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1 Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EW

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,435 sq ft

133 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

  • Semi-detached house
  • Separate self contained one bedroom apartment
  • Open plan living and kitchen area
  • Utility and downstairs WC
  • Three bedrooms
  • Patio area
  • Off road parking
  • Large timber storage shed

Description

Opportunity to purchase is a semi-detached three bedroomed house with a self-contained ground floor one bed apartment known as The Snuggery with its own kitchen and shower room. The property has been beautifully renovated in recent years and both are neutrally decorated to an excellent standard. The Snuggery is currently a successful holiday let via AirBnB by the owner and attracts an income of circa £43,000 per annum.

The main house is accessed from the street via a few steps, accommodating a hallway leading into an open plan kitchen/living area with a utility and WC leading off. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, one being an attic conversion on the top floor and a generous family bathroom and storage cupboards.

The ground floor apartment has a spacious light and airy living area combining a sunny dining area, sitting area, and fitted kitchen. To the rear is a bedroom and ensuite shower room. 

Situated in the peaceful residential setting on Thornbarrow Road, midway between the villages of Bowness and Windermere providing only a short stroll to either villages. Both thriving and bustling villages offer a wide variety of amenities, shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a three screen cinema and theatre. For everyday requirements, there is a bus route, doctors surgery and primary school within walking distance of the property.

Entrance Hall
PVC front door with frosted glazed window beside leading into a pleasant light entrance hall with built in storage cupboard.

Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room
A fantastic open plan living space with plenty of natural light provided by PVC sash style windows on three sides including a bay window to the front aspect. A combined living space with a sitting area to the front focused on a log burner set into the original fireplace with slate lintel and hearth. The living area continues with the same wood effect laminate flooring into a generous dining and kitchen area and with a alcove area ideal for a desk or large sideboard.

Kitchen
A splendid shaker style kitchen with a range of base units topped with a solid oak worktop incorporating a sink and drainer unit and above are two solid oak wall shelfs on metal brackets to match. The kitchen incorporates a range of appliances including an electric oven, electric hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher and under counter fridge freezer. Off the kitchen area is a useful build in storage cupboard and access to a separate utility with WC and wash basin.

Utility Room/WC
A combined utility room and downstairs WC. There is a WC and a hand wash basin with storage under, a heated towel rail and a plumbing and space for a washing machine and dryer or spare fridge/freezer.

First Floor
Stairs from the front hall lead up to the first floor landing, there is a cupboard housing the new gas fired Worcester combi boiler and two separate under stairs storage cupboards.

Bedroom
The main bedroom at the front of the property, taking in an aspect of the street via two PVC sash style windows. This a generous size double bedroom with decorative fireplace nook and impressive high ceilings.

Bedroom
A double bedroom at the rear with a window out of the side aspect. Ample space for a wardrobe and double bed.

Bathroom
A family sized bathroom with three piece suite comprising of curved panelled bath with shower over, vanity unit with wash basin and WC inset. The bathroom I finished with tiling to backsplash
areas, LVT flooring and a radiator

Second Floor
An attic conversion offering a double bedroom area with three Velux Windows fitted with blinds. There is also access to the eaves areas for storage on both sides. Please note this area does have some restricted headroom and is open to the stairs with no door.

The Snuggery
A delightful one-bedroom annex under the main house with its own from door. A modern and beautifully designed space with all high-end fixtures and fittings which comprises of an open plan fitted kitchen, dining and sitting area. A separate large double bedroom, with a window and an ensuite shower room fully tiled with a large walk in shower with dual shower head, WC and hand basin. Outside there is a pleasant area to sit and enjoy a morning coffee. All furniture to be included in the sale.

Outside
To the front of the property is a patio area in front of the main house with a Lakeland stone wall surrounding. To the side there is private off road parking and a large timber storage shed with a gate adjacent leading to The Snuggery which has its own rear patio garden.

Services
Mains gas, water, electric and drainage, PVC double glazed windows and gas fired central heating to radiators.

Tenure
Freehold.

Council Tax Band
D for the main house.
Business Rates for The Snuggery Rateable value of £1,700 with an amount payable of £848.30 for 2024/25. Small business relief may be available depending on the circumstances of the new owners.

Internet Speed
Superfast speed of 80 Mbps download and for uploading 20 Mbps as per Ofcom website.

Directions
From Windermere proceed towards Bowness on New Road continuing as Lake Road bearing left opposite Goodly Dale School. The property can be found a short way up on the left.

Please Note
There is planning in place approved 26th March 2021 under ref: 7/2021/5116 to state that a 2 story extension with alterations would be permitted

Brochures

Brochure 1
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: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
On street,Driveway
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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