Kirkwood, Princes Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DD

Dating back to 1891, Kirkwood is a traditional Victorian slate and stone house situated on a quiet street in Windermere, within a few minutes’ walk of both Bowness and Windermere centre’s. Beautifully maintained with modern fixtures and fittings throughout, yet still retaining many original features and all the Victorian charm. Planning permission has been granted to turn Kirkwood into a main residence/principle home, boasting seven bedrooms all with en suite, dining room, large sitting room, as well as a further reception room currently used as a ground floor bedroom with en suite,  kitchen, utility area and private outdoor seating area. There is also a lower level living area containing three more rooms (currently used as bedrooms) and a shower room, if more accommodation is desired.  There are two private parking spaces and free on street parking. The bedrooms are located over two floors, and all six bedrooms are individually furnished, boasting many original period features. All of the rooms have en-suites, as well as all the little extras such as toiletries, WiFi and tea and coffee facilities. 

Kirkwood is midway between the villages of Bowness and Windermere providing only a short stroll to either village. Both thriving and bustling villages offer a wide variety of amenities, shops, cafes, and restaurants as well as a theatre. For everyday requirements, there are several bus routes, doctors surgery and primary schools within walking distance of the property.

Accommodation
Front door opens into Hallway

Hallway
Large, impressive hallway with stairs going up to the bedrooms.

Dining Room
A good-sized room with high ceilings, a large bay window overlooking the side of the property. A feature fireplace, with surround and a highly varnished wooden floor. Plenty of space to accommodate a large dining table.

Bedroom 1/Reception Room
Ground floor, double room with en suite which could also be used as a third reception room.

Stairs from the hallway lead up to first floor landing, a lovely spacious area with a window over looking the front of the property.

Tank cupboard
A cupboard access off the landing containing the hot water tank and wall mounted boiler.

Bedroom 2
Double room with 4 poster bed, with en suite bathroom. There is window, radiator and tea & coffee making facilities.

Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with dual aspect with en suite shower room. There is a window, radiator and tea & coffee making facilities.

Bedroom 4
Spacious room currently with a 4-poster double bed and a single bed, located at the front of the property with ensuite shower room, a radiator and tea & coffee making facilities.

Stairs up to second floor landing with a window

Bedroom 5
A spacious triple room with one double and one single bed, A window over looking the front of the property a radiator, tea & coffee making facilities and an en suite shower room.

Bedroom 6
Double room with beams with restricted head height in two of the corners of the room. The window over looks the side of the property. There is a radiator, tea & coffee making facilities and an en suite shower room.

Bedroom 7
A sizeable room with triple occupancy, a window offering views over the roof tops of Claife Heights. There is a radiator, tea & coffee making facilities and an en suite shower room, with under eves storage cupboard.

Owners Private Accommodation

Door from the ground floor hallway, leads into an office area, with a built-in desk with shelves above. There are sliding patio doors out to the undercover utility area, with space and plumbing for a washer and dryer. 

Kitchen
A good-sized kitchen area with a range of wall and base units with laminate work tops and splash backs. There is a 5 ring Gas hob, with extractor over, double oven and microwave. A freestanding dishwasher, sink with drainer and spray tap. A window over looks the back of the property.

Sitting Room
A lovely sunny room at the front of the property with laminate flooring and ample space for lounge furniture and a dining table and chairs.

Lower Ground Floor
There are three double bedrooms, all with windows, electric wall mounted heaters and recessed down lighting. The main bedroom is fitted with a lovely range of fitted wardrobes.

Shower Room
Modern bathroom with shower, WC and hand basin.

Outside
There are two private parking spaces and ample unrestricted on street parking. There is a small garden area at the front of the property with space for a Bistro set. To the rear of the property, is a private owners patio area with access across next doors property.

Tenure
Freehold. Currently operating as a guest house, the property has recently had planning permission granted to turn Kirkwood into a main residential property/principle home.

Business Rates & Council Tax
Currently the property is on Business Rates with rateable value of £9,300. Council Tax for owners accommodation, Band A.

Services
All mains connected, gas central heating.

Internet Speed
Ultrafast speed of 1800 Mbps download and for uploading 1000 Mbps as per Ofcom website.

Directions
From Windermere head towards Bowness on the Lake Road, continue for approximately ½ mile and after the Windermere Health Centre take a left onto Thornbarrow Road. Continue up Thornbarrow Road and take another left turn into Princes Road. Kirkwood Guest House can be found a short distance along on the left hand side on the corner of the junction with Queens Drive. Parking spaces are accessed from Queens Drive.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) 

Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.