Dove Cragg, Birks Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PH

Grand Design enthusiasts, we have one for you! 

Whether you to choose to stick with the current property and simply renovate, add an extension or knock it down and start again, what really matters is the 2.14 acre plot and the view of Lake Windermere.  Dove Cragg offers an increasingly rare opportunity to buy a well positioned substantial area of the National Park and create your own dream home (subject to the necessary consents of course!). 

Mid way between Bowness on Windermere and Newby Bridge on the favoured eastern side of the Lake, this tired and run down property is ready for some much needed TLC. The rewards for your endeavours will no doubt be significant as all of the necessary criteria for a successful development are already present – it has a great location, is detached and has generous floor space of over 2100 sq ft. All it needs is someone with vision and budget to do it justice. 

The present accommodation offers a kitchen and four reception rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There’s also a useful undercroft which provides three further rooms and so offering potential for a self contained annex or extension of the main residence. At the moment the gardens and grounds are seriously overgrown but cut back would reveal the potential for landscaping to create the perfect setting for your Lakeland home and it would also open out the glorious view.  

Location

Approximately half way down the eastern side of Lake Windermere, set in an elevated position and commanding views over Lake Windermere to the gentle slopes of Claife Heights beyond, this is a well placed and accessible location. As such it is convenient for all that the honey pot Lake District towns of Bowness (4.3 miles) and Windermere (5.6 miles) have to offer. It’s a great location for exploring the Lake District, whether on two feet, two wheels or four.  Kendal offers a wider range of amenities (12 miles) with access to M6 motorway at Junction 36 (21.2 miles) and rail network via Oxenholme on the West Coast mainline (17.7 miles). 

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Porch

At the far end of the property and with a view of Lake Windermere. 

Inner staircase Hall

With small gallery from one of the bedrooms over. 

Bathroom

Two piece yellow suite of bath and pedestal wash basin. Cupboard housing hot water tank. 

Separate WC

Snug

With a tiled open fireplace and a view of Lake Windermere. 

Dining Room

Stripped pine double opening doors with glazed side panels into 

Sitting Room

With a 1960s Lakeland stone open fire surround, lake view and a door out to the front COVERED BALCONY. 

Kitchen

With the original 1960s units and a green two oven Aga. There’s a separate shelved PANTRY with plumbing for a washing machine.  Door to outside. 

Breakfast Room

With view of Lake Windermere. 

First Floor

Landing

With AIRING CUPBOARD and WALK IN STOREROOM with skylight, light and hatch to under eaves space. 

 Double Bedroom 1

Lake view from the dormer window with a door to the gallery over the inner staircase hall. 

Double Bedroom 2

The dormer window gives another good lake view. 

Double Bedroom 3

A dormer window in this bedroom too. 

Bathroom

With a white bath, wash basin and WC. There’s a window and skylight window. 

Walk in store

Outside

There’s a detached dilapidated garage and attached lean to store with a good sized area for parking in front. 

Lower Ground Floor Annex

With a door from the garden, a series of three connecting rooms, all with windows to the front elevation. This floor could be incorporated into the main residence with the addition of a staircase or remodeled to form a self contained annex for family or letting or simply enjoyed as hobbies, a workshop, gym or office. 

Directions

Use Sat Nav LA23 3PH with reference to the directions below:

Leaving Bowness on Windermere and driving south on the A592 towards Newby Bridge, keep an eye out for the Hill of Oaks caravan site on the right. Opposite this is the left hand turning onto Birks Road with signs for Park Cliffe and Great Tower. Turn left here and proceed up the hill. Dove Cragg is the third property on the left with a white metal gate with attached post box. Turning in here is a parking area on the right in front of the garage.

Services

Mains electricity and water.

Oil fired central heating.

Drainage- unknown 

Council tax band            

F

Tenure

Freehold

Please note

The property is being sold as seen including all contents.