Fine and Country Windermere

Address:
Fine & Country
Ellerthwaite Square
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1DU
Telephone:
01539 733500
Land & Boat House, Tower Wood, The Lake District, LA23 3PL
Property Features
- Once in a lifetime opportunity
- Located on the shores of Lake Windermere
- Offering 9 acres of land
- Dilapidated boathouse offering numerous possibilities
- 150 meters of Lake frontage
- Close to centre of Bowness-on-Windermere
Property Summary
Arguably one of the last development opportunities on Lake Windermere, this tremendous opportunity provides a once in a life time chance to acquire a significant amount of lake frontage land and a dilapidated boathouse which has numerous possibilities to be developed subject to necessary planning consents.
Full Details
Arguably one of the last development opportunities on Lake Windermere, this tremendous opportunity provides a once in a life time chance to acquire a significant amount of lake frontage land and a dilapidated boathouse which has numerous possibilities to be developed subject to necessary planning consents.
BEST AND FINAL OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED BY 5PM ON WEDNESDAY 7TH JUNE 2023 BY WAY OF EMAIL OR POST. PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENT FOR AN OFFER FORM.
Following a number of enquiries and offers made on the above property we have taken instructions from our client. Any interested parties should submit their best and final bid to our Windermere office; Fine & Country, Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DU by Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 5pm by way of email, post or hand delivered to the Windermere office. Please contact the office for a offer form.
All interest parties are to make their own enquiries with the Lake District National Park planning authority.
Set in an enviably positioned on the shores of Lake Windermere within a generous plot extending to approximately 9 acres. At present the existing boathouse is in an uninhabitable state with its original slate stone built construction and slate roof still just standing and within is a dry dock leading to a potential slipway down to the lake. The boathouse measures approximately 17m long by 3.5m wide.
There is around 150 metres of Lake Frontage with the 9 acres of woodland and open meadows running circa 450 metres back to the A592 whereby there is an access gate from the road. At present there is a track leading down to the boathouse, to be used on foot only which winds through the beautiful woodland an open meadows down to the lake. There is previous evidence on the site of a derelict kitchen garden, historic gate posts and some sheds and red brick bases still in place from a greenhouse.
This unique opportunity will appeal to the sailing/water sports enthusiasts, and those who enjoy the outdoor playground the Lake District offers. Being on the shore of Lake Windermere and overlooking the lake with majestic views. Primly positioned for immediate access to endless walks and cycling routes within the Lake District National Park.
This spectacular opportunity offers peace, tranquillity, privacy and security within its own grounds whilst being well placed for travel throughout the Lakes. Tower Wood is an area with a small cluster of dwellings and lodge sites close to the eastern shores of Lake Windermere. To the south of Bowness-on-Windermere the nearest large village; a vibrant and bustling place, with a plethora of wonderful independent shops and eateries, a cinema coupled with useful everyday amenities such as doctors, dentists and small supermarkets. The train station at Oxenholme, just south of Kendal, provides a direct service to London Euston and Manchester International Airport and the southern lakes are especially convenient for those based in the commercial centres of the North-West being only 19 miles from Junction 36 of the M6.
Services
There are presently no services connected to the boathouse or land. Nearest mains water distribution is in the A592. No mains gas or drainage in the locality.
Tenure
Freehold.