Bam Lodge, 6 Applethwaite Hall, Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 1PZ

Contemporary, well equipped and stylish, Bam Lodge is a single storey wing of Applethwaite Hall, an impressive country house, built in 1901 in the style of the Arts & Crafts Movement, an architectural style popular in the Lake District at the turn of the century with wealthy business owners commissioning their own country retreats. 

The house had historically been converted into flats but then, in 2016/17, was remodeled by The Eric Wright Group into twelve individual properties and became known as Applethwaite Hall. The bespoke properties range from one to three bedrooms and unusually have no occupation restrictions, so owners are free to live there full or part time, or use for investment purposes and let them commercially either to long term tenants or on the holiday market.  

Whilst the setting is secluded, a real hidden gem, the location is remarkably accessible, being a short drive off the main road into Windermere when travelling in from the south. It’s a tranquil and quiet position, offering excellent accessibility for exploring the wider National Park. 

Rare in a country house conversion, Bam Lodge has its own front door so enjoys a degree of independence whilst still benefitting from being part of this small and select residential community. A major selling point is the delightful courtyard garden which provides a private and enclosed walled outside space, ideal if you have young children or dogs. Here you will find space to recline, wine and dine and importantly enjoy the hot tub after a day on the fells. Beyond the courtyard garden is a private parking space, further visitor parking, beautiful landscaped communal gardens and woodland, secure cycle storage and a shared bin/recycling store. 

Stepping inside, the accommodation is beautifully appointed and arranged all on one level, combining good quality fittings with stylish interior design. It provides an entrance hall, useful plant room/walk-in store, sociable open plan living kitchen, a principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, second double bedroom and a house bathroom.

Bam Lodge is currently available for holidays through originalcottages.co.uk and has a dedicated website, bamlodge.co.uk. 

Location

Described in the visitor’s book as “quiet and peaceful”, in the heart of the magnificent Lake District, Applethwaite Hall enjoys a privileged position. Tucked away amongst unspoilt and undulating countryside it remains within walking distance of the vibrant village of Windermere with its choice of cafes, bars and restaurants, gift and grocery shops; there is a branch of regional favourite, Booths as well as Sainsbury’s and the Co-op. 

Perfect for dipping in and out, such a central location will appeal to anyone seeking a base from which to enjoy the wider Lake District as all the well-known destination villages lie within easy reach for day trips.

Step inside 

With no occupancy restrictions, Bam Lodge may be enjoyed by all, currently a holiday let, it makes a great investment opportunity but could also be enjoyed as a main residence or as a relaxing second home for regular doses of rest and relaxation away from the stresses and strains of everyday living.   

There is a modern yet homely design aesthetic which flows seamlessly throughout. Contemporary styled kitchen, bath and shower room appointments and the décor, furniture, soft furnishings and artwork have all been carefully curated for a sophisticated and relaxed feel.

Open the solid oak front door and step into the entrance hall, laid with hardwearing Karndean flooring which extends through into the open plan living kitchen. The internal paneled doors are painted a crisp fresh white and have heritage style handles, whilst all date from the conversion, they are designed to reflect the period of the house. In the entrance hall is an intercom connecting Bam Lodge to the main building. A deep walk-in store offers great space for your coats and boots and acts as a housekeeping cupboard for letting essentials. 

The main open plan living space is lovely and light being triple aspect. Lamps are on a lighting circuit for convenience and atmosphere and there are shutter clad bi-folding doors at the far end, opening to the courtyard. The space is generous and offers room for comfy seating around the decorative heating stove and Smart TV, a roomy dining area and a contemporary and well-equipped fitted kitchen. There is an inbuilt sound system (DAB, Bluetooth and FM) with ceiling speakers in the living area and main bedroom. 

Both double bedrooms are carpeted for a touch of luxury underfoot and both have a Smart TV if you fancied a late start or an early night. The principal room has the benefit of an ensuite shower room, worth noting is that most of the sanitaryware is Villeroy & Boch both here and in the house bathroom, both have chrome heated towel rails and opaque glazed windows for privacy. The shower room has tiled flooring, a large shower with a rainfall (and second hand-held head), a floating vanity unit, loo and illuminated mirror. The bathroom is fully tiled and has a shower over the bath with a floating wash basin and loo. 

Step outside

From the moment of arrival, Applethwaite Hall conveys the grandeur of a bygone age. Turn in off the lane at picturesque South Lodge through impressive stone pillars and drive up the illuminated ribbon of driveway to the car park. Visitors’ spaces are marked with a ‘V’ but there’s a prime space reserved for Bam Lodge adjacent to the front door and marked with ‘6’. 

Bam Lodge has the best of both worlds, private outside space for your exclusive use and shared grounds to enjoy with others.  

A private courtyard garden, fully enclosed and screened with a high wall is accessible from the open plan living kitchen through bi-folding doors enabling the inside and outside spaces to merge in warmer weather when the garden becomes an extra room. There’s also a solid wooden pedestrian gate from the car park for ease of access. 

The courtyard has a terrace of pink sandstone flags for your garden furniture and a hot tub, which receives frequent mentions in the visitor’s book as being amongst other things “perfect after a long day walking”. A row of hooks has been thoughtfully positioned so there’s a convenient place to hang robes and towels whilst you enjoy the spa. The courtyard has carriage style lighting, power and both hot and cold water taps. The private area extends around the rear of the property and provides useful storage space for outdoor gear. Above the enclosing walls are long distance views of the tops of surrounding hills. 

Available for all residents to enjoy and rising behind Bam Lodge is a lovely lightly wooded area through which a natural path weaves, it makes for a delightful walk in nature and from this elevated position there are further Lakeland views to be enjoyed. In front of Applethwaite Hall is a large, shared lawn with established shrubbery and a paved seating area. Within the car park is a lockable bike store and a combined rubbish and recycling store. 

Services

Mains electricity and water.  Electric heaters capable of being controlled remotely. Nuaire heat exchange extraction system. Shared private drainage. 

Broadband

Standard speeds potentially available from Openreach of 18 Mbps download and for uploading 1 Mbps. 

Please note - We are informed by the vendor that the broadband service is currently being upgraded to fibre. 

Mobile

Indoor: EE reported as providing ‘limited’ services for both Voice and Data. Three, O2 and Vodafone are reported as not providing any services. 

Outdoor: EE, Three and Vodafone are reported as providing ‘likely’ services for both Voice and Data, whilst O2 reports a ‘likely’ Voice service and a ‘limited’ Data service. 

Broadband and mobile information provided by Ofcom.

Local Authority charges 

Westmorland and Furness Council – business rates are payable. Rateable Value of £2,400 (with effect from 01.04.23). Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries as to the amount payable. 

Tenure

Long leasehold for the balance of a 999 year lease which commenced in 2017. The freehold is owned by the Applethwaite Hall Management Company Limited who also undertakes building management. The service charge for the period 01.01.24 to 31.12.24 was £2909.40 and covers items including the upkeep of the grounds, drive and car park, building insurance, communal electricity, upkeep of the sewerage treatment plan and the fire alarm system (which covers Bam Lodge as well as the main building). 

Included in the sale 

To enable the seamless continuation of the business, the property is being sold fully furnished as seen and with the benefit of advance bookings. NEFF kitchen appliances comprise a combination fan oven/grill, microwave, fridge, freezer and extractor fan, together with a Bosch induction hob, Beko dishwasher and a washer-dryer. 

Please note

Trading accounts will be available to genuine parties after viewing.

Directions 

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Use Sat Nav LA23 1PZ with reference to the directions below:

Leave Windemere on the A591 and head towards Kendal/M6, upon cresting the brow of the first hill, take the first turning left (there is a sign for Common Farm on the fence). Proceed along the lane and the first property on the right is South Lodge at the entrance to Applethwaite Hall. Turn in and proceed up the drive to the car park. The parking space for Bam Lodge is numbered ‘6’ and is next to the front door of Bam Lodge on the left. There is further visitor parking in bays marked with a ‘V’.