Aspen Close, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9

18 Aspen Close is a contemporary ground floor apartment that offers a stylish and comfortable living space. Located in a quiet corner of a recently completed residential development just off Oxenholme Road. Close to local amenities and with the mainline train station at Oxenholme being a short walk away for those who have the need to commute. The flat is subject to a local occupancy clause, and is being sold through a shared ownership scheme meaning that you will own 50% of the property, with the remaining 50% being owned by Progress Housing Group.

The setting provides easy access to a wide range of local amenities including both primary and secondary schools, Asda superstore and Westmorland General Hospital. There is a bus stop nearby and the main line railway station at Oxenholme is only a short walk away for commuter links to Manchester, London Euston, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The property is also convenient for junctions 36 and 37 of the M6 motorway and for access to the Lake District National Park.

As you step into the apartment, you are greeted by the spacious entrance hall with doors leading to all rooms. There is a useful cloaks cupboard ideal for storing everyday coats and shoes.

Through into the open plan living room and kitchen. The space is perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing after a long day. The large window fills the room with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with a range of attractive rang of wall, base and drawer units with complementary workings surfaces, inset stainless steel sink and breakfast bar. Modern kitchen appliances include a built-in oven, electic hob, extractor fan and fridge freezer. There is plumbing for a washing machine.

The bedroom is a spacious double room with window having aspect to the side.

Completing the apartment is the modern three-piece suite bathroom. This sleek and stylish bathroom has three piece suite; including a panel bath, a W.C and a pedestal wash hand basin. Finished with part tiled walls, heated towel rail and down lights.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a modern ground floor apartment in a desirable location. Contact us today to arrange a early viewing.

The property can only be used as a primary residence and cannot be purchased as a buy-to-let or a second/holiday home.

The property is being sold through a shared ownership scheme with Progress Housing Group. Where the purchaser will own 50% of the property and pay a monthly rental charge to the housing group.

The current rent is £267.46 per month including service charge (£176.84 rent & £90.62 service charge).

A buyer must meet the eligibility criteria for affordable home ownership as set out by Homes England.

The local occupancy clause dictates that any purchaser must have a local connection to the following parishes :-

Kendal, Burton in Kendal, Hincaster, Holme, Lupton, Hutton, Roof, Arnside, Beetham, Preston Patrick, Preston Richard, Sedgwick, Stainton, Natland, Milnthorpe, Heversham, Crosthwaite and Lyth, Witherslack, Meathop & Ulpha, Helsington, Levens, Crook, Underbarrow & Bradleyfield, Longsleddale, Fawcett Forest, Whitwell & Selside, Whinfell, Docker, Lambrigg, Grayrigg, New Hutton, Old Hutton, Holmescales, Burneside, Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg, Kentmere and Staveley with Ings.  

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Communal entrance Hall  

Ground Floor  

Private entrance Hall  

Open plan living room/kitchen 19' 2" x 12' 5" (5.85m x 3.80m)  

Bedroom 13' 10" x 11' 0" (4.24m x 3.36m)  

Bathroom  

Parking: Allocated parking space and use of shared visitors spaces.  

Property information:  

Tenure: Leasehold - held on the balance of a 125 year lease from 1 May 2020

The current rent being £267.46 per month including service charge (£176.84 rent & £90.62 service charge).
 

Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council Tax - Band A 

Services: Mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage.  

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

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From Kendal town centre take the A65 Burton Road out of the town in a south-easterly direction. Pass the Leisure Centre on the left to reach a set of traffic lights. Fork slightly left into Oxenholme Road and proceed to a set of traffic lights. Continue to the second mini-roundabout and turn right into Strawberry Fields, follow the road down, bearing left onto Aspen Close, keep right at the end of the road and the block for 18 is then found on your left hand side.
 

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. 

Anti Money Laundering Regulations: Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat). 

Disclaimer: All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 12/04/2025.