Longtail Cottage Windermere Property Sales, Lettings & Conveyancing The Lake District Property Specialists
WINDERMERE Longtail Cottage, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LF 2,995,000 A rare opportunity to acquire Prime Freehold Lake District property, amounting to 17 acres with 450ft of direct lake frontage, boathouse, barn/stables together with a fine 5 bedroom detached residence with double garage. Located between Windermere and Ambleside in White Cross Bay, having glorious views and set within a private gated drive with formal gardens, woodland and fields. Superb modernised and extended accommodation with 3 reception plus large recreation room and sun terrace. Detached extended cottage residence 17 acres, 450ft of lake frontage 3 Reception, 5 s, 5 bath/shower Energy Rating Band C Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 0049415
Lounge Situation: Situated with immediate access to the A591, between Windermere and Ambleside, approx. 2 miles north of Windermere with a private drive located between the entrance to White Cross Bay and Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre. Description: Longtail Cottage comprises a fine detached residence, having originally been a relatively small turn of the century cottage, now substantially extended to provide excellent family accommodation on 3 levels. Fixtures and fitments are to a superior modern standard with inherent character retained complemented by quality fitments throughout. Accommodation: (with approximate measurements) Glazed Enclosed Entrance Porch Entrance Hall Cupboard under staircase, Oak flooring. Shower Room Shower cubicle with Triton shower, wash basin and wc. Attractive tiling, wall mirror. The layout of the accommodation has been carefully designed to create separate reception rooms for the family in addition to the large lower ground floor recreation area. There are 5 bedrooms on the 1st floor (3 en suite) and the house benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, Oak flooring etc. and is offered in tasteful clean decorative order throughout. The surrounding garden and grounds extend to over 17 acres incorporating lawns, fields, stabling barn and mature woodland (Longtail Wood) leading down to 450ft of lake frontage within White Cross Bay along with a stone built boathouse. Dining Room
Kitchen Magnificent Open Plan Lounge-Dining Room 20' 5" x 10' 1" plus 22'7" x 11'5" (6.22m x 3.07m plus 6.88m x 3.48m) Stone fireplace inset gas stove, Oak wood stripped flooring and double opening hardwood doors leading onto terrace, multitude of downlights. bowl sink, comprehensively equipped with integral appliances comprising Samsung fridge/freezer, Whirlpool dishwasher, Rangemaster 5 ring cooker with double oven unit and ceramic hob, stainless steel extraction unit. Built-in glazed display cupboards, plate racks, drawers and cupboards. Additional Pine built-in store cupboard. Utility Room 13' 8" x 7' 4" max (4.17m x 2.24m max) Fitted light Oak units with marble worktops, integral washer and dryer, Vaillant gas central heating boiler, double store cupboard and door to spectacular sun terrace (24' x 24' max). Snug 20' 5" x 10' 1" (6.22m x 3.07m) Lakeland stone fireplace, fitted woodburning stove, view to lake and double doors leading to Conservatory 13' 2" x 10' 1" max (4.01m x 3.07m max) Also with double doors leading to outside. Kitchen Open Plan Oak Fitted Kitchen 17' 10" x 10' 3" (5.44m x 3.12m) An excellent range of base and wall cupboards incorporating marble worktops and breakfast bar, inset white Staircase leads down from the Dining Area to Lower Ground Floor Large Reception Area 18' 9" x 12' 6" max (5.72m x 3.81m max) Double opening doors to terrace at ground level and concertina opening doors to
Snug Fine Recreation/Games/Family Room 23' 3" x 15' 0" (7.09m x 4.57m) Again with 2 double opening doors opening to garden and terrace. Oak flooring. Superb recreation room for the grandchildren or as a TV/cinema room ideal for pool, snooker etc. Staircase from the Entrance Hall on the Ground Floor leads to the First Floor (7.11m x 5.33m max inc en suite) Double full length doors to Juliet balcony design admitting maximum light and to take full advantage of the lake views. En Suite Bathroom 4 piece comprising modern roll edge bath, shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, wash basin and wc. Ladder style towel rail, cylinder cupboard fitted insulated hot water tank, tiled walls and mirror. 1 Master Suite 23' 4" x 17' 6" max inc en suite 2 2 17' 7" x 10' 3" inc en suite (5.36m x 3.12m inc en
Dining Room suite) Fine views. Substantial adjacent Store (18'5" x 10'1") En Suite 3 piece shower room comprising shower, wash basin and wc. Stainless steel towel rail, tiled walls and mirror. 3 (North) 14' 0" x 12' 10" inc en suite (4.27m x 3.91m inc en suite) En Suite 3 piece bathroom comprising bath, wash basin and wc. Tiling to walls. mirror, ladder style towel rail. 4 (South) 11' 0" x 9' 3" (3.35m x 2.82m) 5 (East) 11' 1" x 7' 6" (3.38m x 2.29m) House Bathroom 4 piece suite comprising modern roll edge bath, corner shower cubicle, wash basin, wc. Wall mirror. Outside: A sweeping gated driveway leads from the main A591 to good parking and turning area. Detached Double Garage 17' 6" x 17' 6" (5.33m x 5.33m) Electric, light and power. Substantial Stone and Slate Barn (reroofed) 21' 3" x 18' 4" plus 18'2 X 18'0" (6.48m x 5.59m plus 5.54m x 5.49m) Providing open stabling and enclosed double stable. Front Elevation and Garden Stone built and slated Boathouse 30' 0" x 18' 0" (9.14m x 5.49m) With side and rear internal walkways and providing wetdock (27' x 13'10"). The extensive garden and grounds comprise of a very large front lawn area, adjacent woodland known as Longtail Wood comprising many specimen mature trees being a haven for wildlife with squirrels, pheasants, deer etc. A hardcore track
Reception Area and Recreation Room leads down the garden to the stables. Panoramic Lakeland views from adjacent land leading down to lake frontage, comprising of approximately 450ft in total length. Adjacent field with helicopter landing area. Tenure: Freehold. Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. Telephone: (015394) 44461 Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. Lake Frontage And Boathouse Services: Main water, gas and electricity. drainage, pressurised gas central heating system. Septic tank Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band H
Reception Area 18'9" x 12'6" 5.71 x 3.81 (max) Recreation/ Games/ FamilyRoom 23'3" x 15'0" 7.09 x 4.57 up Lower Ground Floor Sun Terrace 24'6" x 24'6" 7.47 x 7.47 Dining Room 22'7" x 11'5" 6.88 x 3.48 (plus stairs) B up 1 23'4" x 17'6" 7.11 x 5.33 ((max), including En-Suite) Utility 13'8" x 7'4" 4.17 x 2.24 (max) Kitchen 17'10" x 10'3" 5.44 x 3.12 Snug 14'0" x 12'10" 4.27 x 3.91 Conservatory 13'2" x 10'1" 4.01 x 3.07 (max) 2 17'7" x 10'3" 5.36 x 3.12 (Inc. En-Suite) 3 14'0" x 12'10" 4.27 x 3.91 (Inc. En-Suite) Lounge 20'5" x 10'1" 6.22 x 3.07 up 4 11'0" x 9'3" 3.35 x 2.82 5 11'1" x 7'6" 3.38 x 2.29 Ground Floor First Floor Approx GrossFloor Area = 3316Sq. Feet (Excluding SunTerrace) = 307.39 Sq. Metres For illustrative purposes only. Not to scale. Property Sales, Lettings & Conveyancing Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DU Tel: 015394 44461 Fax: 015394 45485 email: windermeresales@hackney-leigh.co.uk Ref: W4755 All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. Derrick M. Hackney F R I C S John J. Leigh F R I C S David Capps M RICS Elaine Bradshaw Richard Harkness M R ICS Michael Graham FNAEA Robert Casson FNAEA Keir Walls FNAEA