Summary - 2 WANSFELL HOLME WINDERMERE LA23 1LS
3 bed 2 bath Link Detached House
Spectacular lakeside position ideal for high‑end holiday letting or second-home ownership.
Panoramic, uninterrupted views across Lake Windermere and surrounding fells
Grade II listed — works and alterations restricted; consents required
Comprehensively renovated within last six years; move-in ready condition
Successful holiday let with strong rental/testimonial history
Private, elevated 0.35-acre plot with mature specimen trees and gardens
Detached double garage, mezzanine storage and parking for multiple cars
Planning permission nearby for a marina; walking distance to Lowood Bay marina
Original granite walls likely lack modern insulation — retrofit needed
Set on an elevated 0.35-acre plot with uninterrupted, panoramic views across Lake Windermere to Loughrigg Fell and the Langdales, 3 Wansfell Holme is a rare period residence with strong income potential. Part of a once eleven-bedroom estate, this Grade II listed link-detached house (circa 1830) extends to about 1,730 sq ft and has been comprehensively renovated by the current owners over the last six years. It is currently run as a successful holiday let and benefits from high-profile positioning within the Lake District National Park.
The accommodation is spacious and characterful: two generous reception rooms, a traditional kitchen, three double bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a master en-suite. Period features—cast-iron fireplaces, high ceilings, deep skirtings and herringbone oak floors—have been retained and restored, while works to roof, electrics, plumbing, windows, driveway and landscaping were recently completed. Practical assets include a detached double garage with mezzanine, parking for multiple cars and direct access to National Trust lakeside land.
This property will particularly appeal to buyers seeking a high-end holiday-let, a second home in a premier lake location or an owner-occupier wanting immediate move-in condition with period charm. There are also planning and leisure positives nearby: a marina has planning consent 300m to the west and Lowood Bay marina is within walking distance, improving boating access and visitor appeal.
Material considerations are straightforward and important to note. The Grade II listing limits alterations and may complicate future change-of-use or extension plans. The building’s original granite walls likely have limited insulation; any substantial retrofit will need listed-building consents and specialist input. Broadband is fibre to cabinet but reported speeds are very slow for large, bandwidth-heavy lettings. Council Tax is band G, which is comparatively expensive. Buyers should factor in listing constraints and potential conservation costs despite the recent renovation.
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