Kentgate Place, Kendal, LA9

Description: This beautifully presented two-bedroom, first-floor apartment is part of the well-renowned, award-winning Kentgate Place, built by local developers Russell Armer Homes. Nestled in heart of Kendal, a bustling market town, this apartment enjoys a prime riverside location with stunning views across the town and beyond to Kendal Castle.

Presented for sale in show home condition, this immaculate apartment is ideal for permanent living or as a personal holiday home. The property boasts a high standard of finish and modern, contemporary design throughout, featuring Villeroy and Boch bathrooms and a fully equipped Sheraton kitchen. Residents benefit from a private parking space in the secure, gated underground car park, with lift access to each floor. An early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous space and exceptional quality this apartment offers. 

Property Overview: The historic market town of Kendal, known for its charming streets and quaint yards, offers a vibrant community complete with its very own castle, a weekly market, and a wide selection of major retailers and unique local shops. Residents and visitors are able to enjoy a variety of restaurants, coffee spots, and the popular Brewery Arts Centre, which features cinemas, bars, and a theatre - all just three miles from the stunning Lake District National Park. Conveniently located near Kendal railway station, this town provides easy access to the Windermere line, with connections to Oxenholme on the London to Glasgow West Coast main line, allowing you to reach London in under three hours.

This modern and meticulously maintained two-bedroom first-floor apartment enjoys a perfect riverside location along the banks of the River Kent. The apartment offers spectacular views across the town to Kendal Castle and beyond, and is within easy walking distance of the bustling town centre, as well as the nearby railway and bus stations.

Upon entering, the apartment immediately impresses with its warm and welcoming entrance hall, complete with a storage cupboard featuring shelving, an electric panel heater, and a door intercom system.

To the right, you'll discover a stunning open-plan living room with a dining area and an exceptional kitchen. This light-filled space boasts two large windows that overlook the River Kent, offering a splendid view of Kendal Castle and Serpentine Woods. The room features attractive Karndean flooring, two electric panel heaters, a TV aerial, and a telephone point. A glazed door leads to a sheltered balcony with glazed balustrades and composite decking, providing a perfect spot for year-round enjoyment of the river views, outdoor entertaining, and alfresco dining, even on rainy days.

The kitchen is fitted to an extremely high standard, with attractive tiled flooring and a range of soft closing contemporary units. It includes base units, pan drawers with shallow pull-out internal drawers, lift-up wall cupboards, and a pull-out pantry cabinet. The kitchen is complemented by Quartz worktops with an inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap. High-quality appliances include a built-in Hotpoint oven, microwave, induction hob, stainless steel cooker hood with lights, and integrated Indesit dishwasher, washer/dryer, and 50/50 fridge and freezer.

Both bedrooms benefit from the riverside aspect and open views. The main bedroom is a neutral space with a built-in triple wardrobe featuring mirrored sliding doors, an electric panel heater, a TV aerial point, and a telephone point. The adjoining en-suite bathroom is beautifully finished with part-tiled walls and coordinating tiled flooring. It includes a large walk-in shower, a vanity unit with a drawer, a wash hand basin, and a W.C. The en-suite also features a large inset wall mirror, a chrome vertical towel radiator, and a shaver point. An airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder and provides shelving for linen and towels.

The second bedroom is a spacious double room with a built-in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors and an electric panel heater.

The main bathroom completes the picture with a three-piece suite in white, comprising a deep-paneled bath with a handheld shower attachment, a wall-hung wash hand basin, and a W.C. The bathroom is complemented by part-tiled walls, matching flooring, a chrome vertical towel radiator, and a large wall mirror.

The apartment benefits from a private, covered parking space with convenient internal access to the main entrance hall. 

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Private Entrance Hall  

Splendid Open Plan Living/Dining Room & Kitchen 36' 3" x 14' 9" (11.07m x 4.5m)  

Balcony 16' 11" x 7' 4" (5.16m x 2.26m)  

Bedroom One 19' 5" x 10' 2" (5.94m x 3.1m)  

En-suite Shower Room  

Bedroom Two 15' 5" x 8' 5" (4.7m x 2.59m)  

Bathroom  

Tenure: Held on the balance of a 999-year lease from 2009 with the Freehold belonging to the Management Company with the residents being shareholders in that Company.

Service charge: Current charge is £2,325.03 payable either in full, in advance or by monthly standing order- to include the buildings insurance and up-keep and cleaning and decorating of communal areas, the cost of the electric lights and ventilation fans and cleaning of the undercover car park, all external maintenance, windows etc.

Ground Rent: Current annual payment is £160 until 2028 - Reviewed every 10 years  

Council Tax: Westmorland & Furness Council - Band D  

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office. 

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.