Welcome to High Fold Graham Street, Penrith, a charming and spacious semi-detached type home with 6 bed in the CA11 9LB area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built before 1900 and has a reported internal area of 230 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £474,500 and a rental potential of £3,084 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"Positioned in the upper part of Graham Street, within the New Streets Conservation Area High Fold is a magnificent, period family home with generous accommodation over three floors comprising; Vestibule, Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Office, Cloakroom, Breakfast Kitchen, Laundry, Rear Porch, 5 Bedrooms, En-Suite Shower, House Bathroom, House Shower room + 6th Bedroom/Store Room. Outside there is a Forecourt with railings around and a delightful Enclosed Rear Garden, which enjoys a High Degree of Privacy as well as Views across Penrith to the Lakeland Fells. There is access to the rear to a Parking Space. The property also benefits from Gas Fired Central Heating and is Double Glazed. There are numerous retained original features and fittings.
Location From the centre of Penrith, head up Sandgate and turn left at the mini roundabout into Meeting House Lane, which becomes Drovers Lane. Take the fifth right hand turn into Graham Street. Drive up to the top of the hill, around the left and right hand bends, High Fold is on the left hand side. Amenities Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 6 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 2 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. Telephone is connected subject to BT. regulations. Tenure The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax band is band D Viewing STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL ACCOMODATION Entrance Through a broad panelled door, with arched window above, to the; Vestibule A floor cupboard houses the electric meter and the MCB consummer unit. A part glazed panelled door leads to the; Hall 5.18mx1.19m+1.14mx3.05m
(17'x3'11+3'9x10'1) Having the original plaster cornice to the ceiling, deep architraves and skirting boards. Central heating thermostat. Stairs, with polished handrail and spindles, rise to the first floor. There is wooden panelling below with a door to the under stair cupboard, with shelves and housing the Halstead gas fired condensing boiler, providing the hot water and central heating. There is a single radiator and stripped pine panelled doors off. Lounge 4.32mx3.94m+ba (14'2x12'11+bay) A double glazed bay window faces the front and an open fire is set in a cast iron grate with original tiled insets, hearth, adjustable brass hood and white marble surround. There is plaster coving and a ceiling rose, picture rail surround, single radiator and TV aerial lead (satelite dish fitted) Dining Room 3.30mx3.66m
(10'10x12'4) A double glazed window, with panelling below, faces the front. There is plaster coving, a picture rail surround and a single radiator. To one wall are two arched niches and a glazed oak serving hatch from the kitchen. Office 3.30mx3.66m
(10'10x12'4) There is a gas wall heater, a single radiator and telephone point. A double glazed window faces the rear and a secondary glazed window faces the rear porch. A door leads to the; Cloakroom Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin. The floor is tiled and the walls are part tiled. A double glazed window faces the side. Breakfast Kitchen 3.40mx3.99m
(11'2x13'11) Fitted with a range of Middleton oak fronted wall and base units and a cream work surfaces with tiled splash backs incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and mixer taps. The kitchen is equipped with a corner mounted gas hob and an extractor hood above, a built in stainless steel electric double oven and eye level grill, plumbing for a dishwasher and a single radiator. The floor is tiled and a multi pained sash window faces the porch. A stripped pine panelled door leads to the; Laundry 4.04mx2.44m
(13'3x8'7) A stainless steel single drainer sink unit set in a base units with a with a work surface to the side having plumbing below for an automatic washing machine and venting for a tumble dryer. There is a double radiator and a ceiling trap giving access to the roof space above. A double glazed window faces the side and a glazed door leads to the; Rear Porch 2.49mx2.44m
(8'2x8'6) Having a sandstone floor and PVC roof, slatted storage shelving. There are windows and a door to the rear. First Floor - Half Landing A double glazed fixed window to the gable provides natural light and views across Penrith to the Lakeland Fells. There is a single radiator and the stairs continue to the main landing. A archway is open to the side landing where there are panelled doors to the shower room and; Bathroom 3.20mx2.44m
(10'6x8'4) Fitted with a three piece suite, including a panelled, enamelled bath with mixer shower taps, tiles around and a folding shower screen. A double glazed window faces the rear and there is a shaver socket, a chrome heated towel rail/radiator and a ceiling trap to the loft space above. Illuminated mirror. Shower Room 1.73mx1.52m
(5'8x5'2) Fitted with a corner shower cabinet (sliding doors), tiled to two sides with a mains shower, a wash basin and toilet. A double glazed window faces the rear. There is a single radiator with double towel rails above and an extractor fan. Illuminated mirror. Landing Having plaster coving, a single radiator and a double glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden. A part glazed door leads to the stairs and the second floor. Painted panelled doors lead off to the bedrooms. Bedroom One 4.37mx3.96m
(14'4x13'1) Having a double glazed window to the front and to the gable with views across Penrith to the Lakeland Fells. The ceiling is coved and there is a single radiator, a telephone point and an opening to the; En Suite Shower 1.70mx1.22m
(5'7x4'6) Fitted with a wash basin and a curved walk in shower enclosure with a Mira mains shower. The walls are fully tiled and there are recessed halogen down lights, a ladder heated towel rail and extractor fan. Bedroom Two 3.38mx4.27m
(11'1x14'4) Having a plaster coved ceiling, a single radiator and a double glazed window to the rear. Bedroom Three 3.40mx3.66m
(11'2x12'4) Having a plaster coved ceiling, a single radiator and a double glazed window to the front. Second Floor With exposed roof beams throughout. The stairs rise to the; Landing 2.51mx5.64m+1.04mx1.47m` (8'3x18'6+3'5x4'10) Having a uPVC double glazed window to the gable with an open outlook over Penrith to the Lakeland Fells. There is a single radiator and access to the eaves. Central heating thermostat (separate zone) Painted panelled doors lead off. Bedroom Four 3.18mx3.96m
(10'5x13'6) An arched uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear with views into the garden and to Blencathra. There is a wash basin and a single radiator. Bedroom Five 3.66mx3.66m
(12'x12'5) Having a double glazed window to the front, wash basin and a single radiator. Bedroom Six/Boxroom 2.87mx3.96m
(9'5x13') The ceiling is sloped with exposed beams and two double glazed Velux windows. A door leads to the tank room housing the hot water tank and economy 7 immersion heater which feeds two wash basins and the en suite shower room. A ceiling trap gives access to the roof space above. Outside To the roadside is a stone wall with iron railings around a forecourt garden with path to the front door having flower beds to each side.
A door gives access to a passageway leading to the rear. To the side of the neighbouring house is a vehicle access with metal gates to a sandstone flagged area which could be used for parking. To the side is a yard with coal bunker and, adjacent to the rear of the utility room is a garden store. Steps lead from the yard to a stone flagged barbeque area with terraced flower beds beyond. To the side of the flagged/parking area is a raised bed and path, through a pergola, to a lovely garden to lawn. There is a decked seating area and well stocked flower and shrub borders around giving a good degree of privacy."