Mission Chapel and Church Cottage, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NY

Outstandingly well placed in gorgeous Little Langdale this wonderfully adaptable semi detached home (formerly Little Langdale school) offers a unique opportunity to make a fabulous home with truly exceptional views and also benefits from garden space and off road parking area.

Steeped in history, this attractive stone and slate built property stands in truly wonderful surroundings. Virtually every room enjoys a superb view of the fells in all directions.

Despite it's age, the property is bright and spacious and has been subtly brought into the 21st Century with the ground floor having been re-designed to create a welcoming two bedroom apartment. The first floor has retained much of it's original appeal with exposed oak roof beams and trusses; this large open space has been enjoyed as a gathering and meeting place for community groups.

Starting with Church Cottage, as the ground floor apartment is known, and entering directly into the kitchen; a bright and airy dual aspect room, part tiled with wall and base units with complementary work surface incorporating a stainless steel sink and a half with mixer tap. With window directly over enjoying stunning fell views which change with the seasons, possibly the best distraction to a sink full of washing up. There is plumbing provision for an automatic washing machine.

An inner hall leads to the living room with fantastic fell views. The woodburning stove set upon a slate hearth with timber mantle makes this a welcoming cosy room. It benefits from also having space to dine; ideal for gathering with friends and family. A glazed external door leads to the garden and lets natural light flood in.

Both bedrooms also boast wonderful views, one having integrated wardrobes providing excellent floor to ceiling storage.

The bathroom is part tiled and fitted with a modern suite comprising a panel bath with Mira shower over, wash hand basin set above a vanity cupboard, and WC. The hot water cylinder is housed here and there is a heated ladder style towel rail/radiator.

The first floor accommodation benefits from it own private entrance. The characterful door being reached via a series of external stone steps.

A triple aspect generous meeting room greets you; light and airy with exposed beam vaulted ceiling, timber flooring and half timber panelled walls. With suspended strip lighting, and having a double fire escape door leading to the external front stone steps. This superb room would potentially make a wonderful entertainment or cinema room, games room or home gym (subject to any necessary consents).

The kitchenette area benefits from wall and base units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a sink, and there are power points here.

Outside the garden includes an area set to lawn, a patio offering the ideal spot to sit and enjoy the stunning surroundings, and off road car parking area.

Requiring some expenditure to bring it fully back to its former glory, but what an opportunity, and what a home it could be!

When we say a "once in a lifetime opportunity" ...we mean it - don't miss out.  

Location The hamlet of Little Langdale is nestled in a valley of the same name in the Lake District National Park. It is flanked on the south and southwest by Wetherlam and Swirl How, and to the north and northwest by Lingmoor Fell and Pike of Blisco. The valley descends to join with Great Langdale.

Historically Little Langdale was at the intersection of packhorse routes leading to Ravenglass, Whitehaven, Keswick, Penrith & Carlisle, Ambleside, Hawkshead, and Coniston, Ulverston and beyond. Today roads from Little Langdale lead west over Wrynose Pass and Hardknott towards Eskdale, northwest by Blea Tarn to Great Langdale, northeast to Elterwater and east to the Skelwith Bridge - Coniston road.

The Three Shires Inn is a short stroll away - perfect for refreshment after a day walking. It is named after the Three Shires Stone, about two miles away, marking where the boundaries of the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire met.

Little Langdale is a truly special location - a hub to the rest of the central Lake District.
 

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)  

Church Cottage - Ground Floor  

Kitchen 10' 0" x 10' 9" (3.05m x 3.28m)  

Inner Hall  

Living Room 13' 10" x 14' 0" (4.22m x 4.27m)  

Bathroom  

Bedroom 1 10' 8" x 10' 3" (3.25m x 3.12m)  

Bedroom 2 10' 7" x 9' 7" (3.23m x 2.92m)  

Mission Chapel - First Floor Currently in use as a place of worship, we believe this would need change of use if the downstairs accommodation was extended upwards and linked to create one large living area however we do not believe it would require planning permission and therefore it would not be restricted to an occupancy clause.

However, if two separate dwellings were intended then planning permission would be required. 

Chapel Room - Open Plan Area 26' 2" x 20' 4" (7.98m x 6.2m)  

Kitchenette  

Property Information  

Tenure Freehold. 

Potential Rental Price If you were to purchase this property for residential lettings we estimate Mission Chapel Cottage has the potential to achieve £800 per calendar month. For further information and our terms and conditions please contact the Office. 

Council Tax Westmorland and Furness District Council - Band C for Church Cottage 

Services The property is connected to mains electricity and water. Private drainage is to a septic tank shared with neighbouring properties.

Please note that due to updated regulations for septic tanks and private drainage facilities, interested parties may wish to seek independent advice on the installation. We can recommend several local firms who may be able to assist. 

Broadband Standard broadband available - Openreach network. 

Mobile Services Most likely service provided by EE and Three. 

Energy Performance Certificate - Church Cottage The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

Directions From Ambleside take the A593 over Rothay Bridge towards Coniston and Langdale. After crossing Skelwith Bridge, continue along the road coming to a long hill. After the crest, continue for approximately quarter of a mile taking the first turning on the right signposted Wrynose, Elterwater and the Langdales. Then take the next turning left signposted Little Langdale and Wrynose and continue along this road passing the Three Shires Inn on the right hand side. Mission Chapel can be found on your right with parking for a couple of cars immediately through the gated drive.  

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Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. 

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat). 

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Note The current shared title is in the process of being split to the individual properties. A copy marked up with the outline of the area being sold and areas over which there are shared rights of access, storage and parking will be provided.