Summary - 4 BEN PLACE GRASMERE AMBLESIDE LA22 9RL
2 bed 2 bath Cottage
High-earning holiday home with private garden and rare parking.
Far-reaching fell views to Helm Crag and Stone Arthur
Successful holiday let income potential £29k–£32k pa
Enclosed gravel garden, easy to maintain
Driveway parking for 2–3 vehicles — rare for Grasmere
Two double bedrooms; ensuite plus family bathroom
Gas central heating and double glazing present
Built pre-1900 with granite walls; likely no wall insulation
Slow broadband speeds; EPC rating D
Ben Place Cottage is a charming two-bedroom period cottage set in a secluded corner of Grasmere within the Lake District National Park. The upper sitting/dining room has exposed beams and a wood-burning stove that warms the whole upper floor, and large windows frame far-reaching fell views to Helm Crag and Stone Arthur. The property sits on a generous plot with a gravelled, enclosed garden and unusually generous driveway parking for two to three vehicles.
The lower ground floor houses two double bedrooms, one with a dressing area and ensuite, plus a separate family bathroom and a utility room that contains the gas boiler. The kitchen is fitted with granite worktops and a Belfast sink; overall the cottage has modern comforts including gas central heating and double glazing. The layout and location have supported a successful holiday-let business, with estimated annual income of £29,000–£32,000 and high repeat bookings.
Practical considerations: the cottage was built before 1900 in traditional granite; external walls are likely uninsulated and the EPC is rated D. Broadband speeds are slow in the area despite excellent mobile signal. The kitchen is compact and some buyers may prefer updates or further insulation improvements. The property is offered freehold with no onward chain and contents available separately.
This house will suit a buyer seeking an income-generating Lake District base, a lock-up-and-leave holiday home, or a compact village residence with exceptional views. It is best for someone comfortable with a historic property’s limitations and the potential need for targeted energy upgrades.
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