Friargate, Penrith

1 Bedroom Apartment for sale in Penrith

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Overlooking the beautiful central courtyard, 25 Pele Court is a first floor apartment with lift access, in this successful retirement community conveniently located in the heart of Penrith by St Andrew's Churchyard. The smart modern accommodation comprises; Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen a Double Bedroom with a Walk in Wardrobe and a Shower/Wet Room as well as having a private Balcony with Store to take advantage of the lovely outlook. There are also excellent resident facilities including a Lounge, a Laundry, the Gardens and a Charging Room for mobility scooters.

The apartment is independently heated with electric underfloor heating combined with passive ventilation and is fully uPVC Double Glazed giving an energy performance rating of B.

Location - From M6 Junction 40 follow the A66 East signage to Kemplay Bank roundabout take the first exit into Penrith A6 Bridge Lane . Travel North and at ' John Norris The home of country sports 'turn right into Friargate . Drive past the parking area and Pele Court is 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 and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is electric

Tenure - The property is leasehold. The vendor informs us that there is a 125 year lease from January 1st 2015 and that the ground rent is �450. A service charge yet to be confirmed, includes the buildings insurance and upkeep of the communal areas.
The council tax in band B.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a communal hallway and a solid door with peep hole to the;

Open Plan Living Area - 7.85m x 3.15m (25'9 x 10'4) - A uPVC double glazed patio door and side window looks onto the the balcony and out over the central courtyard garden. There is a TV/telephone and satellite point , electric underfloor heating, a large walk in store room which also houses the hot water tank and the room is open to the;

Kitchen Area - Fitted with a range of cream gloss fronted units and a wood effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel 1 1/2 single drainer sink with mixer tap. There is a built in electric oven, a combination microwave, a ceramic hob with a glass splashback and cooker hood and an integral fridge-freezer. The floor is tiled with underfloor heating.

Bedroom - 3.18m x 3.20m (10'5 x 10'6) - Having electric underfloor heating, a TV point, a telephone point and uPVC double glazed door opening onto the balcony. A walk in wardrobe wardrobe gives hanging and shelving space.

Shower/Wet Room - 2.29m x 1.65m (7'6 x 5'5) - Fitted with a toilet, a wash basin set in a cabinet with mirror above and a no step shower area with a mains fed shower and a clear screen. The walls are fully tiled, the floor is tiled with underfloor heating and there is a shaver socket/light and a heated towel rail.

Balcony - Overlooking the courtyard gardens, this area is accessed through doors from the living room and bedroom.

To one end of the balcony is a small store room

A central courtyard is open to all residents and has block paved paths and well stocked flower and shrub beds around a central seating area. There is a further paved terraced to the side with several outdoor tables and parasols during the summer months.

Resident's Facilities - include:

A day room where residents regularly meet for coffee, functions and social events. There are talks, exercise classes, bridge and other events organised by the social committee.

A fully equipped laundry is available for all residents as is a room with charging facilities for storing mobility scooters and there are rubbish and recycling facilities.

Parking - There is off road parking, subject to availability for permit holders this needs to be arranged through McCarthy and Stone direct at a cost of �153 per half year.

Residents are also eligible for an EDC parking permit which is valid in the A zone in Friargate, central Penrith.

Important information

This is not a Shared Ownership Property

Property Ref: 319_33151695

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