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Map2 bedroom apartment for sale
5 Embassy Building, Main Road, Windermere, LA23 1DY
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Chain-free
Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
990 sq ft / 92 sq m
EPC rating: E
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Features and description
- 2 Bedroomed 2nd floor apartment
- Large reception room and 1 bathroom
- Central location
- Deceptively spacious
- No chain
- Close to amenities, transport and schools
- In need of modernisation
- Ideal permanent home, long term let or 2nd home
- EPC band E
- Superfast fibre broadband available
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Description: A substantial and spacious top floor 2 bedroomed studio apartment, situated in the centre of Windermere, close to all amenities Windermere village has to offer and overlooking the street scene below. This property would be an ideal main residence, second home or long term let.
Location: Set in the centre of the one way system on Main Road, the entrance is between the retail premises 'Impressarum' and 'Away with the Spoon'.
Property Overview: The former Embassy Ballroom in Windermere has an interesting history. Once a lively venue for dancing and social gatherings, it has since been converted into retail/resident units. Embassy Buildings is situated in the centre of the village of Windermere and is therefore close to all the amenities the village has to offer.
This spacious top floor apartment comprises of dual aspect living/dining area and the kitchen includes, wall and base units, tiled surfaces and walls, stainless steel sink, plus a Creda hob with extractor over. Bedroom 1 overlooks the village and the bathroom comprises of WC, washbasin and bath.
The living area also has a space saving staircase (slightly narrower and steeper than a normal staircase) with access to bedroom 2, which includes built in shelves and wardrobes, a raised surface area holding master bed, walk in wardrobe and views to local fells and amenities. This property would be perfect as a main residence, second home or long term let. Holiday letting is not permitted.
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)
Entrance Hall
Living/Dining Room 30' 0" x 17' 2" (9.14m x 5.23m) incl stairs & kitchen
Kitchen 7' 4" x 7' 3" (2.24m x 2.21m)
Bedroom 1 12' x 9' 10" (3.66m x 3m)
Bathroom
Space saving staircase to
Bedroom 2 22' 0" max x 10' 1" (6.71m x 3.07m) plus raised area & walk in wardrobe
Raised Area (limited head height) 29' 8" x 5' 7" (9.04m x 1.7m)
Walk In Wardrobe 7' 6" max x 7' 1" (2.29m x 2.16m)
Property Information:
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating to radiators.
Tenure: Leasehold for the remainder of a 999 year lease from 1984. The building insurance for 2023/2024 was £571.36 and the service charge for the year ending 2023 was £645.26, which includes a yearly contribution to the sinking fund of £160.
Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band C.
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 6th March 2024 - 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).
Location: Set in the centre of the one way system on Main Road, the entrance is between the retail premises 'Impressarum' and 'Away with the Spoon'.
Property Overview: The former Embassy Ballroom in Windermere has an interesting history. Once a lively venue for dancing and social gatherings, it has since been converted into retail/resident units. Embassy Buildings is situated in the centre of the village of Windermere and is therefore close to all the amenities the village has to offer.
This spacious top floor apartment comprises of dual aspect living/dining area and the kitchen includes, wall and base units, tiled surfaces and walls, stainless steel sink, plus a Creda hob with extractor over. Bedroom 1 overlooks the village and the bathroom comprises of WC, washbasin and bath.
The living area also has a space saving staircase (slightly narrower and steeper than a normal staircase) with access to bedroom 2, which includes built in shelves and wardrobes, a raised surface area holding master bed, walk in wardrobe and views to local fells and amenities. This property would be perfect as a main residence, second home or long term let. Holiday letting is not permitted.
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)
Entrance Hall
Living/Dining Room 30' 0" x 17' 2" (9.14m x 5.23m) incl stairs & kitchen
Kitchen 7' 4" x 7' 3" (2.24m x 2.21m)
Bedroom 1 12' x 9' 10" (3.66m x 3m)
Bathroom
Space saving staircase to
Bedroom 2 22' 0" max x 10' 1" (6.71m x 3.07m) plus raised area & walk in wardrobe
Raised Area (limited head height) 29' 8" x 5' 7" (9.04m x 1.7m)
Walk In Wardrobe 7' 6" max x 7' 1" (2.29m x 2.16m)
Property Information:
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating to radiators.
Tenure: Leasehold for the remainder of a 999 year lease from 1984. The building insurance for 2023/2024 was £571.36 and the service charge for the year ending 2023 was £645.26, which includes a yearly contribution to the sinking fund of £160.
Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band C.
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 6th March 2024 - 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).
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About this agent
Derrick Hackney first opened the business in Windermere in 1977, moving to Main Road and forming Hackney & Leigh in 1982. Outgrowing the premises as the business continued to expand a separate dedicated Lettings Office opened in 2007 at Elleray Corner, with the Sales Office taking over a most prominent location in Ellerthwaite Square in 2010. The new Sales premises have great window displays and allow us to house the ever expanding staff numbers including the Conveyancing Department. We are dedicated to customer service with all our staff knowing the local area well and being heavily involved within the community. We recognise the potential difficulties of buying and selling property and endeavour to always offer good and honest advice with our extensive local knowledge and property expertise. Property Sales & Conveyancing - Caring about you and your property!
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