For Sale
Braithwaite Fold, Longtail Hill, Bowness-On-Windermere, LA23
Stunning Grade II listed four bed cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere, one minute from the marina, with charming period features, gardens, parking, and a self contained two bed annexe. EPC rating TBC. Council tax band G.
This stunning Grade II listed detached cottage sits proudly on a generous plot in one of Bowness-on-Windermere’s most desirable locations. Just a one minute walk from the marina and moments from the lake, this exceptional home blends charming period character with impressive living space, offering a rare opportunity in this highly sought after setting. With exposed beams, original windows and rustic stonework throughout, the property exudes warmth, history and timeless appeal.
The ground floor offers a wonderful balance of cosy charm and generous space. The elegant sitting room features original windows, exposed beams and a fabulous gas living flame fire, creating a beautifully inviting atmosphere. A separate, spacious dining room provides the perfect setting for entertaining, complete with a characterful log burning stove. The rustic fitted kitchen is full of charm with wooden units, granite worktops and excellent workspace, along with a back door leading directly into the garden. A practical utility room with WC adds further convenience.
Upstairs, the home continues to impress with four bedrooms, including three excellent double rooms and a fourth single room ideal as a home office, dressing room or nursery. Two of the bedrooms benefit from modern en suite shower rooms, while the luxurious four piece family bathroom features a stunning freestanding bath. There is a Spinning Gallery accessed off the landing and built in storage throughout the property ensures effortless organisation and comfort.
Separate from the main house, there is a barn which consists of a substantial home gym and the newly converted self contained annexe offers superb versatility. With a ground floor home office / living room, a media room having a stunning vaulted ceiling, one double bedroom and a modern shower room, it provides the perfect solution for guest accommodation, multigenerational living or potential holiday letting, subject to any necessary consents.
Externally, the cottage sits within beautiful private wraparound gardens, featuring lawns, patio areas and mature shrubs, creating multiple places to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with the added bonus of a gate at the bottom of the garden leading direct to the marina. The property is approached through an electric, password protected gated entrance and offers extensive driveway parking for several vehicles. This exceptional home combines character, quality and incredible location in the very heart of the Lake District.
GROUND FLOOR
HALLWAY 28' 5" x 4' 4" (8.67m x 1.31m)
LIVING ROOM 21' 3" x 16' 5" (6.47m x 5.01m)
DINING ROOM 17' 9" x 13' 0" (5.42m x 3.96m)
KITCHEN 12' 0" x 14' 0" (3.65m x 4.27m)
WC / UTILITY 7' 5" x 7' 2" (2.26m x 2.19m)
LANDING 7' 8" x 3' 11" (2.34m x 1.20m)
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 17' 7" x 14' 4" (5.35m x 4.36m)
EN SUITE 8' 0" x 6' 11" (2.43m x 2.12m)
LANDING 11' 9" x 9' 7" (3.59m x 2.93m)
BEDROOM 2 15' 9" x 12' 8" (4.80m x 3.87m)
EN SUITE 7' 10" x 4' 10" (2.38m x 1.48m)
BEDROOM 3 12' 4" x 11' 3" (3.76m x 3.44m)
BEDROOM 4 9' 1" x 8' 2" (2.77m x 2.50m)
BATHROOM 10' 7" x 7' 3" (3.22m x 2.22m)
GYM 17' 7" x 14' 3" (5.37m x 4.34m)
ANNEX
HOME OFFICE / LIVING ROOM 20' 2" x 12' 6" (6.14m x 3.82m)
LANDING 10' 8" x 6' 11" (3.24m x 2.10m)
MEDIA ROOM 17' 8" x 15' 5" (5.39m x 4.71m)
BEDROOM 5 12' 10" x 10' 7" (3.91m x 3.22m)
SHOWER ROOM 8' 1" x 5' 9" (2.47m x 1.75m)
UNDERCROFT 22' 4" x 12' 0" (6.80m x 3.66m)
EPC RATING D
COUNCIL TAX BAND G
TENURE:FREEHOLD
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