Roper Street, Penrith

Churchill Retirement Living have created a wonderful apartment building in the heart of Penrith, ideal for those wanting to combine comfort, style and independent living with the convenience of this beautiful market town on the edge of the Lake District. 14 Dutton Lodge is a first floor apartment overlooking the gardens and has accommodation comprising: Hallway with Store Room, Living Room, Kitchen Double Bedroom and a Shower Room. The owners of the apartments also enjoy the full use of a large Lounge which is used for many types of social events, the lovely landscaped gardens with seating areas and a free residents car park. The property also benefits from central heating, the cost of which is included in the service charge, high performance glazing and insulation giving an impressive energy efficiency rating of B.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head South on King Street and fork left at the traffic lights into Roper Street, Dutton Lodge 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. Central Heating is via a centralised system and is included in the service charge.

Tenure Leasehold - The property is leasehold. There is a 999 year lease from 1st February 2020 and that the ground rent is £575.00 per annum. To be reviewed in December 2027 and there is a service charge of (Year Ending 30th November 2024): £2,848.96 per annum. Service charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, ground source heating, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, Lodge Manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.

Please check regarding Pets with Churchill Estates Management.

A 1% contribution of the final selling price to the contingency fund is payable by the Seller upon completion of the sale of the property.

The council tax in band B.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - There are 2 entrances into the building and each has a security entry system linked to each apartment. There is also a lift access to the first floor

A multi lock security door opens to the;

Hall - A recessed walk in store cupboard with light and power also houses the MCB consumer unit and electric meter. Doors lead off to the the bedroom, shower room and;

Living Room - 5.41m x 3.12m (17'9 x 10'3) - Having an electric flame effect fire in a contemporary surround. There is a radiator with fan assisted boost facility, a telephone point and TV/satellite point. A uPVC double glazed French door with side window and Juliette balcony overlooks the garden. A glazed door opens to the;

Kitchen - 2.24m x 2.39m (7'4 x 7'10) - Fitted with gloss pale grey fronted units and a stone effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a built in mid height electric oven, a ceramic hob with cooker hood, a built in fridge freezer and dishwasher/dryer. The ceiling has recessed down lights, and there is an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden.

Bedroom - 4.39m incl wardrobe x 2.84m (14'5 incl wardrobe x - A built in wardrobe with mirror doors has hanging and shelving space. There is a radiator with fan assisted boost facility, a TV point and telephone point. A uPVC double glazed window overlooks the garden.

Shower Room - 2.24m x 2.39m (7'4 x 7'10) - Fitted with a toilet having a concealed cistern, a wash basin with cabinet below and mirror cabinet above and a quadrant shower enclosure with a mains fed shower. The walls are fully tiled and there is a heated towel rail.

Shared Facilities - Dutton Lodge is built around a central owner's lounge which opens onto the patio garden and has a facilities to make beverages and snacks. This room is also used from communal activities, such as; yoga, keep fit, quiz nights and movie nights.

Guest Suite - Available for the use of visitors connected to the owners is a hotel style guest suite

Parking - There is a car park free to use for all of the apartment owners, available on a "first come first served" basis.

Gardens - Dutton Lodge is set in beautiful landscaped gardens for the use of all of the owners



There is a secure store for bicycles and mobility scooters.