1 Birthwaite Edge, Birthwaite Road, Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 1BS - Matthews Benjamin

An original Lakeland residence, built in 1919 by the renowned housebuilder G.H. Pattinson, this property showcases many of the distinctive features associated with his work, including local stone walls, slate roofs, and elegant round stone columns and chimneys.

An original Lakeland residence, built in 1919 by the renowned housebuilder G.H. Pattinson, this property showcases many of the distinctive features associated with his work, including local stone walls, slate roofs, and elegant round stone columns and chimneys.

The original house contains two apartments, each offering well-appointed three-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation. A more recent extension has since been demolished and sympathetically rebuilt to provide an additional five units: three three-bedroom apartments overlooking the gardens, and two two-bedroom apartments situated to the side. Careful attention has been given to ensuring the new development blends seamlessly with the historic character of the original building. All apartments benefit from private terraces or balconies, as well as shared access to the extensive landscaped gardens.

A rare opportunity now presents itself to acquire Flat 1, Birthwaite Edge—a comfortable ground-floor Lakeland stone-built apartment situated in one of the most prestigious locations on the edge of Windermere village. This well-designed three-bedroom property offers generously proportioned accommodation, complemented by a superb private south facing terrace area. Additional benefits include the original front door of the building, a single garage and two allocated parking spaces immediately outside the apartment.

Birthwaite Edge apartments are equally suited to use as permanent residences or second homes, although there is a restriction on holiday letting.

Straight from the door you can enjoy a leisurely stroll into either of the neighbouring towns for drinks or to dine in one of the wide selection of restaurants and bars, a trip to the cinema or theatre. Plus you are barely a 10 minute walk from Windermere Lake. Offering a great quality of life, this is a great place to live as well as visit.

Between them, Windermere (0.5 mile) and Bowness (1.2 mile) offer an excellent range of local amenities and services with primary schools within walking distance, a choice of supermarkets (including regional favourite Booths), two Post Offices, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians, hairdressers, barbers and vets. This is the ideal location for enjoying the wider Lake District with countless attractions and outdoor pursuits readily available as well as lots of footpaths straight from the front door. The nearest motorway access is J36 on the M6 with a main West Coast railway station at Oxenholme.  The branch line connection in Windermere itself is a short walk away.

Accessed via a welcoming vestibule, the property opens into a well-proportioned hallway featuring a cloak cupboard housing the electric meters. From here, the accommodation unfolds into a spacious open-plan kitchen and sunroom, offering an excellent sense of light and space. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and benefits from integrated appliances including a Neff oven, induction hob with extractor, Miele dishwasher, and integrated fridge/freezer, together with space for a dining table.

The layout flows naturally into the bright sunroom, which enjoys direct access to the generous private terrace and pleasant views over the communal grounds via a large bay window. This leads seamlessly into the dual-aspect living room, a comfortable and inviting space featuring a coal-effect gas fireplace, fitted shelving, wall-mounted storage cupboard, and an attractive outlook across the gardens.

Continuing along the hallway, the second bedroom is well appointed with fitted wardrobes and the added benefit of an ensuite shower room. The third bedroom is currently utilised as a study but would readily serve as a further double bedroom, offering flexibility to suit a variety of needs.

Additional accommodation includes a separate utility room housing a Vaillant gas boiler and hot water tank, along with useful base units and space for laundry appliances. There is also a separate cloakroom with WC and wash basin, complemented by built-in storage and a linen cupboard.

The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and features fitted wardrobes, shelving, and a double chest of drawers, along with a well-appointed ensuite bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, WC, wash basin, and heated towel rail.

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