5 bedroom house for sale

Only half a mile to the north of Penrith town centre and a short stroll from Thacka Beck Wildlife area, set in a quiet side lane and with a lovely open aspect to the rear, Thacka Crest is a detached dormer bungalow offering spacious and flexible living space to suit many different needs comprising: Hallway, Living Room, Sun Room, Breakfast Kitchen with Pantry and Laundry Room, 2 Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom to the ground floor with 3 further Bedrooms and a WC to the first floor. Outside there is Off Road Parking for up to 4 cars, an adjoining Garage, a paved Terrace and an enclosed Garden both enjoying a South Westerly aspect.

The property also benefits from Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, a Multi Fuel Stove in the living room and there is also excellent Eaves Storage and a large Undercroft Store.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Castlegate, cross over the 2 mini roundabouts and drive down Brunswick Road. Follow around the left hand bend, keep in the left hand lane and then fork left into Stricklandgate. Cross over the mini roundabout and then turn left into Thack Lane. Thacka Crest is approximately 150 m on the left.

Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town, 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, 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 D.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - The natural entrance is to the left gable through a uPVC double glazed door and side window to the;

Hallway - 1.80m x 5.94m (5'11 x 19'6) - An open staircase with metal work railings lead to the first floor. The flooring is laminate and there is a double radiator, a telephone point and a built in broom cupboard. Doors Lead off.

Living Room - 4.95m x 3.91m (16'3 x 12'10) - A multi fuel inset stove is in a slate surround. The flooring is laminate and there is a single radiator, two wall light points and a TV point. A double glazed window faces to side and sliding patio doors open to the;

Sun Room - 1.98m x 4.52m (6'6 x 14'10) - Being a hardwood double glazed frame on a dwarf wall with a solid roof and having laminate flooring. There is a single radiator and doors to the outside.

Inner Lobby - A built in airing cupboard houses the the hot water tank and shelves. A recessed pantry has shelves to two sides. There is an open doorway to the laundry room and a door to the;

Dining Kitchen - 2.72m x 4.88m (8'11 x 16') - Fitted with wood effect fronted units with lighting under the top units and a granite effect works surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a built in electric double oven, a gas hob with a cooker hood and there is a built in dishwasher. A wall mounted Worcester condensing boiler provides the hot water and central heating. There is a double glazed window to the front and a glazed door to the side passage.

Laundry - 2.39m x 1.19m (7'10 x 3'11) - A stainless steel single drainer sink is set in a base unit and a work surface across the opposite side has plumbing below for a washing machine. The walls are part tiled and there is a double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom One - 3.33m x 3.63m (10'11 x 11'11) - Having a built in wardrobe to one side with hanging and shelf space. There is a single radiator and double glazed window to the rear giving an open outlook across the garden and Penrith to the fells beyond.

Bedroom Two - Dining Room - 3.33m x 2.59m (10'11 x 8'6) - Currently used as a dining room, the flooring is laminate and there is a double radiator and double glazed window to the rear.

Bathroom - 2.36m x 2.57m (7'9 x 8'5) - Fitted with a white toilet, a wash basin with a cupboard below and lighted mirror above and a P bath with a Mira mains fed shower over. The walls are tiled. There is a shaver socket, a heated towel rail, an extractor fan and double glazed window to the front.

First Floor-Landing -

Bedroom Three - 3.61m x 3.86m (11'10 x 12'8) - Having a built in wardrobe to one side with hanging, shelving and lockers. There is a shower cubicle to one corner with an electric Mira shower. The flooring is laminate and there is a single radiator and uPVC double glazed window to the rear gives a view to the Lakeland fells.

Bedroom Four/Study - The ceiling is partly sloped with a skylight, there is a single radiator and access to the eaves storage.

Bedroom Five - 3.91m x 2.59m (12'10 x 8'6) - There is a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed dormer window to the rear with a view across the Lakeland fells.

Cloakroom - Fitted with a toilet and a wash basin. There is access to a large eaves store.

Outside - Across the front of the house is a block paved forecourt giving off road parking for three cars and to the right hand side is a tarmac drive allowing a fourth parking space and access to the;

Garage - 5.38m x 3.30m (17'8 x 10'10) - Having double wooden vehicle doors. There is a mezzanine store. light and power point. A sliding door opens to a;

Side Passage - Having uPVC double glazed doors to the front and rear and a glazed door to the kitchen.

A block paved path to the left end of the house leads to the rear where there is a block paved terrace benefiting from the south westerly aspect and an open outlook. There is a outside power point.

The rear side passage door opens to a landing area with a door to the adjoining the log store and steps lead down to a garden.

The garden is mainly to grass with a well stocked flower and shrub borders to two sides and benefits from the south westerly aspect.

To one end of the garden is a further hardstanding seating area and greenhouse.

There is access from the rear garden to a large (limited height) storage area below almost the entire floor space of the bungalow.