Denehurst, 40 Queens Drive, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EL

Dating back to 1898, Denehurst Guest House is a charming Victorian slate and stone property occupying a quiet and desirable position in Windermere, ideally situated within easy walking distance of both Windermere village and the popular tourist destination of Bowness-on-Windermere. Beautifully maintained throughout, the property successfully blends modern fixtures and fittings with a wealth of original Victorian features, retaining its traditional character and charm. The guest house has recently had planning permission granted to turn Denehurst into a main residential property offering six well-presented bedrooms, all with modern en-suite facilities, together with a spacious guest dining room and sitting room.  In addition, the property benefits separate two-bedroom owners’ accommodation, providing comfortable and practical private living space. Externally, the property includes a private garden and driveway to accommodate numerous vehicles, with further free on-street parking available nearby.

Denehurst Guest House enjoys an excellent location midway between the thriving villages of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, both of which are within a short and pleasant walk.These popular destinations offer a wide range of amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, and a theatre, as well as easy access to Lake Windermere and the wider Lake District National Park. For everyday needs, there is also a bus route, doctor’s surgery, and primary school within walking distance of the property.

Guest Accommodation
Guest accommodation is arranged on two floors, with all bedrooms individually furnished and retaining attractive period features.

Entrance Hallway
The front door opens into a large and impressive hallway, creating a welcoming first impression for guests. From here, a staircase leads to the upper floors where the guest bedrooms are located.

Guest Dining Room
A spacious and elegant dining room with high ceilings and a large square window overlooking the front of the property. The room features an attractive fireplace with decorative surround and slate hearth and a beautifully varnished wooden floor. There is ample space to accommodate individual dining tables and chairs for guests.

Guest Sitting Room
A warm and inviting room, filled with natural light from the large bay window. A gas coal-effect fire set within a wooden surround with decorative tiled detailing creates an attractive focal point. Comfortable sofas offer guests a pleasant place to sit and relax after a day of exploring the local area.

Cloak Room
WC and wash basin. 

First Floor
A staircase from the hallway leads to a spacious first-floor landing with a stain glass window overlooking the rear of the property.

Bedroom 1
Double room, with a sash window overlooking the front of the property, with ensuite shower facilities. The room benefits from a wall-mounted TV, seating area and tea and coffee making facilities.

Bedroom 2
Double bedroom with modern an en-suite shower room. The room benefits from a wall-mounted TV, seating area and tea and coffee making facilities.

Bedroom 3
Double bedroom featuring a four-poster bed and an en-suite bathroom. The room benefits from a wall mounted TV, seating area and tea and coffee making facilities

Second Floor
A further staircase leads to the second-floor landing, which also benefits from a window providing natural light over looking the front of the property.

Bedroom 4
Double room is located at the front of the property featuring exposed beams with some restricted head height in two corners of the room The room benefits from an en-suite shower room, wall mounted TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

Bedroom 5
Double room with an arched window, with views towards The Lake & Claiff Heights. The room is equipped tea and coffee making facilities, and an en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 6
A further double room with a window offering a pleasant outlook. The room is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, wall mounted TV and an en-suite shower room.

Owners’ Private Accommodation
The property benefits from separate owners’ accommodation, accessed from the entrance hallway providing comfortable living space arranged over two levels.

Kitchen
A well-proportioned kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by laminate worktops and splash backs. Integrated appliances include a Siemens electric hob with Bosch extractor hood above, Bosch double oven with warming drawer, and Bosch microwave. There is also an integral Bosch dishwasher, Bosch larder-style fridge, and a stainless-steel sink with drainer. A Velux window provides natural light.

A door leads through to an inner hallway with an external door providing access to the garden, along with stairs leading down to the lower ground floor.

Sitting Room
A bright and welcoming sitting room located at the rear of the property, enjoying pleasant views over the garden offering an abundance of natural light. The room features a wall-mounted coal-effect gas fire.

Dining Room
A further private reception room with two windows, currently used as a dining room. The room includes an attractive decorative fireplace with mantel above.

Lower Ground Floor
Inner hallway with a tiled floor providing a utility area with free standing larder freezer and washing machine.

Bedrooms
The lower ground floor provides two double bedrooms, each benefiting from windows, gas central heating, and recessed downlighting. The principal bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower room.

Tenure
Freehold

Business Rates
The current ratable value is £10,500

Services
All mains connected, gas central heating

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

Directions
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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.