Description: Lingwood Lodge was constructed in 1972 by reputable builders, B & J Hewitt of Windermere and has spar dashed elevations under a concrete tiled roof. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazed windows throughout.

Planning permission was granted in February 2023 (planning ref 7/2023/5042 for change of use from guest house to either self catering holiday accommodation or a dwelling (house for as a main residence) creating a rather unique opportunity for this fabulously located building.

The owners accommodation is neatly presented and comprises of, dual aspect sitting room with balcony and having views to Lake Windermere and the Lakeland fells, Bedroom off the sitting room which was formerly the dining room, having patio doors leading to private paved seating area, kitchen, further bedroom, 4 piece Bathroom suite, utility room and office. There is a double garage under-built and a most spacious, useful workshop being 59ft long! Being a fantastic addition to the property and being suitable for a variety of uses and having light and power and ample shelving.

There are 7 letting rooms spread out on both the ground and first floors, which have been refurbished and redecorated to a high standard. Each room is well equipped with wall mounted flat screen televisions, a range of high quality fitted furniture and beds and have en suite modern three piece shower rooms with ladder radiators and extractor fans. The well equipped kitchen provides all you need to cook breakfasts and has a hatch to the spacious, well decorated dining room. There is also a utility room with shelving.  

Location: Situated in a most prominent trading position just on the outskirts of Bowness village being slightly elevated yet visible from the main Bowness to Newby Bridge road.

From the centre of Bowness, continue past the lake and steamer piers along the A592 in the direction of Newby Bridge. After passing the Burnside Hotel on the left, turn immediately left onto the private driveway signposted 'Lingwood Lodge'. The property is therefore only a few hundred yards from the piers of Bowness Bay and of course, Lake Windermere.  

Accommodation: (With approximate measurements)  

Entrance Porch  

Reception Hall  

Letting Bedroom 1 14' 1" x 10' 7" (4.29m x 3.23m)  

Letting Bedroom 2 16' 6 max" x 14' 0 inc en-suite" (5.03m x 4.27m)  

Letting Bedroom 3 14' 5 max" x 12' 0 inc en-suite" (4.39m x 3.66m)  

 

Letting Bedroom 7 20' 5" x 12' 0" (6.22m x 3.66m)  

Residents Dining Room 24' 7" x 11' 10" (7.49m x 3.61m)  

Kitchen 11' 11" x 9' 11" (3.63m x 3.02m)  

Separate wc  

Utility Room 12' 0" x 10' 2" (3.66m x 3.1m)  

Stairs to First Floor  

Letting Bedroom 4 14' 4 max" x 11' 10 inc en-suite" (4.37m x 3.61m)  

Letting Bedroom 5 20' 4" x 12' 1 inc en-suite" (6.2m x 3.68m)  

Letting Bedroom 6 15' 5 max" x 11' 6 en-suite" (4.7m x 3.51m)  

Owners Private Accommodation  

Living Room 18' 2" x 16' 11" (5.54m x 5.16m)  

Dining Area/Owners Bedroom 11' 7" x 10' 0" (3.53m x 3.05m)  

Kitchen 11' 10" x 11' 6" (3.61m x 3.51m)  

Utility and Laundry Room 12' 11" x 4' 10" (3.94m x 1.47m)  

Owners Bedroom 14' 0" x 13' 10" (4.27m x 4.22m)  

Bathroom  

Office 11' 6" x 4' 7" (3.51m x 1.4m)  

Lower Ground Floor  

Workshop/Store 51' 0 max" x 17' 5 max" (15.54m x 5.31m)  

Attached Double Garage 20' 7 max" x 20' 6 max" (6.27m x 6.25m)  

Property Information:  

Outside: Plants and shrubs border a private driveway leading to the property, with plenty of guest parking. Raised gravelled terrace with seating areas. Lawned garden to the front and gravelled pathways meandering around the garden. The owners have a private paved patio area leading from the dining area/bedroom in the owners accommodation.  

Boiler Room  

Separate private rear access to owners accommodation and patio  

Business: Lingwood Lodge is offered for sale equipped and ready for trading with letting bedrooms furnished with the exception of the vendors personal items.

The vendor has substantially improved the property and business over the past 7 years which has created much improved accounts. Achieving a good level of customer satisfaction has ensured enviably high ranking on Trip Advisor and regular repeat business. Full accounts can be made available to interested parties once they have viewed the property.  

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Double glazing.  

Business Rates: The property has a Rateable Value of £9,700 with the amount payable for 2022/2023 being £5,364.25.
Small business rates relief may apply.  

Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band C for the owners private accommodation.  

Tenure: Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.  

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.  

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

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Notes: *Checked on 28th March 2023 - not verified.