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2 West Tweenways, Wansfell Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EG

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

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Key features

  • Immaculate one bed ground floor apartment
  • Stylish open plan living/ kitchen space
  • Convenient central location just a short stroll from central Ambleside
  • Fabulous views
  • Ideal holiday let or lock-up-and-leave weekend retreat
  • Leasehold
  • No chain
  • Gas central heating
  • Shared car parking
  • Superfast Broadband 80Mbps*

Description

Location 2 West Tweenways is conveniently located within a short distance of the town centre and amenities. Entering Ambleside from the direction of Windermere, continue straight ahead at the traffic lights at Waterhead along Lake Road bearing left onto the one way system which then forms Wansfell Road. Get into the right hand lane and approximately 100 yards along on the right hand side is a turning into a short private lane which gives access to the shared car parking area serving West Tweenways on the right.  

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Description 2 West Tweenways is a delightful apartment located just a short stroll from the centre of Ambleside where an array of shops, cafes, highly regarded restaurants, traditional Lakeland inns and a range of cinema screens await to keep you entertained after a day on the fells or lakes. Being just one of three in this attractive Lakeland stone and slate building believed to date back to the 1800's, this ground floor apartment really is something special and offers a superb opportunity for anyone seeking an affordable weekend retreat, holiday letting, or indeed an investment for long term residential letting, or simply as a conveniently placed home.

The stylish and welcoming accommodation includes an immaculate open plan living area with beautiful exposed timber beam above what would have once been an open fire place. This area just in front is now cleverly utilised as a cosy dining area. A shelved alcove with cupboard beneath provides useful storage space.The contemporary kitchen area is part tiled and fitted with wall and base units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer, a Samsung four ring ceramic hob set above a recently installed Samsung electric oven both with Hotpoint extractor hood over, and a Lamona undercounter fridge. Additionally there is a useful walk in pantry being shelved and having both power and light points as well as a store which has plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

The double bedroom is bright and airy benefiting from mirrored floor to ceiling integrated wardrobe and benefits from a modern en suite shower room with powerful, instant hot water. The three piece suite comprises a Mira shower, wash basin set above a vanity style cupboard unit and WC. Also having a heated towel rail, and tiled under-floor heating.

Whilst outside the pretty little garden is communal and there are two car parking spaces on the private road which are also shared.  

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)  

Communal Entrance Porch This communal entrance porch is shared with Flat 3, and has an internal door providing access to the cellar(for meter reading access only). 

Open Plan Living Area  

Living/Dining Area  

Kitchen  

Bedroom  

Ensuite Shower Room Housing the Worcester gas central heating boiler. 

Cellar Accessed via the communal hallway the cellar has a good head height and is well proportioned.

Note The utility meters etc for other apartments are located here, with associated rights of access.  

Outside  

Parking There is an off road shared parking area for two vehicles on the private road. 

Property Information  

Business Rates The property has a rateable value of £1,700 with £848.30 being the amount payable to Westmorland and Furness District Council for 2023/24.
Small Business Rate Relief may be available.  

Tenure The property is Leasehold. The property is held on a rent of £5 pa for the residue of a 999 year lease from 1st January 1985. The three owners of the apartments here form the West Tweenways Management Company. The service charge for this flat for 2024 is £30. 25% of the overall costs are apportioned to number 3, 30% to number 2 and 45% to number 1.  

Services The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. Double glazing and gas central heating to radiators. 

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. 

Note It is a stipulation of the lease that there are to be no pets which may cause a nuisance at this property.  

Ideal Holiday Letting Opportunity Herdwick Heft - Holiday Cottage in the Lake District

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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2 West Tweenways, Wansfell Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EG

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Hackney & Leigh, Ambleside

Hackney & Leigh Rydal Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9AW

Hackney & Leigh, Ambleside

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