1 Town End Cottages, Far Sawrey Ambleside LA22 0LH

A spacious and highly versatile traditional 6-bedroom quintessential, Grade II listed Lakeland property in a wonderful rural location. The accommodation is split between the main cottage with 3 or 4 bedrooms enjoying an an abundance of original character features including exposed beams and flag floors, with the highly useful adjoining 3-bedroom annexe. The principle accommodation may benefit from some modernisation, however the annexe has been upgraded in recent years. The flexible accommodation has both separate external as well an internal access, which is divided on the ground floor by the highly useful garage/ workshop.

The property enjoys a superb position located in the quiet village of Far Sawrey close to the western shores of Lake Windermere and the ferry which crosses the Lake to Bowness on Windermere. Town End is situated on an attractively sized plot, with a private gated raised garden to the front and a patio/terrace to the rear which are certainly very manageable. It enjoys fabulous far-reaching views to the rear over
the adjoining countryside. The property will suit a variety of buyers whether as a main residence/ retirement property or holiday property. Far Sawrey is a small Lakeland village with a public house/hotel and Church while only a short distance away is the highly popular conservation village of Hawkshead and the busy market town of Ambleside offering a wider variety of amenities only 5 miles away. Far Sawrey is situated 1 mile away from the former home of Beatrix Potter at Hill Top Farm and less than a mile to Lake Windermere.

ACCOMMODATION
Wooden painted front door into enclosed  porch with slim dual aspect windows and two slate sills.

Internal glazed door leading into;

LIVING ROOM 
Original features creating a  characterful room with exposed beams, open fire place and slate window seat. Partially flagged floor, recessed   cupboards and shelves. Concealed  consumer unit and electric meters. Sliding door leading through to:

KITCHEN
Galley style kitchen which is divided between two rooms with a bespoke pine fronted selection of base units and stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Four ring electric hob and double  oven and grill. Part wall tiled  with polished slate tiled work surfaces. Stunning views over the adjacent countryside. In the secondary part there is an additional sink and   integrated fridge. Original exposed beams.

PANTRY
Highly useful corner pantry with shelving and flagged floor.

INNER REAR HALLWAY:
With rear glazed door giving access to the rear terrace.

SHOWER ROOM  
Three piece white suite comprising of corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.  Electric heated towel rail and extractor. 

DINING ROOM
Exposed pine beams. Dual access from rear hallway and living room.  Wonderful views over the front garden, with deep window sill and internal access into the barn/garage.

From the Sitting Room is a Hallway with original  staircase and low window leading upto;

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Useful airing cupboard with shelving. A lovely seating area with stunning views over the rear countryside.

SEPARATE WC
WC and corner wash hand basin.  Great open view at the rear of the countryside. Exposed crook beam.

OFFICE
Cosy room that would make an ideal study area with great views over the front garden. Fitted shelves.

FRONT BEDROOM ONE
A lovely feature vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and crook frame. Delightful view over the front gardens towards Church.  Built in wardrobe.

FRONT BEDROOM TWO
Small double room with substantial built in wardrobe.  Concealed Mega-flow cylinder.

HOUSE BATHROOM
Two piece suite comprising of paneled bath, vanity wash hand basin and  heated towel rail. Exposed crook beams and stunning views over the adjoining countryside.

INNER HALLWAY
With useful storage cupboard and eaves storeage. Exposed beam whilst also first floor access into the Annexe.

BEDROOM THREE
Double bedroom with exposed and crook beams. Velux window.

ANNEXE
Front glazed door with slate flag floor and  double glazed doors leading through to:

KITCHEN DINER 
A well proportioned room with polished slate floor,  bespoke pine fronted base units with 1.5 stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Work surfaces with polished slate tiles. A fantastic view over the adjoining rear field and countryside. Exposed beams,  electric cooker point and useful under stair cupboard. Concealed consumer unit. 

LIVING ROOM
Generously proportioned dual aspect room with feature window seats, large exposed fire with feature Lakeland stone chimney breast and exposed beams.

FIRST FLOOR 

SEPARATE WC
WC with wash hand basin. 

BATHROOM
Two piece suite comprising of paneled bath,  pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail  and exposed beam.

HALLWAY
Built in airing cupboard and shelving.

FRONT BEDROOM ONE 
Attractive dual aspect room with polished slate windowsill and lovely views toward the Church. Fitted dresser and  built in wardrobe.

REAR BEDROOM TWO
A generous single dual aspect room with  polished slate window sill and attractive views.

BEDROOM 
A single room with highly useful storage facility.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached by a private paved  drive allowing parking for at least two vehicles. 
To the front there is an attractive split level garden with paved patio and a small selection of lawn with a delightful array of shrubs and bushes. South facing. To the rear, terrace with panoramic 
countryside views.

BARN/GARAGE
Double doors, fully Lakeland flagged floor and plumbing for washing machine. 

SERVICES 
Mains water, electric & mains drainage. Electric central heating. 

TENURE 
Freehold. Vacant possession on completion. 

COUNCIL TAX BAND
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DIRECTIONS
On entering the village of Far Sawrey from the North (Hawkshead) take the first right prior to The Sawrey Hotel and continue down the lane for   approximately 300m, the property can be found immediately on the right hand side opposite the church gate.
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