Nab Gate, Cornbirthwaite Road, Windermere, LA23 1DJ

Home
* Beautiful 4-bedroom home
* Detached and private
* Exterior built with stunning Lakeland stone
* Desirable location in Windermere on a private road

Services
* Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage
* Fast internet speed
* Most mobile service providers reach the home

Grounds and Location
* Private parking for 2 cars
* Gated driveway
* Spacious double garage with EV charger
* Beautifully designed, mature front and back gardens to enjoy
* South-facing garden
* Great location within walking distance of Windermere town

For 35 years it has been cherished as a primary home, chosen for its setting and style, and shaped with care to suit family life. Today it stands ready for its next chapter, offering a rare blend of maturity, warmth and thoughtful extension within one of the Lake District's most desirable enclaves.

The gated driveway lends the house a sense of privacy from the outset. A generous entrance hall sets the tone inside, spacious and welcoming, with a toilet positioned conveniently to one side. The proportions feel immediately reassuring. Light moves easily through the house, catching on original features and settling gently across painted walls and timber floors.

At the heart of the home lies a kitchen that looks directly onto the garden. Morning coffee is accompanied by birdsong and the soft movement of leaves. The outlook is green and calming, a daily reminder of the setting that first drew the current owners here. Beyond, a single-storey extension, designed and built by the owners themselves, transforms the rear of the house into a remarkable living space. Here, exposed slate tells a quiet story. Once the external wall, it now forms a textured backdrop within a contemporary garden room. A feature log burner anchors the space, offering both architectural focus and winter comfort while bi-fold doors fold back to dissolve the boundary between house and garden, allowing summer gatherings to spill outdoors. The ceiling height and breadth of glazing create a room that feels open yet grounded, equally suited to lively evenings with friends or unhurried Sundays with family. A separate utility room keeps the practicalities neatly contained.

The original reception rooms retain their character. A snug with its own log burner and broad bay window provides a more intimate retreat, a place for reading or quiet conversation. The main living room is beautifully proportioned, with another feature log burner and striking bay window that frames the garden beyond. The sense of light throughout both is notable, with beautiful greenery through every window. Each room feels considered, balanced and calm.

Upstairs, the house continues to surprise with its versatility. Three spacious double bedrooms are arranged across the first floor. The principal bedroom enjoys an elevated outlook over the garden and towards Rayrigg Wood, bringing woodland hues into view through the seasons. Storage has been cleverly integrated, including loft access and built-in dressers that enhance practicality without compromising space.

Another room currently serves as a dressing room but could as easily become a single bedroom or a dedicated study. The family bathroom, styled with a subtle coastal influence, feels light and fresh, complementing the home's overall tone.

Outside, the gardens are a genuine delight. Designed and planted by the owners over decades, they have matured into a layered and richly textured landscape. Snowdrops emerge early in the year, followed by seasonal colour that carries through spring and summer. Seating areas are positioned to capture sun at different times of day. The garden is south-facing, ensuring warmth and light from morning until evening.

A pathway leads through the planting to a double garage, with an EV charger, and comfortable parking for two cars using both the drive and the garage. Wildlife is a regular visitor, adding movement and life to an already tranquil setting. The overall impression is one of privacy without isolation.

The location underpins the appeal. Nab Gate is tucked away, yet within easy walking distance of Windermere's amenities. Independent cafés, restaurants and everyday shops are close at hand. Windermere railway station connects directly to Oxenholme and onwards to London Euston, making the house as practical as it is picturesque. Lake Windermere itself lies moments away, offering sailing, paddleboarding and lakeside walks. Orrest Head and the surrounding fells provide accessible routes for those drawn to the landscape.

Nab Gate has been shaped by long-term stewardship. Improvements have been made with care rather than haste, always with an eye to proportion and longevity. The result is a home that feels settled and authentic, neither overworked nor underplayed.
For a family seeking space within walking distance of the village, or for a couple looking to embrace Windermere life full-time, Nab Gate offers both substance and setting. It is a house with history, light and garden at its core. The next custodians will inherit not just bricks and mortar, but a home that has been loved and lived in deeply, ready to welcome new memories beneath its bay windows and beside its fires.

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Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold