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This delightful 3 bedroomed apartment not only enjoys the most
wonderful southerly views looking down Lake Windermere, it
also provides access to the lake (for shallow bottomed boats) via
the River Brathay and delightful 9 acre communal gardens.
Superbly positioned just a mile or so from the centre of
Ambleside, The Croft is an eye-catching delight being both
distinctive and stylish in appearance. The apartments cannot be
commercially holiday let, thus creating a haven of peace for
residents and weekenders alike and stands in over 9 acres of
wonderful communal grounds.
3 1 1 E
£355,000
8 The Croft
Clappersgate
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9LE
Clappersgate
Property Ref: AM3559
Location The Croft is beautifully situated at the eastern end of the
hamlet of Clappersgate approximately 1 mile from the centre of
Ambleside. On entering Ambleside on the A591 from the direction of
Windermere fork left at the traffic lights at Waterhead and follow the
signs for Coniston and Langdale. Follow the road close to the lake shore
and immediately after passing Ambleside Rugby Club on the left turn
left signposted for Langdale. Cross over Brathay Bridge and after a short
distance you enter Clappersgate. The Croft is then found a short
distance along on the right hand side. There is car parking provision for
number 8 immediately to the right of the car park, with visitor car
parking on the left.
Description The Croft was built on the site of an earlier house by the
Liverpool sugar merchant James Brancker. It is an excellent example of
revival architecture dating from the early 1830's, adopting a typical
English Renaissance style with both Gothic and Tudor influences. This
Grade II listed building was carefully restored and converted in 1980/81
to provide the twelve individual apartments found here today.
This second floor apartment can be accessed on foot or via the lift and
would make the perfect lock up and leave weekend retreat or
permanent home. Although some updating might further enhance the
appeal, the apartment is wonderfully light and spacious and includes a
truly magnificent bay fronted living room looking out in a generally
southern direction down the upper reaches of Lake Windermere. There
is a separate kitchen, three good bedrooms, a shower room, separate
cloak room, car parking and of course those wonderful grounds.
None of the apartments in The Croft can be commercially let for
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View to Lake Windermere
Garden and River Brathay
Communal Graden
holidays, thus creating a greater level of peace and tranquillity for those
lucky enough either to live here or to enjoy this delightful property as a
haven for relaxation at weekends and/or holidays. The apartment
enjoys delightful gardens and grounds with both formal gardens and
areas of more natural woodland extending to over 9 acres which
includes frontage onto the River Brathay. This river frontage allows
access via a shallow bottomed boat or canoe onto Lake Windermere
itself, a real treat for those with a sense of adventure.
The surrounding scenery is well known for its outstanding natural
beauty and a variety of delightful walks are accessible literally from the
doorstep, even if you wish to journey no further than into the mature
woodland of the communal gardens or down to the river bank. This is a
splendid opportunity in a superb location and is not one to miss.
Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)
Communal Entrance Hall and Staircase A lovely welcoming entrance
hall with automatic lighting, night storage heaters and lift access as well
as a staircase leading to the upper floors.
Second Floor
Private Entrance Hall Having a cloaks area, 2 radiators and loft access,
with the lovely high ceiling adding to the sense of space. Also having a
useful storage cupboard with shelf and hooks.
Living Room 27' 0" x 18' 2" (8.25m x 5.54m into bay) A wonderful large,
light and airy room with a magnificent bay window having simply
stunning views to Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Having
high ceilings with coving adding to the feeling of space, and with
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Living Room
Entrance Hall
Living Room
provision for dining as well as relaxing, this room is perfect for
gathering with friends and family. Having a large radiator, wall lights,
two central light points, and the telephone entry system.
Fire exit door leading to internal concrete staircase.
Kitchen 11' 1" x 8' 0" (3.38m x 2.44m) Lovely and light with fell views,
with part tiled walls and having wall and base units with
complementary work surfaces, a sink and drainer with mixer tap, and
an integrated Sandstrom four ring gas hob and oven. Also having an
Indesit washer /dryer, dishwasher and fridge freezer, along with a
Kenwood microwave. With a radiator, a cupboard housing the boiler, a
breakfast bar and a useful Sheila's Maid.
Shower Room With tiled walls and having a three piece suite
comprising a Mira Event Shower within a glazed cubicle, a pedestal
wash hand basin with light and shaver point over, and a WC. Also
having a radiator and Xpelair extractor fan.
WC With tiled walls, a WC, wash hand basin and Xpelair extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 12' 4" x 8' 5" (3.78m x 2.57m) A double room with lovely
high ceiling and having a radiator.
Bedroom 1 16' 2" x 9' 10" (4.95m x 3m) A good sized double, light and
airy thanks to the two windows and lovely high ceilings. With a radiator,
and central light point.
Bedroom 3 11' 10" x 8' 3" (3.61m x 2.54m) A double room, with high
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Kitchen
Kitchen
WC
ceiling, a radiator and having a central light point.
Communal Cellar There is a communal cellar, which is suitable for light
storage.
Outside The property enjoys extensive grounds which include both
formal and informal gardens as well as magnificent Lakeland woodland.
The grounds overall extend to over 9 acres of wonderful space to
explore and which provides a real haven for wildlife. A particular
feature of The Croft is the frontage onto the River Brathay across the
road which has mooring facilities for launching canoes and shallow
bottomed boats giving access to Lake Windermere itself.
The apartment benefits from allocated car parking and visitor car
parking.
Note Although this property cannot be commercially let as a holiday
home, it can be a permanent home, let for a minimum period of six
months or used as a private holiday home. This gives the apartment a
great degree of privacy and seclusion, along with peace and quiet.
Services Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected.
Council Tax Band C - South Lakeland District Council
Tenure We understand the property to be leasehold for the balance of
a term of 999 years.
The freehold is owned by the Property Management Company, the
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Ordinance Survey Map
Shower Room
Bedroom 3
shares in which are all held by the twelve apartment owners.
We understand the current service charge to be in the region of £250
per month. This covers expenditure such as buildings insurance,
maintenance of the gardens, cleaning of the communal areas and a
sinking fund to provide for maintenance of, and planned painting of the
exterior of the building.
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh, Ambleside.
Telephone number 015394 32800
Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate
is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
View from Living Room
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Bedroom 2
Ariel View
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offered subject to contract. No responsibil ity c an be acc epted for any loss or expen se incurred in viewing or in th e ev ent of a property b eing sold, let, or wi thdrawn . Please contact us to confirm availabili ty prior to trav el. These p articulars hav e b een prepared for the guidanc e of intending buy ers. No guarant ee of th eir acc uracy i s giv en, nor do th ey form part of a contrac t.
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Approx Gross Floor Area = 1167 Sq. Feet
= 108.18 Sq. Metres
1
Bedroom
16'3" x 9'10"
4.95 x 3.00
3
Bedroom
11'10" x 8'4"
3.61 x 2.54
2
Bedroom
12'5" x 8'5"
3.78 x 2.57
Kitchen
11'1" x 8'0"
3.38 x 2.44
Room
(into bay)
Living
27'1" x 18'2"
8.25 x 5.54
Fire
Escape
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