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A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an exquisite lake view residence, standing on a truly stunning and elevated plot encompassing approximately 0.35 acres in one of the Lake District’s most desirable locations. 3 Wansfell Holme is part of what was formerly a single eleven bedroomed residence, and has now been divided up into three distinct houses, each with its own private garden and beautiful unimpeded views of Lake Windermere and Loughrigg Fell.
Read MoreA once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an exquisite lake view residence, standing on a truly stunning and elevated plot encompassing approximately 0.35 acres in one of the Lake District’s most desirable locations. 3 Wansfell Holme is part of what was formerly a single eleven bedroomed residence, and has now been divided up into three distinct houses, each with its own private garden and beautiful unimpeded views of Lake Windermere and Loughrigg Fell.
Exterior and Gardens
Discover the tranquility of life at 3 Wansfell Holme, where panoramic views of Lake Windermere and impressive mountainous fells can be seen throughout the home and its gardens. This exquisite home certainly has a striking façade and sits beneath Wansfell Pike and National Trust woodland, providing a picturesque backdrop and peaceful setting. The property has been fully and sympathetically renovated by the current owners with no expense spared over the past six years, with works to the roof, electrics, plumbing, flooring, plastering, kitchens, windows, driveway and general landscaping, plus boundary walls.
3 Wansfell Holme spans approximately 1730 square feet and comprises two lovely reception rooms, a traditional kitchen, three double bedrooms and a modern bathroom.
3 Wansfell Holme stands at the top of a newly cobbled sweeping driveway, which stretches c.100m in length, adding fantastic exclusivity and privacy. Off-road parking for over 3 vehicles is provided throughout the driveway, as well as a detached double garage with a mezzanine.
Positioned alongside England’s biggest lake, Wansfell Holme is perfectly located for life in the country’s largest, renowned National Park, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Woodland and fell are both easily accessed directly from the back of the house. The property’s location affords easy access to a host of outdoor activities, whether hiking up Wansfell Pike or Loughrigg Fell to experience the incredible views, taking a leisurely walk by the lake, or enjoying a scenic bike ride. For boating enthusiasts there is a marina 800m away to the east at the Lowood Bay Resort & Spa, and planning permission has been granted for another marina 300m to the west at Waterhead Marine. Positioned around 20m from the southern boundary of Wansfell Holme, there is direct access to the lake from National Trust’s lakeside field.
Waterhead is the closest community hub, with restaurants, cafes and pubs. It is c.500m away and easily accessible on foot. Lake cruises, ferries and boat hire are also available at Waterhead. Ambleside is a little further but offers more of the same, along with many and varied shops.
The town of Windermere is a 10 minute drive (c. 3.4 miles), and has its own train station with routes to Kendal and connecting National Rail services.
Both Ambleside and Windermere have supermarkets, doctors, dentists and vets, as well as independent and state schooling options.
The M6 is accessible in under 30 minutes, from which Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds can be reached in 1.5 - 2 hours. Penrith, Carlisle and Preston can be reached in less than an hour.
The house was built in 1830 and has been home to various notable persons, including Reverend Hornby, grandson of the 11th Earl of Derby, and later to Sir Thomas Wrigley, who, in the mid nineteenth century, was owner of the British Empire’s largest paper mill.
William Wordsworth, the famed Lakeland Romantic Poet, also had a long association with the house, and was inspired to write the sonnet ‘Wansfell! This Household Has a Favoured Lot’ in praise of its most enviable position on the lake.
The property briefly comprises of on the ground floor: Entrance hall, dining room, WC, under-stairs storage cupboard, boiler cupboard, lounge and kitchen.
On the first floor: Landing, master bedroom, master en-suite shower room, bathroom, bedroom 2 and bedroom 3.
Outbuildings: Detached double garage.
A timber door with obscured glazed panels and a matching panel above opens to the:
Entrance Hall
Providing a warm, characterful welcome with pendant light points, wall mounted light point, a recessed shelf, dado rail, central heating radiators, tiled flooring and herringbone oak flooring. The focal point of the hall is the cast iron fireplace with a mantel, a tiled surround and a slate hearth. Timber doors open to the dining room, WC, under-stairs storage cupboard, boiler cupboard, lounge and kitchen. A timber door with partially obscured glazed panels also opens to the rear courtyard.
Dining Room
A well-proportioned reception room with a side facing timber double glazed window and fitted shutters, coved ceiling, pendant light point, wall mounted light points, dado rail, central heating radiators, TV/aerial point and tiled flooring. The focal point of the room is the cast iron fireplace with an oak mantel and a slate hearth.
Having a side facing timber glazed window, recessed lighting, central heating radiator and tiled flooring. The suite in white comprises a low-level WC and a wash hand basin with a Villeroy & Boch chrome mixer tap and storage beneath. There is also a matching vanity cabinet with a marble surface.
Having a wall mounted light point and cloaks hanging.
Having a recessed light point and housing the Ideal boiler.
Lounge
A beautiful lounge with a side facing timber glazed window and a rear facing timber glazed partially obscured window, both with fitted shutters. Also having a ceiling with coving and decorative mouldings and a pendant light point. There are wall mounted light points, a dado rail, antique central heating radiators, TV/aerial cabling, deep skirtings and herringbone oak flooring. The focal point of the room is the cast iron fireplace with a marble mantel and a slate hearth.
Kitchen
A traditional kitchen with a side facing timber glazed window, a rear facing timber glazed window with fitted shutters, coved ceiling, recessed lighting, partially tiled walls, heated towel rail and herringbone oak flooring. There is a range of fitted base/wall and drawer units, incorporating illuminated glazed display cabinets, matching oak work surfaces, under-counter lighting and an Armitage Shanks Belfast sink with a chrome mixer tap. The appliances include a Belling range cooker, which comprises a six-ring gas hob, induction plate, two ovens, grill, warming drawer and an Elica extractor fan above. There is also space/provision for a dishwasher, a washing machine and a fridge/freezer.
From the entrance hall, a staircase with a timber hand rail and balustrading rises to the:
Having a side facing timber glazed window, coved ceiling, pendant light point, central heating radiator and deep skirtings. Timber doors open to the master bedroom, bathroom, bedroom 2 and bedroom 3. Access can also be gained to a loft space.
Master Bedroom
A spacious double bedroom with a side facing timber glazed window with fitted shutters and a window seat. Also having a coved ceiling, pendant light point, central heating radiator, TV/aerial point and deep skirtings. A timber door with an obscured glazed panel opens to the master en-suite shower room. Access can also be gained to a loft space.
Being fully tiled and having recessed lighting, an extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail, feature lighting and an illuminated vanity mirror. There is a suite in white, which comprises a wall mounted WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap and storage beneath. To one wall, is a wet room shower with a fitted Aqualisa shower, a recessed tiled shelf and a glazed screen.
Bathroom
Being fully tiled and having a side facing timber glazed window, recessed lighting, fitted vanity mirror and a chrome heated towel rail. A roller shutter opens to a space where the hot water cylinder is located. There is a suite in white, which comprises a wall mounted WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap and storage beneath. Also having a panelled bath with a chrome mixer tap, a fitted Aqualisa shower and a folding glazed screen.
Bedroom 2
Another double bedroom with a side facing timber glazed window with fitted shutters and a rear facing timber glazed sash window with secondary glazing. Also having a coved ceiling, pendant light point, picture rail, central heating radiators and deep skirtings. The focal point of the room is the cast iron fireplace with a slate hearth.
Bedroom 3
Having a side facing timber glazed window with fitted shutters and a window seat and a rear facing timber glazed sash window with secondary glazing. Also having a coved ceiling, pendant light points, picture rail, central heating radiators and deep skirtings.
Exterior and Gardens
From the road, wrought iron electric gates and a separate pedestrian gate set between two stone pillars open to Wansfell Holme. A sweeping cobblestone driveway bordered to one side by a dry stone wall with exterior lighting leads up to the property. Access can be gained to the detached double garage.
The beautiful gardens comprise manicured lawns, fruit trees and many shrubs which provide colour and interest throughout the year.
An elevated cobble sett seating area is positioned in the garden.
Having an up-and-over electric door, light, power and a timber personnel entrance door. There is an open storage area above the garage, which has a timber door that opens to the cobblestone patio, where steps also lead back down externally to the driveway.
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Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and sewage treatment plant drainage. The broadband is fibre to the cabinet and mobile signal quality is good.
Wansfell 2 and 3 have right of access over the driveway to their properties. The neighbouring property, Horseshoe Cottage, has a right of access over the driveway only from the road to their gate.
There are covenants, easements and wayleaves. The flood risk is very low.
4 Wansfell Holme, attached to the East of the building, is not included and has its own separate access.
Strictly by appointment with one of our sales consultants.
Whilst we aim to make these particulars as accurate as possible, please be aware that they have been composed for guidance purposes only. Therefore, the details within should not be relied on as being factually accurate and do not form part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and therefore no warranty can be given as to their working ability. All photography is for illustration purposes only.
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