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Lattendales Guest House Compston Road Ambleside LA22 9DJ

Guide Price
£620,000
Matthews Benjamin, Ambleside
PROPERTY TYPE

Guest House

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

6

SIZE

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Key features

  • A substantial and traditional Lakeland Victorian property
  • A successful guest house for many years
  • Seven bedrooms, five with are ensuite
  • Lounge and sun room
  • Central location in heart of the village
  • Small enclosed rear space
  • Well presented and proportioned
  • 2 parking permits

Description

A substantial and traditional Lakeland Victorian property boasting a well proportioned seven bedroom guest house, five of which are en suite  spread over three floors, with three reception rooms and a basement offering additional potential to utilize further. 

This property has retained some of the attractive original features and although the property has been in the same ownership for many years, Lattendales is beautifully presented and  decorated providing highly versatile and spacious accommodation There has been recent replacement of the dormer window lead valleys front and rear and also the chimney stack top. 

The welcoming guest house has been run as a successful  Bed & Breakfast  for many years and the current owners are in the process of applying for planning permission to enable potential buyers to purchase the property as a residential home or holiday let. 

Located in the centre of this highly popular Lakeland town on Compston Road, enjoying easy level access to all amenities including a wide variety of shops, restaurants, post office etc. Enjoying nearby Rothay Park playing fields and sporting facilities, primary school and Churches, whilst having endless fell and country walks from the door step. 

Accommodation

Vestibule
Original Victorian feature mosaic tiled floor and internal door leading to: 

Inner Hallway
Spacious hallway, original Victorian feature mosaic tiled flooring, original banister rail and open staircase to first floor. 

Dining Room/Living Room
Lovely spacious room with large bay window, feature fireplace with marble effect surround and mantel. Double doors leading to:

Private Lounge
Feature fireplace with slate stone surround and mantel. Recessed shelving and cupboard, TV point and double doors leading to:

Tiled flooring, shelved walls and patio doors leading to rear garden. 

Owners Bedroom
Accessed from the rear garden offering a good sized bedroom with built in wardrobe space:

En suite shower room comprising of WC, Redring electric shower, vanity wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and flooring.

Kitchen
An ample selection of wall and base units with laminate kitchen work tops, Range master cooker with gas hobs and Stoves extractor. Two stainless steel sink units, freestanding dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Shelved walls and wall mounted Worcester gas boiler. vinyl flooring.  Stairs leading down to:

Basement 
A spacious room with bay window and  vinyl  wooden flooring. Stairs leading up to:

First Floor Half Landing

Separate Cloakroom
Tiled flooring and WC. Great outlook over St Mary’s Church towards Loughrigg. 

Additional Bathroom
Three piece white suite comprising of panelled bath with Triton electric shower over, WC and wash hand basin.  Vinyl flooring. Great views over St Mary’s Church towards Loughrigg. 

Storage Cupboard
Housing hot water cylinder.

First Floor Landing 

Bedroom One 
Well  proportioned double room with a sunny aspect. Outlook to St Mary’s Church towards Loughrigg. 

En suite Shower Room
Mira corner shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, WC, tiled walls and vinyl flooring.  

Separate Cupboard
Shelved linen cupboard. 

Bedroom Two
Generous double room with large bay window, vanity wash hand basin and towel rail.

En suite Bathroom
Bath with handheld shower attachment, WC, part tiled walls and vinyl flooring. 

Bedroom Three
Sizeable single room, pedestal wash hand basin and TV point.

Second Floor Landing 
Large velux window and loft hatch.

Bedroom Four
Excellent double room with vanity wash hand basin   and great outlook over St Mary’s Church and towards Loughrigg. 

En suite Bathroom
WC, bath with hand held shower attachment, part tiled walls and vinyl flooring. 

Bedroom Five
Double room, wash hand basin with vanity unit, outlook to village and Wansfell. 

En suite Bathroom
Bath with handheld shower, WC, part tiled walls and vinyl  flooring. 

Bedroom Six

Sizeable single room, pedestal wash hand basin and TV point. 

Outside
The property benefits from a small enclosed courtyard with pedestrian access out onto the service lane. This leads out onto Compston Road and Vicarage Lane. The front of the property has a small  paved area and the property has the added bonus of two parking permits  and the current owners buy additional permits for guests from Westmorland and Furness Council.  

Directions
From the centre of the village proceed onto Compston Road by foot and the property can be found on the left hand side prior to Stiles Coffee shop. 
 
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Services
All services are connected. Gas central heating. 

Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax Band 
A

Rateable Value 
£6,400.00. Actual amount payable £3,136.00. This could be reduced to ZERO if the purchaser is entitled to Small Business Rates Relief. More details can be obtained from the Local Authority Westmorland and Furness Council . 

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

Brochures

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Energy Performance Certificates

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Lattendales Guest House Compston Road Ambleside LA22 9DJ

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Windermere Station4.3 miles

About Matthews Benjamin, Ambleside

Loughrigg Villa Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0BZ

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.

Residential Sales

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.

Commercial Sales and Lettings

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.

Residential Lettings

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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