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Valentine Cottage, 1 Kelsick Cottages, Kirkstone Road Ambleside LA22 9EA

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Traditional stone built two bedroom semi detached cottage.
  • A successful romantic one bedroom holiday let , or suitable as a second home or main residence.
  • Walk in shower room and feature duo bath in bedroom.
  • Open plan living and kitchen
  • Perfecty placed, elevated on the edge of Ambleside, yet a few minutes away from village life.
  • Private parking for one.

Description

A delightful 1/2 bedroom traditional Lakeland semi detached cottage. Extremely well presented and currently enjoys and offers a romantic one bedroom accommodation with open plan kitchen/lounge which enjoys a spacious yet cosy living area. Whilst the master bedroom has a feature luxury duo bath.  Enjoying lovely fell views and private off road parking, whilst being only a stones throw to the towns amenities. 

Currently operating as a well-established and successful 5* holiday let, generating circa £22,000 pa, with significant further potential for increased income, as the current owners reserve approximately 16 weeks of the year for personal use.  The property is being sold as a going concern with all forward booking and the majority of contents. Currently let through Wheelwrights, more information can be obtained from  

Positioned on Kirkstone Road, leading to Kirkstone pass.  The centre of the town is a short walk via North Road and Peggy Hill. The cottage is close to a wide variety of village amenities including a variety of shops, restaurants, post office etc. With endless fell and country walks enjoyed from the doorstep within the Lake District National Park.  

Accommodation
Glazed front door leading into;

Lounge/Kitchen
An excellent open plan, triple aspect living space enjoying an abundance of natural light and attractive views. The contemporary fitted kitchen features a stylish range of grey wall and base units with granite worktops and matching upstands, complemented by a circular ceramic sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a four ring induction hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher.

The lounge area focuses around a charming wood burning stove set within a traditional stone  surround, with an oak mantel and slate hearth. An alcove with fitted shelving provides additional character and storage, while lovely fell views towards Todd Crag create an attractive backdrop to this welcoming living space.

Inner Hall
Ideal cloaks area with open staircase and under stair cupboard. 

Utility Area
Two wall units, plumbing for washing machine and under floor heating. 

Shower Room
Three piece white suite comprising of wall hung  wash basin with slate top and wall mirror, WC and double walk in shower, glazed screen, chrome rain head shower and controls at entrance. Fully tiled, vertical heated towel radiator, extractor, electric shaver point, inset wall lighting and under floor heating. Wooden shutter blinds.

First Floor

Landing
With loft access and over stairs cupboard. Walk in cupboard housing Worcester boiler and Mega flow system. Highly useful storage cupboard.

Bedroom One
A beautifully romantic and spacious double bedroom featuring the unique luxury of a step in duo bath. The room is centred around an impressive king size teak four poster bed, creating a truly special retreat. Dual aspect windows, each with a charming window seat, allowing natural light to flood the room whilst framing fine fell views towards Loughrigg. Additional features include a designer radiator with integrated mirror, together with TV, telephone points and dimmer lights. 

Bedroom Two/Dressing Room 
Rear bedroom currently used as a walk in wardrobe with comprehensive selection of fitted wardrobes. 

Loft Access
The landing provides access to the loft via a convenient drop-down ladder. The loft is fully floored, offering useful additional storage space.

Outside
Private parking space to the front of the property. Shared flagged rear pathway gives access to Kelsick Cottages and holds 2 log stores providing extra storage.  

Tenure
Freehold.  

Services
All mains services are connected. Gas central heating. 

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Rateable Value
£1,825. Actual amount payable £850.45. 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.

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.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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Valentine Cottage, 1 Kelsick Cottages, Kirkstone Road Ambleside LA22 9EA

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,918
Property: £ 395,000
Deposit: £ 39,500
Interest rate: 5.04%
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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