For sale: Laurel House
Kirkhead Road, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, Cumbria, LA11 7BG
Guide Price £410,000
Summary: A most impressive four bedroom Grade II double fronted Georgian town house, completely refurbished in 1998 by Priory Building as part of the Kents Bank House development. The property offers very spacious accommodation, arranged over four levels (including the large cellars) and is presented in immaculate order throughout. Conveniently placed for the post office/general store and also the railway station in Kents Bank. This is a beautifully maintained house of immense style and character and an early interior inspection is highly recommended.
Guide:
SUMMARY
Located in a popular residential area, Laurel House stands at the bottom of Kirkhead Road and provides excellent access to the railway station with services directly into Manchester Airport. The property was sympathetically refurbished approximately twelve years ago by Priory Building as part of their development of Kents Bank House and retains all the style and elegance of this era.
* Double glazed Georgian style windows
* Full gas central heating
* Two spacious reception rooms
* Fitted kitchen with separate utility
* Master bedroom with en-suite shower room
* Further double bedroom and house bathroom to the first floor level
* At second floor level there are two further large bedrooms.
* Three cellar rooms.
* Private garden area to the front and communal gardens
* Garage and parking
We have no hesitation in recommending an early interior inspection.
ACCOMMODATION
(All measurements are approximate)
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: Double opening Georgian door. Wood floor. Single panelled central heating radiator.
LOUNGE: 17'02" x 16'05" (5.23m x 5.00m ) A spacious and stylish living area with a lovely Georgian floor to ceiling bay window with French doors leading out to the front garden. Sandstone fireplace and hearth having a Living Flame gas fire inset. Television aerial point. Cornice to ceiling. Arched alcove. Double panelled central heating radiator.
DINING ROOM: 17'02" x 11'11" (5.23m x 3.63m ) With Georgian floor to ceiling bay window with double French doors leading out to the front garden. Original marble fireplace with tiled inset and hearth and Living Flame gas fire. Alcove to one side. Cornice to the ceiling. Double panelled central heating radiator.
KITCHEN: 12'01" x 9'10" (3.68m x 3.00m ) Having a good range of cream fronted wall and base cupboards incorporating 11/2 bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer taps in a tiled surround. Four ring Stoves gas hob with Stoves double oven/grill. Down lights to the ceiling. Concealed lighting under the wall units. Laminated floor. Double panelled central heating radiator.
UTILITY AREA: 4' x 3'10 (1.22m x 1.17m ) Plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer. Spot lighting to the ceiling.
INNER HALLWAY: 10'08" x 8'02" (3.25m x 2.49m ) With access to the cellar via a trap door. Storage cupboard under the stairs. Coat pegs. Smoke detector. Arched alcove. Double panelled central heating radiator.
Original wide open-spindled staircase leads to:-
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Double glazed Velux window sheds lots of light. Double panelled central heating radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM No 1: 17'02" x 12'05" (5.23m x 3.78m ) Large double bedroom with Georgian style sash window. Dimmer switch. Single panelled central heating radiator.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8'05" x 7'06" (2.57m x 2.29m ) With three piece white suite comprising w.c., pedestal wash basin and fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira Excel shower and curved shower door. Shaver point. Chrome towel radiator. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM No 2: 12'11 x 9' (3.94m x 2.74m ) Double bedoom. Georgian style sash window. Single panelled central heating radiator.
BATHROOM: 9'02" x 8'04" (2.79m x 2.54m ) With three piece suite comprising w.c., wash basin set into a vanity unit. Panelled bath in a tiled surround with Mira Excel shower over the bath. Folding shower screen. Shaver point and light. Spot lighting to the ceiling. Extractor fan. Linen cupboard. Double glazed Velux window. Double panelled central heating radiator.
Open-spindled staircase leads to:-
LANDING: With smoke detector and access hatch into the loft area.
BEDROOM No 3: 21'06" x 17'02" (6.55m x 5.23m ) A large, bright and airy bedroom with Georgian sytle sash window and double glazed Velux window. TV aerial point. Access hatch into loft area. Double panelled central heating radiator and single panelled central heating radiator.
BEDROOM No 4: 13' x 11'09 (3.96m x 3.58m ) Double bedroom. Georgian style sash window. Double panelled central heating radiator.
WALK IN WARDROBE/OFFICE SPACE: 8'01" x 3'08" (2.46m x 1.12m ) Panelled window overlooks the staircase. Single panelled central heating radiator.
OUTSIDE
There is a pretty courtyard garden to the front, which is enclosed and private enclosed by a laurel hedge, box and mature shubs. Slate paved patio area.
Laurel House enjoys access into the communal gardens which overlook Morecambe Bay. There are large Lawned areas and flowerbeds which are well stocked with mature trees and bushes.
GARAGE: 18'07" x 9'04" (5.66m x 2.84m ) A single garage with metal up and over door. Situated to the rear of the property in a block of three. With the benefit of power and light.
PARKING SPACE: There is private allocated parking within the grounds of the development.
BIN STORAGE AREA
OUTSIDE TAP
CELLAR No 1: 20'10" x 11'05" (6.35m x 3.48m ) With original slate cold tables. Power and light. A dry cellar providing an excellent storage facility. Shelving.
CELLAR No 2: 20'10 x 11'05 (6.35m x 3.48m ) Power and light. Gas central heating boiler [Worcester Bosch].
WALK IN WINE CELLAR (3): 12'10 x 4' (3.91m x 1.22m)
TENURE: Leasehold - 999 years. The freehold of the development is held by the Kents Bank House Management Company (there are 8 shareholders).
There is currently a management fee of £600 per annum.
POSSESSION: Vacant possession on completion.
FIXTURE/FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars are included. Other items are excluded.
SERVICES: All mains services are connected.
COUNCIL TAX: Band "E" (verbal enquiry only)
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
South Lakeland District Council
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
Cumbria
Tel No: 01539 733333
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through our Grange-over-Sands office.
LOCATION: Travelling from Grange-over-Sands in a westerly direction on the B5277 towards Allithwaite. Upon reaching Jack Hill bear immediately sharp left into Kirkhead Road and continue along this road and down the hill towards the Post Office. Laurel House is situated just after the Post Office on the left hand side




