2 bed flat for sale

Parkland Drive, Carlisle CA1

If you think apartment living means compromising on space, outdoor living or practicality, then Number 3 Willow Place might just completely change your mind! Offering almost 900 square feet of well-presented ground-floor accommodation, this fantastic two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is considerably larger than you might initially expect and comes with one particularly special feature that really sets it apart from so many others - its very own private outdoor space at the rear!

Add in two genuine double bedrooms, an en-suite shower room, a fantastic open-plan living dining kitchen approaching 22 feet in length, allocated parking and the brilliant advantage of no onward chain, and there is an awful lot here to get excited about.

Positioned within the ever-popular Parkland Village development to the west of Carlisle, Number 3 Willow Place occupies a lovely position tucked away towards the end of a quiet no-through road.

It’s a peaceful residential setting with attractive communal surroundings, open green spaces and a children’s play area positioned just behind the building, yet you’re still within easy reach of Carlisle city centre and all the everyday amenities you could possibly need.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking for somewhere spacious and ready to move straight into, somebody looking to downsize without sacrificing valuable living space or an investor searching for an attractive rental opportunity, this property certainly deserves your attention.

And importantly, there’s very little to do before you can start enjoying it. With brand-new carpets, fresh neutral decoration and a clean, well-maintained kitchen and bathrooms, the apartment is perfectly ready to move into from day one.

There’s also a recently installed electric boiler, providing another useful improvement, while the allocated parking means you’ve always got somewhere convenient to leave the car when you arrive home.

Access to the building is through a secure communal entrance, which is clean, spacious and well maintained, before stepping through your own front door into the apartment itself.

The entrance hallway is a fantastic size and immediately gives you a sense of just how generous the accommodation is. There’s plenty of room to greet family and friends when they arrive without everyone having to squeeze into a tiny entrance, while two built-in storage cupboards provide that all-important practical space for coats, shoes, cleaning equipment and all the everyday bits and pieces you’d rather keep neatly tucked away.

From here, the accommodation opens into what is undoubtedly the heart of the home - the fantastic open-plan kitchen, dining and living space.

Stretching to almost 22 feet in length, this is a brilliant room that combines cooking, dining and relaxing into one wonderfully sociable space. There’s plenty of room for a comfortable sofa arrangement alongside a proper dining table, meaning you don’t have to compromise on either living or entertaining space. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening in, having friends over for dinner or simply relaxing with a coffee on a Sunday morning, this is a room that works brilliantly for everyday life.

The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of wall and base units complemented by generous work surfaces, providing plenty of storage and preparation space. Integrated appliances help maintain a neat and uncluttered appearance, while the breakfast bar is a particularly useful addition and provides the perfect spot for a quick breakfast, morning coffee or somewhere to sit and chat while dinner is being prepared.

Moving across into the living area, a large window allows natural light to pour into the room and provides an outlook towards your own private outside space. Alongside this is a uPVC double-glazed door giving direct access outside, creating a wonderful connection between the apartment and garden and providing something that is surprisingly difficult to find with apartment living.

The principal bedroom is a fantastic double room with plenty of space for a large bed, wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture. Better still, it benefits from its own private en-suite shower room, creating a lovely principal suite and giving you that extra bit of privacy and convenience.

The en-suite comprises a modern three-piece suite and is particularly useful when guests come to stay or when two people are getting ready at the same time in the morning.

Bedroom two is another genuine double bedroom, and that’s something we really like about this apartment - there’s no tiny second bedroom simply making up the numbers. A large window overlooking the front elevation allows plenty of natural light inside, while the generous proportions mean there’s ample room for bedroom furniture.

Depending upon your requirements, it would make an excellent second bedroom, guest room or even a particularly impressive home office if you regularly work remotely.

Completing the internal accommodation is the main bathroom, which is fitted with a modern three-piece suite and finished with part-tiled walls, practical vinyl flooring and contemporary chrome accessories. Having both a main bathroom and separate en-suite is a huge advantage in a two-bedroom property and really adds to the versatility of the accommodation.

But it’s when you step outside that Number 3 reveals one of its biggest surprises.

Finding a ground-floor apartment with its own dedicated outdoor space is a real bonus, and here you’ve got exactly that!

Positioned immediately outside the living area is a private garden space belonging specifically to this apartment, giving you somewhere of your own to sit outside, enjoy a morning coffee, catch a little sunshine or simply get some fresh air without having to rely solely on communal grounds.

The area has been designed to be incredibly low maintenance and is laid predominantly with flagstones, meaning there’s no lawn to cut and very little upkeep required. There is also a ramp providing easy access between the apartment and garden, which can be removed if the next owner would prefer. Add a table and chairs, a few colourful pots and planters and perhaps some outdoor lighting, and you could create a brilliant little space to enjoy throughout the warmer months.

To the front and around the wider development, the communal outside areas are maintained for you, which is one of the great advantages of this style of living. You can enjoy attractive surroundings without spending your weekends mowing lawns or maintaining large gardens.

Allocated parking is another important benefit. Having your own designated space means no driving around searching for somewhere to park when you get home, and it adds another level of everyday convenience that both owner-occupiers and potential tenants will appreciate.

The location is another major reason why Willow Place continues to appeal. Parkland Village is an established modern residential development positioned to the west of Carlisle, combining a quieter suburban environment with straightforward access back towards the city centre.

There are open green spaces incorporated throughout the wider development, and the children’s play area immediately behind Willow Place is particularly useful for families.

Carlisle city centre is only a short drive away, giving you easy access to a huge selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and entertainment, while the western side of the city provides a variety of supermarkets, convenience stores and everyday services. This means you can enjoy the quieter surroundings of Parkland Village without feeling disconnected from everything Carlisle has to offer.

The position is also incredibly useful for anybody travelling beyond the city. Parkland Village offers convenient access towards the western bypass and the wider road network, making journeys around Carlisle and towards west Cumbria straightforward, while connections towards the M6 provide convenient access north and south for commuters or anyone regularly travelling further afield.

Public transport connections also provide access back towards Carlisle and the surrounding area, while families will find a selection of schooling options throughout the western side of the city. Combine this with the open spaces and family-friendly nature of the wider development, and it’s easy to understand why Parkland Village has become such a popular residential location.

For investors, Number 3 is equally interesting. The apartment has previously been successfully rented and offers many of the features tenants tend to look for - generous accommodation, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, allocated parking, modern presentation and that incredibly useful private outside space.

And with the property being sold with the fantastic benefit of no onward chain, there’s nothing stopping the next owner from getting the ball rolling.

Tenure - Leasehold - 999 years from 1 March 2005

Council Tax Band - C

EPC Rating - tbc (on order)

Service Charge - Approximately £95.00 Per Month which covers building insurance, window cleaning, communal area cleaning, heating and emergency lighting of the communal areas only, cleaning of the car park and landscaping of communal gardens.

Misrepresentation Act 1967 - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All electrical appliances mentioned in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.

Money Laundering Regulations - By law, we are required to conduct anti-money-laundering checks on all intending sellers and purchasers, and we take this responsibility very seriously. In line with hmrc guidance, our partner, MoveButler, will carry out these checks in a safe and secure way on our behalf. Once an offer has been accepted, MoveButler will send a secure link for the biometric checks to be completed electronically. There is a non-refundable charge of £15 (inclusive of VAT) per person for these checks. The Anti-Money Laundering checks must be completed before the memorandum of sale can be sent to solicitors confirming the sale.