Orrest Head House & Cottage, Kendal Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1JG

Description: The main part of Orrest Head House was built in 1672, however the barn is belived to have been built earlier and was one of the first houses in Applethwaite, as Windermere was known before it was renamed when the railway arrived in the 1850's.

Orrest Head House stands at the head of Windermere village and shares over 3 acres of stunning private grounds with Orrest Head Cottage. The main house features a modern kitchen and dining area with all the appliances you would expect, adjacent is a TV snug. In addition there is a formal dining room seating 18 guests.

The lounge with huge Chesterfield sofas also seats 18 people. It's tartan carpet and wood burner create a relaxed and opulent room. All windows have original shutters, there are patio doors leading onto the sun terrace. A great feature of this property is Josiah Brown's bar, named after one of the houses' earlier philanthropic owners. Your own cosy pub warmed by a wood burning stove..

Upstairs there are 5 large bedrooms all individually styled with en suites including 2 with in-bedroom baths overlooking the garden.

A raised terrace runs along the front of the property with a barbecue and seating area where you can enjoy the lawned garden surrounded by mature trees in complete privacy.

Orrest Head House also benefits from an attached barn which is undeveloped and currently used storage area.

The gravel drive leads to an ample parking area (easily 20 cars). The rear of the properties has direct access on the path to Orrest Head which is one of 'The' short walks in The Lake District. A walk that changed the life of Alfred Wainwright the famous Lake District author.

Orrest Head House is a successful established holiday-let catering for large parties and family gatherings, with an annual turnover in excess of £140K.

The 'Grand Designs' new build to the rear would provide amazing owner's accommodation. Alternatively you could choose to rent the new build and live in your own piece Lake District history. Or perhaps create the ultimate multi-generation estate. Even though the houses are in such a rural location they are within a couple of minutes stroll into Windermere Village, with all the restaurants, bars you'd expect and of course Booths Supermarket.

Orrest Head Cottage (formally known as Orrest Head Court) is the detached house located in the grounds of Orrest Head House. The house is surrounded by National Trust fields and looks out over a delightful vegetable garden (currently leased by the owner from the National Trust) to Lake Windermere beyond.

The property comprises of: living room, downstairs shower room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom with views of the fells and Lake Windermere from the living room and bedroom 1.

The Cottage has both the existing planning permission for a 3 storey extension and more modern planning to create an spacious contemporary 4 bedroomed house of quality, with no occupancy restrictions and taking advantage of the site will have both Lake views and far reaching views to all the major mountains in the South Lakes.  

Location: Upon leaving Windermere, turn right on the A591 towards Kendal passing Windermere Hotel on the left had side. Turn left opposite the turning to Thwaites Lane and onto the private driveway for Orrest Head House and Cottage. 

Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)  

Orrest Head House  

Entrance Hall  

Sitting Room 22' 9" x 14' 7 max" (6.93m x 4.44m)  

Dining Room 14' 11 max" x 14' 3" (4.55m x 4.34m)  

Breakfast Kitchen 21' 1 max" x 17' 5 max" (6.43m x 5.31m)  

Snug 19' 3 max" x 8' 5" (5.87m x 2.57m)  

Bar 12' 4" x 12' 1" (3.76m x 3.68m)  

2 sets of stairs from the ground floor leads to the first floor  

Landing 1 linen cupboard. Access to the upper barn area currently used as a storage area. 

Bedroom 1 23' 7 max" x 14' 4 max inc en-suite" (7.19m x 4.37m)  

En-suite  

Bedroom 2 12' 10" x 12' 8 plus en-suite" (3.91m x 3.86m)  

En-suite  

Bedroom 3 13' 10" x 12' 4 plus en-suite" (4.22m x 3.76m)  

En-suite  

Bedroom 4 18' 4" x 12' 0 inc en-suite" (5.59m x 3.66m)  

Bedroom 5 18' 4" x 12' 10 inc en-suite" (5.59m x 3.91m)  

Workshop/Storage 24' 5" x 14' 1" (7.44m x 4.29m)  

Orrest Head Cottage  

Living Room 15' 10" x 12' 7" (4.83m x 3.84m)  

Dining Kitchen 15' 8" x 9' 1" (4.78m x 2.77m)  

Downstairs Shower Room  

Bedroom 1 15' 10" x 12' 2 max" (4.83m x 3.71m)  

Bedroom 2 15' 9" x 9' 3" (4.8m x 2.82m)  

Bedroom 3 10' 10" x 6' 7" (3.3m x 2.01m)  

Bathroom  

Outside To the front of the house is a large gravelled parking area and raised seating area. The property is surrounded by lawned areas, trees and shrubs allowing for plenty of privacy. Adjoining the cottage grounds is a former vegetable garden with 2 outbuildings which the current owners lease from the National Trust on a nominal rent.

The walk to a local viewpoint Orrest Head via Common Woods is right on your doorstep. 

Property Information:  

Services Mains water and electricity. Gas fired central heating to the radiators. Private drainage to a septic tank.  

Business Rates Westmorland and Furness Council - Rateable Value of £14,750 with the amount payable of £7,552 for 2022/23.  

Tenure Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion. 

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 26th April 2023- not verified.