Summary - HOW HEAD COTTAGE CONISTON LA21 8AA
6 bed 6 bath Detached
Large Lake District detached house with proven holiday‑let income and spectacular Coniston views.
Six bedrooms and six bathrooms across main house and separate units
Panoramic Coniston Water and fell views from principal rooms
Established holiday‑let business with two 1‑bed cottages and annexe
Very large plot (0.37 acre) with parking for 6+ cars and two entrances
Period features plus high‑spec Atlantis kitchens and Amtico flooring
Oil boiler and private drainage; check utilities and ongoing costs
Council Tax Band G — described as quite expensive
Broadband mixed: fibre present but reported very slow speeds, verify
How Head Cottage is a substantial 18th‑century detached property set in the Lake District National Park, offered freehold with six bedrooms and six bathrooms across 2,872 sq ft. The elevated position delivers panoramic views over Coniston Water and surrounding fells; the plot is very large (0.37 acre) with extensive parking for 6+ cars and multiple private entrances. The estate currently operates as a successful holiday‑let business: two separate one‑bed cottages, a one‑bed annexe, a ground‑floor studio and the main three‑bed residence provide flexibility for multi‑generational living or continued short‑let income.
Internally the main house retains period character (exposed beams, Lakeland stone fireplace) alongside contemporary fittings — high‑spec kitchens by Atlantis and Amtico flooring are noted. Principal living spaces enjoy wide views and a cosy log burner; the master suite is double‑aspect with generous proportions. Services include oil‑fired heating, private drainage and mains utilities.
Practical considerations are important: council tax is high (Band G/quite expensive), the property sits in an ageing rural neighbourhood with average mobile signal, and drainage is private. Broadband information is mixed in the data provided: superfast fibre cabling is stated but an entry also records very slow broadband speeds — buyers should verify usable internet speeds if remote working or letting online bookings are essential. The property is offered with proven holiday‑let performance, but continued income will depend on management, seasonal demand and any future bookings.
This is a strong proposition for buyers seeking a lifestyle home with income, investors wanting an established short‑let portfolio, or families needing adaptable accommodation. It suits those who value rural tranquillity, lake and fell views, and who accept some operational upkeep and higher local taxation as the trade‑offs for location and versatility.
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