Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

Positioned on the edge of the town centre, close to Abbot Hall Park, this charming second-floor apartment offers a wonderful blend of character and modern living. Bright and airy throughout, the property retains attractive original exposed timber beams, adding warmth and charm to the spacious accommodation. The main floor features a welcoming open-plan living and dining area with views over Highgate and Kirkland, alongside a modern fitted kitchen, a stylish modern bathroom, and a generously sized double bedroom. Upstairs, the impressive loft bedroom provides a versatile space, complete with a dressing area or home office, making it ideal for flexible living. Externally, the property benefits from a shared courtyard and a designated parking space. Conveniently located within easy reach of the town's amenities and transport links, this delightful apartment is ideal for first-time buyers, professionals, or those looking for a low-maintenance second home.

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Location

Located on the edge of the town centre, the property enjoys a convenient position within easy reach of a wide range of local amenities. These include independent shops, banks, cafés and restaurants, a doctor's surgery, pharmacy, the Brewery Arts Centre with its cinema and restaurant, and Ghyllside Primary School. A short drive away are larger supermarkets, the South Lakes Retail Park, and excellent transport links via the A591, providing easy access to the Lake District National Park and the M6 motorway.

Description

Approached from the rear parking area, a flight of steps leads to a private entrance door. Inside, an enclosed staircase rises to a spacious first-floor landing, creating a welcoming entrance to the apartment.

The heart of the home is the bright and spacious open-plan lounge and dining room, flooded with natural light from dual-aspect windows that enjoy views over Kirkland, Gillinggate and Highgate. Adjoining the living space is the fitted kitchen, which offers a range of base and wall units with contrasting work surfaces, incorporating a stainless steel sink with mixer tap. There is space for a freestanding cooker and upright fridge freezer, together with plumbing for a washing machine.

Located off the landing are the second double bedroom and the bathroom. The bedroom enjoys pleasant views towards Abbot Hall Park and benefits from built-in wardrobes. The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a bath with an electric shower over, wash hand basin set within a vanity unit, and WC.

A staircase from the lounge, complete with useful built-in storage beneath, leads to the impressive converted loft room. Full of character, this versatile space features exposed timber beams and an exposed stone wall and is arranged to provide a spacious double bedroom alongside a useful landing area, ideal as a dressing room or home office. Additional eaves storage further enhances the practicality of this floor.

Externally, the property benefits from a designated parking space to the rear.

Tenure

Leasehold -  999 years from 1 March 1985.

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.