Apartment 2, Highfield House, Hawkshead Hill, The Lake District, LA22 0PN

Welcome to Apartment 2, Highfield House, Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside, LA22 0PN

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully positioned three-bedroom, two-bathroom ground-floor apartment within the highly desirable Highfield House development, set in an elevated position on the edge of the picturesque Lakeland village of Hawkshead.

Highfield House occupies a wonderfully peaceful setting within the Lake District National Park, surrounded by magnificent countryside and enjoying far-reaching panoramic views across the surrounding fells. Apartment 2 makes the most of this exceptional location, with large feature windows providing wonderful outlooks and allowing an abundance of natural light to flow throughout the accommodation.

The apartment is well proportioned and thoughtfully arranged, offering comfortable and versatile living accommodation ideal as a permanent residence or second home.

Vendor insight: “After 22 wonderful years since the apartments were first created, advancing age and family commitments mean it is time for us to move on and begin the next chapter.”

Location
The location is undoubtedly one of the property's greatest attractions, offering an enviable position from which to explore some of the Lake District's most beautiful and sought-after villages and landscapes. The charming village of Hawkshead is within easy reach and is renowned for its picturesque cobbled streets, traditional whitewashed buildings, independent shops, cafés and historic character. Coniston, set beneath the dramatic backdrop of the Old Man of Coniston and alongside the beautiful waters of Coniston Water, is also close by and provides a wonderful selection of local amenities, cafés, pubs and restaurants, together with excellent opportunities for walking, boating and outdoor pursuits.

The bustling market town of Ambleside, approximately 5 miles away, offers a more extensive range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and other essential services. From Ambleside, the wider Lake District is easily accessible, with Grasmere, Rydal and Windermere all within convenient travelling distance. The popular village of Windermere and nearby Bowness-on-Windermere provide an abundance of attractions, restaurants and leisure opportunities, while the shores of Lake Windermere offer some of the area's most spectacular scenery.

These areas are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with an exceptional choice of walking and cycling routes, fell and mountain trails, lakeside paths and scenic drives, while the surrounding countryside provides spectacular Lakeland scenery and a wealth of wildlife virtually on the doorstep.

Step inside
The spacious open-plan living room and kitchen is a particular highlight, enjoying a dual aspect with impressive views towards the surrounding countryside and fells. The feature bay window provides the perfect place to take in the ever-changing Lakeland scenery, while a door gives direct access to the private patio area. 

The generous kitchen provides an excellent social space, with its own dining area and is fitted with a comprehensive range of quality wall and base units, granite worktops and integrated appliances including fridge with freezer box, AEG dishwasher, AEG double oven and microwave, AEG coffee machine and a 5-ring gas hob with extractor over. This area also has the added benefit of a convenient built-in storage cupboard housing the Main combi boiler with hive connection. 

Moving into the hallway, with additional storage cupboards, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for family, guests or those wishing to create a dedicated home office. Bedroom One is a particularly comfortable double bedroom, benefiting from an en-suite shower room and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. The remaining bedrooms are also generously proportioned, each enjoying attractive aspects, with bedroom two benefiting from built-in storage and both rooms featuring attractive windows that enhance their character and appeal. A further well-appointed bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.

Step outside
Externally, Highfield House is approached via a private drive and enjoys beautifully maintained communal gardens, with established trees, shrubs and mature planting creating a lovely sense of privacy and tranquility. Apartment 2 also benefits from its own front and rear garden areas and side private patio area, idyllic spaces for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, while designated parking for two vehicles provides further convenience. There is also a secure private storage room within the communal cellar, providing an ideal space for storing bikes, outdoor equipment and other belongings.

Vendor insight: “All owners take great pride in Highfield House, with the gardens and communal areas maintained to a consistently high standard.”

Services
Mains electricity, gas & water. Gas fired central heating from a Main combi boiler in the Kitchen cupboard. Septic tank, shared with a neighbouring cottage, is located beneath the front communal lawn. 

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

Local Authority charges 
Westmorland and Furness Council – Council Tax band F

Tenure
Long leasehold for the balance of a 999 year lease which commenced in 2004. The freehold is vested in the Highfield House Management Company, each resident being a shareholder in that company. An annual service charge of £3,600 (2025/26 figure) covers communal gardens and maintenance of the building. A further £1,200 (2025/26 figure) is paid directly into the sinking fund each year, covers major redecoration and any additional major repairs. Finally, the buildings insurance is £900 per annum for Apartment 2. 

Included in the sale
The majority of the furniture within the apartment is also available by separate negotiation, with the exception of a small number of personal items.

Restrictions
Holiday letting is not permitted. 

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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.