Summary - Thornthwaite Cottage LA23 1PP
3 bed 3 bath Cottage
Restored 17th‑century cottage with fells views, south garden and parking for three.
Grade II listed 17th‑century cottage, fully restored
Thornthwaite Cottage is a beautifully restored 17th-century Grade II cottage set in the Troutbeck fells within the Lake District National Park. The current owners have carefully combined original features — oak beams, inglenook with beehive oven, slate floors and stone walls — with modern comforts including double glazing, underfloor heating on the ground floor and recently replaced boiler and treatment plant. All three bedrooms have en-suites, making the layout especially convenient for family life or holiday use.
The south-facing garden, private parking for three cars and an additional slice of fell included in the sale extend the living space outdoors and secure picturesque views across the Troutbeck Valley. The property is peaceful yet only about ten minutes’ drive from Windermere village, giving easy access to shops, cafes, the station and lake services while retaining a village-hamlet setting with local walks and a pub within walking distance.
Practical details are straightforward: freehold tenure, mains water and electricity, oil-fired heating and good broadband and mobile reception. The cottage has been newly renovated so it presents as largely move-in ready, though its Grade II listing means any future alterations will require listed-building consents — a material constraint for buyers wanting significant structural change.
This home will suit those seeking a characterful family house or high-end second home in an affluent, rural neighbourhood. It also offers potential for holiday letting or seasonal rental, subject to local planning and national park regulations. Buyers should note that oil heating has running costs and that the property’s listed status will limit modernisation options.
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