The Grove Collection, Biskey Howe Road, Windermere, LA23 2JP

Home:
* Built in 1850
* Full renovation and finished to a high standard
* 4 bedrooms & 2 in the cottages
* 3 bathrooms & 2 in the cottages
* 3 reception rooms
* Large garden with patio
* Private driveway
* Underfloor heating in bathroom and ensuite
* The drive has just been redone, and the garden has been landscaped

* Grove House has been estimated to earn between £149,448 - £182,659 pa turnover.

The Cottages - The Studio and The Coach House:

* Both are one-bedroom
* Beautifully designed
* Perfect for Holiday letting or for multi-generational living
* Ready to go, sold as seen
* Electric heating, mains water, electricity and drainage
* New kitchen with built in AEG appliances
* Estimated turnover for each cottage is around £40,000 pa

* For more information about the Cottage, please get in touch!

Services:
* Mains water, gas, electricity, and drainage
* Fibre internet
* All phone networks reach the home

Centrally set, yet removed from the footfall of this vibrant Lakeland village, the peace and privacy of Grove House, accessed along an in and out driveway, comes as a welcome surprise. Future proofed in its design, cabling is in situ for electric gates, with an electric charging port for cars.

Mature trees provide a picturesque buffer, brimming with birdsong. Park up and admire the handsome stone façade of Grove House, where a new wraparound terrace makes the most of the sunlight until late in the day.

Built in 1850 for local vicar Fletcher Fleming, who now resides in the local churchyard, Grove House latterly served as a doctor's surgery, to whom homage is paid in the form of the day and night bell, refurbished and reinstated by the front door.

Step inside into the grand, open entrance hall, where warmth, light and welcome can be felt immediately.

Respect for the home's heritage is evident throughout Grove House, lovingly restored and brought tenderly into the 21st century by its current owners. Untouched for almost 80 years, full renovation work has seen ceilings replaced with modern downlighting, replastering of walls, new electrics and more. No detail has been overlooked, right down to the tentatively dipped and stripped wooden doors, diligently sourced glass door handles, heritage style radiators and Lakeland slate plinths.

Warm toned walnut flooring extends through to the open-plan kitchen-dining living room on the left. Residual clues as to the heritage of this Victorian home reveal themselves subtly throughout, not least in the robustness of the thick walls, captured in the broad opening to the kitchen through from the hall, and in the high ceilings throughout.

Designed for modern living, this sleek, bespoke and contemporary kitchen features floor to ceiling cabinets containing a bank of four pyrolytic self-cleaning ovens of varying functions. Within the central island-breakfast bar, topped in white quartz, discover an induction hob, hidden extractor fan, undermounted sink with instant boiling tap and wine cooler. Other integrated appliances include a Neff dishwasher, double outward opening fridge and freezer.

Original restored shutters cloak full height French doors, opening out to the extensive stone paved terrace, bathed in sunlight and perfectly private due to a canopy of mature trees. Dine alfresco or at the substantial table, set before open views of the garden through a second set of French doors. Opening up once more into the living area, walnut flooring is softened by a deep pile cream rug, upon which comfortable sofas stand, taking in views of both the garden through a large bay window to one side and the wall mounted television - served by modern ethernet connections to prevent lagging - to another. Emanating warmth and welcome, a glowing fire crackles within the original fireplace (the flue newly replaced), visible directly through from the kitchen and connecting the three spaces seamlessly.

Heritage tones of grey prevail at Grove House, elevated by crisp white above the picture rails, blending into the high ceilings. Modern touches are unseen in places, with a Bluetooth sound system fitted in kitchen and living room. To the rear of the sitting room a large built-in cupboard is ideal for storing cleaning essentials.

Returning to the entrance hall, continue ahead around to the back of the stairs, discovering a large boiler room supplying the new hot water system, opposite stairs leading down to the cellar rooms.

Next door, a private cinema room features a modern underlit drop ceiling, cosy and snug with wall-mounted television; perfect for Saturday movie nights.

Continuing along, sneak a peek at the utility room, where there is ample space for a washing machine, dryer and clothes airer.

Returning around to the main entrance, across from the kitchen lies the study, a sumptuous space with patio doors opening out to the covered barbecue terrace and linking back to the main entrance. After a busy day, soak up the evening sun with a well-earned gin and tonic.

Take the grey carpeted staircase up, passing an archway beyond which lies a WC and an airing cupboard and continuing up to the first floor.

First on the right, a quiet, king-size bedroom, is peacefully set overlooking the garden. Light, bright and airy enjoy the night sky views, where stars appear to decorate the swaying branches of the trees.

Next door, awash with light, the super-king-size master bedroom enjoys all the privacy of Grove House. Shutters take on the role of curtains ("you don't need them - the trees make it so private") dressing the two full height windows which look out over the garden. Standing at an angle by the second window, and making the most of the views, a freestanding bathtub denotes the entrance to the ensuite. Twin wash basins precede a private double shower cubicle tiled in white herringbone style, with WC discreetly tucked to one side.

Across the landing, the main bathroom offers relaxation and refreshment by the bubble load, featuring a double width walk-in shower, twin wash basins and large Jacuzzi air-jet bath set before a bountiful window. In each bathroom, white quartz tops the bespoke-built vanity units, warmed underfoot by underfloor heating.

Turning right out of the bathroom, a second super-king-size bedroom awaits, brimming with light from two floor to ceiling windows with views out over the rooftops of Bowness. Refresh and revive in the ensuite, featuring wash basin, shower and WC. Across from the second bedroom note a fourth double bedroom, currently utilised as a dressing room with sofa.

Outside Grove House, the garden is a blank canvas awaiting your own personalisation. Hard landscaped to include an extensive sun trap patio, steps lead down to what would make the perfect lawn, dropping down to a miniature woodland. Listen out for the array of wildlife calling Grove House home, including foxes, owls, hedgehogs and bats and all manner of birds. Watch the birds gather in the high treetops each evening before taking off to roost; a nightly spectacle. Established planting includes ancient beech and yew trees alongside colourful rhododendrons ensuring total privacy for your reverie.

** For more photos and information, download the brochure on desktop. For your own hard copy brochure, or to book a viewing please call the team **

As prescribed by the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, we are by law required to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all potential buyers, and we take this responsibility very seriously. In line with HMRC guidelines, our trusted partner, Coadjute, will securely manage these checks on our behalf. A non-refundable fee of £45 + VAT per person (£120 + VAT if purchasing via a registered company) will apply for these checks, and Coadjute will handle the payment for this service. These anti-money laundering checks must be completed before we can send the memorandum of sale. Please contact the office if you have any questions in relation to this.

Tenure: Freehold