2 Bed Detached House For Sale

Set in a cul-de-sac, very close to the centre of Penrith, 2 Albion Close is a very smart, modern semi detached home, offered for sale as a 35% share ownership in conjunction with Riverside Housing Association and has accommodation comprising; Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Cloakroom, 2 Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Outside there is an Allocated Parking Space, a Forecourt Gardena and an Enclosed Rear Garden which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. The property also benefits from Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler and uPVC Double Glazing combined with the excellent modern Insulation to give an Energy Efficiency Rating of B.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head South on King Street, turn left into Old London Road. Take the first right, next to the Eden Rural Foyer and then the first left into Ridley Court which becomes Albion Close.

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 - The property is leasehold. The vendor informs us that there is a 125 year lease from March 7th 2019 and the service charge for April 2025 to April 2026 is £36.57 which includes the buildings insurance.

The rental element for the house is £266.64 for the period April 2025 to April 2026.

The council tax is Band B.

We understand that the owner of the 35% share will also have the right to buy out the remaining element of the ownership from Riverside Housing Association. At 100% ownership, the property will be freehold.

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Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a composite security door to the;

Entrance Hall - Having a double radiator and doors off to the cloakroom and;

Living Room - 5.46m x 3.45m max (17'11 x 11'4 max) - Having a telephone point, a telecoms connection point, a TV aerial point and a single radiator. Stairs lead to the first floor with a store cupboard below having a light. A door opens to the;

Dining Kitchen - 4.55m x 2.95m max (14'11 x 9'8 max) - Fitted with a range of white fronted units and a pale grey worksurface incorporating a stainless steel 1 1/2a half bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap. There is a built-in electric oven and gas hob with a stainless steel splashback and an extractor hood, an integral fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. One of the units houses a Potterton gas fired condensing combi boiler providing the hot water and central heating. There is a double radiator and uPVC double glazed windows and door facing onto the rear garden.

Cloakroom - Fitted with a toilet, a corner mounted wash basin and having a single radiator, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window.

Landing - A ceiling trap gives access to the insulated roof space.

Bedroom One - 3.20m x 4.57m (10'6 x 15') - There is a TV aerial point, a single radiator and the uPVC double glazed window and French door with Juliet balcony open to the front. Above the stair head is a built-in cupboard with shelves.

Bedroom Two - 2.74m x 4.57m (9' x 15' ) - Having a single radiator and two uPVC double glazed windows face to the rear.

Bathroom - 2.11m x 1.91m (6'11 x 6'3) - Fitted with a toilet, a wash basin and a steel bath having a mains fed shower over, tiles to two sides and a clear shower screen. There is a chrome heated towel rail, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window.

Outside - To the front of the house is an open forecourt laid to artificial grass with path to the front door and an allocated parking space private to number two.

A shared path leads around the side of the house with a gate to the enclosed rear garden which is again laid to artificial grass with a flagged area by the house, a small deck seating area and a high wooden fence around.

The garden enjoys the afternoon and evening sunshine and has an open outlook.