Summary - 3 Starnthwaite Ghyll LA8 8JN
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful 2-bed cottage ideal for holiday let, second home or permanent rural living.
Riverside views and private front patio beside the River Gilpin
Set on the banks of the River Gilpin in the Lyth Valley, this 2-bedroom terraced cottage combines classic stone character with practical open-plan living. Large windows and riverside outlooks bring abundant natural light and calming countryside views into the sitting area and bedrooms. The front patio sits beside the river, ideal for outdoor dining or quiet mornings listening to the water.
Built in 1987 as part of the Starnthwaite Ghyll development, the property is offered chain-free and comes with long leasehold security (960 years remaining) and allocated communal parking. Accommodation includes an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The development is maintained by a management company; current service charges are circa £2,000 per annum and a small ground rent of £10 pa.
This house suits an investor seeking holiday-let income, a second/holiday home, or a permanent rural residence close to Crosthwaite village. Practical notes: the property uses an electric central heating system (Nest-controlled boiler), shared drainage for the development was replaced recently, and the fire alarm system meets holiday-let regulations. Broadband is modest (around 13 Mbps download) but mobile signal is excellent.
Be aware of a medium flood risk due to the riverside location and the communal drainage arrangement; these are material considerations for holiday-let insurers and mortgage lenders. Overall, the cottage offers genuine Lakeland character, straightforward accommodation and easy access to local walks, pubs and the outstanding village primary school.
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