3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Location Leave Ambleside village centre on the A593 signposted towards Coniston. Take the left hand turn signposted Hawkshead and cross the river Brathay on the B5286. Follow this road south for three or four miles and the village of Hawkshead comes into view.

As you pass the edge of the village, the road bears sharply to the left then to right; then take the second turning on your right (passing between the two sections of Hawkshead Car Park) followed by the first turning on your right. The entrance to the property can be found opposite Kittchen and though the double gates on foot. 

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Description A Grade II Listed cottage, superbly positioned in one of the prettiest historic squares in the very heart of picturesque Hawkshead. A fantastic opportunity, whether you are seeking a dream home, a superb holiday let or an idyllic weekend retreat. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms, a truly wonderful home with a wealth of character and retaining many original features.

Dating back to the 17th Century, 2 Brown Cow Cottages is a stone and slated cottage (formerly a pub going way back!) and thought to be one of many Grade II listed buildings in this beautiful village. The entrance hall leads to the welcoming sitting room with exposed beams, large recessed window with window seat, original spice cupboard and traditional Inglenook style fireplace surround. The characterful kitchen with its original Oak door and stone flagged floor, is fitted with wall and base units with complementary work surfaces, ceramic sink with mixer tap and drainer, shelved storage cupboard, integrated dishwasher and plumbing for washing machine. A Rayburn range cooker is installed which heats the water and radiators. The snug may have a low ceiling height but is perfect for a second sitting room, dining room or simply providing useful additional storage. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom comprising bath, shower unit with rainfall shower, wash basin and WC.

Whether you are an investor, someone seeking a lifestyle change, or indeed a combination of the two, what better place could there be to live?  

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)  

Covered Porch  

Entrance Hall  

Sitting Room 13' 1" max x 12' 3" max (3.99m x 3.73m)  

Kitchen 16' 5" max x 10' 6" max (5m x 3.2m)  

Snug 10' 10" max x 8' 9" max (3.3m x 2.67m)  

First Floor  

Bedroom 1 13' 7" x 10' 1" (4.14m x 3.07m)  

Bedroom 2 13' 7" x 8' 1" (4.14m x 2.46m)  

Bedroom 3 11' 5" max x 9' 11" (3.48m max x 3.02m)  

Bathroom  

Outside  

Garden Small pretty forecourt garden and original coal store ideal for storing bikes and outdoor equipment. 

Property Information  

Services The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. The water and the radiators are warmed by the Rayburn.

*Broadband checked on 9th June 2023 - not verified.  

Tenure Freehold.

We understand that the property has a flying freehold whereby 1 Brown Cow Cottages overlaps the kitchen, and 3 Brown Cow Cottages has a slight flying freehold in the entrance hall. 

Council Tax Westmorland and Furness District Council - Band D. 

Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Ambleside Office. 

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