Summary - NEW BANK YARD, 17 FLAT 3 HIGHGATE KENDAL LA9 4DA
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Victorian character one-bed with long lease, low running costs and renovation potential.
Prime Kendal town-centre location within a historic yard
Set within one of Kendal’s historic yards, this ground-floor maisonette offers low-maintenance town-centre living with long lease security and no onward chain. The apartment is arranged over two levels: a spacious open-plan lounge and fitted kitchen on the ground floor, with a lower-ground double bedroom and shower room below. At about 645 sq ft, the layout feels generous for a one-bedroom property and suits first-time buyers, buy-to-let investors or those seeking a convenient second home.
The building retains period character with a Victorian stone façade and exposed timber beam in the bedroom. Practical features include mains gas central heating, double glazing, and a fitted kitchen with gas hob and electric oven. The long lease (999 years from 1996, c.970 years remaining) and share of freehold provide ownership stability and low running complexity compared with typical short leases.
There is clear scope to add value through cosmetic updating: the property is presented as liveable but dated in places and would benefit from modern styling and potential insulating improvements. Note the EPC rating is D and the stone walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation, which may affect heating running costs until upgraded.
Practical considerations: the location is extremely central with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, but the immediate area records very high crime statistics — buyers should factor that into security and insurance costs. Council tax is very low (Band A), making monthly outgoings inexpensive. Overall, this is a characterful, well-located small home offering immediate occupation or straightforward letting potential, with realistic renovation upside.
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