Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Matthews Benjamin - Windermere Phone: 015394 54219

<p>Truly a luxurious place to escape to, Hilltop House offers a sense of seclusion while remaining just a short drive from the amenities of Windermere and Ambleside. Currently run as a successful holiday let, it also presents an excellent opportunity as a private retreat or second home. </p><p>Beautifully crafted with a focus on comfort and quality, the property features a welcoming interior with an open plan living space drawing in natural light and showcasing the stunning landscape. </p><p>The true highlight is the breathtaking outlook, with far-reaching vies across Troutbeck Valley towards Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells, creating a calm and inspiring setting that perfectly captures the essence of the Lake District.</p><p>Troutbeck is a conservation village and one of the most sought after locations in the Lake District National Park. The village has a traditional tearoom and shop, which also serves as a village store and benefits from two good pubs, The Queens Head and The Mortal Man. There is a train and bus station at the Northern end of Windermere providing local train services to Kendal and Oxenholme Station, which is on the main North West Virgin Train Line providing easy access to Edinburgh, Manchester and London Euston as well as regular bus services. Close to the property are plenty of country and fell walks including a popular footpath leading across Wansfell into the market town of Ambleside.</p><p><strong>Accommodation</strong></p><p><strong>Ground Floor </strong></p><p>Steps from the driveway lead down to the garden and the front door, which leads to;</p><p><strong>Entrance Hall</strong></p><p>Ample space for kicking off shoes and hanging coats, with built in storage cupboards and additional heated cupboard, perfect for drying wet clothes and boots after embracing the outdoors. Doors leading off to the two double bedrooms, plus the washing machine is housed in a separate cupboard at the bottom of the stairs, before ascending to the first floor. </p><p><strong>Bedroom 1</strong></p><p>A double bedroom with access to the front garden and overlooking the lake and fells beyond. Wall mounted TV unit, built in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom facilities.</p><p><strong>Ensuite Bathroom</strong></p><p>With fully tiled walls and flooring, WC, washbasin, heated towel rail and bath with double shower over.</p><p><strong>Bedroom 2</strong></p><p>Another double bedroom with views of the lake and fells, wall mounted TV unit and electric meter wall cupboard.</p><p><strong>Ensuite Bathroom</strong></p><p>With fully tiled walls and flooring, WC, washbasin, heated towel rail and bath with double shower over.</p><p><strong>First Floor</strong></p><p>Staircase leads up to the first floor open plan living space. </p><p><strong>Open Plan Living/Dining Area</strong></p><p>Triple aspect room with spectacular far-reaching views towards Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Wall mounted TV unit, exposed beams, space for dining table and access to open plan kitchen. </p><p><strong>Kitchen</strong></p><p>Fitted wall and base units, Hisense induction hob with extractor over, integrated Indesit single oven, Russell Hobs integrated microwave, stainless steel sink, fitted Neff dishwasher and integrated Hisense fridge. </p><p><strong>Outside</strong></p><p>Driveway parking and a perfect low maintenance lawn and patioed seating area offering a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a peaceful morning coffee or entertain friends and dine alfresco at the outdoor table. </p><p><strong>Services</strong></p><p>Mains water and electricity. LPG gas central heating and shared septic tank located in neighboring garden.</p><p><strong>Tenure</strong></p><p>Long leasehold for the balance of a 999 year lease which commenced in 2013. </p><p>An annual ground rent of £300 is payable. </p><p><strong>Business Rates</strong></p><p>Westmorland and Furness Council – business rates are payable. Rateable Value of £2,650 (with effect from 01.04.26) with the standard multiplier of 54.6p. Currently 100% small business relief applies, purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries. </p><p><strong>Broadband </strong><br/>For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk.</p><p><strong>What3Words</strong></p><p>///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/unfit.besotted.embers">unfit.besotted.embers</a></p><p><strong>Anti Money Laundering </strong></p><p>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.</p>