Ben Place Cottage, Grasmere LA22 9RL

Ben Place Cottage is a superb two bedroom, two bathroom traditional Lakeland property, forming part of a larger Victorian property which was subdivided in the 1960’s. This Lakeland cottage  is immaculately and superbly presented. Great care, consideration and attention to detail have resulted in a high quality property. Sympathetically upgraded in recent years including new full double glazed windows, new gas central heating system, two new bathrooms and decoration throughout. 

The sale provides an ideal opportunity to acquire a low maintenance property with plenty of private parking, patio and country views. A perfect weekend retreat/holiday cottage. The property is currently a holiday let, with Herdwick Cottages and is being sold with all forward bookings and majority of contents. It generates an annual income of approximately £26,000 per annum.  

Conveniently situated on the edge of Grasmere village, which is arguably one of the most popular and well known Lakeland villages due to its connections with William Wordsworth and the other Lakelands poets. The property is a level walk to the village centre which has a wide variety of shops, restaurants etc and there are endless fell and country walks from the doorstep.

Accomodation
Steps to covered porch leading to front door.

Open Plan Living/Kitchen/Diner
Stunning dual aspect room with multi fuel stove set on slate hearth with exposed beams.  Enjoying  fell and country views towards Helm Crag and Silver Howe.  TV point and loft hatch.  Open plan bespoke galley kitchen with a good  selection of wall and base units with quality granite worktop and  upstands. Integrated appliances include four ring electric hob, electric oven, Belfast sink with mixer tap and integrated dishwasher.  Part tiled walls with Velux window.  Wood effect laminated floor. Steps leading down to:-

Lower Ground Floor
Useful shelved storage cupboard with consumer unit. 

Bedroom One
Double room with inner wardrobe and hallway leading to:

En-Suite
White three piece suite comprising of panelled P shaped bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin with mono tap and WC.  Tiled floor and part wall tiled.  Extractor and electric shaver point. Exposed beam. Leading to;

Utility Room
Accessed via the ensuite. Plumbing for washing machine, vaulted ceiling with Velux window and exposed beam. Valliant wall mounted boiler and cylinder.  

Bedroom Two
Attractive double room with recess and window seat.  

Bathroom
Attractive white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.  Fully wall  and floor tiled, heated towel rail and extractor.   

Outside
The property is approached via a private gravel drive with parking for two or three vehicles.  Attractive patio giving sunny aspect and views towards Silver Howe.    

Tenure
Freehold.  

Services
Mains water, electric and drainage. Gas central heating.  

Rateable Value
£2,650. Amount payable from 1st April 2026, £1,234.90. This could be reduced if the purchaser is entitled to small business rates relief. More details can be obtained through the Local Authority - Westmorland and Furness Council.

Directions 
Head north on the A591 towards Grasmere, continue over the mini roundabout to the north end of the village.  Turn right immediately prior to the Swan Hotel, continue up the lane turning right onto Michael’s Lane and proceed for approximately 75 metres and the property can be found  on the right hand side via it’s own private drive. 

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Broadband
For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk  

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) 
Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £40 + VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.