Immaculate first floor apartment in sought after location

5 The Croft is superbly situated in a prominent position overlooking Lake Windermere at the eastern end of Clappersgate hamlet, just half a mile from Ambleside. In just ten to fifteen minutes, you can stroll to the lake shore, local parks and beauty spots as well as the many shopping, eating and drinking experiences that Ambleside has to offer. This Grade II Listed building underwent careful restoration and conversion in 1980, resulting in the development of the twelve wonderful apartments here today. Located on the first floor, the apartment can be accessed via the stairs or the lift and comprises: hallway, lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom and 3 bedrooms. The apartment is perfect for use as a permanent residence or second home, as a private holiday home for family and friends or as a long-term rental opportunity. The property cannot be used for short-term holiday letting.

Tenure

See Legal Pack

Hallway

with built in cupboard, inset shelving and access to internal loft space

Living/ Dining Area 27' x 17'11

Spacious living and dining room with superb high ceilings and triple aspect full height windows with views over the River Brathay and Lake Windermere

Kitchen 11'7 x 7'10

With a selection of wall and base units and a glazed wall cupboard providing storage

Bathroom

Fully tiled with shower over bath, WC, vanity unit with inset sink and heated towel rail

Bedroom One 16' x 10'

Spacious double room with dual aspect tall windows

Bedroom Two 11'5 x 8'3

Generous sized double room with a large window

Bedroom Three 10'2 x 7'9

Single room with tall windows

Cellar

A communal cellar offers additional space for light storage, bikes and other equipment

Outside

Accessed through a shared private driveway that leads to both designated private parking and ample visitor parking. The property enjoys extensive grounds including formal and informal gardens, a large woodland area and mooring facilities with riverside access to Lake Windermere.

Tenure

Leasehold for the original term of 999 years. The freehold is owned by The Croft Management Company and each leaseholder is a shareholder in that company. A service charge covers gardening, communal cleaning, building maintenance and repairs, building insurance. The current charge is £316 per month.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating C

Services

Interested parties are invited to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of the services.

Local Authority

South Lakeland District Council

Solicitors

Temple Heelis Solicitors, Ref: Elizabeth Priestley, Tel: 01539 723 57

Offered in association with

Matthews Benjamin

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.