Waterbeck Thornbarrow Road Windermere LA23 2DG Guide Price 925,000 COUNTRY HOMES COTTAGES UNIQUE PROPERTIES CONVERSIONS PERIOD PROPERTIES LUXURY APARTMENTS
Waterbeck Windermere Waterbeck is a fine example of Arts and Crafts design in the heart of the Lake District and being the major portion of a substantial residence; it remains a significant property in the district with gardens set out by well known landscape designer Thomas Mawson. Situated at the head of a sweeping drive and created by the renowned architect, Dolman in 1914, Waterbeck has retained nearly all of its original designs and features. Principle rooms boast fine plaster work ceilings, oak floors and panelling, beautiful fire places and stone mullioned windows. The sunny aspect of the house provides views from the main rooms over the gardens and village to the fells and lake beyond. Main rooms have lovely generous proportions and the sale of Waterbeck provides an opportunity to have the grandeur of one of Windermere s finest houses, yet manageable in size and grounds. In the same family ownership for many years the residence is being sold in three lots, the prime lot being Waterbeck which retains the original private drive leading to the courtyard and carriage house, now offering generous garaging together with the main Mawson garden with delightful lawns, terraces and water features. Set back off Thornbarrow Road with grounds offering a good degree of peace and privacy, Waterbeck is well placed for the local amenities of Windermere, primary schools and health centre close by, shops and restaurants within Windermere and Bowness and a good rail link at Windermere to the west coast main line. 2
Accommodation Cloak room From the gravel turning circle in front of the property a substantial stone entrance porch with oak seats, opens through glazed double doors into a generous reception hall. The oak floor detail plaster friezes, stone mullioned windows and window seating displayed in the reception hall are a feature throughout the property. Marble period fire surround with multi fuel stove heating the centre of the house. Oak panelling to dado. Under stairs storage cupboard access to the rear garden area and utility room with heating boiler. A good facility on the ground floor with WC and wash hand basin and area for coats and boots. Drawing Room 28 3 x 28 3 (8.6m x 8.6m) Ornate plaster work and fine oak detailing continue as a feature in the drawing room where the focal point is an attractive inglenook design with open fire. From the drawing room door leading through to an enclosed garden room being the original veranda on the southwest side of the house, from which glazed doors open out onto the sunny gardens. 3
Dining room 26 8 x 21 9 (8.1m x 6.6m) Oak flooring, plaster wall panelling, window seats and an attractive fire surround with marble finish and open grate. Deep bay window with seats and mullions looks out over the garden, with a side door leading into the garden room. Fitted alcove cabinet and shelving. Large Breakfast/Kitchen 22 0 x 15 10 (6.7m x 4.8m) Panelled wall and oak floor give a sense of character to this large kitchen space. Book shelving and bay window. From the reception hall, an easy elegant staircase rises to a spacious first floor landing with a barrel vaulted ceiling over the stairwell and plaster frieze with vine motif. From the spacious landing area is access to large attic spaces. 4
Bedroom 1 28 3 x 17 0 (8.6m x 5.2m) Large double bedroom with a neat inglenook design to the fireplace, bay window, interesting plaster work and a door leading out onto a sunny balcony with extensive views over garden to the fells. Ensuite bathroom A spacious facility to the master bedroom which has a four piece suite of WC, panelled bath, shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin. Built in linen cupboard an drawers. Bedroom 4 18 3 x 11 7 (5.8m x 3.5m) A double bedroom overlooking the sweeping driveway with an interesting corner fireplace and dutch tiling. Bathroom A glazed screen and door leads off the landing; three piece white suite of panelled bath, WC and pedestal wash basin. Excellent views from the mullioned windows. Bedroom 2 26 9 x 21 11 (8.2m x 8.7m) A second large double bedroom with deep bay mullioned window with seat and offering splendid views. An original ornate fire surround which has been retained with marble intact inset. Bedroom 3 17 11 x 18 0 (5.5m x 4.9m) A generous double bedroom with period fire surround and mullioned windows on two sides with seats. Pedestal wash basin. 5
Outside The sweeping driveway to Waterbeck leads to a turning circle in front of the main entrance, and through a carriage arch to a small courtyard offering plenty of level parking in front of the original carriage house. This substantial building now provides an excellent garage block together with further outbuildings, including a workshop, coal store, wood store and boot room. Thomas Mawson was a highly regarded landscape architect in the early part of the 20 th century and was particularly prolific in the Lake District; setting out the gardens to Waterbeck to compliment Dolmans architecture set out with stone terraces and the garden step down amongst lawns, shrubs, and matured trees to a level lawn and attractive water feature. A delightful stone pavilion still stands at the head of the garden which offers a surprising amount of peace and privacy given its proximity to Windermere village. 6
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Directions Leave the A591 and travel through Windermere village and continue along Lake Road toward Bowness. Immediately after the zebra crossing turn left onto Thornbarrow Road and continue up this wide rising road. Just after 250 yards or so, and immediately after the junction of Lickbarrow Road turn right into the driveway of Waterbeck. Services Mains water, electricity, gas & drainage All mains services connected Council Tax Band H VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE SOLE AGENTS The services, kitchen and sanitary ware appliances and fittings have not been tested by the selling agents and purchasers should undertake their own investigations and survey. The agents endeavour to make their sales details correct, however, the purchasers and their conveyancers should make their own enquiries as to the accuracy especially where statements have not been verified. PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENTS BEFORE TRAVELLING ANY DISTANCE TO VIEW TO CHECK AVAILABILITY AND CONFIRM ANY POINT OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE. Tel: 01539 733500 Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs 97 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4RA sales@fineandcountry-lakes.co.uk XXXX Printed by Ravensworth Digital 0870 112 5306