HOMES FOR SALE - THE WEST WING WYNLASS BECK, WINDERMERE CUMBRIA, £795000. DETAIL PROPERTY ID: 22850


Real Estate Propery Detals: Homes for Sale - The West Wing Wynlass Beck, Windermere Cumbria, £795000

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Title Homes for Sale - The West Wing Wynlass Beck, Windermere Cumbria, £795000
Offer ID: 22850
£795,000
State Cumbria (See containing lot: 22850 Cumbria Real Estate Property Listing)
City Windermere (See containing lot: 22850 Windermere Real Estate Property Listing)
Location Windermere, Cumbria
Category Home (See containing lot: 22850 Home For Sale in Windermere Property Listing)
Posted by Anton Roy
Date (Create/Update) 28 May 2008/none
Expiration Date 13 May 2009
Description

Home For Sale in Windermere, Cumbria. Auction Lot ID: 22850


This magnificent Grade II Listed Lake District mansion is divided in two – the larger part forming The West Wing, providing excellent, well proportioned accommodation. It is presented in outstanding order throughout, being newly refurbished and restored to a high standard. It would make an ideal family home or alternatively has potential for 5* holiday letting which could give a generous additional income. It is situated in a slightly elevated location within 5 minutes drive of both Windermere and Bowness villages with easy access to Ambleside and the heart of the Lake District National Park. It has easy access to the main arterial roads giving access to other parts of the North West. It is an unusual property with its accommodation contained on 4 floors and is sure to interest a wide variety of purchasers.

Accommodation with Approximate measurements

A Gothic stone archway gives access to an excellent stone flagged court yard area ideal for BBQ’s in the summer months. Courtyard lighting designed from reclaimed iron from original gates. Outside tap. Steps.

Open Entrance Porch

Timber Gothic arched door with inset double glazed unit gives access to:

Hallway

Slate floor with under floor heating, high ceiling with partial glazing for additional light, original stone mullioned inner windows.

Bedroom
(2.95m x 2.49)9’8”x8’2”

Timber and glazed double door access, arched Dutch ceiling, original stone mullioned window, radiator, TV point, telephone socket.

Utility Room
(2.03m x 1.90m)6’8”x6’3”

Step up gives access to gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water system, stainless steel sink and drainer set in laminated work surface, plumbing for automatic washing machine, outlet for tumble dryer, radiator, extractor fan, storeage cupboard, window, original quarry tiles.

Separate WC

Slate floor with underfloor heating, low suite wc in white, tiled feature, attractive square basin in white on timber stand, tiled splash back, heated chrome towel rail / radiator, feature arched stone mullioned window with deep slate sill.

Kitchen / Snug
(8.41m x 2.95m) 27’7”x9’8”

Substantial original thick timber door access, original quarry tile flooring, extensive range of oak base and wall cupboard units, range cooker in their incorporating four ring gas hob with side hot plate, double oven, grill and plate warming oven in tiled recess, extractor, integral double fridge, beech work tops, inset Belfast farmhouse white sink, part tiling to walls, breakfast bar, two stone mullioned inner windows, beam lintels, radiator. Leading to:

Snug

Pine flooring, original fire place with open fire, tiled inset and timber surround, arched stone mullioned window with deep wooden sill, radiator, double doors timber and glazed give access to conservatory described later, TV point, telephone socket. Large timber door at the entrance end of kitchen gives access to:

Dining Room
(4.57m x 4.55m) 15’0”x14’11”

Large feature stone mullioned window with beam lintel above, recess for cast iron stove on slate hearth, original quarry tile flooring, original built in cupboards with shelving, radiator, TV point, telephone socket.

Inner Hallway

Original stripped pitch pine floor, access door to:

Basement

Original slate steps down to original slate flagged cellars:

Main Cellar Room

At present used for storage - could be utilised as a games room or bar. Large inglenook fireplace, two windows, radiator.

Second Cellar Room

Suitable for freezers, or for use as storage, wine cellar, pantry etc. Additional storage area at bottom of stone cellar stairs.

Large original thick pitch pine door - with original lock and huge door-key - from inner hallway gives access to:

Reading Room

Glazed garden door with glazed side panelling, original quarry tile flooring, wooden shelf, white painted tongue and groove panelling. Glazed door to:

Victorian Conservatory
(5.66m x 2.62m) 18’7”x8’7”

Slate tiled floor with under floor heating, slate window sills, uplighting, latched windows, glazed door giving access to garden.

Sitting Room
(6.32m x 4.52m) 20’9”x14’10”

The south facing, double aspect sitting room is accessed from the inner hallway via original carved door. Original stripped pitch pine floor, original marble feature fireplace, large floor to ceiling arched stone mullioned windows with window seats and original working shutters giving outlook to front and side garden areas, tall ceiling with coving, storage cupboard, two radiators, TV point, telephone socket.


First Floor

Access to first floor is from inner hallway, pitch pine stripped staircase with timber baluster and rail to small half landing.

Bathroom

Tiled floor with under floor heating, large pedestal wash basin, low suite wc, hand made bath with palest dove blue Georgian style panel surround, shower over bath, three quarter tiling to walls, heated chrome towel rail/ radiator, two arched mullioned windows with large sills, extractor fan.

Main Landing

Storage recess, radiator, original stripped pitch pine floors.

Bedroom Rear
(4.85m x 4.50m) 15’11”x14’9”

Feature arched stone mullioned window with tongue and groove white painted wood panelling under, two other feature arched windows to side with window seats, original stripped pitch pine floors, two radiators, attractive stone fireplace with inset grate, tiled hearth with surround, shelved recess, TV point, telephone socket.

Master Bedroom Front
(4.85m x 4.50m)15’11”x14’9”

Original stripped pitch pine floors, large feature arched decorative stone mullioned window with long window seat, original built in cupboard with shelving, attractive stone fireplace with inset grate, tiled inset and hearth with surround, two radiators, TV point, telephone socket.

Ensuite Shower Room

Limestone tiled floor with under floor heating, window seat to arched stone mullioned window, large rectangular walk in shower with power shower with rain head, wash basin in white on timber stand, wc, half tiling to walls in limestone, hand made limestone feature mirror with lighting, chrome shower mixer, heated chrome towel rail/ radiator, shaver point, extractor fan.

Second Floor

Return stripped pitch pine staircase with timber baluster and rail to half landing, sky light with views of the Lakeland Fells.

Landing

Radiator, original stripped pitch pine floors, access to loft.

Bedroom Rear
(4.17m x 4.17m) 13’8”x13’8”

Arched stone mullioned window with window seat, original stripped pitch pine floors, radiator, TV point, telephone socket.

Bathroom

Original Victorian white claw-foot bath – bath exterior painted pale blue, white wc, original large Victorian wash basin in white on original white painted metal stand, radiator, sky light with views of the Lakeland Fells, laminated slate style floor, shaver point, part timber cladding to walls which is painted white, halogen lights to ceiling, period style feature lights over sink, extractor fan.

Bedroom Front
(4.34m x 4.09m)14’3”x13’5”

Original stripped pitch pine floors, arched stone mullioned window with window seat, radiator, TV point, telephone socket.

Outside

The property is approached via a private driveway – shared with two other residences. The West Wing has a large parking area to the right hand side, facing the building.

The main garden, originally designed by the famous Victorian landscaper Thomas Mawson, is to the rear of the property; there is a large lawned area which is hedged by mature feature trees and shrubs and also a large flagged patio area which is south facing. There are numerous planted beds, a magnificent Monkey Puzzle Tree, stone steps and carved yew hedges and heathers. The boundary to the property is clearly defined by a sturdy wooden fence. There is also an area of garden to the side of the property with a large tall timber fenced boundary and comprises of a private patio area with raised walled garden, steps and a path way, which has an arch covered in honeysuckle. There is a painted timber summer house with wooden patio and glazed French doors, which can be used as a shed. Sturdy garden swing of timber construction.

Three doors can be used to access the garden – conservatory, reading room and back of the front hallway - also by an outside flagged passage way from the front flagged court yard. The outside passage is partly covered – this can be used to store bikes, lawn mower etc. There is a back flagged courtyard with low stone walls suitable for seating, which also has a double outside electric socket. There is an outside tap in the front courtyard. Satellite dishes attached to building – (currently not in use) retained due to Listed status.

As noted, the gardens were designed by the famous Victorian local architect and garden designer Thomas Mawson, well known for his work throughout the Lake District and latterly in foreign parts.


Orrest Head and other walks can easily be reached by walking from the property.


Directions

On entering Windermere on the A591 from Kendal, proceed past the railway station heading towards Ambleside. The property is located just before Cooks Corner roundabout, on the right hand side. Enter the driveway with stone pillars and The West Wing is situated at the top of the drive to the right hand side.

VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT
WITH THE SOLE AGENTS

The services, kitchen and sanitary ware appliances and fittings have not been tested by the selling agents and purchasers should undertake their own investigations and survey.
The agents endeavour to make their sales details correct, however, the purchasers and their conveyancers should make their own enquiries as to the accuracy especially where statements have not been verified.

PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENTS BEFORE TRAVELLING ANY DISTANCE TO VIEW TO CHECK AVAILABILITY AND CONFIRM ANY POINT OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE.

Services
Mains Water & Drainage
Mains Gas
Mains Electric
Broadband Access

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax Band
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