Two bedroom detached bungalow in the heart of Arnside
Excellent potential with two versatile attic spaces
Open-plan kitchen/dining room, sun room and impressive living room
Raised front terrace overlooking the estuary and countryside views
Garage, driveway parking and useful undercroft/workshop space
Set within a charming former apple orchard with mature gardens
Sought-after coastal village location with excellent amenities, transport links and community facilities nearby
Braemar offers a rare opportunity to purchase a sought-after two bedroom detached bungalow in the heart of Arnside, occupying a generous plot with stunning estuary views, garage, off-road parking and excellent potential to create a truly special home.
Braemar offers a rare opportunity to purchase a sought-after two bedroom detached bungalow in the heart of Arnside, occupying a generous plot with stunning estuary views, garage, off-road parking and excellent potential to create a truly special home. A practical rear entrance porch, accessed from the driveway and garden, provides a useful secondary entrance and leads into the welcoming hallway with excellent storage and access to the main living spaces. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen/dining room, positioned to the front of the property and enjoying lovely views over the garden towards the estuary. Fitted with stylish grey units, contrasting worktops and integrated appliances, the kitchen flows seamlessly into the bright sun room, which benefits from triple-aspect windows, stunning views and direct access outside. The spacious living room provides a wonderful place to relax, with large windows framing the surrounding scenery and a feature gas fireplace creating a cosy focal point. There are two bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with a dual-aspect outlook, a second bedroom overlooking the rear garden, and a modern shower room completing the ground floor accommodation. The first floor provides two versatile attic spaces, currently used as a hobby room and storage, offering excellent potential for additional bedrooms, a study or further living accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. Externally, Braemar occupies a generous plot within a former apple orchard, with mature trees, lawns, established planting, a charming rockery and summer house. A raised front terrace provides the perfect space for outdoor dining while enjoying the outstanding estuary and countryside views. To the rear, a driveway offers parking for several vehicles and leads to the garage, with an additional undercroft/workshop beneath providing useful storage and workspace. Arnside is a popular seaside village within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village offers a wonderful blend of coastal scenery, community spirit and everyday convenience, with amenities including the renowned Arnside Chip Shop, two grocery stores (one only a short walk away), a doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, primary school, two pubs, a stylish new bar and eatery, and a selection of coffee shops. Transport links are excellent, with a train station offering access to Lancaster, Manchester, Manchester Airport and the West Coast, a regular bus service, and the M6 motorway just 15 minutes away. The village also enjoys a vibrant community with numerous groups and clubs, including playgroups, crown green bowling, tennis courts, a popular sailing club, and both football and cricket clubs.
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GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch
3'2" × 9'8" (0.99m × 2.97m)
The rear entrance porch provides a practical secondary access into the property directly from the driveway and rear garden. This bright and welcoming space is ideal for removing coats and shoes before entering the main home.
Hallway
3'0" × 19'5" (0.92m × 5.93m)
The welcoming hallway provides access to all of the ground floor accommodation, creating a practical and well-connected layout throughout the home. Benefitting from excellent built-in storage cupboards, it offers plenty of space for everyday essentials. The hallway also provides access to the staircase leading to the first floor.
Pantry
3'7" × 5'4" (1.10m × 1.63m)
The useful pantry cupboard provides excellent additional storage, complete with fitted shelving. Benefitting from plumbing for a washing machine, it also serves as a practical utility area, making the most of the available space while keeping laundry appliances tucked away.
Kitchen / Dining Room
11'10" × 13'10" (3.61m × 4.22m)
The bright and spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room is perfectly positioned at the front of the property, enjoying lovely views over the front garden towards the estuary beyond. Offering ample space for a dining table seating four, it provides a wonderful setting for everyday family life and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a range of stylish grey wall and base units, complemented by contrasting worktops and modern handles. Integrated appliances include a double oven and induction hob with a striking red splashback, while there is space for a fridge freezer and an under-counter dishwasher. Under-cabinet lighting adds a modern touch, and an opening into the sun room creates a sociable flow between the two spaces.
Sun Room
10'4" × 10'7" (3.16m × 3.23m)
The sun room is a fantastic addition to the home, offering a bright and spacious retreat with triple-aspect windows that capture stunning views towards the estuary and surrounding scenery. Accessed directly from the kitchen, it creates a wonderful extension of the living space and is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A separate door provides direct access to the outside.
Living Room
11'9" × 17'10" (3.60m × 5.44m)
The generous living room is a bright and welcoming space, with large windows framing beautiful views towards the estuary and surrounding countryside. A feature gas fireplace with a traditional wooden surround creates a warm and cosy focal point, making this the perfect room to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting.
Bedroom One
12'9" × 11'8" (3.91m × 3.57m)
Bedroom One is a generous double bedroom located at the rear of the property, enjoying a bright dual-aspect outlook that fills the room with natural light. Offering ample space for a range of bedroom furniture, including wardrobes, it provides a comfortable and peaceful retreat.
Bedroom Two
6'9" × 10'9" (2.08m × 3.30m)
Bedroom Two is a generous single bedroom located at the rear of the property, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear garden. Offering ample space for a bed and additional furniture, the room also benefits from a useful under-stairs storage cupboard.
Shower Room
9'3" × 5'10" (2.84m × 1.80m)
The shower room is a well-presented and practical space, fitted with a large walk-in shower featuring an electric shower, a wash hand basin and a WC. Bright and functional, it provides everything needed for modern day-to-day living.
FIRST FLOOR
Attic Room One
17'10" × 27'0" (5.44m × 8.25m)
The attic is a fantastic, versatile space offering excellent potential. Currently used as a hobby room, it could be converted into a spacious bedroom or impressive principal suite, subject to any necessary consents. Velux windows fill the room with natural light, while the boiler is also housed within this space.
Attic Room Two
11'3" × 12'3" (3.44m × 3.75m)
The second attic space offers excellent additional space and fantastic potential. Currently used for storage, it could be transformed into another bedroom, shower room or study, subject to any necessary consents, making it a highly versatile area to suit a variety of needs.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Undercroft
18'0" × 5'10" (5.51m × 1.79m)
The externally accessed undercroft provides a highly useful and versatile space, currently utilised as a workshop. Offering excellent storage and practical workspace, it also provides access beneath the property, making it ideal for maintenance and additional household storage.
Externally
Externally, the property occupies a generous plot, beautifully set within a former apple orchard, offering a wealth of mature trees, well-maintained lawned areas and established planting throughout. A charming rockery with colourful flower beds creates an attractive focal point, while a delightful summer house provides the perfect retreat to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. To the front, a superb raised terrace extends across the width of the property, creating an exceptional outdoor entertaining space ideal for seating and dining while taking full advantage of the stunning views towards the estuary and surrounding countryside. To the rear, a spacious driveway provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles and leads to the garage, offering excellent practicality.
Garage
15'10" × 9'10" (4.84m × 3.02m)
The garage provides useful off-road parking and storage, with space to accommodate a small vehicle. Accessed via a sliding garage door on runners, it also benefits from a rear window that fills the space with natural light, making it equally suitable as a workshop or for additional storage.
Workshop
5'11" × 9'11" (1.82m × 3.03m)
The workshop is located beneath the garage and is accessed from the rear garden, providing a highly practical and versatile space. Ideal as a workshop, it also offers excellent potential to be used as a utility room or for additional storage.
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House built - 1955 Tenure - Freehold. Council tax band - E (Westmorland and Furness Council). Heating - Gas central heating. Drainage - Mains. Water - Metered What3Words location - ///elevator.mammoths.gasping Anti-Money Laundering Regulations In compliance with Government legislation, all purchasers are required to undergo identification checks under the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations once an offer on a property has been accepted. These checks are mandatory, and the purchase process cannot proceed until they are successfully completed. Failure to complete these checks will prevent the purchase from progressing. A specialist third-party company / compliance partner will carry out these checks. Cost: - £42.00 (inc. VAT) for a single purchaser, or £36.00 (inc. VAT) per person for couple or group purchases (including contributions from gift-givers), provided all payments are made in a single transaction. - The charge for purchases under a company name is £120.00 (inc. VAT). The fee is non-refundable and must be paid before a Memorandum of Sale is issued. The cost includes obtaining relevant data, manual verifications, and monitoring as required.
