Bankfield Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9

OVERVIEW

In a prominent position within the conservation area, Bankfield House is a wonderful example of a mid Victorian family home. Character features and charm are in abundance throughout and all tastefully combined with up to date fittings - perfect for modern life. On the ground floor is an elegant sitting room and a good sized dining kitchen. A wonderful garden room has been created at the rear which leads seamlessly into the courtyard garden via bi-fold doors and there is a practical utility space leading to a shower room. Over the first and second floor are four bedrooms plus a family bathroom. A cellar space provides vital storage for tools and outdoor gear. Located close to Greenside and within walking distance of Scout Scar, the town centre and local primary schools, Bankfield House must be viewed to be appreciated.

ACCOMMODATION

A period style gate with railings leads across the forecourted garden with a couple of steps leading up to the front door.

HALL

An imposing hallway with painted stairs with central runner leading to the first floor. Ceiling light, a radiator and hanging space for coats.

SITTING ROOM

12' 9" x 13' 9" (3.94m x 4.18m) Double glazed sash windows face the front and side aspects with shutters being fitted to the front window. Marble fireplace fitted with a Morso woodburner set to a slate hearth. Engineered wood flooring, two radiators and a ceiling light.

KITCHEN DINER

12' 11"/9' 6" x 13' 9"/7' 4" (3.95m/2.90m x 4.18m/2.24m) A lovely family dining space and kitchen fitted with traditional cream base and wall units with woodgrain effect worktops and a stainless steel one and half bowl sink with drainer. Integrated dishwasher and fridge plus an electric hob with hood over and an electric oven. Attractive original style glaze fronted cupboard, under unit lighting, a radiator and two ceiling lights. A double glazed sash window with shutters and a window seat. Limestone style tiled floor.

GARDEN ROOM

15' 0" average mid point x 10' 11" (4.56m x 3.33m) An angled space overlooking the rear courtyard, the garden room combines the two spaces using bi fold doors and three Velux rooflights to make the most of natural light and bring the outside in. Engineered wood flooring, two wall lights, a ceiling light and downlights. Radiator.

LAUNDRY

A must have in a family space with plumbing for a washing machine, ceiling light, radiator and practical limestone style flooring. Hanging space for coats.

SHOWER ROOM

7' 0" x 5' 0" (2.15m x 1.53m) A double glazed window to the rear aspect. Fully tiled and fitted with a shower cubicle with fixed head and riser spray, a concealed cistern WC and a pedestal wash basin. Ceiling light and an extractor. The hot water cylinder is concealed behind a panel.

CELLAR

7' 10"/3' 1" x 8' 10"/4'9" (2.39m/0.94m x 2.69m/1.45m) approx. Stone steps from the kitchen lead down to the cellar. Having limited head height, the cellar is prefect for storage and houses the Vaillant boiler, meters and fuse boards. Power and light.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

With white painted stairs and a double glazed sash window fitted with shutters, the landing is light and bright and has lots of features and charm. A second landing area at the rear has a period leaded stained glass window allowing more light in. Two radiators, two ceiling lights and built-in shelved airing cupboard with a further radiator.

BEDROOM ONE

12' 11" x 13' 9" (3.94m x 4.18m) Facing the front aspect, the first of the four double bedrooms has a double glazed sash window with shutters, a marble fireplace with cast grate and engineered wood flooring. Radiator and a ceiling light.

BEDROOM TWO

9' 8" x 13' 9" (2.94m x 4.18m) Also facing the front, the second bedroom has a ceiling light, radiator, period fireplace and engineered wood flooring. Double glazed sash window with shutters.

BATHROOM

12' 1" x 5' 5" (3.68m x 1.65m) A large bathroom with a frosted double glazed window. Bath with glass screen, fixed head and riser spray above, a vanity wash hand basin with drawers under and a WC. A co-ordinating wall cupboard, radiator, downlights and an extractor. Shaver point and white tiling to the walls.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

Radiator and a ceiling light.

BEDROOM THREE

13' 0"/9' 7" x 13' 8"/6' 9" (3.96m/2.92m x 4.15m/2.06m) An L shaped room with a double glazed sash window to the front and a feature double glazed arched window to the side - both with shutters fitted. Period fire surround, engineered wood flooring, a ceiling light and radiator. A walk in cupboard provides storage and there is access to the loft.

BEDROOM FOUR

13' 0" x 13' 9" (3.96m x 4.18m) Having a view over the town towards the Helm from an arched sash window to the side, the fourth double bedroom has a period cast fire surround, a ceiling light, radiator and engineered wood flooring. Both the sash window and feature arched window are double glazed and have shutters. Walk in shelved cupboard.

EXTERNAL

At the front is a pretty forecourt garden with clematis scrambling along the railings and space for pots. The enclosed rear courtyard is laid with slate chippings and has space for patio furniture and large pots if required. There are two sheds and a gate leads to the side access. External tap and socket

DIRECTIONS

Entering town on the one way system from the south, turn left onto Gillinggate by the fireplace shop. Continue to the top of the hill. As the roads converge at Ghyllside and Bankfield Road, the property is located to the right hand side. what3words///marble.museum.rinse

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: Water, Gas, Electric and Drainage. Fibrus FTTP Broadband connected. Residents Parking Permits available from Westmorland and Furness Council Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D EPC Grading: D