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The Briars, Roger Ground, Ambleside LA22 0QG.

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

1,256 sq ft

117 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • A superb modern four bedroom detached property.
  • Wonderful fell and valley views.
  • Large, open plan living space.
  • Terrific social patio area with ample parking.
  • A well established holiday letting property or perfect family home.
  • Located on the edge of picturesque Hawkshead.
  • A plethora of country walks straight from the doorstep.

Description

An excellent opportunity to acquire a super modern four bedroom detached property. A bright and airy home, offering well planned and spacious accommodation. The majority of the accommodation is on  the upper level to enjoy the superb fell and country views especially from the front open plan sitting/ dining/kitchen with a stunning picture window looking across the valley. Tastefully presented to a modern specification, the property has been improved by the current owners. They have extended the kitchen area and reconfigured the layout to create a large open plan living space and two additional bathrooms.

An ideal low maintenance property which has a terrific social patio area and off road parking for three vehicles. Currently operating as a well established holiday letting property but it would equally be  suitable as a main residence or second home/retreat. The property is being sold with the majority of its contents.

Ideally positioned on the edge of Hawkshead, a picturesque Lakeland village well-known for its literary connections to William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Approximately ½ mile south from the centre of Hawkshead Village which has a variety of amenities including shops, inns, restaurants, Church and a Primary School. A footpath close by allows direct access to the village and a plethora of country walks from the door step.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
UPVC glazed door leading to;

Vestibule/Hallway
Cloaks area with a useful seat to take off your boots. Leading to a split level hallway. Tiled floor throughout with consumer unit.

Utility Room
Tiled floor, worktop with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer. Wall mounted Viessmann gas central heating boiler.

Cloakroom
Additional cupboard providing a useful storage facility.

Bedroom Four
Attractive double room with fitted oak wardrobe and oak shelving.

Shower Room
Modern three piece, white suite comprising of electric Mira corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Majority wall tiled and fully floor tiled with extractor fan and heated towel rail. Internal hallway with staircase leading up to first floor landing with loft hatch.

Internal hallway with staircase leading up to first floor landing with loft hatch. The landing leads to;

Sitting Room/Dining Room
Attractive dual aspect light and airy room with a generous picture window giving fantastic views towards Latterbarrow and glimpses of Esthwaite Water. Wood burner stove sat on a slate hearth. Semi open plan. Dining area leading through to:

Kitchen
Semi open plan with fantastic views over the countryside towards Latterbarrow and Esthwaite Water. A contemporary selection of grey gloss wall and base units and worktop. A 1.5 stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, four ring gas hob, double electric oven and integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Part wall tiled with extractor fan. A light and airy dual aspect room with rear UPVC door to rear paved patio perfect for alfresco dining.

Rear Bedroom One
An attractive double room with view over a second side patio.

En suite
Three piece white suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail, partially wall tiled and fully floor tiled with an extractor fan.

Bedroom Two
Attractive double room.

Bedroom Three
Single room or bunk room with a view over the rear pathway in the garden.

House Bathroom
Spacious white four piece suite comprising of a duo bath, corner shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and WC. Partially wall tiled and fully floor tiled with wall mounted illuminated mirror and extractor fan.

Outside
The property is approached via a private gravel drive allowing parking for at least three vehicles. Leading to a low maintenance, raised split level flag stoned terrace which has direct access from the kitchen. With a selection of shrubs and bushes and lovely views towards Latterbarrow. There is gated access leading to an additional side patio. 

The Briars benefits from a shared ownership of a large paddock to the front which extends to approximately 10.5 acres. This is owned by an independent Management Company who own the Freehold of which The Briars is one of the eleven shareholders. It was purchased by them to protect the view.

Tenure
Freehold.

Services
All mains connected with gas central heating.

Rateable Value
£4,350 per annum. Amount payable £2,170. This could be reduced to ZERO if the purchasers is entitled to Small Business Rates Relief. More details can be found from Local Authority Westmorland and Furness District Council .

Broadband
Standard download speed of 28 Mbps and upload speed of 2 Mbps as per the Ofcom website.

Directions
Head out of the village passing the school and continue for approximately ¼ mile, turn right signposted Satterthwaite. Continue up for approximately 335m then turn first left, continue down the road for approximately 95m where The Briars can be found last on the right.

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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.
Band: TBC
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Patio,Private garden
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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