3 Michaels Nook, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9RX

Location From the mini roundabout on the A591 leading to the famous Lakeland village of Grasmere, continue north towards The Swan Hotel on your right taking the right hand turn up the little lane just before the hotel. Follow the lane round to the left until reaching Michaels Nook signposted on the right. Turn in through the gated entrance and the property is at the top of the shared driveway with plenty of private car parking provision alongside. 

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Description Grasmere has always been a popular and much-loved Lake District village. From the era of the Lakeland poets through to the modern day, it has been admired for its pretty lakeside setting and the dramatic sweep of the fells which surround it. It is these very fells that form the backdrop to Michaels Nook.

Dating from 1859 and more recently excelling as a highly acclaimed luxury country house hotel, Michaels Nook was converted in 2007 to provide four luxury properties of distinction. This unique home is one which will capture the heart of everyone who views. To be elegant and stylish, yet simultaneously welcoming and homely, is not an easy combination to successfully achieve but 3 Michaels Nook does so with ease.

You don't even have to reach the front door to identify that this wonderfully attractive stone-built home is something special, but it is as you step through the arched covered entrance porch that you begin to fully appreciate just what is on offer. The wonderful reception hall with galleried landing above and two imposing pillars leading to the dining room, breakfast kitchen with separate utility/storeroom and elegant drawing room with its cosy open fire create an impressive ground floor.

There is also a utility/boiler/boot room and cloakroom at ground floor level, whilst the first floor includes four double bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities (with the primary bedroom en-suite boasting a luxury 5 piece suite), and a home office.

The patio areas are private, peaceful and secluded whilst the beautifully colourful, mature communal gardens are looked after by a local gardener.

Being on "the right side of the valley," as 3 Michaels Nook is, means that you can enjoy the sun all day long, both inside and out, watching it set over the western fells in the late summer evenings and perhaps just as importantly, enjoy a little more winter sun well into the afternoon. It means in this instance too, that you can relax, even on the cloudiest and wettest of days, and enjoy an ever-changing view. You can even step out of the door and hike a whole host of wonderful fells, including the dramatic Helvellyn range and the Fairfield Horseshoe, or simply stroll up to one of the many pretty Lakeland tarns which surround this delightful village.

Alternatively, you could take a walk down to the lake shore or amble into the village itself, renowned the world over for its literary connections with William Wordsworth and the romantic poets, but also highly valued by all lovers of the Lake District for its scenic beauty, an excellent array of national and local independent shops and of course a variety of highly regarded traditional inns, cafes and restaurants. It really is the perfect setting whether you are seeking a splendid family home or a peaceful weekend retreat. 

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)  

Reception Hall 22' 7" x 14' 9" (6.88m x 4.50m) Welcoming, double height and with an eye-catching chandelier, this entrance certainly has the wow factor having plenty of space whether greeting visitors, or sitting quietly. Merging seamlessly with the dining room. An elegant, locally made hardwood staircase leads to the first floor mezzanine landing.
 

Dining Room 17' 5" x 15' 11" (5.31m x 4.85m) Two imposing pillars define the entrance to the impressive dining room. This is a wonderful light and airy elegant room with delightful features including a glazed door leading to a private wisteria and rose clad patio and affording lovely views over the gardens. Having space to relax as well as to dine, this is a special space for entertaining friends and family. 

Drawing Room 30' 2" x 21' 10" (9.19m x 6.65m) This sumptuous dual aspect room with its large picture window, double French doors and elegant timber flooring is a delight. Spacious enough for all, yet maintaining that 'cosy' feeling for relaxing with friends and family with a real focal point being the open fire with its stunning marble fireplace and hearth and also benefiting from a feature circular reading alcove, tucked away from the rest of the room.
 

Breakfast Kitchen 17' 4" x 15' 2" (5.28m x 4.70m) This is a superb light kitchen. Dual aspect and also having a glazed external door to the covered porch area. Handmade locally by Colwith Interiors, there is a stylish range of wall and base units including a pullout larder unit, breakfast bar island with polished granite work surface with a Franke stainless steel sink and a half unit with mixer tap and with fabulous storage facilities beneath. The heart of the home, with space to dine informally. Integrated appliances include a dual fuel AGA with 6 ring gas hob and 4 electric ovens/warming drawer with an extractor hood over. Additionally, there is a Bosch dishwasher and Liebherr fridge freezer.
 

Kitchen Utility/Storage Room 12' 3" x 7' 5" (3.73m x 2.26m) Having plumbing for a dishwasher or automatic washing machine, this room has various options. Ideal as a dedicated pantry space, with ample storage but it could also potentially be put to use as a second kitchen when entertaining.  

Utility/Boiler/Boot Room 11' 1" x 10' 11" (3.38m x 3.33m) Having tiled floor this is the perfect area for the removal and storage of muddy boots and coats (or accommodating dogs) and benefits from a Belfast sink, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and a dedicated shoe storage cupboard. Housing the two Vaillant gas central heating boilers and two water cylinders. 

WC Cloakroom Having a WC and wash hand basin. 

First Floor  

Mezzanine Landing A large open space with light also streaming in from the Reception Hall below. 

Bedroom 1 19' 3" x 15' 11" (5.87m x 4.85m) A spacious, high ceilinged, dual aspect double room with woodland views. A fabulous picture window includes a glazed external door to the private outside patio area and there is a range of contemporary fitted wardrobes. 

Ensuite Bathroom Tiled walls and floor and with a luxury five piece suite comprising a corner bath, Hansgrohe shower within a corner unit, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and WC. There is a heated ladder style towel rail. 

Bedroom 2 15' 9" x 15' 5" (4.80m x 4.70m) A spacious, high ceilinged dual aspect double room with stunning views over the gardens towards Silver How, Helm Crag and the surrounding fells. There is an attractive semi-circular alcove feature and a range of contemporary fitted wardrobes. 

Ensuite Bathroom Tiled walls and floor and with 4 piece suite including a stylish shaped bath, Hansgrohe shower, his and hers sinks set in marble surround, and WC. There is a heated ladder style towel rail. 

Bedroom 3 17' 4" x 14' 5" (5.28m max x 4.39m) Another spacious double bedroom enjoying views over the gardens to the fells beyond, and having a range of fitted wardrobes. 

Ensuite Bathroom Tiled walls and floor with contemporary shaped bath, Aqualisa shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. There is a heated ladder style towel rail. 

Bedroom 4 17' 8" x 10' 0" (5.38m max x 3.05m) A lovely dual aspect double room with fitted wardrobes. 

Ensuite Bathroom Tiled walls and floor with three piece suite comprising a deep contemporary bath, wash hand basin and WC. Also having a heated ladder style towel rail. 

Inner Hallway With two integrated storage cupboards. 

Home Office 10' 6" x 8' 3" (3.20m x 2.51m max) Ideal for those fortunate enough to be able to both live and work in such a wonderful peaceful setting, having woodland views and a superb handmade range of fitted furniture including large desktop, hanging file storage and cupboards. 

Outside  

Garage 21' x 10' 4" (6.4m x 3.15m) The third in a separate block of 4 garages and having an automatic up and over door, mezzanine floor, and power. Ideal for storage of garden and outdoor equipment.  

Garden Tiered shared landscaped gardens of approximately 3 acres, with a range of exceptional specimen trees and established shrubs in the borders, and walls to boundaries, with the upper level having superb views towards Helm Crag, Silver How, and the surrounding fells. There are a number of patio areas giving choice as to where to have that morning coffee, or perhaps better still an evening glass of something chilled.

There is gated private parking for a number of vehicles.  

Property Information  

Services The property is connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Double glazing and gas underfloor heating on ground floor and to radiators on first floor. 

Tenure Leasehold for 999 years from 1st January 2007 with a ground rent of £5 p.a. Shared freehold gardens.

We understand that all four owners are equal shareholders of Michaels Nook Management Company Limited (MNMCL) which owns the freehold. In accordance with the Lease, the current service charge for 3 Michaels Nook is £6,500 p.a. for the house and £200 p.a. for the drive. This includes building insurance and maintenance of the building and upkeep by a local gardener of the beautiful communal grounds.  

Council Tax Westmorland and Furness District Council - Band G  

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

Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Ambleside Office.