Wordsworth Street, Penrith

Purpose Built Apartment in the New Streets Conservation Area
Spacious Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen
Large Double Bedroom and Smart Modern Shower Room
uPVC Double Glazing
Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler
Private Parking Space
Ideal for the First Time Buyer or Rental Investor
Tenure - Leasehold, 125 Years from 1994
Council Tax Band - A. EPC - Rate C
In the New Streets Conservation Area of Penrith Abbotsford House is an attractive apartment building, built in the early 1990s with number 19 being a mid floor home, with comfortable and spacious accommodation comprising; Entrance Hall, Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen, a large Double Bedroom and a smart modern Shower Room. The apartment benefits from uPVC Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating from a Condensing Combi Boiler and there is a Private PArking Space in a shared car park to the rear. With its prime location, residents will enjoy easy access to local amenities, including shops, cafes, and parks, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a vibrant community lifestyle. Whether you are a first-time buyer, looking to downsize or a rental investor, this flat presents an excellent opportunity to own a piece of Penrith.
Location
From the centre of Penrith, head up Sandgate and turn left at the mini roundabout into Meeting House Lane. Take the 3rd right turn into Wordsworth Street, drive up the hill, Abbotsford House is on the left.
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
The property is leasehold. The vendor informs us that there is a 125 year lease from 1994 and that the ground rent is £XX with a service charge of £XX which includes the buildings insurance and upkeep of the communal areas. The freehold is owned by the leaseholders, by way of a management company.
The council tax is band A
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ACCOMMODATION
Entrance
Through a communal hall with security entry phone system.
Stairs lead up to the apartment and further stairs lead down to a rear exit leading out to the rear of the building and the parking area.
A door opens into the;
Entrance Hall (1.78m x 2.08m)
Having a large recessed storage cupboard which houses the MCB consumer unit and a second built-in storage, cupboard currently used for the tumble dryer. There is a single radiator, a security entry phone and doors off to the bedroom, shower room and;
Living Room (5.33m x 4.67m)
This large open plan living area and kitchen, circa 270 square feet, has a uPVC double glazed window and French doors with Juliet balcony to the rear, giving an open outlook towards the Lakeland fells to the West.
There are two radiators in radiator covers, and a built-in cupboard to one corner of the room houses a Worcester gas-fired combination boiler, which provides the hot water and central heating.
The kitchen area is fitted with a range of pale wood effect wall and base units and a granite effect work surface incorporating a 1-1/2 bowl stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and splashbacks to match the work surface. There is a built-in electric oven and gas hob with cooker hood, plumbing for a washing machine and a slimline dishwasher and space for an upright fridge freezer.
Bedroom (3.53m x 4.78m max)
To each side of the room are built in hanging and shelf storage areas, currently with curtain fronts that could easily be replaced with solid doors if desired.
There are two radiators and three uPVC double glazed windows with integral blinds to the front.
Shower Room (1.78m x 2.18m)
Fitted with a contemporary toilet, wash basin with store cabinet below, and a walk-in shower enclosure with a mains fed shower over and marine board to two sides. The walls are part marine bordered and part tiled. There is a recessed store cupboard, a heated towel rail and an extractor fan.
Outside
Abbotsford House is set in communal grounds with a shared driveway leading around to the rear car park, where there is a designated parking space.