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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.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat). 

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Hackney & Leigh have been specialising in property throughout the region since 1982. Our attention to detail, from our Floorplans to our new Property Walkthrough videos, coupled with our honesty and integrity is what's made the difference for over 30 years.

We have over 50 of the region's most experienced and qualified property experts. Our friendly and helpful office team are backed up by a whole host of dedicated professionals, ranging from our valuers, viewing team to inventory clerks, chartered surveyors to conveyancers, and of course, the all important professional photographer.

Our 9 local offices from Penrith to Carnforth and extensive knowledge of the area gives us an unrivalled ability to assist in a wide range of property related matters, with the largest coverage of any local agent.

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Hackney & Leigh have been specialising in property throughout the region since 1982. Our attention to detail, from our Floorplans to our new Property Walkthrough videos, coupled with our honesty and integrity is what's made the difference for over 30 years.

We have over 50 of the region's most experienced and qualified property experts. Our friendly and helpful office team are backed up by a whole host of dedicated professionals, ranging from our valuers, viewing team to inventory clerks, chartered surveyors to conveyancers, and of course, the all important professional photographer.

Our 9 local offices from Penrith to Carnforth and extensive knowledge of the area gives us an unrivalled ability to assist in a wide range of property related matters, with the largest coverage of any local agent.

We know there is so much more to selling or letting your property than simply putting up a 'For Sale' or 'To Let' board.

We also know you will need more help and support than you might first think.

We are here for you,

Caring about you and your property.

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