Brathay How AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA
Brathay How AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA Ambleside 1.5 miles, Lake Windermere 1.5 miles, Kendal 14 miles, Oxenholme mainline railway station 18 miles Manchester 86 miles, Manchester Airport 93 miles, Edinburgh 145 miles (All distances are approximate) An extensive Lakeland home sitting at the head of a long drive with distant views in the heart of the Lake District National Park Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Kitchen/breakfast/morning room Snug Boot room Utility First floor: 5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms and a dressing room Second floor: 4 bedrooms suites Studio and playroom Leisure complex: Swimming pool Sauna Jacuzzi Shower rooms Gymnasium Office and Annexe consisting of: 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sitting room 2 offices Garage Outbuildings Fine mature gardens and grounds Woodland Views Approximate gross internal floor area of the main house, pool complex and annexe 13,327 sq ft In all about 14.68 acres For sale Freehold Knight Frank Edinburgh 80 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 4NF Tel: +44 0131 222 9600 ran.morgan@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.co.uk Knight Frank LLP 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN Tel: +44 207 861 1707 peter.edwards@knightfrank.com These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.
Lake District National Park Brathay How enjoys complete privacy, situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park near the small town of Ambleside and close to the magnificent Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. Ambleside has a primary school and a campus of the University of Cumbria. Windermere school and The Lakes school are located nearby at Troutbeck, and there are good road and mainline train services (London to Oxenholme 2hrs 40mins), with local connections to Windermere and Kendal ensuring convenient accessibility to this beautiful and renowned pocket of rural England.
Brathay How Brathay How is situated on the outskirts of the popular town of Ambleside, in an elevated position commanding distant views across the beautiful Lake District National Park. Uniquely positioned at the head of a long rising drive within approximately 14 acres of gardens and grounds. The grounds mainly comprise of natural woodland with multiple interconnecting pathways leading to an attractive front lawn and former tennis court lawn with an array of vantage points around the grounds providing stunning panoramic views. Brathay How is an impressive traditional Lakeland property originally built around 1920. Over the past ten years it has undergone extensive transformation; the present owners have sympathetically extended and refurbished the property to a high standard. The accommodation is very spacious both on the ground and upper floors with large reception rooms and an excellent ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms. The property enjoys its own leisure facilities including a superb indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, games room and gym. Lutron lighting and surround sound is incorporated to many of the rooms. Additionally there is a highly useful detached lodge house in need of refurbishment with an attached four car garage.
Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 1,238 sq m (13,327 sq ft) Garage & Outbuilding: 153 sq m (1,645 sq ft) Total: 1,391 sq m (14,972 sq ft) This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.
Gardens and Grounds Approached via a private sweeping gated tarmacadam drive, lit with Victorian style lamp posts leading up to the house. The majority of the grounds comprise of natural woodland bordered and interspersed with matured shrubs as well as three well-kept lawn areas, one previously being a tennis court. The grounds benefit from various vantage points providing panoramic views across the valley to the surrounding Lakeland countryside including Wetherlam and Black Fell. Located close to the former tennis court is a useful stone outbuilding with WC, wash hand basin, shower and adjoining log store. There is also a greenhouse. Lodge and Garage The former Lodge cottage is a useful outbuilding currently used for storage and requiring refurbishment if it were to be used as accommodation again. The accommodation consists of a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. This building is adjoining the 4 car garage.
Brathay How Todd Crag Issues Path (u FB m) Issues 3 2 1 Sinks Brathay How Trough Tennis Court Ashley Green Tarn Pot Cottage Pond ck Tra Track Grey Friar Lodge Country House Hotel Issues 2 Lower Ashley Green Trough SM N Produced by: Mapping and GIS Department Knight Frank LLP Ramsbury House, 22 High Street Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF CR 01488 (t) 01488 688508 (f) 688505 (e) mapping@knightfrank.com Date: E W S Drawn By: 29:09:17 TE Title Scale: Nanny Brow 1:2000 @ A4 Plan Ref: Brathay How This Plan is published for guidance only, and although it is believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed, nor is it intended to form part of any contract. Crown copyright A and database rights 2017. Licence No. 100021721 593 Hullet Syke B
Services Mains electric and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Council Tax Band H. Rights of Way From Brathay How there is access onto the footpath network that offers beautiful walks over the hills. BRATHAY HOW Fixtures and Fittings Only those items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Viewings All viewings to be arranged strictly by appointment via Knight Frank. Local Authority South Lakeland District Council 01539 733 333 Directions Postcode LA22 9NE Proceed west out of Ambleside on the A593 for approximately 1.5 miles and the property is situated on the right hand side through the private gated entrance. Note: This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767. Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs 2015 and 2017. Particulars Dated October 2017. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.