Summary - THE FERRY HOUSE 5 FAR SAWREY AMBLESIDE LA22 0LZ
3 bed 2 bath Apartment
Move-in-ready lakeside retreat with private balcony and shared waterfront access.
Private decked balcony with sweeping Lake Windermere and fell views
Allocated off-street parking and communal boat/canoe storage
Shared lake frontage (approx. 75m) and landscaped communal gardens
Newly renovated interior with modern kitchen and two contemporary bathrooms
Long lease (around 978 years remaining) but property is leasehold
Service charge c. £2,567 per year; Council Tax band E (expensive)
Occupancy clause prevents holiday letting — not suitable for short-term rental
Communal LPG heating, private borehole water, septic tank wastewater arrangement
Set within a converted Victorian former hotel on the peaceful western shore of Lake Windermere, this stylish first-floor apartment delivers exceptional lake and fell panoramas from its living room and private decked balcony. The apartment has been newly renovated and presents with a contemporary open-plan living area, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, generous storage, and high-quality sanitaryware in both bathrooms. Allocated off-street parking and shared lake frontage add practical and lifestyle appeal.
The principal bedroom is a light, split-level sanctuary with fitted wardrobes, dressing area, en-suite shower and direct access to the balcony. Two further bedrooms (one currently used as an office) both enjoy outstanding views. Communal grounds slope down to roughly 75m of shared lake frontage, with boat and watersports storage available, creating rare access to the water within the Lake District National Park.
Practical information that matters: the property is leasehold with around 978 years remaining and a current service charge of approximately £2,567 per year. An occupancy clause limits use — apartments may be used as second homes but cannot be holiday-let — so this isn’t suitable for short-term rental investors. Heating is supplied from a communal LPG system; water is from a private borehole and waste discharges to a communal septic system.
Overall this is a refined, move-in-ready apartment for someone seeking a scenic Lakes retreat with convenience to Ambleside and Bowness by a short ferry ride. It will particularly suit buyers after strong views, direct lake access and low-maintenance living, provided they accept the leasehold, community restrictions and running costs.
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