Full Description
SITUATION 1 Ben Place is ideally situated on the edge of Grasmere village, which is arguably one of the most popular and well known Lakeland villages due to its connections with William Wordsworth and the other Lakelands poets. The property is a level walk to the village centre which has a wide variety of shops, restaurants etc and there are endless fell and country walks from the doorstep.
DIRECTIONS Head north on the A591 towards Grasmere, continue over the mini roundabout to the north end of the village. Turn right immediately after Our Lady of Wayside Catholic Church, continue up Michaels Lane for approximately 100 metres and the property is on the left hand side.
DESCRIPTION The property is a substantial portion of a large Victorian property which was originally built in 1820 and subsequently extended in 1880 creating 1 Ben Place. Latterly the property was divided into four properties in 1980´s. 1 Ben Place has been updated and refurbished by the present vendors, creating an immaculately presented and well proportioned three bedroom property with some fine original features including high ceilings and has also been majority re-plumbed and rewired. The property is light and airy and benefits from three good size bedrooms, two bathrooms, lovely living room with substantial bay window and terrific fell views. The property would suit a variety of purchasers, whether as a permanent residence or equally suitable as a holiday/weekend retreat. There is also the added advantage of current planning permission to create a substantial ground floor extension creating two additional reception rooms, shower room and superb balcony. Planning reference 7/2011/5472.
ACCOMMODATION Front entrance into attractive wide hallway with original tiled floor and open staircase. The end of the hallway provides a potential dining area which is currently used as a storage facility.
CLOAKROOM WC and wash hand basin.
WC
KITCHEN Superbly presented selection of contemporary wall and base units along with display unit, black granite worktops and one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Electric double oven and five ring gas hob. Integrated appliances include microwave, Miele dishwasher and Miele freezer and Neff fridge. Plumbing for washing machine. Wood floor and part tiled walls. TV and radio point. Rear door. Highly useful pantry.
LIVING ROOM Stunning well proportioned room with feature bay window giving a delightful south facing aspect over the garden. Open fire with slate hearth and surround. TV point.
FIRST FLOOR Split level landing.
FRONT BEDROOM ONE Spacious dual aspect double room with a contemporary selection of fitted wardrobes. Excellent views over the garden towards Silver Howe and the surrounding fells. TV point. Double bath. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: three piece white suite comprising walk in shower, vanity wash hand basin and WC. Tiled walls and extractor.
BEDROOM TWO Double room with feature bay window giving attractive views towards Helm Crag and Silver Howe. Built in wardrobe.
BEDROOM THREE/STUDY Single room with fitted shelves and telephone point.
On the landing there is a large airing cupboard housing Vaillant boiler and shelved cylinder cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM Three piece white suite comprising corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. Velux window, part tiled walls and mirror/light.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via private gated drive providing ample parking for three/four vehicles. Split level garden area with a sunny aspect and south facing panoramic views towards Helm Crag, Silver Howe and the Lakeland fells.
TENURE Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.
SERVICES All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating.
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