2 bedroom apartment for sale

Description: Cowan Head is quite simply a unique development for our area. Nestling on the edge of the Lake District National Park with private grounds extending to 47 acres within the rolling countryside complete with the River Kent running through it which has both salmon and trout at the right times of the year and the residents have fishing rights too! Within the site are 60 units in total which have the right to use the 9 hole practice golf course and swimming pool complex. All this within less than 20 mins of the M6.
Certainly big enough to live in, this could also be a fantastic lock up and leave holiday private holiday home away from the stresses of modern life. Offering 2 good sized bedrooms with one having an ensuite bathroom and both having fitted furniture, a well equipped modern kitchen, separate shower room and generous living space with dining area and a great living room with corner balcony overlooking the river Kent. The property has gas fired central heating and double glazed windows. Down the hall is a useful lockable store and allocated parking for 2 cars, one being in an open car port.
 

Location: Located on the banks of the River Kent on the outskirts of Bowston readily accessible from both Windermere and Kendal set amidst beautiful rural countryside. About 2 miles away, Staveley provides excellent amenities including Spar supermarket, post office, church, schools etc.

From Windermere, take the main A591 towards Kendal and turn left where signposted Bowston and Cowan Head just before the Plantation Bridge BP Garage and follow the road towards Bowston. Turn left onto the access lane leading to the Cowan Head development and enter through the electric gates, Capplebarrow is the second block on the right after Artle Crag Cottages with No 2 having an allocated car port parking space on the right and just after Capplebarrow on the right a second outside space can be found. 

Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)  

Living Room 15' 8" max x 12' 5" (4.78m x 3.78m)  

Kitchen 16' 0" x 9' 4" (4.88m x 2.84m)  

Dining Area 13' 5" max x 10' 10" max (4.09m x 3.3m)  

Bedroom 1 18' 0" max x 14' 10" max (5.49m x 4.52m)  

En-suite Bathroom  

Bedroom 2 14' 9" max x 10' 2" (4.5m x 3.1m)  

Property Information:  

Outside: The development of Cowan Head is set within approximately 47 acres of beautiful rural countryside and the grounds include a nine-hole practice golf course. For those who enjoy fishing there are the private fishing rights for the River Kent and for those with dogs a safe dog walking area. The leisure facilities are exclusive to the residents and include a sauna and steam room and a splendid swimming pool with Jacuzzi.  

Services: Mains gas, water and electricity. Double glazed windows, gas fired central heating to radiators.. 

Tenure: Leasehold for the residue of a 999 year lease. The freehold belongs to the management company with each resident being a shareholder in that company. An annual service charge is levied which covers the upkeep and maintenance of the building including painting of external woodwork, windows, balcony etc and surrounding gardens and grounds including the golf course, heating, lighting and cleaning of the communal areas including the superb leisure facilities and building insurance. This charge is £1,312.50 per quarter for the year 2024/25 including the ground rent.
Each Flat, also contributes to the general 'sinking fund' to build up a reserve for future expenditure. The contribution per flat for 2024/25 is £1,750.00 per annum. 

Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band F.  

Viewings: 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 13th April 2023 - not verified.