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Holker House, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

4

SIZE

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TENURE
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Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • Traditional Lakeland Victorian property
  • Well proportioned seven bedroom, two reception rooms
  • Spread over three floors
  • Original doors, tiled floor and the staircase
  • Highly versatile and spacious accommodation
  • Small enclosed courtyard

Description

 

Extended over the years assisting to create a well proportioned seven bedroom property with two reception rooms spread over three floors. Plus a basement which offers potential.
 
The property has retained some of the attractive original features including original doors, tiled floor and the staircase. Although having been in the same ownership for many years the property is in need of mondernisation, however is does provide highly versatile and spacious accommodation currently with three ensuite bedrooms and an additional house bathroom. 
 
The property has been a family home and they have let up to three bedrooms on a bed and breakfast basis. Obviously, this has potential to be increased.
 
Located in the centre of this highly popular Lakeland town on Compston Road, enjoying easy level access to all amenities including a wide variety of shops, restaurants, post office etc. Enjoying nearby Rothay Park playing fields and sporting facilities, primary school and Churches, whilst having endless fell and country walks from the door step.

Accommodation

Glazed front door leading to: 

Vestibule

Original Victorian feature mosaic tiled floor internal door leading into: 

Inner hallway

Benefiting from original banister rail and open stair case. 

Dining Room/Living Room - 3.63m x 4.42m (11'11" x 14'6")

Lovely spacious room with feature bay window, gas effect fire sat on a slate hearth with Lakeland slate surrounding mantel piece and recessed alcove coving's. 

Private Lounge - 3.66m x 3.2m (12'0" x 10'6")

Free standing electric fire (could be an open fire) sat on slate hearth surround and mantel. Recessed cupboard, rear twin patio doors and TV point. 

Kitchen - 4.37m x 2.62m (14'4" x 8'7")

Basic selection of wall and base units with four ring electric hob, electric oven, stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, part wall tiled with plumbing for washing machine and sky light. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Leading through to the rear accommodation.
 
Enclosed stone staircase leading down to basement/cellar. Useful storage space housing the electric meter and consumer unit. Radiator.  

Downstairs Bedroom - 3.68m x 3m (12'1" x 9'10")

Spacious double room with external glazed door to rear courtyard and TV point. 

En Suite

Wet room comprising of shower area, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, wall heater and part wall tiled. 

First Floor Half Landing

Separate WC

Great views over St Mary’s Church to Loughrigg.

Additional Bathroom

Three piece white suite comprising of panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Great views over St Mary’s Church to Loughrigg. Useful storage cylinder cupboard.

First Floor Landing

Front Bedroom One - 4.67m x 3.58m (15'4" x 11'9")

Attractive proportioned double room with a sunny aspect,  original Victorian painted cast iron fire surround with tiled mosaic and pine mantel piece. Pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle.

Rear Bedroom Two - 3.66m x 3.71m (12'0" x 12'2")

Generous double room with views towards Loughrigg. Original Victorian painted cast iron fire surround. 

Front Bedroom Three - 2.54m x 1.96m (8'4" x 6'5")

Sizeable single room, pedestal wash hand basin and TV point. 

Second Floor Landing

Large Velux window and loft hatch. 

Bedroom Five - 3.71m x 2.9m (12'2" x 9'6")

Capacious double room, TV point and views towards Wansfell Pike. 

En Suite

Three piece white suite including corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. 

Front Bedroom Six - 2.67m x 1.88m (8'9" x 6'2")

Single room with great view towards Wansfell Pike. TV point and pedestal wash hand basin

Rear Bedroom Seven - 3.63m x 2.87m (11'11" x 9'5")

Light and airy double room with views over the rear to the school play ground and St Mary’s Church towards Todd Crag. Tv point.

En Suite

Three piece white suite comprising of corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, partially wall tiled with electric light/shaver point.

Outside

The property benefits from a small enclosed courtyard with pedestrian access out onto the service lane. This leads out onto Compston Road and Vicarage Lane. The front of the property has a lovely paved area with views towards Red Screes. 

Directions

From our office on Kelsick Road proceed onto Compston Road and the property can be found on the right hand side at the end of the first terrace, prior to Matthews Bistro. 
 

Services

All services are connected. Gas central heating. 

Tenure

Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax Band

A

Rateable Value

£5,400.00. Actual amount payable £2,694.06 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

Ultrafast 1000 Mbps download speed (based on Ofcom.com results). 

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Band: TBC
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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About Matthews Benjamin, Ambleside

Loughrigg Villa Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0BZ

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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