 55 years of age. No pets allowed. No aerial or external washing lines. 

The development is managed by Parkinson Lettings, Queens Square, Lancaster LA1 1RN. 

Please ask the Matthew Benjamin Estate Agents if you would like to read the lease.  

Included in the sale 

Fitted carpets, curtains, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integral kitchen appliances as listed: NEFF double oven/combination grill, Indesit induction hob with fan over, Bosch fridge, Indesit washing machine. 

Local Authority charges 

Lancaster City Council – Council Tax band C

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) 

Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.

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Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
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Affordability

Monthly repayments£953
Property: £ 190,000
Deposit: £ 19,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Matthews Benjamin, Windermere

Hazlewood Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere, LA23 1DU

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.

Residential Sales

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.

Commercial Sales and Lettings

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.

Residential Lettings

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

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