For sale: Tarn House
3 Brunt How
Loughrigg, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 9HE

Tarn House is an attractive, three storey private wing of a Victorian former Gentleman's residence known as Brunt How, built at the end of the 19th Century by the owner of the Elterwater Gunpowder Works.

* Reception Hall with original decorative tiled floor.
* Large Lounge/Dining Room with feature fireplace.
* Modern Kitchen with range style cooker and green slate work surfaces.
* Utility Room; Study.
* Four double Bedrooms.
* Two Bathrooms; Separate w.c.
* Delightful, established gardens.
* Ample off road parking.

The property has been extensively upgraded, modernised and improved by the present owners to create a versatile and spacious family home of style and character which is tastefully presented throughout.

The property is currently run as a successful 4 Star holiday let, established in October 2008, available through Lakelovers and through the owners own website. The property is available with the benefit of forward bookings and will be of particular interest to investors, although vacant possession can be arranged for those looking for a home for their own purposes.

Further information relating to the holiday business is available on the owners website, www.tarnhouseholidays.co.uk. Accounts and details of bookings can be made available to genuinely interested parties following a viewing. The furniture and effects are also available for purchase by separate negotiation.

The property occupies a discreet position at the end of a private driveway surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Lake District with magnificent views from the garden towards the Langdale Pikes and the surrounding fells.

Tarn House is located about 2 miles west of Ambleside ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, convenient for Ambleside, Coniston, the Langdale Valley, Hawkshead, Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.

LOCATION

From Ambleside take the A593 road out of the village in the direction of Coniston. After about two miles take a turn on the right into Ellers Brow, signposted to High Close. After about 20 yards, turn right into a private drive with a cattle grid. Follow the drive [ignoring the left fork] all the way to it's end to reach Brunt How and Tarn House will be found on the right hand side.

The Accommodation Briefly Comprises:
[All measurements are approximate]

ENTRANCE HALL: Decorative tiled floor. Cloak rails.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 6.69m x 5.14m (21'11" x 16'10") An impressive open plan room featuring a pitch pine wood block floor and an open fireplace with a cast iron multi fuel burning stove. Decorative coving, ceiling roses and picture rails. Tall window with window seat. Alcove lined with shelves

STORE ROOM: A good sized understairs store room.

KITCHEN: 5.14m x 2.72m (16'10" x 8'11") Fitted with a range of modern floor and wall units, together with local green slate work surfaces and a porcelain Belfast sink. Brushed steel range style cooker with ceramic hob and extractor hood. Dishwasher. Refrigerator/freezer. Tiled floor. Entrance door.

UTILITY ROOM: 1.99m x 1.24m (6'6" x 4'1") Work surface. Plumbing for washing machine. Vented for a dryer. Oil fired central heating boiler. Tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:

BEDROOM No 1: 3.73m x 3.46m (12'3" x 11'4") Decorative coving. Alcove with shelf.

BEDROOM No 2: 3.72m x 3.05m (12'2" x 10'0") Decorative coving. Alcove. Varnished pine floor.

STUDY: 3.53m x 1.73m (11'7" x 5'8") Decorative coving. Varnished pine floor.

BATHROOM: 3.85m x 2.65m (12'8" x 8'8") Suite in white with Art Deco fittings comprising panelled bath and pedestal wash hand basin. Shower cubicle. Part tiled walls. Large built-in linen/airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and water filtration unit. Electric towel rail.

SEPARATE W.C: Suite in white comprising corner wash hand basin and w.c.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING:

BEDROOM No 3: 3.71m x 3.54m (12'2" x 11'7") Exposed beams. Varnished pine floor. Under eaves storage.

BEDROOM No 4: 4.52m x 3.01m (14'10" x 9'11") Exposed beams. Varnished pine floor. Under eaves storage. Access hatch to loft.

BATHROOM: 2.92m x 2.28m (9'7" x 7'6") Luxuriously appointed with suite in white comprising a panelled bath, wash hand basin on a stand, a w.c. and a shower cubicle. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Exposed beams. Electric towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Slate chipping driveway to front providing off road car parking for two or three motor vehicles in tandem.

Adjacent to the front entrance of the house is a useful storage outbuilding.

The driveway extends into a courtyard area between the house and a rock face providing a sitting out area.

Stone steps lead to the delightful lawned garden which is bounded by beech hedging, rhododendrons and trees. A stone paved patio provides a sitting out area from where to admire the magnificent views. There is a timber shed in one corner of the garden.

TENURE: Freehold.

SERVICES: Shared septic tank drainage. Private water supply. Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. [The oil tank is to the side of the house].

RATEABLE VALUE £4,400 p.a.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Lakeland District Council: 01539 733333

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through our Kendal branch office.