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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.

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£335,000

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 visi tor 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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Approx Gross FloorArea = 1167 Sq. Feet

= 108.18 Sq. Metres

1Bedroom

16'3" x 9'10"4.95 x 3.00

3Bedroom

11'10" x 8'4"3.61 x 2.54

2Bedroom

12'5" x 8'5"3.78 x 2.57

Kitchen11'1" x 8'0"3.38 x 2.44

Room

(into bay)

Liv ing

27'1" x 18'2"8.25 x 5.54

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