1 bedroom flat for sale

Location To find the property, proceed out of Ambleside towards Grasmere. After passing White Moss House, turn right after 200 yards at White Moss Common onto a small lane. After approximately 1/2 mile, turn right up a single track just after the small duck pond and continue for a further 150 yards where the entrance to Wood Close can be seen on the right hand side. Proceed over the cattle grid and upon reaching the house, access to Silver Howe is straight ahead at the top of the drive proceeding on foot from the car parking area around the rear of the building taking the steps beside the traditional lampost. Alternatively, from Dove Cottage (Wordsworths home), proceed up the lane out of Town End and after 1/4 mile turn left before the duck pond onto a tarmac road, turning right into Wood Close grounds after 150 yards.  

Description Built towards the end of the 19th Century in a location which can only be marvelled at today, Wood Close must of made a very impressive home in its time. The property was carefully and thoughtfully divided into 10 apartments in the mid 1990s and none of the grandeur of this location has been lost in the intervening century. The views from the communal grounds over the vale of Grasmere including the peaceful lake below have probably changed little in that time. Silver Howe not only enjoys full access to these delightful grounds but also revels in lake views of its own from the living room, a real bonus whether your looking for a permanent home, holiday let or an easily run weekend retreat. The apartment is currently a successful holiday with cottages4you ( reference B5934). The property has been much loved by the present owners and has only been let from April to October keeping the winter months for personal use.

The accommodation is well laid out and includes a hallway, living room with lake views, kitchen, double bedroom and a bathroom as well as a car parking space and visitors car parking. Wood Close enjoys approximately 3.25 acres of beautiful communal grounds and gardens both formal and informal which include areas of natural woodland which attract red squirrels and a variety of bird life - a perfect haven away from the stresses of everyday life for those seeking an idyllic permanent home, weekend retreat or a splendid holiday let. The property is situated just moments from the village centre and from the surrounding fells and lake, providing the perfect combination of both convenience and tranquility in a beautiful setting. 

Accommodation (with Approximate Dimensions)  

Recessed Porch With a tiled floor. 

Entrance Hall With a useful built-in cupboard. 

Living Room 16' 5" x 12' 0" (5.02m x 3.67m) With lovely lake views from the large picture window and having a false slate fireplace and raised hearth as well as a night storage heater. 

Kitchen 8' 11" x 8' 0" (2.72m x 2.46m) With wall and base units and a sink unit. 

Bedroom 11' 9" x 10' 5" (3.6m x 3.18m max) A dual aspect room with a night storage heater, built-in wardrobe and an airing cupboard with a hot water cylinder. 

Bathroom With a three piece suite in white comprising a panel bath with a Mira Sport shower, wash hand basin and W.C. The walls are tiled and there is n electric radiator/towel rail. 

Outside Wood Close sits in approximately 3.25 acres of wooded grounds and gardens with a private car parking space for Silver Howe plus the use of guest parking areas. There is a large communal stone flagged patio area to the front of the building offering a peaceful setting and superb views of the lake at Grasmere to Silver How (the fell) beyond. There is a communal laundry room. To the rear the land gives access to a public footpath which leads to Alcock Tarn and Nab Scar giving immediate access to many beautiful Lakeland walks literally from the doorstep. 

Services The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. 

Tenure We understand the property to be leasehold for the term of a 999 year lease from 1992. The development is managed by the owners management company (of which a one tenth share is owned in the limited company) who own the freehold. The service charge for 2011 is understood to have been in the region of £1, 050 plus a surface water drainage charge of £255.00. The service charge is understood to include the maintenance of the building, gardens and insurance of the structure. 

Council Tax Band B - South Lakeland District Council 

Viewings Strictly by appointment only with Hackney and Leigh, Ambleside, Telephone