3 bedroom cottage for sale

SITUATION Gatehouse Cottage occupies an excellent south facing position in the desirable hamlet of Clappersgate and is only approximately 1 mile to the popular market town of Ambleside. The property is only a 15 minute level walk into Ambleside which has a variety of amenities including shops, restaurants, banks, library, churches etc. There are numerous fell and country walks from the doorstep including access onto Loughrigg.  

DIRECTIONS From Ambleside take the road signposted Coniston A593 between Ambleside Rugby Club and Rothay Manor Hotel, cross over the bridge and continue for approximately ¾ mile passing The Croft mansion house on the right hand side. The property can be found approximately 100 metres on the right.  

DESCRIPTION Gatehouse Cottage is a spacious three bedroom double fronted traditional Grade II Listed Lakeland cottage with well proportioned accommodation and an abundance of original character features including exposed oak beams and flagged floor. In need of some modernisation the property would be suitable as a permanent home or holiday property. Generous parking, garage and attractive manageable rear garden.  

ACCOMMODATION Front door into:- 

LOUNGE Character room with flagged floor and open fire, slate hearth and stone surround. Alcove cupboard, TV point, exposed beam and attractive country views. Double doors that step up into:-  

DINING ROOM Open staircase. Fully tiled floor and under stair cupboard and internal access to garage which was formerly a coach house.  

KITCHEN Basic selection of wall units, stainless steel sink unit, breakfast bar, floor tiled, gas point and extractor. Pantry with shelving and cool air ventilation brick. Rear door leading to garden.  

FIRST FLOOR Wide landing with exposed beam and possible study area with attractive exposed floorboards. 

REAR BEDROOM ONE Double room with exposed beams and picture window giving attractive open views over the garden towards the fell side. Exposed floorboards.  

EN SUITE Three piece suite comprising panelled bath, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor and electric light. Exposed beam and part tiled walls.  

FRONT BEDROOM TWO Double room with original inset cast iron fire surround. Attractive views towards Wansfell Pike and winter views of Lake Windermere. Exposed floorboards and beams.  

FRONT BEDROOM THREE Single room with exposed floorboards. Attractive views towards Wansfell Pike and winter views of Lake Windermere.  

HOUSE BATHROOM Three piece suite comprising panelled bath with Mira shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Exposed floorboards and exposed beam. Part wall tiled. 

INTEGRAL GARAGE Double doors electric and water. New wall mounted boiler and plumbing for washing machine.  

OUTSIDE To the front is a small rockery and cobbled area. Tarmacaddam parking for 2/ 3 vehicles. To the rear there is a small split level lawn and flower garden which is secluded and manageable and has attractive sunny aspect. 

COUNCIL TAX BAND  

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SERVICES All mains services. Gas central heating. 

TENURE Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.