3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Cartgate Road, Hensingham, Whitehaven CA28

This fabulous home offers versatility, style and plenty of space both inside and out. You might miss it from the front, but the property boasts a substantial two-storey extension at the rear. The property is located in a quiet and desirable area of Whitehaven. Numerous schools including Hensingham primary school, Jericho primary School, Whitehaven Academy, and St Benedict Catholic high School are within walking distance, making this a superb family home. Whitehaven Hospital is also just a ten-minute walk away, and there is a swimming pool with its adjoining gym. A recently built garage with convenience store is just two minutes away in the car. Whitehaven town centre is also just a ten minute drive away.

The property has plenty of space and is set on a substantial plot. The driveway is accessed via an electronic gate, and offers plenty of parking, and will be suitable for anybody with a caravan or motorhome. Not only is there a large drive but there is also a detached garage which provides additional parking or can be used for storage. The property features a large, sun trap garden, with a spacious seating area and a level lawn which is securely fenced around, perfect for those with children, where they can freely play. Step inside you'll find yourself in the hallway, which leads to the first reception room. Here you will find a lovely sitting room, with its bay window, and this room would also make an excellent TV room, games room or could be even used as a downstairs bedroom if desired. The kitchen has lots of space and could be used as a kitchen with a breakfast area if required. Beyond the kitchen you will find the lounge, this eye-catching room has lots of space and natural light, there is a set of French doors that lead through to a conservatory which is currently used as a dining room. Heading up to the first floor you will find all three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms, benefit from the substantial extension creating lots of extra space and benefiting from fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom also features an ensuite shower room. The modern, four piece family bathroom is also located on the first floor.

This property really has such a tremendous amount to offer, with so much space both inside and out, the location feels quiet and rather private. With its two story extension this property certainly stands out from other properties of a similar price. To fully appreciate the property space and versatility, please get in touch with the office to arrange a viewing.

Hallway

This lovely hallway is accessed via a uPVC door, with frosted glass panels, which allows in plenty of natural light. There is a window on the landing above which illuminate the stairs below. You will notice the rather attractive wood panelling, which leads along the stairs to the door. You will find a substantial under stairs storage cupboard, this cupboard has a uPVC double glazed window and discreetly houses the combi boiler. The hallway benefits from modern flooring, a radiator and leads through to the sitting room and the kitchen.

Sitting Room

The first of the two reception rooms is this tastefully decorated, and highly versatile room. Perhaps you need a spacious home office, playroom, games room or TV room, then this would certainly be ideal. One attractive feature is the large uPVC double glazed bay window, that looks out to the front and has a window seat below, with built-in storage underneath. The room has connections for flat screen wall mounted TV. There is a dimmer switch, modern flooring, and a radiator. There is a gas fire set on the chimney breast which provides plenty of warmth when needed.

Kitchen

This very spacious kitchen has more than enough room to be used as a kitchen/diner or kitchen/breakfast room if required. There is a range of wall and base units, with a complementary worktop, and tiled splash back's. There is a large alcove within the chimney breast where you will find space for an American-style fridge freezer, and either side of the chimney breast is a large unit with glass doors and built-in lighting. The kitchen features a range cooker, with a five ring gas hob, stainless steel splash back, and a stainless steel extractor canopy above. There is a stainless steel sink, with drainer board, and mixer tap, and a wall mounted plate rack. For convenience the kitchen also has a slimline integrated dishwasher. There is attractive tiled flooring, a radiator, and a uPVC double glazed window. The kitchen leads through to the second reception room.

Lounge

This fabulous and very spacious second reception room, feels very peaceful and would also be ideal for spending time with friends and family. The room has a wall mounted gas fire, modern laminate flooring, and you will find connections for a flat screen wall mounted TV. The room feels light and airy and is also tastefully decorated. A nice touch is the wall mounted lights, a radiator, and a uPVC double glazed window that allows in additional light. The French doors open to the conservatory.

Conservatory

An excellent addition to the property is this conservatory which currently doubles as a dining room. A dwarf wall conservatory, there are power points, a ceiling fan and French doors that lead out onto the spacious garden at the back.

First Floor Landing

The landing has a uPVC double glazed window, and has access to all three bedrooms, the bathroom, and the loft which is partially boarded.

Master Bedroom

This substantial double bedroom, benefits from the extension the property underwent many years ago, this creates additional space and is used as a walk-through wardrobe. The room has a TV point, laminate flooring and a five door mirrored, fitted wardrobe. There is a built-in cupboard, laminate flooring, a radiator, and a uPVC double glazed window that looks down onto the garden at the rear.

Master Ensuite

A modern ensuite shower room, comprising of a shower cubicle with twin sliding doors. There is a toilet and pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap. The ensuite has fully tiled walls, a chrome heated towel rail, an extractor, and easy clean PVC panels on ceiling.

Bedroom Two

A second large double bedroom, which like the first benefits from being extended. The room boasts a five door mirrored fitted wardrobe, in addition there is a built-in cupboard with shelving and a clothes rail. There is laminate flooring, a radiator, and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear, looking down onto the garden

Bedroom Three

Another double bedroom boasting storage areas either side of the chimney breast, with clothes rails, and shelving, which provides plenty of storage. The room has laminate flooring, a radiator and a uPVC double glazed window looking out to the front.

Bathroom

The spacious four piece bathroom suite, comprising of a large shower, with sliding door and rainfall showerhead. There is a spa bath, with central mixer tap. The bathroom has a toilet and an oversized wash basin, with mixer tap. There is a heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, tiled flooring and a uPVC double glazed frosted window.

Garage

The property features a garage with a pitched roof, an up and over door, and there is lighting and power points.

Exterior

At the front of the property, there is a substantial tarmac driveway, which is in excellent condition and is accessed via an electronic, remote-controlled gate. There is plenty of parking and the drive continues down towards the rear of the property, where you will find the garage. The rear garden, of the property is an absolute delight, there is a tremendous amount of space and the garden and enjoys sun throughout the day. There is a large patio area, that has access from the conservatory, perfect for garden furniture, and is ideal for sitting out and relaxing or hosting a party. There are outdoor sockets and a retractable awning. Beyond the patio area there is a large area and well maintained lawn, which is flat and perfect for children to run around and play. The garden is securely fenced around, so you can let youngsters enjoy the sunshine and play until bedtime.

Tenure

We have been informed by the vendor the property is Leasehold
898 years

Council Tax Band B

EPC C

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