4 Ellerbank, Cowan Head, The Lake District, LA8 9HX - Matthews Benjamin

One of the most spacious single level living apartments in the development offering 2278 square foot of generous living space including 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a open plan living space with two balconies. Cowan Head is a prestigious residential development like no other. Popular as both primary residences and second homes, the properties here are incomparable to anything else available in the Lake District offering leisure facilities like no other.

Cowan Head is a prestigious residential development like no other. Popular as both primary residences and second homes, the properties here are incomparable to anything else available in the Lake District.

This tranquil and secure residential community was created on the site of a former 18th century paper mill and has been meticulously designed and built in stages over a 25 year period to provide luxurious riverside cottages, apartments and duplexes set within 47 acres. All have exclusive access to a private stretch of the River Kent with fishing rights, a 9 hole golf course and an indoor leisure suite with swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room. From the estate, footpaths open to a network of great local walks in the wider area. Rain or shine, there is always something to do here.

This exceptionally spacious second floor apartment provides extensive accommodation all on a single level. It was purchased new from the developers in 1999 by the parents of the current owners as a second home with the intention of them not only enjoying time here together but also somewhere that was large enough to easily accommodate the whole family getting together from around the country for high days, holidays and celebrations. Buying off plan, they took the opportunity to remodel slightly, the result being a layout which not only provides exceptionally generous living and bedroom space, but also provides a luxurious amount of central circulation space.

Smart, stylish and elegant, this light filled apartment has been updated over the years, most recently in the last few years by the refitting all three bath and shower rooms with contemporary appointments.

The private accommodation offers an entrance hall which opens to a large central hall, with ample space for an office set up. Double doors open to a substantial and dual aspect reception room having doors to a pair of covered balconies. There’s a dining kitchen and laundry room, principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom, second double bedroom with an ensuite shower room, a third double room and family shower room.

The apartment enjoys a rare double aspect with views over the rockpool, river and weir, the golf course and Kentmere fells in the background and in the opposite direction to the neighbouring fields and countryside.

The beauty of Cowan Head’s quiet and highly scenic location is that it sits in a rare pocket of tranquility but surprisingly, is only a short drive to the A591 and from there the whole of the Lake District opens and is waiting to be explored and enjoyed. It is an excellent base, no wonder it has proved so popular with those seeking a main or second residence since first inception over 30 years ago.

On a practical level, the Cumbrian market town of Kendal and Lakeland town of Windermere both offer day to day amenities, supermarkets and services. Oxenholme train station on the main West Coast line is just over 8 miles distant and there are branch line stations to Burneside and Windermere if you preferred not to drive or were welcoming guests by rail.

Stepping inside, the first thing you’ll notice is the lovely big central hallway which was remodeled by the developers to provide ample space for furniture, greeting guests and taking coats off without having to navigate a tight space. A room itself, it reflects the generosity of square footage on offer throughout the entire apartment. There’s a deep cupboard for coats and a walk-in airing cupboard with extensive shelved storage for towels and linens.

Double opening doors with beveled glass panels open to the wonderful reception room. Ideal for families and entertaining friends, this large space will easily accommodate a crowd with areas for formal dining and relaxed seating, two sets of sliding doors enabling you to spill out onto the dual aspect covered balconies, both of which have glass screens enabling the full views to be appreciated when sat inside. Both covered balconies have outside lighting and tiled floors, the one on the side elevation is a complete sun trap, and individually, this pair of outdoor areas are an absolute delight. One overlooks the neighbouring fields, the other commands an aspect of the rockpool, weir and river – bide your time and you may just get to see the salmon jumping… what a sight! The sound of the river forming an incredibly relaxing soundtrack as you peruse the weekend papers or catch up with a friend over a pot of coffee.

The kitchen has room for a dining table, ideal for breakfast or informal suppers. The seating area is carpeted and has a handy window opening to one of the balconies, so extremely convenient for passing supplies out to those enjoying the sunny outdoor seating area! The kitchen itself is extensively fitted providing super storage and housing integral appliances. A lovely place to wash up, there’s a great view across the field opposite to a row of trees along the skyline. The laundry has plumbing for a washer, space for a condenser dryer and for a second fridge or freezer if desired.

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