Woodland and Lake Frontage - Lot 2, Lake Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria

A rare opportunity to acquire a striking stretch of lakefront landscape in one of the United Kingdom’s most admired settings. Approximately 32.52 acres of native woodland with around 615m of private frontage onto Lake Windermere, within the Lake District National Park.

A rare opportunity to acquire a striking stretch of lakefront landscape in one of the United Kingdom’s most admired settings. Approximately 32.52 acres of native woodland with around 614m of private frontage onto Lake Windermere, within the Lake District National Park.
In all about 32.52 acres (13.16 hectares)
Available as a Whole or in Three Lots.

By Informal Tender “Best and Final Offers” to be submitted to H&H Land and Estates,
Cumbria Tourism Business Centre, Windermere Road, Staveley, LA8 9PL.
No later than 12 noon Thursday 18th September 2025.

Particulars
Offered to the open market for the first time in over 300 years, this remarkable parcel of deciduous woodland extends to approximately 32.52 acres (13.16 hectares) and lies beneath the iconic summit of Gummer’s How, enjoying a prime position on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere. The property is offered for sale as a whole or in up to three lots.

The property is designated as Ancient and Semi-Natural woodland, comprising a diverse mix of broadleaf species including. The woodland is interspersed with open glades and regenerating understory providing a fine variety of flora and fauna. It offers significant opportunities for nature conservation, quiet enjoyment and long-term stewardship.

The woodland benefits from extensive private frontage onto Lake Windermere, measuring approximately 614m in all, providing direct access to the Lake (subject to necessary consents) and unspoilt panoramic views.

Access to all three lots is provided directly off the A592, which runs adjacent to the property’s easterly boundary. The woodland is crossed by a network of well-maintained hardcore tracks, providing excellent vehicular access and there is a hardcore parking area within Lot 2.

In January 2020, following submission of a Prior Approval application, planning consent was granted for the erection of a storage building (for forestry purposes) on the property, measuring 18.3m x 9.2m. As per the corresponding decision notice, this development needed to be undertaken within 5 years and, as such, the consent has now lapsed.

Parties are recommended to make their own planning enquiries with the Lake District National Park Planning Authority.

Lotting
The woodland is available as a whole or in three lots.

Lot 1
Extending in all to circa 7.55 acres, with approximately 184m of private lake frontage. Initial access to Lot 1 is provided from the public highway and across Lot 2, along the route dashed yellow on the sale plan. Internal trackways provide access throughout the lot thereafter.

Lot 2
Lot 2 extends to circa 12.49 acres and benefits from around 350m of frontage onto Lake Windermere, including the iconic ‘Black Rock’. Access is provided directly off the adjoining A592 public highway. The significant expanse of accessible lake frontage offers potential for lake access and launching. A hard standing parking area is included to the immediate north of the entranceway off the A592. The siting of the historically proposed forestry building lies within Lot 2.

Lot 3
Extending to circa 12.48 acres and providing 80m of lake frontage. A right of access across Lot 2, along the route dashed turquoise on the sale plan, provides access to Lot 3.

Directions
From Junction 36 of the M6 motorway, head northwest along the A590, after 3.5 miles turn off to the left, following signposts for Barrow, Milnthorpe. Continue west along the A590. At Lindale Roundabout take the second exit and continue for approximately 5.7 miles. At the roundabout take the second exit onto the A592. Continue for 1.6 miles and the woodland will be located on the left and demarked by the selling agent’s board.

Location
Situated on the east bank of Lake Windermere, the Woodland is located to the immediate west of the A592. Approximately 5.5 miles south of Bowness-on-Windermere and 1.5 miles northeast of Newby Bridge. Junction 36 lies just 10 miles to the east, providing excellent transport connections.

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Services
Tenure
Freehold. Vacant Possession upon completion.

Water Supplies
The property benefits from natural water supplies.

Access
The property is accessed directly of the A592 public highway and via internal hardcore trackways thereafter.

Access to Lot 1 is initially provided across Lot 2, along the route dashed yellow on the sale plan, and via internal trackways thereafter.

Similarly, access to Lot 3 is also provided across a section of Lot 2, along the route dashed turquoise on the sale plan.

Wayleaves and Easements
The sale is subject to all the existing rights of way, drainage, light air support and other easements and quasi-easements and outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Sale Plan
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Selling Agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Boundaries
The ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the boundaries are indicated with the “T” marks on the sale plan. Where no “T” Marks are shown, the responsibilities are unknown

Environmental Stewardship and Woodland Schemes
The land is free from any Environmental Stewardship or Woodland Schemes and therefore the new owners have the ability to apply for such schemes and income opportunities.

Local Planning Authority
Lake District National Park –

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender. Best and Final offers are to be submitted to H&H Land and Estates, Cumbria Tourism Business Centre, Windermere Road, Staveley, LA8 9PL. No later than 12noon Thursday 18th September 2025.

The vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude any part of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the particulars of order of sale.

Viewing
The woodland can be inspected at any reasonable time, provided that a copy of these sales particulars are in possession.