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Low Whitestones, Ambleside LA22 9EE

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • Historic Ambleside Location
  • Delightful Outdoor Space & Views
  • Characterful One-Bedroom Accommodation
  • Successful 4 Holiday Let
  • Grade II Listed Character

Description

A stunning, self contained one bedroom ground floor cottage apartment set within a picturesque 17th-century Grade II listed building. Nestled in the heart of Ambleside’s historic conservation area, this charming property effortlessly combines authentic period features including exposed timber beams, flagstone floors, and an open stone fireplace with high quality modern fixtures and fittings.

Currently operating as a well established and highly successful holiday let generating an annual gross income of approximately £23,500. Offered for sale as a going concern, complete with forward bookings and the majority of contents included for a seamless transition.

Superbly positioned for all village amenities, a vibrant selection of independent shops, traditional pubs, and acclaimed restaurants are just a short walk away, alongside endless Lake District walking routes directly from the doorstep.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
Private entrance leading directly into the property.

Open plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner
A beautifully presented, character filled dual aspect room showcasing exposed timber beams, partial flagstone flooring, and a focal stone fireplace. Features an attractive window seat, alcove shelving with oak detailing, a subtle utility alcove housing the electric meters and consumer unit, and a TV point. The kitchen area is fitted with quality Shaker style wall and base units, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap, and matching upstands. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, gas hob, extractor hood, fridge, and dishwasher.

Utility Room
A highly practical separate utility space fitted with base units, worktops, a washing machine with integrated dryer, and a compact freezer, set over original flagstone flooring. Houses a newly installed (October 2025) wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler.

Bedroom
A cosy, characterful king size bedroom featuring exposed ceiling beams, a striking exposed stone feature wall, a deep window seat, and an original stone lintel with mantelpiece.

En-suite Bathroom
A stylish, well proportioned three piece white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin, and WC. Fully tiled flooring, majority wall tiling, heated towel rail, extractor fan, and exposed beams.

Outside
Small slate bench situated to the left of the front entrance.

Services
All mains services are connected.  Gas fired central heating. 

Tenure
Shared Freehold (with High Whitestones directly above). Held on an underlying lease with over 900 years remaining.

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Business Rates  £1,825. (actual amount payable £850.45 per annum).  Eligible buyers may qualify for up to 100% Small Business Rates Relief via Westmorland and Furness Council.

Broadband
Telephone and broadband currently supplied by TalkTalk. Prospective purchasers are advised to verify coverage via 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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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
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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.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Low Whitestones, Ambleside LA22 9EE

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,378
Property: £ 290,000
Deposit: £ 29,000
Interest rate: 4.85%
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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