Birch Crescent, Penrith

Located in the desirable area of Carleton and being set back from the roadside, 8 Birch Crescent is a comfortable and ready to occupy bungalow, on level site with accommodation comprising; Entrance Porch, Living Room, Inner Hall, a Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and a Shower/Wet Room. To the front of the bungalow is an attractive Forecourt Gardena dn to the rear there is an Enclosed Garden with several raised beds and a greenhouse. At the end of the row there is a Garage.

8 Birch Crescent also benefits from uPVC Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler (installed May 2026 - after the EPC).

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head South on King Street which becomes Victoria Road. At the traffic lights, fork left into Roper Street which becomes Carleton Road. Drive up the rise and turn left into Oak Road. Take the first right into Birch Crescent, number 10 is on the left, at right angles to the road.

Vehicle access to the garage is from Birch Crescent.

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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

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;

Porch - A floor cupboard houses the gas meter, electric meter and fuse box. There is a uPVC double glazed window, laminate flooring and a part glazed door to the;

Living Room - 4.27m x 3.56m (14' x 11'8) - A living flame gas fire is set in a quartz composite marble effect hearth and back with an oak surround. A large uPVC double glazed window to the front looks out onto the green area opposite. The flooring is LVT, there is a double radiator, a TV point, a satellite lead and a telecom point. A door opens to the:

Hall - A ceiling trap gives access to the insulated roof space, the flooring is LVT and there is a single radiator. Doors lead off to the bedrooms, wet room and:

Kitchen - 3.53m x 2.31m (11'7 x 7'7) - Fitted with light wood effect fronted wall and base units and a granite effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a gas and electric cooker point, space for a fridge and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window and door face to the rear. To one corner is a built in larder cupboard.

Bedroom One - 4.52m '1.52m (14'10 '5) - Having a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front

Bedroom Two - 3.56m x 2.72m (11'8 x 8'11) - A uPVC double glazed window looks over the back garden and there is a single radiator.

Wet Room - 2.51m x 1.57m (8'3 x 5'2) - Fitted with a toilet, a wash basin with cabinets below and above and having a shower area with a drain point, marine boards to two sides, shower curtain around and a Mira electric shower over. There is a single radiator, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window.

Outside - To the front of the house is an attractive forecourt garden laid mainly to gravel with mature shrubs and a low fence around.

There is an enclosed rear garden with several raised beds, a greenhouse and a wooden garden shed with a power supply. A gate at the bottom of the garden opens to a path leading to Chestnut Close.

A tarmac area, accessed off Birch Crescent, gives access to a:

Garage - 5.21m x 2.49m (17'1 x 8'2) - Having an open and over vehicle door and a power supply

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
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