Ghyllside, Newby Bridge Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 3LW - Matthews Benjamin

Commanding an elevated setting with superb views of Lake Windermere, this architect designed detached home was built in 1955 in a traditional Lakeland style. When the present owners were looking for a family home in the Lakes in 2013 they set out to create and transform the house into their dream home. With new joinery installed throughout the house in 2014, the property now offers well-proportioned rooms providing a double garage, an ensuite double bedroom with utility space and access to a spacious undercroft. On the first floor there is a lounge with large contemporary balcony off, a dining kitchen with conservatory, a further three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Primarily Ghyllside had the one thing that all Lake District residents crave – a view of Lake Windermere, and here it is even better, as different parts of the same room capture a different angle of this super vista!

Commanding an elevated setting with superb views of Lake Windermere, this architect designed detached home was built in 1955 in a traditional Lakeland style. When the present owners were looking for a family home in the Lakes in 2013 they set out to create and transform the house into their dream home. With new joinery installed throughout the house in 2014, the property now offers well-proportioned rooms providing a double garage, an ensuite double bedroom with utility space and access to a spacious undercroft. On the first floor there is a lounge with large contemporary balcony off, a dining kitchen with conservatory, a further three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Primarily Ghyllside had the one thing that all Lake District residents crave – a view of Lake Windermere, and here it is even better, as different parts of the same room capture a different angle of this super vista! To see the masts on the yachts gently bob in the breeze on their moorings or sail elegantly past is really rather wonderful, especially if you happen to be sat on the balcony or at the top of the garden at the time. The ribbon of low lying mist on an autumnal morning is a lovely sight to behold with your morning brew as you contemplate the day ahead. Light, bright and contemporary was just what the owners wanted and is undoubtedly what this home is.

Internally the house has been given a uniform look with fabulous joinery fitted (bespoke oak staircase, room and cupboard oak doors, skirting boards and architraves) fitted throughout, plus a great use of natural materials with the inclusion of a feature Brazillian slate wall as you head up the staircase plus, rustic oak and bamboo European flooring in most of the rooms. Additionally, modern kitchen and bathroom fittings were installed. Outside, the gardens have been landscaped to provide cleverly positioned seating areas and easy to maintain planting.

All in all, Ghyllside is recommended for those seeking contemporary good looks, comfortable living, beautifully maintained gardens, an accessible location and a fantastic view of Lake Windermere. All within 1 acre of grounds.

Both Ghyllside and the surrounding gardens enjoy spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the verdant slopes of Claife Heights and the mountains beyond.

Almost equidistant between Bowness on Windermere and Newby Bridge, this is an extremely accessible location and convenient to reach either from Newby Bridge (and therefore from the M6) or Windermere direction.

The position is perfectly suited for those looking to enjoy the best of the Lake District life whilst still benefiting from all that a quiet residential area has to offer. Located just off, and elevated above the A592, it’s easy to find and ideal for enjoying all the great amenities that Bowness on Windermere has, including numerous cafes, bars and restaurants, the cinema, a theatre and plenty of galleries and shops. For water sports enthusiasts, there are a choice of marinas, numerous activities to enjoy and regular sailing events whether as a participant or a spectator. For those with hills in mind, the Wainwrights are all around and there are also some super walks right from the doorstep.

Ambleside, Grasmere, Hawkshead and Coniston are all within comfortable reach for day trips and if a greater choice of shops is needed then the Cumbrian market towns of Kendal and Ulverston are just over 10 miles away in opposite directions. If schooling is a priority, then there are a good selection of primary, state and independent schools in Windermere making this the perfect option for a main family residence. For day-to-day needs, there are branches of Tesco and Co-op in Bowness itself and in Windermere you’ll find Booths and a Sainsbury’s Local.

J36 is your nearest access to the M6 and if travelling by train you can hop on the branch line at Windermere or go straight to Oxenholme on the main West Coast Line.

The front door opens to an attractive entrance hall with Kirkstone green slate stone flooring and access to a double ensuite bedroom and internal access to the double garage. The ensuite bedroom (currently used as a guest bedroom) includes a convenient utility/boot and drying room, and an ensuite bathroom comprising of bath with Mira shower over, WC and washbasin, heated towel rail and fully tiled walls and flooring. Plus, a door to the spacious undercroft including the household economic oil fired Grant boiler and additional storage space. Across the hallway is the internal access to the excellent double garage with electric up and over door, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, ample storage space and shelved walls, plus a versatile store cupboard.

Moving up to the first floor via the bespoke European rustic oak and glass staircase you approach the heart of the home, the open plan dining kitchen. The kitchen includes contemporary wall and base units with Granite worktops, rustic oak European flooring, Stoves oven and grill, Stoves induction hob with extractor over and stainless steel sink with detachable hose. Adjacent to the kitchen is the living and dining area enjoying a convenient ACR wood burning stove, and is the perfect place for a morning coffee or chilled sundowner as you watch the sun set over Claife Heights on the far side of the lake. This open plan area also leads to a bright and airy conservatory with additional seating and access to the rear garden.

Continuing along the hallway is the living room presenting a large open fireplace with Lakeland stone surround and slate hearth, Bamboo wooden flooring and French patio doors leading to a seated balcony with steel frame, stainless steel and glass balustrade which again, looks out to the stunning Lake Windermere views. Heading back into the hallway you approach the household shower room comprising of laminate flooring and tiled walls, WC, washbasin with vanity unit, walk in rainfall shower and wall mounted mirror with lighting. There are also two large and bright double bedrooms with one having sliding doors to the rear garden, plus an additional single bedroom, which could also be used as an office and includes a built in storage cupboard. Finally, the hallway has a useful airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and another family bathroom again comprising of laminate wood effect flooring, tiled walls, bath, WC and washbasin.

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