Glasson Court, Penrith

Property Details: - Type: Flat - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Wilkes Green & Hill - Penrith Phone: 01768 257968

Located close to Penrith town centre, yet surrounded by generous private grounds, 27 Glasson Court is an ever popular style of ground floor apartment with accommodation comprising; Porch, Hall, Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and a Shower/Wet Room. The apartment enjoys full access to the communal grounds and there is a shared parking area with the right to park a car. Whilst the property does benefit from uPVC Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating via a modern Condensing Boiler, a modern Kitchen and Wet Room, the accommodation will benefit from a cosmetic overhaul<br/><br/><b>Location</b> - From the centre of Penrith, head south on King Street which becomes Victoria Road and turn left into Glasson Court.<br/><br/>If using the app what three words, the position is ; <a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/grafted.explain.sprint">grafted.explain.sprint</a><br/><br/><b>Amenities</b> - 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. Local 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.<br/><br/><b>Services</b> - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.<br/><br/><b>Tenure</b> - The property is leasehold. The vendor informs us that there is a 999 year lease from 1 October 2006 with a peppercorn ground rent and an annual service charge of £350 which includes the buildings insurance and upkeep of the communal areas. <br/><br/>The council tax is band B.<br/><br/>We understand that this property is 'for the occupation of one family as a private dwelling house' and therefor is not suitable for holiday lets and you are unable to keep any pets at the property.<br/><br/>We have been informed by Glasson Court Management co. that the Artex to the ceilings contains low levels of asbestos. Our understanding is that this should pose no problem if left undisturbed, however, there are guidelines that should be followed should the ceilings be altered or removed. Any prospective purchaser should make independent enquiries to satisfy themselves of the facts.<br/><br/><b>Anti Money Laundering Requirements</b> - In line with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, as a regulated profession, we are duty bound to carry out due diligence on all of our clients to confirm their identity. Rather than traditional methods in which you would have to produce multiple utility bills and a photographic ID we use an electronic verification system. This system allows us to verify you from basic details using electronic data, however it is not a credit check of any kind so will have no effect on you or your credit history. To do so the Credit Referencing Agencies may check the details you supply against any particulars on any database (public or otherwise) to which they have access. They may also use your details in the future to assist other companies for verification purposes. A record of the search will be retained.<br/><br/>The fee for us to fulfil these obligations is fee of (£24 inc VAT) per purchaser will be charged to cover the costs associated with fulfilling our obligations under the act. A link will be sent to your mobile to enable you to make the payment and thereafter the biometric check..<br/><br/><b>Referral Fees</b> - WGH work with the following providers for arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to use them WGH will receive a referral fee : <br/>Fisher Financial, Carlisle<br/>The Right Advice (Bulman Pollard) Carlisle <br/>Average referral fee earned in 2024 was £253.00<br/><br/><b>Viewing</b> - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL<br/><br/><b>Accommodation</b> - <br/><br/><b>Entrance</b> - Entrance through a uPVC double glazed door to;<br/><br/><b>Porch</b> - A glazed door opens to<br/><br/><b>Hall</b> - Having a single radiator, a telephone socket and doors off to all the rooms.<br/><br/><b>Living Room</b> - 4.34m x 3.30m (14'3 x 10'10) - Having a feature fireplace with an electric flame effect convector heater. There is a TV aerial point, a double radiator and two uPVC double glazed windows to the front.<br/><br/><b>Kitchen</b> - 2.36m x 2.57m (7'9 x 8'5) - Fitted with wood effect fronted units and a marble effect worksurface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink. There is a built-in electric oven and ceramic hob, plumbing for a washing machine and space for an upright fridge. A built-in cupboard houses a Gloworm condensing Combi boiler providing the hot water and central heating. There is a chrome heated towel rail and a uPVC double glazed window to the front.<br/><br/><b>Bedroom One</b> - 3.33m x 3.28m (10'11 x 10'9) - There is a single radiator and uPVC double glazed windows to the rear.<br/><br/><b>Bedroom Two</b> - 2.39m x 2.44m (7'10 x 8') - Having a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear.<br/><br/><b>Shower/Wet Room</b> - 1.52m 3.35m x 1.57m (5' 11 x 5'2) - Having moulded flooring with a drain point and an electric shower over. There is a high seat toilet and wash basin. The walls are marine boarded and there is a single radiator, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b> - In the middle of Glasson Court is a shared parking area with the right to park one car.<br/><br/>Around the outside of the building is a large open grass garden for the use of all the residents along with several clothes airers.<br/><br/>