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Guide price
£550,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Ambleside LA22
Study
Semi-detached house
3 beds
1 bath
733
EPC rating: F
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand E
BroadbandBasic 22Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Grade II listed Lakeland property.
  • Three bedrooms
  • Panoramic views towards Helm Crag.
  • Flagged floors and window seats.
  • Delightful manageable garden.
  • Terrific country outlook.
  • Right to park two vehicles
  • Feature wood burning stove.

3 Town Head Cottages is a Grade II listed quintessential traditional three bedroom Lakeland property. A light and airy property with high ceilings, stunning views, many original features including slate flag floors and exposed beams etc. With two double bedrooms and one single. There is a small room on the ground floor which could be a study or potentially another shower room? With a delightful manageable garden and with room to park two vehicles. Enviably positioned on the edge of Grasmere in a rural location offering peace and tranquility, yet within walking distance of the village. The property benefits from breathtaking fell and country views to both the front and rear bordering open countryside.

The cottage is an attractive size and offers a degree of versatility and scope for some improvements however does benefit from majority modern double glazing and a recently installed new bathroom.
It has been used as a second home with some holiday letting although only rented as a two bedroom cottage.

Approximately one mile north of the highly popular village of Grasmere. The property is only a 25 minute walk into the centre of Grasmere which has a wide variety of amenities including shops, cafes, restaurants, churches, primary schools etc. The village is also famous for its literary connections to the Lakeland poets in particular William Wordsworth together with its famous Grasmere Gingerbread.

Accommodation
Front door leading into enclosed porch with quarry tiled floor. Lovely views down the valley towards the surrounding countryside.

Internal door leading into:

Living/Dining Room
A delightful light and airy dual aspect room with high ceilings and exposed beams. Windows to the front and rear benefiting from attractive feature window seats. Original partial slate flag floor. Feature wood burning stove on a slate hearth and mantel, TV point, twin night storage heaters. Rear stable door and stunning views across the garden to the adjacent countryside and surrounding fells with a direct view of Helm Crag.

Kitchen
Basic selection of wall and base units with stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Electric cooker point, free standing fridge, partially wall tiled and feature flag flooring. Amazing views from the kitchen window towards the surrounding countryside.

Study
Currently used an overflow/cloakroom however would make an ideal study. With night storage heater. Lakeland flag floor and understairs cupboard providing great storage facility.

First Floor Landing

Rear Bedroom One
Double room with original feature cast iron fire surround. Lovely window seat and stunning west facing views over the garden towards Helm Crag.

Front Bedroom Two
Attractive twin room with lovely country views.

Rear Bedroom Three
Single bedroom with views towards Helm Crag. Night storage heater. (this room is currently blocked of from holiday guests).

House Bathroom
Recently installed modern white three piece suite comprising of duo bath with rain head shower above and shower attachment. WC and vanity wash hand basin. Built in airing cupboard housing the cylinder. Chrome heated towel rail, under floor heating, wood effect floor and partially wall tiled. A light dual aspect room with beautiful views down the valley towards Grasmere including Loughrigg and Silver How.

Outside
The property has room to park up to two vehicles. Access to the rear garden which has a sizable yet manageable lawn, small patio and fantastic panoramic views including towards Helm Crag.
The property benefits from a stone store currently housing wood and coal.

Directions
From Ambleside head north on the A591, proceed over the mini roundabout (south entrance to the village) continue up Keswick Road past The Swan Hotel and The Travellers Rest on the right hand side. Continue up Dunmail Raise for approximately 400 metres and turning left. Continue down the lane and the property can be found on the right hand side.

Tenure
Freehold.

Services
Mains water and electric. Private drainage. (Non compliant) Night Storage Heating.

Council Tax Band
E

Broadband
21 Mbps download speed (based on Ofcom.com results)

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £40 + VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.

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Matthews Benjamin - Ambleside
Matthews Benjamin - Ambleside
Loughrigg Villa, Kelsick Road Ambleside LA22 0BZ
015394 54274
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Your Local Estate Agents ESTATE AGENTS OPERATING THROUGHOUT A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE NORTH WEST REGION Here at Matthews Benjamin Estate Agents, we are a forward-thinking estate agent handling quality residential and commercial property sales and lettings in the Lake District and North Lancashire region. We offer a wide real estate property register. This includes houses, apartments, hotels, shops, farms, and land. Furthermore, we also undertake a broad range of professional valuation work. With offices covering Ambleside, Windermere, Kendal, and Lancaster, Matthews Benjamin is well placed in Cumbria and North Lancashire for facilitating the sale, purchase, and rental of properties within the central and southern Lake District and Lancashire. Moreover, we strive to deliver your requirements. Our team places great emphasis on a professional, honest, and straightforward service. Matthews Benjamin believes that communication is a vital part of our outstanding service. We are always on hand to help. To find out more about our property sales & lettings, please feel free to contact our estate agents at our Ambleside, Windermere or Lancaster offices. Your local property specialists.
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