PROSPECT HOUSE & COTTAGE OIEO 550,000. Ambleside, Lake District National Park, LA22 9EB.

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PROSPECT HOUSE & COTTAGE OIEO 550,000 Ambleside, Lake District National Park, LA22 9EB In an elevated position within the heart of the Lake District town of Ambleside and enjoying some splendid views

1 PROSPECT HOUSE & COTTAGE OIEO 550,000 Ambleside, Lake District National Park, LA22 9EB In an elevated position within the heart of the Lake District town of Ambleside and enjoying some splendid views across rooftops to the Lakeland Fells, a substantial period house, currently arranged as three self-contained units. There is scope for updating and remodelling to create one, two or three properties. All in all, a great position, huge potential, attractive kerb appeal and considerable character, right in the heart of the Lakes.

Welcome to PROSPECT HOUSE & COTTAGE OIEO 550,000 Ambleside, Lake District National Park, LA22 9EB Situated in an elevated position with some lovely views across the rooftops towards the Lakeland

2 Welcome to PROSPECT HOUSE & COTTAGE OIEO 550,000 Ambleside, Lake District National Park, LA22 9EB Situated in an elevated position with some lovely views across the rooftops towards the Lakeland Fells (Loughrigg, Park Fell, Black Fell, Helm Crag and Great How to name but a few), Prospect House, currently arranged as three self-contained units, offers huge potential to remodel to one house, or one house with an attached self-contained cottage or three units with great letting potential. Some of the original features remain, including oak doors with Suffolk latches, oak staircases, water pump, cast iron fireplaces, sash windows and window seats. Ambleside is in the very heart of the Lake District on the shores of Windermere and a popular base for sailing, walking, cycling and climbing enthusiasts. One of the best served Lakeland towns, Ambleside offers a wide range of amenities including specialist shops, galleries, museums, a wide variety of eateries, restaurants, tea shops and public houses, as well as churches, a post office, primary school and and a choice of three cinemas. The town is easily reached by road, being approximately 19 miles from the M6 motorway and is served by several bus services, including National Express. Rail travel is to Windermere, four miles distant with easy bus and taxi access. There is a direct Manchester Airport/Windermere rail link and connection to the main west coast line at Oxenholme. From the M6 take the A591 towards the Lake District. Bypass Kendal, Staveley and Windermere and continue towards Ambleside. At the Waterhead traffic lights continue straight ahead and follow the one way system down Wansfell Road. Get into the right hand lane and turn right onto the A593. Filter into the left hand lane, signposted Keswick/Grasmere. Proceed up Compston Road (A593) through the first lights outside Zefferellis Cinema, into the right hand lane, turn right onto Rydal Road and then first left onto North Road. Proceed to the T junction with Smithy Brow and Prospect House is on the right. Whilst there is parking at Prospect House and there is some on street parking locally, space is at a premium and for the purposes of viewing, please park elsewhere and walk in.

3 2 Prospect House sitting room View from 2 Prospect House

4 2 Prospect House kitchen 2 Prospect House landing

Location, location, location not to mention potential, potential, potential Substantial period

Lakeland Fells across rooftops 1 Prospect House sitting room 2890 sq ft (268.

two or three units Approached from the front, 1 Prospect House shaded green on the floor plans with

the rear and shaded red on the floor plans with entrance hall, half cellar, large and light sitting

Cottage shaded yellow on the floor plans with sitting room, modern kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom

5 Location, location, location not to mention potential, potential, potential Substantial period property with some lovely period features Popular Lakeland town setting with splendid views to the Lakeland Fells across rooftops 1 Prospect House sitting room 2890 sq ft (268.5 sq m) currently arranged as three individual units with scope to upgrade and remodel to create one, two or three units Approached from the front, 1 Prospect House shaded green on the floor plans with entrance hall, sitting room, dining kitchen, bedroom and bathroom 2 Prospect House - approached from the rear and shaded red on the floor plans with entrance hall, half cellar, large and light sitting room with bay window providing splendid views, modern kitchen and bathroom and three bedrooms Prospect Cottage shaded yellow on the floor plans with sitting room, modern kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom 1 Prospect House kitchen EPC - 1 Prospect House EPC - 2 Prospect House 1 Prospect House bathroom EPC - Prospect Cottage 1 Prospect House entrance hall

Gardens To the front of the house, there is a Lakeland slate terrace with planted beds - the perfect place to sit and enjoy the view!

To the rear, there is a walled garden area which can be accessed by the Cottage and No.

6 Gardens To the front of the house, there is a Lakeland slate terrace with planted beds - the perfect place to sit and enjoy the view! There is also a paved terrace with planted borders to the front of the cottage. To the rear, there is a walled garden area which can be accessed by the Cottage and No. 2 and to the side, a small yard with access from No. 1. Also to the front, is parking for two cars - a huge bonus. In all, 0.8 acres (0.3 hectares). Prospect Cottage kitchen Services and specification Mains electricity Mains gas in the house but not in the cottage Mains drainage Mains water Gas central heating as well as electric storage heaters in the house, with electric heating in the cottage Single glazing with a mixture of window styles Prospect Cottage landing I Prospect House garden & views

Prospect Cottage rear entrance Information Council tax Nos. 1 and 2 Prospect House are currently banded B for Council Tax purposes with Prospect Cottage currently banded C.

Boundary plan - not to scale For illustrative purposes only Prospect Cottage sitting room Local Authority South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther, Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9

uk Planning Authority Lakes District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL T: 01539 724555 www.lakedistrict.gov.

7 Prospect Cottage rear entrance Information Council tax Nos. 1 and 2 Prospect House are currently banded B for Council Tax purposes with Prospect Cottage currently banded C. Potential purchasers are advised to verify this information for themselves. Boundary plan - not to scale For illustrative purposes only Prospect Cottage sitting room Local Authority South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther, Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QU. T: Planning Authority Lakes District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL T: Please note All carpets and curtains are included in the sale There is a public footpath at the rear of the property connecting Chapel Hill with Kirkstone Road Money Laundering Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they make an offer for the property, they will be required to provide the agent with documents in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations; one being photographic ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address. These can be provided in the following ways: by calling into the agent's office with copies or by way of a certified copy provided via their solicitor. In addition prospective buyers will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of the agent's offer procedure.

Lane House, Kendal Road Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HH 015242 74445 sales@davis-bowring.co.

8 Lane House, Kendal Road Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HH IMPORTANT Davis & Bowring, for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) these particulars are set out as a general outline only for guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, photographs, measurements, areas, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Davis & Bowring, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor have we carried out a detailed survey or tested the services, appliances or fittings in the property; (iv) all viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agent nor the vendor takes responsibility for any part of the property.

TEMPLE BANK 950,000. Beetham, Cumbria, LA7 7AL.

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