8 Main Road, Windermere, LA23 1DY

Description:

Of interest to investors, a 3 bedroom first floor flat currently holiday let and a large ground floor 'shop' let on a secure 10 years lease which together create a good income.

The ground floor features three well-appointed rooms for storage, two to the front of the building, currently a commercial office space, and a further two to the rear, used currently as a kitchen area and laundry room for Cottages.Com. Descending another flight of stairs enters you into a large, usable basement area comprising 6 well-proportioned rooms for storage space. These premises provide ideal space for the current tenants to operate, and are deceptively spacious for storage and usable space. Above Cott, 8 Main Road in 2025 achieved a gross rental value of £20,000. So far in 2026 the property achieved 42 bookings with a gross value of £23k. This is offered combined with the below commercial premises, currently let to Cottages.Com on a 10 year lease with 7 years remaining at a rental of £30,000 per annum.

Above Cott, 8 Main Road is accessed separately from the side of the property. Along the hallway and up the stairs you reach the sizeable apartment. Currently a holiday let, this property offers another opportunity for potential income.

The kitchen is bright and well presented, with blue tile splashbacks to the kitchen, wood effect worktops and grey wood effect wall and base units and underlighters for style. An AEG 4 ring electric hob and oven and concealed extractor fan allow comfort for tenants or holiday makers alike. A Lamona integrated microwave and a built-in hot point dishwasher, Lamona concealed fridge and freezer all make the space appear sleek and well presented.

There is space for a dining table, wood flooring and aspect to Windermere village, a perfect outlook again for holiday makers. The living area has an electric fire to wall, space for sofa and chairs and a coffee table, wall lights and is naturally bright, making it the perfect place for people to enjoy.

Bedroom 1 is a double and space for furnishings and storage cupboard and a side aspect. The ensuite has a slate effect floor and partial wall tiling, WC and wash basin and LED illuminated mirror and shower. Bedroom 2 is currently a twin room and has a large UPVC double glazed window and a front aspect to Windermere town. There is space for furnishings and a quaint window seat. Bedroom 3 is also a double with 2 windows with a side aspect and space for furnishings.

The bathroom is well presented with marble effect flooring, bath with wood panelling and shower over. Naturally bright with wash basin and WC and large cupboard with washer dryer,shelving and water tank.

The landing also offers a large cupboard for additional storage. The property runs on electric heating.

This property is an ideal investment, with a lucrative holiday let above and successful commercial premises below. With the benefit of being located in the heart of Windermere Village, an the ideal location for holiday makers to enjoy the hustle and bustle of Windermere Village, and a short walk to transport links. Don't miss the opportunity to secure this investment as your own, book a viewing today.
 

Ground floor, commercial premesis:  

Shop floor: 7.07 x 6.64m (23'2" x 12'9")  

Meeting room: 2.52 x 3.61m (8'3" x 11'9")  

Office: 6.14 x 3.22m (20'1" x 10'6")  

Kitchen: 1.91 x 4.00m (6'3" x 13'3")  

WC  

Laundry room: 4.27 x 5.33m (14'0" x 17'5")  

WC  

Basement:  

Cellar 1: 5.10 x 4.76 (16'8" x 15'7")  

Cellar 5: 4.12 x 4.74m (13'6 x 15'6")  

Storeroom: 1.06 x 8.56m (3'5" x 28'1")  

Cellar 3: 3.17 x 4.55m (10'4" x 14'10")  

Cellar 4: 1.87 x 3.28m (6'1" x 10'9")  

Cellar 2: 2.17m x 3.87m (7'1" x 12'8")  

Above Cott:  

Hallway  

Stairs to first floor  

Kitchen/ living/ dining room: 6.99 x 4.41m (22'11" x 14'5")  

Bedroom 1: 3.51 x 2.73m (11'6" x 8'11")  

En-suite  

Bedroom 2: 3.46 x 3.39m (11'4" x 11'11")  

Bedroom 3: 2.76 x 4.37m (9'0" x 14'4")  

Bathroom  

Property information:  

Tenure: Freehold 

Services: Electric heating, mains water drainage and electricity. UPVC double glazing. 

Business rates: Ratable value: £3,700, Amount payable: £1,450. Residential premises is on non-domestic business rates, the tenant pays rated for the commercial premises.  

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.  

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh.  

What 3 Words and Directions: ///squashes.princes.shell
From our office on Ellerthwaite Square on foot, proceed into the village onto the one way system on Main Road and No.8 is on the left, just before College Road.  

Anti-Money laundering regulations:
Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (incl. vat).  

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