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Fountain Cottage, Chapel Stile, Ambleside, LA22 9JJ

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • Beautifully presented traditional Lakeland slate cottage
  • Two bedroom and two bathroom
  • 19th Century cottage spread over three floors
  • Original character pieces and modern contemporary fittings
  • West facing views towards Lingmoor Fell
  • Useful bike store
  • Full UPVC double glazing

Description

 

This 19th Century cottage is spread over three floors which has an excellent combination of original character pieces and modern contemporary fittings.  A light and airy property enjoying delightful West facing views towards Lingmoor Fell. Useful bike store. 
 
A wonderful stone built cottage presented to a high standard, which has been sympathetically refurbished and modernised in recent years with a delightful combination of original character benefiting from old oak beams, stone floors and thick walls yet with modern appointments. Including full UPVC double glazing, wood burning stove and new heating system. Having the advantage of two bathrooms including one en suite.  
 
A well established and successful 4* holiday cottage, presently let with privately and generates an annual income of circa £40,000 pa. The property is being sold with the benefit of forward bookings and the majority of contents. 
 
Ideally positioned in a gently elevated position in the quiet village of Chapel Stile in the centre of Great Langdale in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The property is close to a variety of amenities including the general store/café and a short walk to Wainwrights Inn. Also to enjoy is the Landgale Leisure Club and there are an abundance of walks, climbs and bike routes from the door step. The popular market town of Ambleside is approximately 4 miles away with a more extensive range of amenities.  

Accommodation

Front stable door leading into an attractive and spacious reception area with original flagged floor, telephone point, window seat and exposed beam. Storage cupboard and cloaks hooks.   

First Floor

Kitchen/Diner - 3m x 5m (9'10" x 16'5")

Attractive and well presented dual aspect room with a good selection of wall, display, corner carousel unit and base units. Stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap and wood effect worktop. Integrated appliances include four ring electric hob, extractor electric oven, dishwasher, under counter fridge and freezer. Plumbing for washing machine, TV point and loft hatch. Part tiled walls and fully floor tiled. Social area for dining. Lovely views from window seat over the surrounding countryside to the Langdales. 
 
Stepping down into:-

Living Room - 3.35m x 4.93m (11'0" x 16'2")

A well proportioned dual aspect room with multifuel Stovax stove set on a traditional slate hearth. Feature window seat, loft hatch and TV point. Patio doors leading onto  a south facing balcony giving stunning panoramic views  of Lingmoor Fell and to the front there are lovely views towards the Church.

House Bathroom

Attractive four piece white suite comprising corner shower cubicle, panelled bath, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.   Two heated towel rails and extractor. Tiled floor and walls.  Understair cupboard housing Heat Rae Sadia boiler and fuse box, electric meters, consumer unit and pressurised system. 
 
Steps down to: 

Bedroom One - 3.3m x 2.59m (10'10" x 8'6")

Attractive double room with exposed beam, TV point and attractive view towards Lingmoor Fell.

En Suite Shower Room

Three piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail, extractor and exposed beam. Vanity cupboard and tiled floor. 

Lower Ground Floor

Lobby with under stairs cupboard.

Bedroom Two - 3.28m x 3.48m (10'9" x 11'5")

Twin room with exposed beams, alcove cupboard, TV point and rear glazed door providing access to the rear. Attractive views towards stunning countryside.  

Outside

The property benefits from a wonderful balcony with a sunny aspect that offers a haven to relax and enjoy the stunning  countryside views of Lingmoor Fell. There is a  small shed reached by going out of the front door and turning left then left again and the shed door is marked with Fountain Cottage. Whilst the owners do park and have parked immediately outside the property for 12 years this is not officially owned by Fountain Cottage. 

Directions

From Ambleside head west on the A593 signed Langdale/Coniston, once you have come to Skelwith Bridge turn right just before the Skelwith Bridge Hotel, continue for approximately 3 miles into Chapel Stile passing the general store on the right and turn right towards the church before
turning left to Fountain Cottage.
 

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains electric, water and drainage with electric central heating. 

Rateable Value

£2,025. Actual amount payable £1,010.48. This could be reduced to ZERO if the purchaser is entitled to Small Business Rates Relief. More details can be obtained from the Local Authority South Lakeland District Council .

Broadband

Superfast 80 Mbps download speed (based on Ofcom.com results). 
 

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
On street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
No wheelchair access

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About Matthews Benjamin, Ambleside

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Matthews Benjamin was established in Windermere in 1993 by local property experts David Benjamin and Peter Matthews. As an independent estate agency, we specialise in house sales across Ambleside, Windermere, Lancaster and Morecambe.

Since our establishment, we have earned an excellent reputation based on trust, expertise, and care. This has been developed from a family business run by only local people with extensive knowledge and love of the local area. We put our clients at the heart of everything we do. Furthermore, we always guarantee an outstanding service.

For further details about our services, do not hesitate to contact Matthews Benjamin Estate Agents.

In 2006, Andrew Kneale joined the company as a partner with David Benjamin. With him, Andrew brought a wealth of experience and expansion into setting up the Fine & Country network. Fine & Country is for prestigious properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire.

Today, we have established a stronghold of offices spread across the Lake District and North Lancashire. We offer quality services for both residential and commercial sales and lettings. Furthermore, our dual branding of Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country has allowed us to create a specialist synergy between all levels of the market. We are proud of our unrivaled reputation.

Our offices are in key locations to facilitate the sale, purchase, and/or let of properties within a significant part of the North West Region. We cover the UNESCO Lake District National Park, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Silverdale and Arnside AONB, Forest of Bowland AONB. Our portfolio of properties arguably covers some of the most beautiful places in the UK. From the 17th century farmsteads of the Lyth Valley to stunning barn conversions in the Lune Valley, traditional Lakeland terraces, cottages to townhouses, Victorian to modern, we cover it all with our unrivaled and bespoke marketing approach.

To mark the celebration of our 25th anniversary in 2018, Matthews Benjamin expanded further into residential lettings and property management. Additionally, we also offer rental services to landlords and tenants alike from all of our offices.

We have a seasoned team of local experts who provide professional advice. Our team offers a premium service that eases the stresses behind residential letting. Whether you are looking to sell, buy, let out or rent, we can help. In addition to the estate agency, Matthews Benjamin can also offer independent mortgage advice.

To find out more about the house sales and property lettings we operate across South Lakes and North Lancashire, contact our Ambleside, Windermere, or Lancaster branch.

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