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Floorplan
Map5 bedroom detached house
Chain-free
Sold STC
Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
2542
EPC rating: F
Key information
Features and description
- Superb Lakeland detached family home
- Meticulously modified and updated in recent years to a high standard
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Stylish family kitchen and two reception rooms
- Wonderful peaceful setting with excellent views
- Beautiful gardens bordered by fields and woodland
- Walks from the doorstep
- No upward chain
- Ample private parking
- Superfast Broadband 50 Mbps available*
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Location Located in the quiet hamlet of Colthouse, just a ten minute walk from the historic village of Hawkshead with a range of amenities.
From Ambleside proceed out of the village on the A593, bear left at Clappersgate following signs to Hawkshead on the B5286. Continue through Outgate and into Hawkshead, bearing left at the T-junction signposted Sawrey/Windermere Ferry. Go over the bridge and take the left hand road heading as if to Wray. Colthouse is a few hundred yards along. Go past the vintage style post-box inset in the wall on your right. The lane bears left around the corner (as if heading to Wray) continue along here taking the next lane on the left where Croftlands can be found ahead of you, with ample parking for a number of cars at the rear.
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Description A superbly located and stylishly improved Lakeland family home, Croftlands enjoys simply stunning views over open fields to Latterbarrow in one direction, and the Coniston fells in the other, not forgetting Esthwaite water glistening in the distance to the south. With early 20th Century origins (built in 1901) the house now provides adaptable modern living accommodation, offering 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 excellent reception rooms. Quietly placed in the peaceful hamlet of Colthouse, this detached property sits peacefully within just under an acre of gardens.
The spacious and adaptable 21st Century living accommodation can be enjoyed in a variety of ways to suit your individual requirements, whether that is as a stunning family home with space for all, a peaceful and welcoming weekend retreat or an incomparable holiday let.
Tasteful throughout, from the welcoming entrance hall with light oak flooring, to the polished slate flooring in the family kitchen, and flooded with light- this is a home to warm the heart.
Entered via a covered porch and welcoming hallway it is easy to be drawn immediately to the superbly equipped family dining kitchen (supplemented by separate utility/laundry room). Both the lounge and the snug enjoy wonderful views and additionally there is a cloakroom, shower room, large workshop/bike store and utility/laundry on this level.
On the first floor are 5 spacious bedrooms all with views and each revelling in its own character with delightful individual touches. Also on this floor is both a bathroom, and a modern shower room.
The mature gardens extend to just under an acre and include a rich variety of mature shrubs and trees, plenty of car parking provision, view points and privacy.
Croftlands is rather special and highly recommended for viewing.
Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)
Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway Light and welcoming, having ample space in which to greet visitors. This bright space truly sets the scene for the rest of this welcoming home. Elegant light oak flooring, under stair cupboard and stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom With WC and wash basin.
Lounge 27' 5" x 14' 11" (8.38m max x 4.55m) Dual aspect with southerly garden and fell views, glazed french doors to the garden. A Stovax wood burner stove set within ornate marble fireplace provides a real focal point to the room This is an ideal room in which to gather and relax with family and friends.
Snug/TV Room 15' 3" x 10' 9" (4.67m x 3.28m) Dual aspect with views of garden and the fells beyond. Perfect for quiet relaxation this lovely room is spacious enough for all, yet maintains that 'cosy' feeling.
Family Kitchen 27' 5" x 14' 6" (8.36m x 4.42m) This well designed kitchen has a range of units with complementary worktops and integrated appliances including a Gaggenau 6 ring gas hob, two separate electric Gaggenau ovens all with Rangemaster extractor hood over, and a Rangemaster fridge/freezer with drinks dispenser. Also having an island unit with excellent drawers and cupboard storage, an integrated Frank Belfast style sink with mixer tap and drainer, and an automatic Bosch dishwasher. With plenty of space for family dining or entertaining guests, this is the heartbeat of the house.
Steps down to...
Workshop/Bike Store 16' 6" x 15' 10" (5.03m x 4.85m) Former garage now in use as a workshop and storage area for bikes and outdoor equipment. There is a storage cupboard/boot store with large Elson hot water cylinder with pressure tank, and an external door to the car port at the rear.
Utility/ Laundry Room 7' 3" x 7' 3" (2.21m x 2.21m) Timber work top and integrated Franke Belfast style sink. Plumbing for a washing machine, and provision for a tumble dryer.
Inner Hallway Tiled floor, light and airy with window and supplementary Velux, with ample space for storage of boots and coats.
Shower Room Tiled walls and floor, three piece suite comprising walk in rainfall shower with additional shower head, WC and wash basin.
An imposing staircase leads
First Floor
Landing Loft access point and linen storage cupboard.
Bedroom 1 13' 1" x 12' 0" (4.01m x 3.66m) Bright and light this is a stunning principle bedroom, dual aspect with glimpses of Esthwaite Water and the Coniston fells.
Bedroom 2 14' 11" x 13' 5" (4.55m max x 4.11m max) Another lovely dual aspect double room with garden views and glimpses of Esthwaite Water.
Bedroom 3 13' 5" x 11' 8" (4.09m x 3.56m) Set up as a twin room with views to Esthwaite Water and the surrounding fells.
Bedroom 4 13' 6" x 12' 0" (4.14m x 3.66m) Another lovely dual aspect double room having views over the open fields and the fells beyond.
Bedroom 5 15' 3" x 13' 10" (4.67m x 4.24m) A wonderful triple aspect family bedroom with built in bunks and having views of Latterbarrow, surrounding fells and southerly to Esthwaite Water.
Bathroom Dual aspect with slate tiled floor and part panelled walls. Stylish roll top bath, WC, wash basin and heated ladder style towel rail/ radiator.
Shower Room Marble tiled floor and part panelled walls. Large walk in shower with rainfall and hand shower, WC, wash basin and heated ladder style towel rail.
Outside
Gardens A rather lovely large garden with plenty of space in which to sit and relax whilst taking in the glorious views. Lawns, climber entwined arbor, borders with mature shrubs and trees, as well as a paved patio area ideal for enjoying a morning coffee, or perhaps a glass of something cool at the end of the day. Outside light and power points and a water tap.
Additionally there is a greenhouse, and a timber summer house - currently in use as an additional storage space. A large timber shed provides excellent storage for garden and outdoor equipment, and there is a log store attached.
Parking There is ample car parking for a number of vehicles to the rear of the property, plus large double car port. (5.72m x 5.36m)
Services The property is connected to electricity and water and has a private drainage installation. Calor gas for cooking.
The recently installed replacement casement windows are double glazed. Oil central heating to radiators.
We believe that the drainage installation may not be fully compliant with current legislation which has been upgraded in recent years.
Note * Checked on 5th September, 2023
Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Westmorland and Furness District Council - Band G
Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Ambleside Office.
From Ambleside proceed out of the village on the A593, bear left at Clappersgate following signs to Hawkshead on the B5286. Continue through Outgate and into Hawkshead, bearing left at the T-junction signposted Sawrey/Windermere Ferry. Go over the bridge and take the left hand road heading as if to Wray. Colthouse is a few hundred yards along. Go past the vintage style post-box inset in the wall on your right. The lane bears left around the corner (as if heading to Wray) continue along here taking the next lane on the left where Croftlands can be found ahead of you, with ample parking for a number of cars at the rear.
What3words ///ankle.airbase.powers
Description A superbly located and stylishly improved Lakeland family home, Croftlands enjoys simply stunning views over open fields to Latterbarrow in one direction, and the Coniston fells in the other, not forgetting Esthwaite water glistening in the distance to the south. With early 20th Century origins (built in 1901) the house now provides adaptable modern living accommodation, offering 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 excellent reception rooms. Quietly placed in the peaceful hamlet of Colthouse, this detached property sits peacefully within just under an acre of gardens.
The spacious and adaptable 21st Century living accommodation can be enjoyed in a variety of ways to suit your individual requirements, whether that is as a stunning family home with space for all, a peaceful and welcoming weekend retreat or an incomparable holiday let.
Tasteful throughout, from the welcoming entrance hall with light oak flooring, to the polished slate flooring in the family kitchen, and flooded with light- this is a home to warm the heart.
Entered via a covered porch and welcoming hallway it is easy to be drawn immediately to the superbly equipped family dining kitchen (supplemented by separate utility/laundry room). Both the lounge and the snug enjoy wonderful views and additionally there is a cloakroom, shower room, large workshop/bike store and utility/laundry on this level.
On the first floor are 5 spacious bedrooms all with views and each revelling in its own character with delightful individual touches. Also on this floor is both a bathroom, and a modern shower room.
The mature gardens extend to just under an acre and include a rich variety of mature shrubs and trees, plenty of car parking provision, view points and privacy.
Croftlands is rather special and highly recommended for viewing.
Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)
Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway Light and welcoming, having ample space in which to greet visitors. This bright space truly sets the scene for the rest of this welcoming home. Elegant light oak flooring, under stair cupboard and stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom With WC and wash basin.
Lounge 27' 5" x 14' 11" (8.38m max x 4.55m) Dual aspect with southerly garden and fell views, glazed french doors to the garden. A Stovax wood burner stove set within ornate marble fireplace provides a real focal point to the room This is an ideal room in which to gather and relax with family and friends.
Snug/TV Room 15' 3" x 10' 9" (4.67m x 3.28m) Dual aspect with views of garden and the fells beyond. Perfect for quiet relaxation this lovely room is spacious enough for all, yet maintains that 'cosy' feeling.
Family Kitchen 27' 5" x 14' 6" (8.36m x 4.42m) This well designed kitchen has a range of units with complementary worktops and integrated appliances including a Gaggenau 6 ring gas hob, two separate electric Gaggenau ovens all with Rangemaster extractor hood over, and a Rangemaster fridge/freezer with drinks dispenser. Also having an island unit with excellent drawers and cupboard storage, an integrated Frank Belfast style sink with mixer tap and drainer, and an automatic Bosch dishwasher. With plenty of space for family dining or entertaining guests, this is the heartbeat of the house.
Steps down to...
Workshop/Bike Store 16' 6" x 15' 10" (5.03m x 4.85m) Former garage now in use as a workshop and storage area for bikes and outdoor equipment. There is a storage cupboard/boot store with large Elson hot water cylinder with pressure tank, and an external door to the car port at the rear.
Utility/ Laundry Room 7' 3" x 7' 3" (2.21m x 2.21m) Timber work top and integrated Franke Belfast style sink. Plumbing for a washing machine, and provision for a tumble dryer.
Inner Hallway Tiled floor, light and airy with window and supplementary Velux, with ample space for storage of boots and coats.
Shower Room Tiled walls and floor, three piece suite comprising walk in rainfall shower with additional shower head, WC and wash basin.
An imposing staircase leads
First Floor
Landing Loft access point and linen storage cupboard.
Bedroom 1 13' 1" x 12' 0" (4.01m x 3.66m) Bright and light this is a stunning principle bedroom, dual aspect with glimpses of Esthwaite Water and the Coniston fells.
Bedroom 2 14' 11" x 13' 5" (4.55m max x 4.11m max) Another lovely dual aspect double room with garden views and glimpses of Esthwaite Water.
Bedroom 3 13' 5" x 11' 8" (4.09m x 3.56m) Set up as a twin room with views to Esthwaite Water and the surrounding fells.
Bedroom 4 13' 6" x 12' 0" (4.14m x 3.66m) Another lovely dual aspect double room having views over the open fields and the fells beyond.
Bedroom 5 15' 3" x 13' 10" (4.67m x 4.24m) A wonderful triple aspect family bedroom with built in bunks and having views of Latterbarrow, surrounding fells and southerly to Esthwaite Water.
Bathroom Dual aspect with slate tiled floor and part panelled walls. Stylish roll top bath, WC, wash basin and heated ladder style towel rail/ radiator.
Shower Room Marble tiled floor and part panelled walls. Large walk in shower with rainfall and hand shower, WC, wash basin and heated ladder style towel rail.
Outside
Gardens A rather lovely large garden with plenty of space in which to sit and relax whilst taking in the glorious views. Lawns, climber entwined arbor, borders with mature shrubs and trees, as well as a paved patio area ideal for enjoying a morning coffee, or perhaps a glass of something cool at the end of the day. Outside light and power points and a water tap.
Additionally there is a greenhouse, and a timber summer house - currently in use as an additional storage space. A large timber shed provides excellent storage for garden and outdoor equipment, and there is a log store attached.
Parking There is ample car parking for a number of vehicles to the rear of the property, plus large double car port. (5.72m x 5.36m)
Services The property is connected to electricity and water and has a private drainage installation. Calor gas for cooking.
The recently installed replacement casement windows are double glazed. Oil central heating to radiators.
We believe that the drainage installation may not be fully compliant with current legislation which has been upgraded in recent years.
Note * Checked on 5th September, 2023
Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Westmorland and Furness District Council - Band G
Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Ambleside Office.
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Hackney and Leighs’ Ambleside office was one of the first three to open in 1982, and is manned by experienced staff who all live locally and have a great depth of local knowledge. The Ambleside office is based in the very heart of the English Lake District National Park and consequently this bustling little market town enjoys a vibrant local community as well as an all year round tourist industry. Property Sales, Lettings and Conveyancing - Caring about you and your property!