Red Screes Ellerthwaite House, Ambleside LA22 9EU

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 
D 

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. 

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) 

Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £40 + VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.