Courtyard Cottage, 7 Studio House, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AD

Excellent two bedroom, self contained, cottage style apartment with a private courtyard garden, currently operating as a highly successful and well established holiday let. Courtyard Cottage offers stylish accommodation.

Courtyard Cottage it is presently operated as a two bedroom holiday cottage. Managed through Sykes the property generates gross bookings of between £28k and £35k over the last 3 years and is being sold with the benefit of forward bookings.

A versatile property suitable as a main residence, holiday let or retreat. 

Ideally situated in a central yet slightly elevated position. The property is perfectly placed for easy access to a wide range of local amenities including independent shops, restaurants, cafés, and traditional public houses, while a plethora of fell and countryside walks can be enjoyed directly from the doorstep.

Accommodation 

Private entrance with canopy porch, exterior lantern, semi glazed UPVC door and side panel allowing additional light leading into:

Entrance
Cloaks area with hooks and wood effect flooring. 

Bedroom One
Double dual aspect room with high ceiling and painted panelled wall and pleasant outlook over shrubs and bushes. Wood effect flooring.

Kitchen
The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a range of white matt wall and base units with complementary work surfaces, incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a four ring electric hob with built in electric oven and extractor. Free standing fridge, washing machine and dishwasher.  Part tiled walls, tiled floor, under pelmet lighting and wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler. 

Living/Dining Room
Twin windows overlook the pleasant courtyard, while the high ceiling creates a bright and airy feel. A gas effect fire sits on a slate hearth with a mantel and attractive brick surround, complemented by wood effect flooring. The room also benefits from Hive heating controls and a TV point, with a designated dining area providing an ideal space for socialising. Step down to:

Hallway with two single storage cupboards providing useful storage space. 

Bathroom
Stylishly presented three piece white suite with panelled bath with Mira shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated chrome towel rail, inset glazed shelves, characterful  beam, extractor, mirror/light and radiator. Fully tiled walls and linoleum floor.

Bedroom Two
Double room with high ceiling,  painted panelled wall and pleasant outlook over the terraced courtyard. Wood effect flooring.

Bathroom
Stylishly presented three piece white suite with panelled bath with Mira shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated chrome towel rail, extractor, mirror/light and radiator. Fully tiled walls and linoleum floor.

Outside
The property benefits from a private gated paved terrace with shrubs and bushes providing a great area for alfresco dining.  There is also a communal laundry for the Studio House Complex in addition to the washer/dryer in the property.

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Services
All mains services are connected. Gas central heating.

Tenure
Leasehold for 999 years from 1986 with a ground rent of £25 per annum. Current management charges are approximately £1600 per annum plus building insurance.

Rateable Value 
£1,825 actual amount payable £850.45. 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.

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 £48 inclusive of 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.