2 bed flat for sale

The Forge, Dalston, Carlisle CA5

A rare opportunity to purchase a two double bedroom ground floor flat within a block of four, with a garage, garden and off road parking located in a cul-de-sac in a sought after area of this popular village to the south of Carlisle.

Well cared for since this was constructed in 1982, this is a perfect chance to purchase and refurbish to your own needs and tastes. This will be a fabulous retirement or holiday home.

Dalston is a popular commuter village with plenty of amenities and a community feel. There are primary and secondary schools close by, a supermarket, a village square with many independent retailers, two public houses and great riverside walks. There is a gp surgery and a vets also.

Transport links nearby to the A595 are good, the city of Carlisle is a short ten minute drive away and the property is also within a commutable distance of one of the largest employers locally, Sellafield. The village is further supported by a railway station with regular trains into the city and to West Cumbria.

The property itself is situated to the south of the village, close to the River Caldew in a quiet cul-de-sac of homes. The properties were built in the 1980's with an open feel giving a great sense of space.

To the front of the property is a lawned garden with mature borders, this leads to the front porch and the home's entrance. Inside, off the porch is a spacious living room that further leads to an inner hallway. Off here is a fully fitted dining kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Externally, the property has it's own garage within a block and all residents are able to park in front of their garage on the shared gravelled driveway. The garage is spacious, large enough to park a car if desired, with plenty of storage above on a mezzanine level and a workshop area to the rear. Behind the garage is a quiet patio garden leading to the Millrace.

Room dimensions

Porch - 1.27m x 0.91m (4'2" x 3'0")

Living Room - 5.69m x 3.61m (18'8" x 11'10")

Inner Hallway

Dining Kitchen - 3.53m x 2.97m (11'7" x 9'9")

Bedroom 1 - 4.88m x 3.25m (16'0" x 10'8")

Bedroom 2 - 3.35m x 3.28m (11'0" x 10'9")

Bathroom - 1.88m x 1.88m (6'2" x 6'2")

outside

Garage - 7.11m x 2.74m (23'4" x 9'0")

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leasehold information

100 years from 17/11/1982 - No ground rent or service charge - each owner is responsible for own insurance and also owns a share of the freehold to the building.

Council Tax Band - B

Please note:

All internal measurements are approximate and are cited to the nearest 3 inches.

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