Gingerbread Nook, Beck Step Apartments, College Street, Grasmere LA22 9SZ

Gingerbread Nook is a unique, superb and stylish one bedroom, first floor apartment which has been completely refurbished and modernised by the current owner to a high specification. Benefiting from lovely views over the village green towards Silver Howe and private designated parking to the rear.  This is literally a one-off opportunity.

The principle room is a delightful open plan living/kitchen/diner with a modern  kitchen with quartz work tops, enjoying lovely west facing views. 

This property is extremely energy efficient with gas central heating throughout, which can be controlled remotely through HIVE system.

A highly successful and well established holiday let. Let via Lakeland Retreats (Part of Travel Chapter) and generates an annual income of circa £31,500. Being sold as a going concern with all forward bookings and majority of contents. 

One of four self contained apartments of which Gingerbread Nook is  situated above Beck Steps Gallery and ideally positioned within the village centre overlooking the village green.  Grasmere is a highly popular Lakeland village made famous for its literary connections to William Wordsworth and its famous Grasmere Gingerbread.  There are a wide variety of amenities including a selection of shops, restaurants, public houses etc, whilst having endless fell and country walks from the doorstep.

Accommodation
External staircase leading to a communal entrance with private cupboard housing the boiler. Private front door leading into;

Kitchen/Diner/Lounge.  

A superb open plan light and airy room.  The kitchen comprises  a superb selection of shaker ermine pebble matt units with quartz worktop/breakfast bar and upstand.  Partially wall tiled. Integrated appliances include a  Bosch four ring induction hob, extractor, Bosch electric oven, slimline dishwasher, Zanussi fridge freezer and Bosch microwave. Inset grey composite sink and mixer tap.  Under cupboard lighting.

The living room area has a lovely view over the village green towards Silver Howe.  Fully laminated wood effect flooring. Step down:

Hallway
There is a useful floor to ceiling storage cupboard with shelving and a clothes rail. 

Bedroom
Attractive king size room, lovely view over the village green towards Silver Howe.

Bathroom 
Comprehensive white three piece suite comprising of large walk in double shower with rain head unit and shower attachment, vanity wash basin & WC.  Half wall tiled with heated towel rail, illuminated mirror with electric shaver point and extractor fan.

Outside
The property benefits from private designated parking. Communal utility room with working machine and tumble dryer and communal bin store. 

Tenure
Leasehold. On an original 999 year Lease from 14th August 1992. There is currently an annual service charge of £1,666 which contributes towards the building insurance, fire risk assessments, health and safety and communal areas. 

Services
All mains services. Gas central heating. HIVE.

Ratable Value
£1,825. Actual amount payable £715.40.  This could be reduced if the purchaser is entitled to small business rates relief. More details can be obtained through the Local Authority - Westmorland and Furness Council.

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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.