House For Sale £545,000
9 Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0BU

Location Church Street forms part of the one-way system at the centre of Ambleside but is away from the main thoroughfares.

From our office proceed south as if heading towards Windermere on the A591. Pass The White Lion on your left and turn right onto Church Street when you get to The Royal Oak. Number 9 is found a little way along on the right hand side. There is roadside parking on Church Street, for which you will need a parking disc (available for free from our office and many local shops).  

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Description Previously two cottages, 8 and 9 Church Street, this 4 bedroomed stone built Grade II Listed terraced property is an absolute delight, full of character with more than its fair share of quirky charm. With beamed ceilings, beautiful hand crafted joinery and door furniture and attractive fireplaces, the cottage would now stand some updating but offers plenty of space and potential. There are two well proportioned reception rooms, which would each have had a good sized kitchen behind them at one time, but one is now employed as a particularly spacious utility room and the other a dining kitchen. There is a conservatory at the rear and a ground floor shower room. The first floor includes four bedrooms and a second shower room, with private gardens, stores and an all-important car parking space (with potential to create more) at the rear.

The property may be capable of sub-division back into two, subject to any necessary consents being obtained, but offers unique and spacious accommodation in its existing format, perfect for family living, holiday letting or for enjoyment as a private weekend and holiday retreat. The whole of central Ambleside is on your doorstep, offering a variety of shops, cafes, highly regarded restaurants, traditional Inns and of course cinema screens all accessible on foot, whilst the lake shore and of course the high fells which flank the village can also be reached without having to move the car from its berth at the rear.

The history of the property is somewhat uncertain, but there is a school of thought which believes that they may even have been stables or barns, at least in part, and at one time were owned by Lord Lonsdale before being sold to the Bishop of Llandaff. We may never know the full detail of the past of this unique home, but you certainly get a feeling of the inherent history of the place as soon as you step over the threshold.

This is a superb opportunity in the heart of The Lake District National Park, not to be missed. 

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)  

Living Room 16' 0" x 10' 8" (4.88m x 3.25m) Full of olde worlde charm and with potential to become something very special, a sash window to the front, a window to the rear, exposed beams and a stone fireplace with open fire. Also having wall light points, wall-mounted cupboard and shelved alcove.  

Sitting Room 19' 11" x 11' 11" (6.07m max x 3.63m max) Again, there is charm and character here in abundance with exposed ceiling beams and a lovely cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and timber mantle. Also having wall light points and shelved alcove. 

Utility Room 12' 9" x 10' 8" (3.89m max x 3.25m max) Having wall and base units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. There is a shelved alcove, a stone flagged floor and a large window overlooking the garden. This room would once have been the kitchen to number 8 Church Street. 

Shower Room A three piece suite comprising a tiled shower unit with a Mira shower, wash hand basin and WC. Also with illuminated mirror, extractor fan and a Velux.  

Dining Kitchen 15' 1" x 11' 10" (4.6m max x 3.61m max) Having base units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. There is also an integrated store cupboard, a spice cupboard, shelved alcove, downlights and extractor fan.  

Sun Room 12' 10" x 4' 11" (3.91m x 1.5m) A lovely bright room overlooking the garden, having wall mounted Worcester boiler and stone flagged floor. 

First Floor  

Landing A spacious landing with roof light, integrated bookshelf and access to roof space. 

Bedroom 3 12' 2" x 9' 6" (3.71m x 2.9m max) Having 2 built-in cupboards, access to roof space and exposed beams and a low door height. 

Bedroom 2 11' 6" x 9' 10" (3.51m x 3m) Having exposed beams and wall light point. 

Shower Room A three piece suite comprising a tiled shower unit, wash hand basin set within a vanity style unit and WC. Also with illuminated mirror, integrated cupboard and tiled walls. 

Bedroom 1 11' 2" x 10' 10" (3.4m x 3.3m) Having exposed beams, two windows, a shelved alcove and wall light points. 

Bedroom 4 8' 10" x 7' 10" (2.69m max x 2.39m max) With exposed beams. 

Outside  

Garden Enjoying a peaceful and private patio, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or perhaps a glass of something cold in the afternoon or evening. There are two outside stores, a coal and wood store and an outside WC (not in use). Also having gated access to Compston Street.  

Parking There is private off-road parking for one car off Compston Street immediately to the rear with potential for further parking to be created. NB a right of way on foot is enjoyed over this area by the owners of neighbouring properties. 

Services This property is connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

*Broadband checked on 3rd March 2023 - not verified.  

Tenure Freehold. The property is held on two separate titles. 

Council Tax South Lakeland District Council - Band E. 

Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Ambleside Sales Office. 

Ideal Holiday Letting Opportunity In the opinion of Lakelovers ()
Properties in Ambleside benefit from one of the highest occupancy rates in the UK with strong year round bookings and very strong rental rates and well presented properties in the centre of the village are very popular. We would anticipate, that once presented, priced and marketed correctly 9 Church Street would generate a gross income in excess of £50,000 per annum with the opportunity to grow this further based on good reviews and repeat bookings.