A rare opportunity for living in glorious isolation on the shores of Windermere

THE VENDORS SAY:

When was the house built?

Circa 1910.

How long have you lived in the house?

The property has been family-owned for 20 years.

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What first attracted you to it?

The peace and tranquility, privacy and lake view and access.

How have you changed the house?

It has been remodelled completely which took 18months after purchase.

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What will you miss most about the house?

The memories of time spent there.

Describe the garden:

The gardens are stunning, the variety of colors throughout the years are ever changing. The difference in seasons is lovely and equally splendid. The different vantage points to admire the garden and the views from it.

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THE AGENTS SAY

Inside: Well proportioned, extensive and rich in architectural details, the interior has been professionally designed with sumptuous interiors befitting of this prime traditional Lakeland residence. The exceptionally well appointed and beautifully presented accommodation offers four reception rooms, a breakfast kitchen, suite of domestic offices and range of cellars. The principal bedroom suite has two ensuites and two dressing rooms. There are a further four double ensuite bedrooms and a study.

Outside: The secure gated entrance opens to a heated driveway which leads to an extensive parking area. The grounds are expertly landscaped, extensively stocked with specimen plants and are professionally maintained. Seating terraces command breathtaking lake views, lawns run down to the shoreline with a boathouse and twin jetties, a three-car garage, gym suite, gardener’s office, greenhouse, a bespoke handcrafted treehouse and lakeside seating terrace. Woodland surrounds the house and gardens offering a rare degree of privacy.

Guide Price: £8,000,000

Contact: Fine & Country, Windermere. Telephone 01539 733500 Email; Sales@fineandcountry-lakes.co.uk

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