2 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

Description: Set in a convenient location above Bowness, being a short walk from all amenities the village has to offer. Helm Close is a purpose built development of ex-local authority apartments and maisonettes. No.15 is a ex-local ground floor flat and comprises an entrance hall with a built in storage cupboard with shelving, a living room with duel aspect which overlooks the communal parking & gardens. The kitchen includes wall and base units, a serving hatch, stainless steel sink, the Glow Worm boiler, gas cooker with gas hob and extractor over. There is also an integrated cupboard which is perfect for storing a fridge/freezer and other kitchen essentials. Further down the hall is 2 bedrooms and the property bathroom comprising of a WC, wash basin and shower with tiled flooring and part tiled walls. With the advantage of uPVC double glazed windows and gas-fired central heating. Outside has communal gardens and communal parking.

There is a local occupancy clause on the property, restricting the occupancy to those who have lived or worked in Cumbria for 3 years prior to purchase.

 

Location: Situated in an elevated position above Bowness within a few minutes walking distance of the village amenities. From the centre of Windermere proceed down Lake Road into Bowness turning left into Helm Road just past the 'Lakeland' shop. Continue up the hill and turn right opposite The Ro Hotel into Helm Close and No 15 is in the second block on the left.  

Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)  

Living Room 17' 6" x 9' 11" (5.33m x 3.02m)  

Kitchen 12' 7" x 6' 9" (3.84m x 2.06m)  

Bedroom 1 13' 6" max x 10' 0" max (4.11m x 3.05m)  

Bedroom 2 14' 1" max x 10' 4" max (4.29m x 3.15m)  

Bathroom  

Property Information:  

Outside: Communal gardens and communal parking.  

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. uPVC double glazed windows and gas central heating to radiators.  

Tenure: Long leasehold with a residue of 125 year lease from 1984. We are advised there is a maintenance charge for the communal areas, buildings insurance and ground rent which for 2023/4 totals £343.93.  

Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band B.  

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.  

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.  

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Notes: *Checked on 31st July 2023 - not verified.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat).