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Tower Cottage Far Sawrey Ambleside LA22 0LW

PROPERTY TYPE

Barn Conversion

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Timber veranda
  • Beautifully converted
  • Relaxing location
  • Parking for two cars
  • Natural garden
  • Within walking distance of Far sawrey
  • Far reaching views towards Lake Windermere and over local woods and countryside
  • cosy multi fuel log burner
  • Two bedrooms and two bathrooms
  • Stone built cottage from an original Victorian Folly

Description

A prominently positioned two bedroom, two bathroom, freehold detached Lakeland stone faced property. Enviably positioned in an elevated location with amazing panoramic fell, country and lake views. Tower Cottage was developed around 2003 from a former coach house within the grounds of Sawrey Knotts, creating numerous apartments and cottages of which Tower Cottage is one.

The property provides spacious and well planned accommodation with the property taking advantage of the beautiful far reaching views from all the principle rooms. Improved over the years by the current owners who have used quality materials such as granite work tops, bespoke kitchen, high quality bathrooms etc. The ground floor rooms enjoy exposed beams, whilst there are exposed Lakeland stone walls in two of the rooms. Assisting to provide a lovely combination of original features and modern appointments. The property has a delightful south facing aspect, enjoying beautiful views towards Lake Windermere. With parking and low maintenance outside space, predominantly being the superb patio/balcony. The property is currently a successful holiday let with Coppermine’s and generates circa £20,000. It’s being sold with all forward bookings and majority of contents, except personal items. Equally it will suit a variety of buyers whether it is a fine second home or main residence.

Sawrey Knotts is situated above the village of Far Sawrey, close to the west shore of Lake Windermere and the ferry which crosses the Lake to Bowness on Windermere and connecting roads to Kendal and the M6. Far Sawrey is a small Lakeland village containing the popular pub and hotel, The Cuckoo Brow Inn, just 300 yards away from the cottage. The conservation village of Hawkshead and the vibrant market town of Ambleside with its wide choice of restaurants and shops are a short drive away. There are numerous walks accessible from the doorstep including Moss Eccles Tarn.

Accommodation
Steps leading up to stable front door. Leading to;

Kitchen/Diner
A light and airy dual aspect room with feature bay window and window seat giving stunning panoramic views towards Lake Windermere and Gummers Howe. A bespoke selection of solid oak wall and base units with granite worktop, 1.5 stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Appliances include four ring electric hob, electric double oven with extractor. Integrated fridge/freezer washer/dryer and dishwasher. Lovely exposed beams and stone floor. Concealed Worcester oil fired central heating. Rear hallway with useful cupboard.

Shower Room
Lovely white three piece suite, comprising of corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Fully floor and wall tiled with heated towel rail. Illuminated mirror.

Lounge
Characterful triple aspect room with stunning views over the countryside and towards Grizedale Forest. Feature exposed Lakeland stone chimney breast with multi fuel stove. Exposed beams, window seat and TV point. Open staircase.

First Floor

Bedroom One
Attractive double dual aspect room with dormer window giving stunning far reaching views over the adjacent countryside towards Gummers How and Lake Windermere.

En Suite
Three piece white suite comprising of a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Fully floor and wall tiled with heated towel rail and extractor.


Bedroom Two
L shaped dual aspect double room with corner chimney breast and feature stove (non functional). Partial exposed Lakeland stone wall. Magnificent views towards Gummers How, Lake Windermere and the surrounding countryside.

Private WC
With pedestal wash hand basin & WC Fully floor and wall tiled with illumined mirror.

Outside
Approached via a shared private drive leading to parking for two vehicles. A small selection of natural garden to the side and rear of the property. Substantial decking with outstanding far reaching fell and country views.

Services
Mains electric, water and drainage connected. Oil fired central heating.

Tenure
Freehold.

Rateable value
£2400. Amount payable £1,197. Small business relief maybe applicable. 

Directions
Travelling to Far Sawrey from the North, as you approach the village follow the road to the ferry. After approximately 400 yards there is a gate post and an opening to Sawrey Knotts on the left hand side. Continue up the the drive, veer right and proceed up behind Sawrey Knotts to Tower Cottage.

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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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