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With its welcoming feel and superb views over the surrounding countryside this lovely cottage could just be the one for you.

Originally built in traditional stone, Kirkley Bank has been sympathetically extended and improved in recent years. This attractive south facing home boasts views from every room and includes a lovely sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, shower, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, parking, and pretty gardens.

This lovely family home is almost detached; only the very north eastern corner of the building connects to its immediate neighbour Fox Corner Cottage, in this charming little cluster of properties located some two miles south west of the popular small Lakeland town of Ambleside and is only a few hundred yards from the shore of Lake Windermere at Pull Wyke Bay.

Kirkley Bank was originally an agricultural barn, having been converted some years ago into residential use. In more recent times the property has been thoughtfully extended and improved as a family home with numerous attractive features throughout the property including the thoughtful use of slate and the positioning of windows to take full advantage of the lovely countryside views.

The welcoming bay fronted dual aspect sitting room enjoys wonderful views looking east across sheltered fields towards Pull Wyke and Wansfell, and also south to the front for woodland views to Renny Park Coppice. (Both these idyllic Lakeland views are also shared by the primary bedroom above). There is a log burning stove set on a slate hearth with a timber mantle and radiator, simply perfect for those cooler evenings. Slate also features in the stylish wide window sill here – tempting you to sit, pause and take a moment to soak in the rather special surroundings.

The separate dining room has glazed double doors opening onto the south facing patio area with views to the fields and woodland beyond, and again this is a view shared by the kitchen and the other two bedrooms. This is a generous room in which to entertain, or gather with friends and family. An understairs cupboard here is shelved and has power and light points.

The breakfast kitchen which enjoys views to both the north and south, has a stylish slate floor, part tiled walls, and a range of attractive contemporary wall and base units with complimentary slate and wooden worktops with inset stainless steel sink unit. There is space and provision for a gas cooker with an extractor hood over, and also plumbing provision for a dishwasher. Tucked away in the corner is the Glow Worm gas central heating boiler. A characterful timber stable door leads to the utility room which has plumbing for an automatic washing machine, and an additional external stable door to the front of the property. An ideal space for dealing with muddy dogs or perhaps children!

Accessed just off the utility room is a useful shower room. Having part tiled walls, stylish tiled slate flooring and a Mira shower set within a glazed cubicle, WC, and wash hand basin.

Upstairs the bedrooms are all light, bright and airy. The primary bedroom is a dual aspect room and enjoys countryside views to the south and east, just lovely for the morning sun. The second double bedroom is again dual aspect with windows looking both north and south. The third bedroom is currently utilised as a twin and has far reaching countryside views.

The bathroom has part tiled walls and is fitted with a modern three piece suite and fittings comprising a panel bath with shower over, WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. Additionally there is a chrome ladder style heated towel rail/radiator, ensuring warm towels are always on hand, and a generously sized airing cupboard.

The gardens are a further delight, having a raised patio terraced area and some beautiful established shrubs and trees with the lower lawn featuring a small beck. The gardens are well maintained to a natural rather than formal design and are visited by a wide variety of bird life. A peaceful haven, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a morning coffee, or perhaps a glass of something cool at the end of the day.

There is a large area of private parking for up to 4 cars (or 2 cars and a day boat!) and a convenient turning space to the side of the dwelling.
Note; A neighbouring property (Fox Corner Cottage) has Right of Access across the driveway to their parking space.

Nestled roughly mid-way between Ambleside and Hawkshead and ideally placed for accessing all that the wonderful Lake District National Park has to offer – Kirkley Bank is perfect whether you are seeking a welcoming family home, a spacious holiday let or a relaxing weekend retreat.

Location Kirkley Bank is delightfully located on the B5286 close to Pull Wyke Bay on Lake Windermere.
Not only does it enjoy wonderful views and delightfully peaceful surroundings but you can step out of the door and walk or cycle to a whole host of simply lovely destinations – whether it is picturesque Tarn Hows that attracts you, Grizedale Forest, or characterful Hawkshead – it is all on hand.

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)

Entrance Hall

Sitting Room 16′ 3" max x 12′ 0" max (4.95m x 0m)

Dining Room 16′ 8" max x 9′ 9" max (5.08m x 2.97m)

Breakfast Kitchen 16′ 1" max x 12′ 0" max (4.9m x 3.66m)

Utility Room 10′ 9" x 4′ 9" (3.28m x 1.45m)

Shower Room

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom 1 12′ 4" max x 12′ 2" max (3.76m x 3.71m)

Bedroom 2 11′ 11" x 8′ 2" (3.63m x 2.49m)

Bedroom 3 9′ 9" x 9′ 2" (2.97m x 2.79m)

Bathroom

Property Information

Tenure Freehold

Potential Residential Rental Price If you were to purchase this property for residential lettings we estimate it has the potential to achieve £1,800 per calendar month. For further information and our terms and conditions please contact the Office.

Business Rates The property has a rateable value of £4,650 with £2,170.65 being the amount payable to Westmorland and Furness District Council for 2025/26. Small Business Rate Relief may be available and is enjoyed to the full amount by the current owners.

Services This property is connected to mains gas and electric. There is a shared private water supply with 5 other properties and shared private drainage (installed 2023). Gas central heating to radiators and double glazed windows.

Broadband Superfast broadband available – Openreach network.

Mobile Likely service from EE, Three and O2. Limited from Vodafone.

Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.

Directions Leave Ambleside on the A593 heading towards Coniston, turning left over the River Brathay onto the B5286 signposted for Hawkshead. After approximately 0.8 miles a small cluster of houses will be seen on the right hand side with the access driveway to Kirkley Bank being the third of the three on this left hand bend.

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