Everyone loves a good view, and this delightful 1 bedroomed (sleeps 4) 2 bathroomed ground floor apartment enjoys a magnificent panoramic vista of the beautiful mountain scenery which surrounds Ambleside.With the many facilities at the centre of this small
Lakeland town just a short stroll away this is the perfect lock up and leave weekend retreat or holiday let. With a lovely sitting room, kitchen, en-suite bedroom and house bathroom, plus a fold down bed in the sitting room, there is plenty of space to accommodate
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Location The Lakelands occupies an elevated position above the village of Ambleside and enjoys breathtaking panoramic views across Loughrigg to the west and up to Fairfield in the north. By car, take Lake Road out of Ambleside
turning left on to Old Lake Road and then left again into Low Gale continuing up to Lower Gale where The Lakeland's development can be found on the left hand side. There is a car parking space allocated to this apartment here and lift access to all floors.
There is an alternative pedestrian short cut access which is available from the centre of Ambleside in the market square behind Barclays Bank.
Description Quietly situated on the ground floor at the corner of the building this lovely apartment enjoys the most magnificent panoramic mountain views looking west over Ambleside below towards Loughrigg sweeping round across
the high fells of the Fairfield Horseshoe. These are views that could perhaps be best enjoyed from the lovely sitting room and from the double bedroom and their adjoining patio areas although they can also be seen from the fitted kitchen. The bedroom has its
own en-suite shower room and there is separate house bathroom for guests or for those utilising the easy to operate fold down bed which is discreetly housed within the sitting room. The apartment is designed to easily accommodate four and could hardly be better
placed to enjoy the combined benefits of those superb views with convenience to all that the centre of Ambleside has to offer. With many traditional Lakeland inns, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and shops all just a short stroll away it is easy to see why this
apartment is considered ideal as a lock up and leave weekend retreat for those seeking a relaxing and easily maintained bolt hole or as a highly popular holiday let and is strongly recommended for early viewing.
Within the development is a leisure complex which includes a swimming pool for which weekly passes can be acquired if desired.
Accommodation (with approximate
dimensions)
Entrance Hall With a built in storage cupboard.
Sitting Room 21' 5" x 11' 8" (6.53m x 3.56m) With superb views over the village to the surrounding fells from the double glazed sliding patio doors giving access to the patio area. There is a cleverly concealed
and easy to operate fold down double bed enabling the apartment to comfortably sleep four. There are two wall mounted electric panel heaters, television aerial point, wall lights, fitted shelving and a display cabinet.
Private Patio Area With a paved patio area and an outside light point.
Kitchen 11' 8" x 8' 6" (3.56m x 2.59m) With a range of base and wall units with pelmet lighting, part tiled walls and working surfaces incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with a mixer tap. There are integral
appliances including a Whirlpool oven, electric hob and extractor hood, a Bosch dish washer and a microwave. There is an airing cupboard housing a Copperform hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 13' 6" x 11' 8" (4.11m x 3.56m) A double room with a built in headboard, bedside cabinets and a matching dressing table. There are two light points, television aerial point and a large double glazed picture window with
lovely fell views.
En-Suite Shower Room With a shower, wc and wash hand basin. There is tiling to the walls and floor and a double wardrobe with cupboards over.
Bathroom With a three piece suite comprising a panel bath, wash hand basin and a wc. There is tiling to the walls and floor, an extractor fan, heated towel rail and a shaver point.
Outside There are communal gardens and one allocated parking space.
Services Mains water drainage and electricity are connected. There are double glazed windows.
Business Rates The property has a rateable value of £2550 with the actual amount payable for 2011/12 being £1104.15
Tenure The apartment is understood to be Leasehold with a 999 year Lease which commenced in 1989.
Managment The purchaser will become a shareholder in Ambleside Overview Limited (the Managment Company set up to run the affairs of this purpose built develepment).
The Annual Fee is currently being re-assessed but is thought to be in the region of £2,000. This includes the repair and maintenance of the main building, communal areas, the lift, administration fees and gardening.
We are given to understand that weekly passes will be available to purchase for use of the leisure facilities.
Ambleside Overview Limited owns the Freehold and the owners of the 17 individual properties each hold one share in the company. We understand there is a substantial sinking fund already established to cover any exceptional future repairs.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Limited, Ambleside. Telephone 01539 432800
property reference: AAGP999000209
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