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8 Studio House, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AD

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Delightful open plan lounge and kitchen with three bedrooms
  • Traditional stone built apartment with communal gardens
  • Cuurently a successful holiday let. Original beams and vaulted ceilings
  • Located in the centre of the village but tucked away
  • Close to a plethora of country walks
  • Superv views of Loughrigg, Fairfield Horseshoe and countryside

Description

A delightful three bedroom, self contained, top floor apartment currently operating as a holiday let. The Viewpoint offers stylish and spacious accommodation, presented to a high standard having been modernised in recent years. The principle room is a stunning open plan Living, kitchen, diner enjoying a light and airy aspect with feature vaulted and exposed beams.

Although configured as a three bedroom property, it is presently operated as an exceptionally successful two bedroom holiday cottage. Managed through Herdwick Cottages, the property generates an annual income of approximately £22,000 and is being sold with the benefit of forward bookings and the majority of contents included.

An ideal lock up and leave property, with the benefit of a communal terrace just outside the private front door. 

Ideally situated in a central yet slightly elevated position, The Viewpoint enjoys beautiful west views across the village rooftops towards Todd Crag and surrounding fells and countryside. The property is perfectly placed for easy access to a wide range of local amenities including independent shops, restaurants, cafés, and traditional public houses, while a plethora of fell and countryside walks can be enjoyed directly from the doorstep.

Accommodation
Ground floor private entrance with fully glazed door leading into:

Hallway
Slate tiled floor. Steps leading up to first floor cloaks area with hooks and high windows to enjoy views towards Fairfield Horseshoe. Internal door.

Open Plan Kitchen Diner
Feature dual aspect living space, with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and enjoying wonderful views towards Latterbarrow, Black Fell, Loughrigg Fell and the Fairfield Horseshoe. The dining area provides an inviting and sociable space adjacent to the kitchen, complemented by pendant lighting over the dining table and charming rooftop views. The contemporary galley kitchen is fitted with a range of white gloss base units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a four ring electric hob with built in electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher.  Part tiled walls and inset ceiling lighting. Highly useful cupboard offering useful storage and housing Vitodens 100 boiler and fuse box.

Open Plan Living Area
Exposed beams, feature window seat and velux window giving amazing views towards Fairfield Horseshoe, St Mary’s Church, Loughrigg and Blackfell. TV point. Slimline storage cupboard.

Bedroom One
Double room with inset lights, built in slimline wardrobe, headboard and bedside cabinets. Mounted wall mirror with shelf. TV point and lovely views towards Loughrigg and Fairfield.

Bedroom Two
Bright twin room with built in wardrobe, drawers and TV point. Deep windowsill and view over the communal gardens.

Bedroom Three
Single room with inset lights and deep windowsill presently utilised as a storage/linen room. View over the communal gardens.

Bathroom
Stylishly presented three piece white suite with panelled bath with Mira shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated chrome towel rail, extractor, mirror/light and radiator. Fully tiled walls and linoleum floor.

Outside
The property benefits from communal gardens and terrace with attractive views over to Loughrigg and Coniston Old Man. There is also a communal laundry for the Studio House Complex.

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Services
All mains services are connected. Gas central heating.

Tenure
Leasehold for 999 years from 1986 with a ground rent of £25 per annum. Current management charges are approximately £1,600.00 per annum plus building insurance plus annual building insurance of presently £1,193.85.

Rateable Value
£3,100.00. actual amount payable £1,426.00. This could be reduced to zero if the purchaser is entitled to Small Business Rates Relief. More details can be obtained from the local authority, Westmorland and Furness District Council )

Broadband
For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk

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.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
No parking
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Communal garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
No wheelchair access

8 Studio House, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AD

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,881
Property: £ 375,000
Deposit: £ 37,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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Renovation potential
Recently sold & under offer
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About Matthews Benjamin, Ambleside

Loughrigg Villa Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0BZ

Established in Windermere in 1993 Matthews Benjamin has earned an excellent reputation based on trust, expertise and care that has been developed from a local family business run by people with an extensive property knowledge and love of the local area. In 2006, Matthews Benjamin expanded and set up the Fine & Country network for prestigious properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire.

Residential Sales

Today, we have proudly established a stronghold of offices across the Lake District and North Lancashire, offering quality services for residential sales. Our dual branding of Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country has allowed us to create a specialist synergy between all levels of the market and we are proud of our unrivalled reputation. We are strategically set in key locations to facilitate the sale and purchase of residential properties within a significant part of the North West region. The Lake District National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Arnside and Silverdale and Forest of Bowland Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; our property portfolio arguably covers some of the most beautiful places in England. From the 17th century farmsteads of the Lyth Valley to stunning barn conversions in the Lune Valley, traditional Lakeland terraces, quintessential cottages and Georgian townhouses to state of the art contemporary homes, we cover the whole market with our unparalleled and bespoke marketing approach, high levels of professional service and selling skills.

Commercial Sales and Lettings

We also sell freehold and leasehold interests in a wide range of commercial enterprises – shops, offices and industrial units as well as restaurants, cafes and bars, hotels, guest houses and bed & breakfast establishments.

Residential Lettings

In 2018, we expanded further into residential lettings and property management. Both Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country now offer prestigious lettings services to landlords and tenants alike from all of our offices. A highly experienced team of local experts provides professional, honest and straight forward service designed to ease the stresses behind letting and managing a property.

With offices in Ambleside, Windermere and Lancaster, contact us today to arrange a valuation of your property, or browse our current properties for sale.

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