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Blencathra, Flat 2 St Mary's Lane, Ambleside LA22 9DG

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

381 sq ft

35 sq m

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Key features

  • Attractive one bedroom apartment in central Ambleside.
  • Designed in a modern contemporary style.
  • A highly successful holiday letting property.
  • For sale with all forward bookings and contents.
  • View towards Todd Crag and Fairfield Horseshoe.
  • Endless fell and country walks from the doorstep.

Description

Blencathra is a well presented and attractive one bedroom apartment set in a central location, positioned in the former HSBC Bank. Benefitting from modernisation in recent years the property is designed in a modern contemporary style. The feature room has a wonderful open plan dual aspect living and kitchen with high ceilings, enjoying a stunning west facing view towards Todd Crag and Loughrigg.

Currently operating as a well established and highly successful holiday letting property generating an annual income of circa £28,400 with Let Me Stay Management Agent. The property is being sold with all forward bookings and contents.

Conveniently positioned in the heart of this highly popular Lakeland town with an abundance of shops, restaurants, bars, cinema etc all at hand. Well placed for endless fell and country walks from the doorstep and Lake Windermere only a 15 minute level walk away.

Accomodation
Communal front door leading to communal hallway leading up to first floor. Private entrance into hall, with intercom and consumer unit. Leading through into;

Open plan Living/Kitchen/Diner
The kitchen area has a contemporary selection of wall and base units with a 1.5 bowl black sink unit and mixer tap. Appliances include a four ring electric induction hob with extractor fan above, integrated electric oven, fridge and microwave. Breakfast bar.

The living area enjoys a light and airy feel with a delightful dual aspect. Feature high ceilings and a stunning view towards Todd Crag and Fairfield Horseshoe. TV point.

Bedroom One
An attractive ‘L’ shaped double room with a high ceiling and stunning west facing view towards Todd Crag.

Bathroom
Attractive white three piece suite comprising of a double shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with twin drawers and mixer tap and WC. Wall mounted illuminated mirror, extractor fan and heated chrome towel rail.

Outside
The property currently rents a parking space to the rear at a cost of £53 pcm.

Tenure
Leasehold. A 999 year lease minus 20 days. Commencing on 1st January 2013. The annual service charge is £519.27.

Services
Mains water, electric and drainage. Electric heating system.

Broadband
Superfast download speed of 80 Mbps and upload speed of 20 Mbps as per the Ofcom website.

Rateable Value
£2,400. Amount payable £1,197.60. This could be reduced to ZERO if the purchaser is entitled to Small Business Rates Relief. More details can be obtained from Westmorland and Furness District Council 01539 733333.

Directions
Positioned in the very centre above the former HSBC Bank directly opposite the White Lion. The parking is to the rear, off St Mary’s Lane.

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About Matthews Benjamin, Ambleside

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Established in Windermere in 1993 Matthews Benjamin has earned an excellent reputation based on trust, expertise and care that has been developed from a local family business run by people with an extensive property knowledge and love of the local area. In 2006, Matthews Benjamin expanded and set up the Fine & Country network for prestigious properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire.

Residential Sales

Today, we have proudly established a stronghold of offices across the Lake District and North Lancashire, offering quality services for residential sales. Our dual branding of Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country has allowed us to create a specialist synergy between all levels of the market and we are proud of our unrivalled reputation. We are strategically set in key locations to facilitate the sale and purchase of residential properties within a significant part of the North West region. The Lake District National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Arnside and Silverdale and Forest of Bowland Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; our property portfolio arguably covers some of the most beautiful places in England. From the 17th century farmsteads of the Lyth Valley to stunning barn conversions in the Lune Valley, traditional Lakeland terraces, quintessential cottages and Georgian townhouses to state of the art contemporary homes, we cover the whole market with our unparalleled and bespoke marketing approach, high levels of professional service and selling skills.

Commercial Sales and Lettings

We also sell freehold and leasehold interests in a wide range of commercial enterprises – shops, offices and industrial units as well as restaurants, cafes and bars, hotels, guest houses and bed & breakfast establishments.

Residential Lettings

In 2018, we expanded further into residential lettings and property management. Both Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country now offer prestigious lettings services to landlords and tenants alike from all of our offices. A highly experienced team of local experts provides professional, honest and straight forward service designed to ease the stresses behind letting and managing a property.

With offices in Ambleside, Windermere and Lancaster, contact us today to arrange a valuation of your property, or browse our current properties for sale.

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