Lake District: 19th Century home in Ambleside for sale

Haven Cottage in Ambleside is a ‘pretty’ Lakeland home with views over Loughrigg and Wansfell Pike.

(Image: Rightmove) The estate, on Rydal Road, has multiple reception room and is a short walk from the local village and its amenities.

The property was added to Rightmove on Friday January 24 and is being marketed by Ashdown Jones with an asking price of £950,000.

(Image: Rightmove) The estate agent said: “This move-in-ready home, was once two separate cottages but after becoming one dwelling and then being used as a successful B&B, it is ready for a new lease of life.

“Whether this becomes a family home or a short-term holiday let, with six en-suite bedrooms, office space, utility, three terraces and off-street parking, there is plenty of scope in this gem of a property.”

(Image: Rightmove) The front door opens to a hallway, which leads into a ‘homely and inviting’ ground floor that offers flexible living.

On the left, the formal dining room features an exposed Lakeland stone wall and characterful beams, which continue into a cosy snug where you will find a log burner and French doors to a patio.

(Image: Rightmove) Across the hallway lies a country farmhouse kitchen, with ‘chic’ cabinetry, hardwood countertop and two large pantries.

There is a linen room opposite the kitchen which could be turned into a utility space.

(Image: Rightmove) The living room boasts a slate fireplace, exposed stonework and beamed ceilings, and opens into the relaxed breakfast nook where French door open onto the patio.

Downstairs also benefits from a handy WC and study space.

(Image: Rightmove) Stairs to the first of the six bedrooms also bring you to a cosy sitting room and office complete with a glazed door to the balconied deck.

The master is a large ensuite bedroom, where a freestanding tub takes centre stage next to the fireplace.

(Image: Rightmove) The main stairs provide access to the first and second floors.

The estate agent said: “Be wowed as you take the first room on the right into a bedroom you want to show off!”

This ‘light and airy’ double bedroom has the advantage of an ensuite bathroom with a ‘stunning’ rolltop bathtub as well as an ‘elegant’ walk-in shower. The room also enjoys fell views from the French doors to the balcony.

(Image: Rightmove) Across the hall is a ‘good-sized’ double with a contemporary ensuite shower room and views towards Ambleside.

The stairs continue up to find two further bedrooms mirroring this one.

The final bedroom is a ‘beautiful’ suite on the top floor, complete with a rolltop bathtub, seating area and separate ensuite shower room.

A second set of stairs leads to a fully boarded loft.

Outside, the grounds are described as simple and low maintenance and stretch over three levels.

The large front drive provides plenty of space for parking, while a shed provides a storage area.

Call 015394 88811 or visit www.ashdownjones.co.uk to find out more.