Rampkin Pastures, Appleby-In-Westmorland, CA16

Situated within the historic market town of Appleby, this well-maintained two-bedroom first-floor apartment offers comfortable accommodation, useful storage and off-road parking, together with a pleasant outlook to the rear. Forming part of a block of similar properties, the apartment presents an appealing opportunity for first-time buyers, those looking to downsize or purchasers seeking a home they can update and personalise to their own taste.

The property is accessed via a communal hallway, with its own independent entrance leading into the apartment's entrance hall. From here, doors lead to the living room, shower room and both bedrooms, whilst a useful cupboard houses the hot water cylinder and provides additional storage.

The living room is generously proportioned and enjoys a pleasant rear aspect, with an attractive outlook beyond. There is ample space for comfortable seating and dining furniture, making this a welcoming room in which to relax or entertain. A door leads through to the kitchen, whilst a further door opens to a particularly useful utility store.

Positioned to the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer. Space is provided for a fridge freezer, with the existing arrangement offering scope for a purchaser to update and create a kitchen that better reflects their own style and requirements.

The separate utility store is a practical addition, providing space for a washing machine alongside useful storage for household essentials, helping to keep the main living areas uncluttered.

The shower room has been replaced in recent years and offers a contemporary finish, with wall panelling around some of the fittings. The suite comprises a WC, wash basin with vanity storage beneath and a sizeable shower enclosure fitted with an electric shower.

The principal bedroom is a generous double room, enjoying a dual aspect which allows natural light to enter from two directions. Integrated wardrobe space provides convenient storage, whilst the second bedroom offers comfortable single accommodation and also benefits from fitted wardrobes. This additional room could alternatively serve as a home office or hobby room, depending on individual requirements.

Externally, the property benefits from off-road parking. To the rear, there is a pleasant outlook and a communal drying area, understood to be available for shared use.

Please Note: The property is leasehold and is understood to be subject to a local occupancy clause, believed to relate to the wider Cumbria area. Prospective purchasers should ask their solicitor/local authority to confirm the precise terms of the lease and occupancy restriction, including the applicable eligibility criteria, before proceeding.

Offering manageable accommodation, useful storage, off-road parking and a convenient location within Appleby, this apartment provides an excellent opportunity for a purchaser looking to step onto the property ladder or enjoy a more manageable home. With scope to personalise the kitchen and make further improvements to suit individual tastes, it is a property with plenty of potential for its next owner.

Living Room

3.52m x 4.4m

Utility Store

1.81m x 1.47m

Kitchen

1.77m x 2.86m

Shower Room

1.54m x 1.98m

Bedroom 1

5.42m x 2.56m

Bedroom 2

2.64m x 2.05m

Parking and Drying Area

Parking spaces are to the rear of the property and we understand that the drying area is available for use by those in this block of apartments.

Service Charges & Tenure

SERVICE CHARGES AND GROUND RENT – Eden Housing Association’s invoice dated 1 April 2026 totals £565.61, including £10 ground rent, buildings insurance, fire safety and management charges for 2026/27, together with historic repair charges and an insurance credit; future charges may vary. TENURE – Leasehold, 125 years from 25 May 2018. The title records restrictions on sale or letting, with their full requirements to be confirmed by the seller’s solicitor.

LOCAL OCCUPANCY CLAUSE

We understand that the property is subject to Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 and subject to a Local Occupancy Restriction, believed to be Cumbria-wide.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Modern electric night storage heaters fitted. Please note: measurements are approximate so may reflect the maximum dimensions and the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Directions

The property can be located by using What3Words - ///nerd.rooting.explains or via the Post Code CA16 6RL. A For Sale board has also been erected for identifying purposes.

Referrals & Other Payments

PFK works with preferred providers for services relating to buying or selling property. These providers offer competitive pricing, but you are under no obligation to use them and are free to choose alternatives. If you do use these services, PFK may receive a referral fee as follows (all figures include VAT): • Conveyancing (Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd, Beyond Conveyancing Ltd): £120 to £240 per completed sale or purchase. • Auction – If you decide to sell your property via Auction House Cumbria following our introduction, the average referral fee earned for 2025 was £2,398 and is dependent on the final sale price. • Financial Services (Emma Harrison Financial Services): average referral fee of £221 in 2024 for arranging mortgages, insurance, and related products. • EPCs (M & G EPCs Ltd): £25 for EPC • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks (via Landmark): between £8.50 and £15.50.

Communal Garden

Communal drying area.

Parking - Off street