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5 Embassy Building, Main Road, Windermere, LA23 1DY

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • 2 Bedroomed 2nd floor apartment
  • Large reception room and 1 bathroom
  • Central location
  • Deceptively spacious
  • No chain
  • Close to amenities, transport and schools
  • In need of modernisation
  • Ideal permanent home, long term let or 2nd home
  • EPC band E
  • Superfast fibre broadband available

Description

Description: A substantial and spacious top floor 2 bedroomed studio apartment, situated in the centre of Windermere, close to all amenities Windermere village has to offer and overlooking the street scene below. This property would be an ideal main residence, second home or long term let.  

Location: Set in the centre of the one way system on Main Road, the entrance is between the retail premises 'Impressarum' and 'Away with the Spoon'.  

Property Overview: The former Embassy Ballroom in Windermere has an interesting history. Once a lively venue for dancing and social gatherings, it has since been converted into retail/resident units. Embassy Buildings is situated in the centre of the village of Windermere and is therefore close to all the amenities the village has to offer.

This spacious top floor apartment comprises of dual aspect living/dining area and the kitchen includes, wall and base units, tiled surfaces and walls, stainless steel sink, plus a Creda hob with extractor over. Bedroom 1 overlooks the village and the bathroom comprises of WC, washbasin and bath.

The living area also has a space saving staircase (slightly narrower and steeper than a normal staircase) with access to bedroom 2, which includes built in shelves and wardrobes, a raised surface area holding master bed, walk in wardrobe and views to local fells and amenities. This property would be perfect as a main residence, second home or long term let. Holiday letting is not permitted.  

Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)  

Entrance Hall  

Living/Dining Room 30' 0" x 17' 2" (9.14m x 5.23m) incl stairs & kitchen  

Kitchen 7' 4" x 7' 3" (2.24m x 2.21m)  

Bedroom 1 12' x 9' 10" (3.66m x 3m)  

Bathroom  

Space saving staircase to  

Bedroom 2 22' 0" max x 10' 1" (6.71m x 3.07m) plus raised area & walk in wardrobe  

Raised Area (limited head height) 29' 8" x 5' 7" (9.04m x 1.7m)  

Walk In Wardrobe 7' 6" max x 7' 1" (2.29m x 2.16m)  

Property Information:  

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating to radiators. 

Tenure: Leasehold for the remainder of a 999 year lease from 1984. The building insurance for 2023/2024 was £571.36 and the service charge for the year ending 2023 was £645.26, which includes a yearly contribution to the sinking fund of £160. 

Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band C.  

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.  

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.  

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Notes: *Checked on 6th March 2024 - not verified.  

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5 Embassy Building, Main Road, Windermere, LA23 1DY

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  • Windermere Station0.2 miles
  • Staveley Station3.5 miles
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Hackney & Leigh, Windermere

Ellerthwaite Square Windermere LA23 1DU

Hackney & Leigh, Windermere

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