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12 South Terrace, Bowness-On-Windermere, LA23 3BH

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

813 sq ft

76 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

  • Two bedroom Cottage
  • Lake District National Park
  • Located in the heart of Bowness village
  • Stylish yet characterful home
  • Permit parking for residents
  • Pleasant patio area to the rear elevation

Description

An excellent opportunity to purchase a perfectly positioned 2 bedroom cottage set in the Lake District National Park and UNESCO world heritage site. Dating back to the 1880’s and located on a side street in the heart of Bowness village this traditional Lakeland stone-built cottage has plenty of character and has in the current ownership undergone renovation and modernization to create what is now a stylish yet characterful holiday home. The accommodation comprises of a sitting room, formal dining room with a traditional fireplace, fully fitted and equipped kitchen, breakfast room, two double bedrooms, and a modern house bathroom. The front of the cottage fronts the street with permit parking for residents only and to the rear is a pleasant patio area offering a private space for alfresco dining. 

The property is very conveniently located lying within yards of the bustling and popular village of Bowness offering a very convenient central location with the shops, restaurants, cafes and bars right on the doorstep and within easy walking distance of a large range of tourist attractions, good transport links including train, bus and Lake cruisers, offering excellent accessibility to enjoy the beautiful Lake District National Park. This is the perfect property for investors looking for an established holiday let with the contents included equally the cottage would make a perfect holiday
home, weekend retreat or permanent home.

Accommodation
The front door leads into an entrance hallway with wooden floor and a radiator.

Dining Room
A good size dining room for a formal dining table and chairs, located at the front of the cottage Central and focus of the room is a beautiful traditional fireplace. There is a radiator.

Sitting Room
At the rear of the property is a comfortable sitting room, with double French doors leading out to the rear patio area. A gas effect log burner sat on a marble hearth gives a cosy feel to the room. Spotlights and a radiator. Under stairs cupboard, great for storage with shelves.

Kitchen
A galley style kitchen at the rear of the property with a beautiful slate floor, offers a good range of wall and base units with laminate work tops. There is a 4-ring gas hob with oven below and extractor
fan above. Integral fridge, slim line dishwasher, and freezer. Stainless steel sink and drainer below the kitchen window which looks out to the rear patio. Steps lead down to a breakfast room, which offers space for a table and chairs and also houses the washing machine and wall mounted boiler.

First Floor
Stairs from the front hallway lead to split level landing

Bedroom One
A good size double bedroom with sash style window to the front aspect with blinds. The bedroom has a built cupboard/wardrobe over the stairs.

Bedroom Two
A comfortable double bedroom with sash style window to the rear aspect with blinds. Ample space for wardrobes.

Bathroom
Attractively partially tiled suite comprises of a bath with shower over with chrome shower attachment and taps, WC and corner pedestal wash basin with a mirrored cabinet above. The bathroom has inset spot ceiling lights, chrome ladder style radiator and extractor fan.

Outside
At the rear of the property is a small decking patio courtyard ideal for an outside seating area. There is a rear composite gate leading out into a rear access lane. The property owner can apply for a parking permit to park on the street in front of the property as well as a further permit for visitors.

Services
All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.

Tenure
Freehold.

Council Tax Band
C

Internet Speed
Superfast speed of 76 Mbps download and for uploading 20 Mbps as per Ofcom website.

Directions
From our Windermere office proceed down New Road towards Bowness, continue into Bowness and take a left turn opposite the Royalty Cinema into South Terrace, number 12 can be seen on the
right hand side.
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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: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
On street,Permit
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.
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About Matthews Benjamin, Windermere

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

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