Main Street, Lower Bentham, Lancaster, LA2

5 MAIN STREET, LOW BENTHAM, LANCASTER, LA2 7BX

A traditional stone-built mid-terrace cottage occupying a convenient position within the heart of Low Bentham. Constructed of local stone beneath a blue slate roof, the property offers surprisingly spacious accommodation over two floors together with a useful loft storage space, enclosed rear garden and timber garden shed. The property presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers seeking a home with significant scope for modernisation and personalisation.

The property is entered directly from Main Street via an entrance vestibule leading into a central hallway with staircase rising to the first floor. The principal reception accommodation comprises a generous dining room featuring a fitted gas fire within a tiled surround, providing an ideal space for family dining or entertaining. Adjacent to this is the existing galley-style kitchen, fitted with a range of base and wall units, stainless steel sink and space for freestanding appliances. Subject to any necessary consents, purchasers may wish to explore the potential to create a larger open-plan kitchen/dining space by combining these two areas.

Double sliding glazed doors lead from the dining room through to the living room, a comfortable reception space benefitting from an open fireplace and a large front-facing window allowing excellent levels of natural light. To the rear of the property is a useful sunroom overlooking the rear garden, providing additional living accommodation and direct access outdoors. A ground floor W.C. is conveniently located off the sunroom.

Description:

5 MAIN STREET, LOW BENTHAM, LANCASTER, LA2 7BX

A traditional stone-built mid-terrace cottage occupying a convenient position within the heart of Low Bentham. Constructed of local stone beneath a blue slate roof, the property offers surprisingly spacious accommodation over two floors together with a useful loft storage space, enclosed rear garden and timber garden shed. The property presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers seeking a home with significant scope for modernisation and personalisation.

The property is entered directly from Main Street via an entrance vestibule leading into a central hallway with staircase rising to the first floor. The principal reception accommodation comprises a generous dining room featuring a fitted gas fire within a tiled surround, providing an ideal space for family dining or entertaining. Adjacent to this is the existing galley-style kitchen, fitted with a range of base and wall units, stainless steel sink and space f...

First Floor

The first-floor landing provides access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a spacious double room with the benefit of a useful walk-in storage cupboard. The second bedroom is a further double room and incorporates fitted shelving and the gas combination boiler. The third bedroom offers versatile accommodation and could be utilised as a small double bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office.

The bathroom is fitted with a bath incorporating shower over, wash hand basin and low-flush W.C., together with a useful built-in storage cupboard. A fold-down ladder from the landing provides access to a fully boarded loft space with roof light, offering valuable storage accommodation.

Externally

To the rear, the property benefits from an enclosed garden incorporating a paved pathway and a timber garden shed. Pedestrian access is available via a shared pathway serving neighbouring properties, providing convenient access to and from the garden.

Local Area

The property occupies a central position within the popular village of Low Bentham, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The neighbouring village of High Bentham offers a good range of everyday amenities including shops, public houses, a primary school and railway station, whilst the nearby towns of Kirkby Lonsdale, Settle and Lancaster provide a wider range of services. Surrounded by attractive countryside and with excellent access to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Forest of Bowland and the M6 motorway, the area is well suited to both permanent occupation and those seeking a rural retreat.

Services:

The property benefits from mains water, mains electricity, mains gas and mains sewerage connections. Heating and hot water is provided by an internal gas ‘combi’ boiler. The property benefits from a ‘Full Fibre’ broadband connection.

Please note, Richard Turner and Son have not tested any of the above services and purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the presence and the working condition prior to exchange of Contracts.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way:

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way,
whether public or private and whether specifically mentioned or not. We believe the property benefits from a private pedestrian right of way over title NYK265290 which allows access to the rear garden of the property. We are not aware of any public rights of way affecting the property.

Local Planning Authority:

To whom all planning enquiries are to be directed. North Yorkshire Council Planning Services, PO Box 787, Harrogate, HG1 9RW

Flooding:

The property is not known to have suffered from flooding in the last five years and is classified as being at ‘Very Low Risk’ from surface water or river flooding according to

Photo’s plans and measurements:

The plans, photos and measurements provided within the sales particulars are provided for identification purposes only and do not form part of the sale contract and the purchaser will have deemed to have fully satisfied themselves as to the description and neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof.

Designations:

The property is not believed to be subject to any statutory designations.

Money Laundering Regulations Compliance:

In order for selling agents to comply with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Anti-Money Laundering regulations Richard Turner & Son are obliged to ask all purchasers to complete an Identification Verification Questionnaire form which will include provision of prescribed information (identity documentation etc.) and a smart search to verify information provided however please note the smart search will NOT involve a credit search.

Viewings:

Strictly by prior appointment with the selling agents Richard Turner & Son.
FAO Robert Spencer, Royal Oak Chambers, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7HF. Tel:

Title and Tenure:

Freehold with the benefit of vacant possession.

Method of Sale:

Private Treaty.

Local Authority:

Craven District Council.

Listed Building:

The property is not believed to be listed.

Council Tax:

Band B.

EPC Band:

Band C.