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Red Screes Ellerthwaite House, Ambleside LA22 9EU

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

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Key features

  • Self contained well presented one bedroom apartment
  • Perfect location near a plethora of country and fell walks
  • Open plan kitchen diner
  • Light and airy accommodation
  • Wonderful communal gardens
  • Parking
  • Perfect for main residence or holiday retreat.
  • Holiday letting not permitted

Description

Sale of a well presented, generously proportioned and well maintained light and airy, self contained one bedroom ground floor apartment.  Improved over the years including a contemporary new shower room being installed in 2024. Occupying a superb position, in one of the most desirable locations in Ambleside with lovely country and garden views. The property benefits from its own private entrance whilst also enjoying communal grounds, a gentle stream and private parking.  Red Screes is one of six exclusive apartments in Ellerthwaite House. 

A versatile property being equally suitable whether as a main residence or second home/retreat as is an ideal lock up and leave. Please note there is a restriction against using the property as a holiday let. Pets are allowed. 

Red Screes is set in an elevated position above the most popular Lakeland village of Ambleside, yet convenient for all village amenities, including restaurants, shops, church, primary school etc. The property is also placed well for a plethora of walks from the doorstep onto Sweden Bridge and Fairfield to name a few.

To include carpets and blinds, some contents may be available by separate negotiation.

Accommodation

Double glazed UPVC front door and glazed panels leading into;

Vestibule

With partial exposed Lakeland stone wall. Cupboard housing fuse box with plumbing for washing machine. Although the vestibule cupboard has plumbing for a washing machine, it currently houses a fridge/freezer.  Leading through to;

Kitchen/Diner
A generous light and airy room with a selection of wall, base and peninsular units with stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.  Appliances include integrated four ring gas hob and electric oven with extractor.TV point.  Laminated wood effect floor and part wall tiled. Wall mounted Valliant gas combi boiler. Window hatch through lounge with slate sill and feature slate shelf. Archway leading through to; 

Living Room
A spacious light and airy dual aspect room with attractive views over the communal gardens towards to Wansfell Pike.  Feature gas fire sat on a black marble hearth. TV point. 

Bedroom
Spacious L-shaped double room with sizeable built-in wardrobe with sensor lighting, heating and an electric panel heater. TV and telephone point.  

Bathroom
A delightful newly installed (2024) three piece suite comprising large double shower with rain head, vanity wash basin and WC. Electric light/shaver point. Feebo tile effect on the walls and wood effect floor. Wall mounted heated towel style radiator. Extractor fan. 

Outside
Delightful private shared gardens with stream and seating area.  Additional sun terrace giving fine fell views and sunny aspect. The property has private parking and shared storage rooms.

Services
All mains services connected.  Gas central heating.

Tenure
Leasehold for an original term of 999 years from 2002. There is an annual management fee of £600 which goes towards building insurance. 

Broadband
For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk  

Council Tax Band 

Directions
Head out of Ambleside past the famous Bridge House, once arriving at the mini roundabout, turn right onto Smithy Brow, taking the second left onto Sweden Bridge Lane. Continue up until reaching a fork in the road, turn right onto Ellerigg Road and continue for approximately 100 meters taking the first right into Ellerthwaite House on the right hand side. 

 

 

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Patio,Communal garden
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, 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.

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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.

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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