Albert Street, Penrith

Situated on a quiet "access only" side road, yet conveniently close to the centre of Penrith, 32 Albert Street is a handsome three storey cottage, probably dating back to the late 1700s, with surprisingly spacious and characterful accommodation comprising; Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Living Room, Three Double Bedrooms and a First Floor Bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Outside there is a small Garden to the rear and Resident Permit Parking is available through Westmorland and Furness Council.

This comfortable historic home also benefits from having Secondary Glazing and Gas Central Heating from a Worcester Condensing Boiler.

Location - Albert Street is in the very centre of Penrith and can easily be found on foot by walking up Middlegate and turning right into Queen Street. Then fork right through a narrow lane to the right of La Casita restaurant and turn right into Albert Street, number 32 is 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 B.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

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Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a six panel wooden door to the;

Hallway - Having slate tiled flooring, exposed beams to the ceiling and a winding staircase leading off to the first floor. A part glazed panel door opens to the;

Kitchen - 3.81m x 2.51m (12'6 x 8'3) - Fitted with painted wall and base units and and a beech wood block work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap. There is a built-in electric oven and gas hob with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood, space for an upright fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. The flooring is slate tiled, there is an exposed beam to the ceiling, a double radiator and a secondary glazed sash window faces to the front. An open doorway leads to a short passage, with access to the under stair storage and opening into the;

Living Room - 6.71m x 2.84m min 4.01m max (22' x 9'4 min 13'2 ma - The room room is laid out in two sections, the first being the dining area and having laminate wood effect flooring, a single radiator, a double radiator and secondary glazed sash window for the side.

The second section is laid to carpet and has an attractive cast-iron horseshoe fireplace set in a black granite surround. Secondary glazed sash windows face to the side and rear and a panel door opens to the rear.

First Floor-Landing - Having a painted handrail and spindles around the stairwell and a door opening to the stairs leading to the second floor. Stripped panel doors opened to bedrooms one and two and the bathroom.

Bedroom One - 2.74m x 3.20m (9' x 10'6) - Currently used as a work room and having a double radiator and a secondary glazed sash window to the front

Bedroom Two - 3.23m x 3.02m (10'7 x 9'11) - There is a double radiator and a secondary glazed sash window to the rear.

Bathroom - 2.36m x 1.88m (7'9 x 6'2) - Fitted with a contemporary toilet, wash basin with pillar tap set in a cabinet and a panelled bath having mixer shower taps over, a shower screen and tiles around. The floorboards are painted, the ceiling has recessed downlights and there is a single radiator, an extractor fan and a secondary glazed sash window. A built-in cupboard houses a Worcester gas fired condensing combination boiler which provides the hot water and central heating.

Second Floor - The stairs rise into;

Bedroom Three - 40.23m x 3.51m (132 x 11'6) - The ceiling is open to the apex with beautiful exposed roof timbers. Secondary glazed sash windows face to the front and rear with exposed timber lintels and there are two double radiators.

Outside - A metal gate to the side of number 32 gives access to a shared passageway which leads around to the rear where there is a small garden area laid to grass with well stocked flowering borders and a stone flagged seating area.

Resident permit parking is available nearby, through Westland and Furness Council and subject to availability