Ruskin Avenue, Coniston, LA21

Welcome home to Quarrymans Cottage …

Nestled within the very heart of the highly sought after Lake District village of Coniston, Quarryman’s Cottage, 8 Ruskin Avenue, is a beautifully renovated three bedroom Victorian home arranged across three floors, blending timeless character with carefully considered contemporary styling. Positioned within a quiet residential setting just moments from the village centre, the property enjoys breathtaking fell views, private parking, a garage and charming outdoor spaces, making it ideally suited as a permanent residence, holiday retreat or lifestyle investment within the Lake District National Park.

The handsome Victorian terrace immediately captures attention with its elegant proportions, traditional architectural detailing and attractive rendered and red brick façade. Soldier arch lintels, sandstone steps and established planting create a warm and inviting first impression, whilst the sea green painted fencing and mature clematis soften the approach beautifully.

A UPVC entrance door opens directly into the welcoming lounge where the period proportions become immediately apparent. High ceilings, large windows and muted Farrow & Ball inspired tones create a calm and elegant atmosphere throughout. Walnut toned flooring runs seamlessly through the ground floor, complemented by white satin painted woodwork which enhances the light and airy aesthetic.

The lounge itself is both cosy and generous in scale, with original Victorian storage cupboards providing practical characterful storage alongside ornate glazed cabinetry ideal for books and display pieces. The open staircase with original pine balustrade adds further architectural interest, whilst the front aspect enjoys attractive views across the surrounding village and fells beyond.

An original four panel Victorian door leads through into the dining room, a wonderfully atmospheric entertaining space centred around a charming wood burning stove set upon a limestone hearth with matching limestone lintel. The room comfortably accommodates a substantial dining table, making it ideal for family gatherings, long dinners and evenings spent beside the fire. High ceilings and south facing natural light only add to the sense of warmth and space.

The kitchen has been recently installed in a contemporary yet sympathetic style, beautifully balancing modern convenience with the cottage’s Victorian heritage. Cashmere cabinetry is paired with striking slate effect work surfaces and bevelled midnight blue metro tiling with contrasting black grout, creating a sophisticated and highly tactile finish. Integrated appliances include a Lemona oven, electric hob, extractor hood and fridge freezer, alongside plumbing for both a dishwasher and washing machine. Soft close cabinetry, deep pan drawers and integrated cutlery storage provide excellent functionality throughout.

To the rear of the kitchen is a useful seating and boot area, ideal for muddy walking boots after days exploring the surrounding fells and lakes, alongside a downstairs cloakroom finished in rich midnight blue tones with white tiled flooring and contemporary sanitaryware.

To the first floor are two well proportioned bedrooms. The front bedroom is currently arranged as a twin room but comfortably accommodates a double bed if desired, benefitting from impressive ceiling heights and attractive views towards the surrounding Coniston fells. The rear bedroom enjoys a peaceful south facing aspect overlooking the courtyard and private garden beyond, with a built in recessed cupboard housing the Worcester gas combi boiler.

A further staircase rises to the second floor where the principal bedroom and family bathroom can be found. The principal bedroom is simply spectacular, with elevated views stretching across the dramatic surrounding Lakeland landscape. The rugged beauty of the nearby fells feels almost within touching distance, creating an ever changing and breathtaking backdrop from every angle. Clever under eaves storage and the dormer configuration maximise both practicality and character within the room.

The bathroom offers a wonderfully serene retreat, featuring a deep bath set beneath the eaves, ideal for long candlelit evenings after a day on the fells. A separate Mira shower enclosure, heated towel rail, pedestal wash basin and Velux window complete the space, whilst the sloping ceilings add charm and architectural interest.

Externally, the property benefits from a charming front terrace garden and an enclosed rear courtyard with access onto the service lane. Beyond this and slightly divorced, lies private parking for one vehicle, a detached single garage and a separate manageable garden, offering lawned areas, shrubs, bushes and a paved seating terrace perfectly positioned to enjoy the surrounding countryside views towards the Coniston fells.

Ruskin Avenue enjoys an enviable position within easy level walking distance of the centre of Coniston, where an excellent range of amenities, cafés, pubs, independent shops and schools can be found. The village itself is surrounded by some of the Lake District’s most iconic walking routes, waterside scenery and outdoor pursuits, making this an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented home within one of Cumbria’s most beloved locations.

Additional benefits include mains services, gas central heating, rewiring and updated plumbing, together with tasteful decoration throughout, allowing the next owners to move straight in and begin enjoying everything this extraordinary setting has to offer.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. It is not company policy to test any services or appliances in properties offered for sale and these should be verified on survey by prospective purchasers.