5 bed semi-detached house for sale

The Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12

Perfectly situated towards the head of a prestigious cul-de-sac, close to the town centre, schools and railway station, this much-loved period home has remained in the same family since 1949. Offered with no onward chain, it provides spacious, versatile accommodation including multiple reception rooms, stunning open-plan kitchen diner, study, utility, WC, five/six bedrooms and two bathrooms. Set on a generous plot with driveway parking and attractive gardens, it offers excellent potential for further modernisation. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Beautifully positioned to the head of a small cul-de-sac of this prestigious residential location which is not only highly sought after but offers convenient access to the town centre and amenities including local schools and railway station. This fabulous period home has been lovingly cared for and in the same family ownership since 1949. Now reluctantly offered for sale and offered with no upper chain offering spacious well-proportioned and versatile accommodation perfect for a range of buyers including the family purchaser with accommodation offering dining room, secondary reception room, open plan kitchen/diner, study, utility and ground floor WC plus five/six bedrooms laid out over two upper two floors as well as a family bathroom, WC and an ensuite shower room. Complete with gas central heating system, double glazed traditional windows, excellent driveway and lovely gardens to the front. This excellent home and is considered highly desirable and early inspections are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Accessed by way of a covered canopy porch giving shelter to the traditional solid wood front door opening into:

Porch Traditional quarry tiled floor, dado rail and part glazed door accesses the entrance hall with a further door opening to the WC.

WC Traditional two-piece white suite comprising of WC with push-button flush and wall-mounted wash hand basin. Cupboard housing electrics, double-glazed sash window, tiled floor and under stairs storage cupboard offering additional storage, traditional floor safe and alarm control panel.

Entrance hall 4' 8" x 5' 6" (1.42m x 1.68m) Feature staircase, panelled detailing, painted newel post and spindles and stripped wood handrail. Dado rail, ceiling coving and doors to kitchen, lounge and dining room.

Dining room 12' 4" x 16' 0" (3.76m x 4.88m) Well-proportioned front-facing room featuring traditional double-glazed bay window overlooking the front garden and driveway. Ceiling coving, central fireplace with wooden surround, stone inset and hearth housing a living coal-effect fire and alcove cupboards to either side.

Lounge 19' 6" x 15' 0" (5.94m x 4.57m) Double-glazed sash windows, central doors opening to the rear garden, tiled fireplace with open grate, feature archway picture rail, alcove shelving, wall light points and radiators.

Kitchen/breakfast room 11' 3" x 14' 2" (3.43m x 4.32m) Beautifully appointed Plain English kitchen with classic painted cabinetry, solid wood and slate work surface over incorporating Belfast-style twin bowl sink and Miele induction hob. Integrated gas-fired Aga, Miele electric oven, built-in fridge and integrated dishwasher. Island with breakfast bar seating provides an open connection to secondary reception room, access to utility room and double-glazed window.

Secondary reception room 13' 1" x 22' 5" (3.99m x 6.83m) Situated to the rear with a high vaulted ceiling, double-glazed windows and two sets of French doors to the side and rear garden. Wooden flooring, traditional style radiators and fireplace feature housing living flame gas fire.

Utility room 11' 3" x 5' 1" (3.43m x 1.55m) Tiled floor with matching kitchen units, wood block worktop and stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. Boiler cupboard housing Worcester gas boiler for the hot water and heating system, space and plumbing for washing machine, full-height pantry cupboard and doors to study and side porch.

Study 9' 8" x 9' 3" (2.95m x 2.82m) Twin double glazed sash windows looking to front garden and driveway.traditional style radiator and wood grain laminate style flooring.

First floor landing Half landing with two double glazed windows offering a pleasant aspect towards neighbour properties. The main landing has stairs to the second floor, built-in airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water storage tank and shelving. Radiator and access to bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom 12' 2" x 13' 4" (3.71m x 4.06m) Double room to front of the property with three double glazed sash windows offering a pleasant aspect over neighbouring properties with the countryside beyond, built in wardrobes and radiator.

Bedroom 12' 5" x 15' 0" (3.78m x 4.57m) Generous double room with twin double-glazed sash windows overlooking the rear garden. Wash hand basin with tiled splash back and storage cupboards, built-in alcove wardrobe and radiator.

Bedroom 11' 7" x 11' 8" (3.53m x 3.56m) Further double room with built-in wardrobes, radiator and twin double-glazed windows overlooking the front of the property.

Bedroom 11' 4" x 13' 8" (3.45m x 4.17m) Double room featuring a double-glazed sash window, fitted wardrobe and radiator.

Bathroom 07' 3" x 7' 5" (2.21m x 2.26m) Fitted with a traditional four-piece suite comprising of panelled bath, bidet, glazed shower cubicle with thermostatic shower and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiling to half the walls, double-glazed sash window and towel radiator.

WC WC with push button flush and double glazed window.

Second floor landing 7' 0" x 19' 10" (2.13m x 6.05m) Double-glazed roof light, radiator and Velux double-glazed roof light.

Bedroom 11' 5" x 11' 5" (3.48m x 3.48m) Double room with two double glazed Velux windows with fitted blackout blinds. Access to eaves storage area, radiator and connecting door and en-suite shower room.

Ensuite 9' 10" x 5' 3" (3m x 1.6m) Modern shower room fitted with a four-piece white suite comprising of bath, wall-hung wash hand basin with storage, WC and glazed shower cubicle. Tiled walls and floor with underfloor heating, illuminated mirror, chrome ladder-style towel radiator, inset ceiling lighting and double-glazed Velux window with blind.

Bedroom/reception room 12' 2" x 23' 10" (3.71m x 7.26m) Double-glazed Velux roof light with blind, twin sash windows overlooking the surrounding countryside, stripped wood flooring, traditional fireplace with living flame gas fire and two radiators.

Exterior To the front is a brick-set driveway providing ample parking, complemented by lawn and well-stocked borders with mature shrubs. Side access leads through a porch to the rear garden, featuring lawn, mature borders, apple tree and flagged patio. A veranda runs alongside the lounge, providing covered seating overlooking the garden, with French doors into the property. Gated access at the end leads to a path for walks.

General information tenure: Freehold

council tax: F

local authority: Westmorland & Furness Council

services: Mains drainage, gas, water and electric