Listed for £449,950
August 26, 2025
Occupying a generous corner plot within the desirable Kirkbie Green development, this superb detached residence provides an exciting opportunity for buyers to update and personalise to their own tastes. The property features a bright bay-windowed lounge with double doors leading to the dining room, a family kitchen and the convenience of a ground floor cloakroom. Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms including a master suite with dressing area and en-suite shower room, complemented by a modern family shower room. Outside, the property enjoys surrounding low-maintenance gardens, off-road parking for two vehicles and an integral double garage, with plumbing for a washing machine and venting for a tumble dryer, all within easy reach of Kendal town centre, scenic riverside walks, and excellent transport links to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and beyond. Directions For Satnav users enter: LA9 7AJ For what3 words app users enter: panel.zebra.unable Location Kirkbie Green is a highly desirable development, ideally positioned close to Thorny Hills, the River Kent and at the foot of the historic Castle Hill. The property enjoys a prime location within easy reach of Kendal’s vibrant market town amenities, whilst also offering immediate access to beautiful riverside and countryside walks around Kendal Castle, Gooseholme Park and along the River Kent. For those who enjoy exploring further afield, the development provides excellent transport connections. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are both within easy reach, offering some of the UK’s most stunning scenery. Oxenholme train station, with mainline services to London, Manchester and Scotland, is just a short drive away, and junction 36 of the M6 motorway ensures convenient road access north and south. Description Stepping through the front door, you are welcomed into an inviting entrance hall, with doors leading to the lounge, kitchen and cloakroom, and stairs ahead rising to the first floor. The lounge is a bright and spacious reception room, filled with natural light from a feature bay window. A gas fire provides a focal point and warmth, while double doors connect seamlessly to the adjoining dining room. Perfect for socialising with family and friends, the dining room links to the kitchen and can be enjoyed as part of an open-plan flow or closed off for a more intimate setting. The breakfast kitchen is well-equipped with a range of fitted storage cupboards and complementary work surfaces providing ample preparation space. A one-and-a-half bowl sink with mixer tap, a four-ring gas hob with extractor above, and an oven/grill below complete the setup. The kitchen also benefits from direct access into the integral double garage and a part-glazed door leading out to the rear garden. A cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin, neatly tucked beneath the stairs, completes the ground floor accommodation. The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern shower room. The master suite is a generous double, complete with a built-in wardrobe, space for additional furnishings, and the added benefit of a dressing room with vanity wash hand basin and fitted wardrobes. Adjoining this is an en-suite bathroom fitted with a WC and hand-held shower. The second bedroom is another spacious double, also enjoying a built-in wardrobe and ample room for further furniture. The third bedroom offers similarly generous double proportions, while the fourth is a versatile space, suitable as a small double or large single bedroom, ideal for a home office or nursery if desired. Serving the bedrooms is a contemporary shower room, fitted with a three-piece suite including a large walk-in enclosure with wall-mounted shower, a WC, and wash hand basin with vanity storage. The landing also provides a useful airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and access to the loft. Outside, the property enjoys attractive, low-maintenance gardens. To the rear, an enclosed garden offers a private retreat with a flagged patio, perfect for alfresco dining, alongside stone-chipped areas and well-stocked borders featuring a variety of established and colourful shrubs, bushes and trees. This charming space provides year-round interest and a delightful setting for both relaxation and entertaining. At the front, the garden is neatly laid to lawn with complementary stone chippings and mature shrubs, adding to the home’s kerb appeal. A brick-set driveway provides parking for two vehicles and leads to a double garage, offering secure parking for additional vehicles or versatile storage space. The garage is also equipped with plumbing for a washing machine and a vent for a dryer, making it a practical utility area. Freehold. Mains gas, electricity and water.
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