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View from Garden

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Fells

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Fells

Elterwater

Ambleside

Cumbria

LA22 9HS

Sitting beautifully in over an acre of level gardens and

enjoying wonderful views in all directions this

delightful 3 double bedroomed detached stone built

bungalow is truly unique.

Originally the recreation hall for the Elterwater

Gunpowder Works, Fells is now a delightful home

with a superb sitting room, kitchen, dining room, 3

double bedrooms plus a fourth occasional bedroom,

bathroom, W.C., garden room, double garage and a

variety of stores and outbuildings all quietly placed

here where the village meets the common - simply

perfect.

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2

Living Room

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Description It is many years now since Elterwater had its

Gunpowder Works which began operating in around 1824 and

served the mining industry across the whole country. At its peak a

great number were employed locally and they were no doubt

royally entertained at the recreational hall in the village. It is

perhaps hard now to identify that same building as being Fells, but

that is the origin of this very welcoming home. It is perhaps not so

difficult to envisage the 19th Century workers enjoying a game of

bowls on the lovely level lawns that make up large sections of the

beautiful gardens. The area itself must have changed almost

beyond recognition to a degree since those industrious times. One

thing that will not have changed however are the magnificent

views which are as idyllic today as they must have been nearly 200

years ago.

This attractive stone and slate built bungalow has windows in all

elevations to take full advantage of those views and is both bright

and spacious enough for a growing family to enjoy as a permanent

home but would also be perfect as a wonderful high quality

holiday let or lock up and leave weekend retreat here at the

mouth of the Langdale Valley in the very heart of the Lake District

National Park.

Whilst the accommodation might now stand a little updating, and

does offer scope for further enhancement, it is well balanced and

includes an entrance porch, hallway, a wonderful large sitting

room (probably the original dance hall or meeting room), a kitchen

and a separate dining room, which would no doubt readily

combine to provide a very fashionable family kitchen, 3 double

bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate W.C. There is a first floor

occasional bedroom accessed via an external spiral staircase above

the double garage which makes the perfect den. There is obvious

potential to perhaps convert the double garage and link it to this

first floor internally if desired and subject to any necessary

consents. There is a garden room as well as a variety of stores, an

under croft and a green house. The wonderful gardens extend to

approximately 1.3 acres and are an absolute delight.

Garden and View

Bedroom 4 Kitchen

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Living Room 29' 11" x 15' 2" (9.14m x 4.64m) A large and spacious

room having a triple aspect with access to the garden via double

doors and enjoying beautiful views over the garden to the fells

beyond. Having a feature fireplace with wood burner effect gas

stove with detailed surround, two radiators and detailed coving

with a central ceiling rose.

Kitchen 142' 4" x 0' 0" (43.4m x 0m) Having a range of wall and

base units with complementary work surfaces, integrated sink and

a half unit with drainer and mixer tap, an Aga and built in storage

with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a

dishwasher.

Dining Room 11' 1" x 8' 4" (3.4m x 2.56m) Having lovely views over

the garden to the surrounding fells, detailed coving and a radiator.

Bedroom 1 15' 3" x 11' 6" (4.65m x 3.53m) A spacious and bright

double room overlooking the garden to the fells beyond and

having detailed coving and a ceiling rose, useful built in storage

and a double radiator.

Bedroom 2 11' 10" x 8' 5" (3.62m x 2.58m) A double room

overlooking the garden and having detailed coving and a ceiling

rose, a wash hand basin and a double radiator.

Everything is on hand for those with a love of the English Lake

District - walks to the high fells, strolls along the river bank, jaunts

down to the lake shore or simply along to the village pub. With all

of this accessible without having to take your car from the

driveway the appeal is obvious. Come and see for yourself, we do

not think that anyone will be disappointed.

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)

Porch Having a light and an internal door leading to

Entrance Hall Having detailed coving, built in storage and a double

radiator.

House Bathroom

Garden and Pond

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Garden and View

Occasional Bedroom 4 13' 11" x 11' 2" (4.26m x 3.42m) Having

access via an external spiral staircase this attic room creates a

spacious double bedroom (with sloping ceilings) and having

exposed beams, a wash hand basin, a double radiator, plenty of

eaves storage and a window with lovely views to the fells. There is

great potential to provide an internal access from the garage

below if desire.

Outside

Double Garage 16' 8" x 14' 7" (5.1m x 4.47m) Having sliding doors

and light and power points.

Undercroft / Boiler Room Having light and power points, useful

built in shelving and housing the Worcester Danesmoor 20/25 oil

fired boiler.

Garden Room / Store 13' 6" x 9' 4" (4.14m x 2.86m) Having 2

windows to the garden, a stainless steel sink and drainer with both

hot and cold water taps, a W.C. and light and power points.

Garden Having approximately 1.3 acres of gardens that are mostly

laid to lawn and bordered with mature shrubs, hedges and trees

allowing for privacy and seclusion. There are also 2 patio areas,

perfect for alfresco dining or enjoying a relaxing evening glass of

Bedroom 3 11' 10" x 8' 7" (3.61m x 2.64m) A double room having a

wash hand basin, built in storage and a radiator.

House Bathroom Having a bath with Mira mixer tap and shower

attachment over, a pedestal wash hand basin with mirror over and

a W.C. Also having a radiator, an opaque window and an Xpelair

extractor fan.

Separate W.C Having a W.C. a wash hand basin, a wall light and an

Xpelair extractor fan.

Dining Room Garden

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wine after a long day, whilst enjoying the beautiful views that

surround the garden. There is also a garden shed, a greenhouse

and a garden store.

Garden Store 10' 5" x 9' 10" (3.2m x 3m) Perfect for the safe

keeping of gardening equipment this lockable store currently

houses the ride on lawn mower.

Services The property is connected to mains electricity, water and

drainage. The property also benefits from oil fired central heating,

an LPG fired Aga and gas fired stove.

Tenure freehold.

Council Tax Band G - South Lakeland District Council

Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Ambleside

Office.

Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance

Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our

offices.

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First Floor

Ground Floor

Approx Gross Floor Area = 2134 Sq. Feet

= 198.2 Sq. Metres

Garage16'8" x 14'7"5.10 x 4.47

Bedroom 4Occasional

13'11" x 11'2"4.26 x 3.42

RoomGarden

13'6" x 9'4"4.14 x 2.86

RoomDining

11'1" x 8'4"3.40 x 2.56

Kitchen13'1" x 11'1"4.00 x 3.40

Bedroom 115'2" x 11'6"4.65 x 3.53

RoomSitting

29'11" x 15'2"9.14 x 4.64

Bedroom 211'10" x 8'5"3.62 x 2.58

Bedroom 311'10" x 8'7"3.61 x 2.64

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Eaves Storage

Eaves Storage

Garden Kitchen

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Location From Ambleside take the A593 over the Rothay bridge

heading towards Coniston and Langdale. Continue along this road

turning right just before the Skelwith Bridge Hotel, signposted for

Langdale, and after crossing the cattle grid onto Elterwater

common, take the second turning on your left down towards the

village centre and Fells can be found on the left hand immediately

before The Good Life Cottage Company office.