Helm Crag, Wood Close, Grasmere, LA22 9SG

Home
* Leasehold
* Idyllic Location
* 1 Bed Apartment
* Successful Holiday Let

Services
* Mains Electricity
* Mains Water & Drainage
* Broadband: Superfast Broadband available
* Most mobile service providers reach the home

Grounds & Location
* Three acres of beautiful communal grounds overlooking Grasmere Lake
* Shared Woodland
* One private allocated parking space plus one shared guest parking space.

Set quietly above Grasmere, with southerly views across mature gardens to the lake beyond, Helm Crag is a beautifully positioned one-bedroom home in one of the Lake District's most admired villages. Forming part of a handsome former gentleman's home, yet enjoying its own private access, it offers the rare combination of privacy, scenery and immediate access to the fells.

There is an easy, understated quality to life here. The outlook provides the drama, the grounds create a wonderful sense of space, and Grasmere itself is close enough to enjoy whenever the mood takes you. For a couple seeking a Lake District base, a peaceful second home or an established holiday let, Helm Crag has a great deal to offer.

The living room is the natural heart of the home, with a broad picture window drawing the landscape into the room. Across the beautifully maintained communal grounds, Grasmere Lake appears between the trees, with the surrounding fells rising beyond.

There is space here for both sitting and dining, making the room comfortable for quiet mornings, long lunches and relaxed evenings after a day outdoors. The southerly aspect brings a lovely quality of light, while the changing weather across the lake ensures the view never feels static. It is a room shaped as much by its setting as by its furnishings.

The kitchen sits separately from the main living space and continues the connection with the landscape. A window looks towards the garden and lake, while a practical range of fitted units and work surfaces provides everything required for a weekend retreat or longer stay.

Most appealingly, the kitchen also has direct access to a secluded outdoor seating area. Tucked discreetly within the grounds, it feels wonderfully private and is the sort of place that quickly becomes part of the daily rhythm. Coffee can be taken outside in the morning, while warmer evenings invite supper outdoors as the light settles over the valley. The patio is also a lovely place to enjoy one of Helm Crag's quieter pleasures.
Red squirrels are frequent visitors to the grounds and can often be spotted from here, adding a little magic to a morning coffee or afternoon tea, with the surrounding landscape providing a wonderfully peaceful backdrop.

The double bedroom is quietly positioned and benefits from windows on two sides, giving the room a light, restful feel. Its proportions suit the character of the apartment perfectly, generous enough to feel comfortable without losing the intimacy expected from a one-bedroom retreat.

A bathroom with a bath and shower over completes the accommodation, while the entrance hall includes two useful storage cupboards with built-in shelving. These practical details matter in a home designed for escaping to the Lakes, providing space for walking gear, coats and the everyday necessities that come with time spent outdoors.

Helm Crag shares approximately three acres of beautiful communal grounds, a particularly special feature for a home of this size. Mature planting, open lawns and the natural character of the setting create a generous backdrop, attracting a variety of wildlife and giving the whole place a sense of calm.

For anyone drawn to the Lake District for walking, the location is difficult to improve upon. Footpaths towards Alcock Tarn, Nab Scar and the surrounding fells can be reached directly from the doorstep, making it entirely possible to leave the car behind and spend the day exploring on foot.

Grasmere village is less than three quarters of a mile away, close enough for an easy walk yet far enough for Helm Crag to retain its peaceful position. The village offers traditional Lakeland inns, cafés, independent shops and restaurants, together with the distinctive atmosphere that has made Grasmere one of the best-loved places in the national park.

For those who value landscape, walking and village life in equal measure, Helm Crag is an inviting place to make their own.
Private access, parking and secluded outdoor space give it a welcome sense of independence, while its scale makes it easy to enjoy. Already proven as a successful holiday let, it offers an attractive Lake District investment opportunity yet would be equally well suited as a wonderfully simple personal retreat, somewhere to arrive, close the door and feel immediately connected to Grasmere.

Currently a very successful holiday let managed by Lakelovers. More information about Helm Crag, including guest reviews, can be found on Lakelovers.co.uk

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Tenure: Leasehold (965 years)
Ground Rent: £1 per year