Summary - 3 Town Head Cottages, Grasmere, AMBLESIDE LA22 9RS
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Characterful country retreat with sweeping fell views and parking for two.
Grade II listed Lakeland cottage with original slate floors and beams
Panoramic fell views, including direct view of Helm Crag
Manageable lawn garden and patio with rural outlook
Off‑street parking for two vehicles
Compact overall size — ~734 sq ft, modest room proportions
Broadband very slow (approx. 21 Mbps) — limits remote working
Private drainage flagged as non‑compliant — likely upgrade needed
Granite walls likely uninsulated; listed status limits insulation works
Tucked on the edge of Grasmere, this Grade II listed three‑bedroom Lakeland cottage offers authentic character and panoramic fell views, including a direct outlook to Helm Crag. Original features — slate flag floors, exposed beams, window seats and a feature wood‑burning stove — create immediate charm. The house suits someone seeking a manageable country retreat with scope for sympathetic updating rather than a turnkey modern home.
The layout is compact (approx. 734 sq ft) and practical: two doubles and a single bedroom, a versatile ground‑floor study/utility space, and a recently installed bathroom with underfloor heating. Benefits include majority modern double glazing, an air‑source heat pump with radiators, a tidy lawned garden and off‑street parking for two vehicles — rare in this location.
Buyers should note the listing status will restrict changes and could complicate alterations. The granite walls likely lack insulation, broadband is very slow, and private drainage is noted as non‑compliant — all factors that may require investment. One bedroom has been kept closed to holiday guests and the property’s previous use as a second home/holiday let has been limited to two‑bed bookings.
For a downsizer, second‑home buyer or someone seeking a characterful base in the Lake District National Park, this cottage presents a mix of immediate charm and clear improvement potential. If you value authentic Lakeland features and outstanding views, and accept listed‑building constraints, this property could be a very satisfying purchase.
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