Character guest house for sale in Windermere

This property is marketed by:
Colliers

Description:

A delightful and imposing character, Victorian property, The Westbourne is reputed to have been built in 1888 as a gentleman’s residence of immense charm and character and at one time was owned by a local parish priest. Its warm and spacious character made it an ideal guest house, now benefitting from 9 letting bedrooms and a detached cottage designed as a 2-storey suite. The present owners choose to live off-site, but owners’ accommodation could very easily be configured from two ground floor bedrooms and incorporate the staff accommodation if desired. The whole property has been appointed to a particularly high standard to achieve high turnover and profitability.

Location:

The Westbourne is conveniently located only a short walk from Bowness Village and Lake Windermere and is just tucked away from the main thoroughfare. Framed by glorious woodlands and watchful fells, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty attracts thousands upon thousands of visitors over an ever-increasing tourist season. The area is renowned for firing the passions of Wordsworth, Southey and Coleridge and was the inspiration for Beatrix Potter who lived much of her life on the far side of Lake Windermere at Sawrey. More recently, Alfred Wainwright – whose framed pictorial guides have been the mainstay of the Lakeland fell walkers- took inspiration from the fells and lakes. With its easy access to the M6 and its ease of travel further into the National Park, Bowness is the ideal place to stay and enjoy this wonderful corner of England.

Property:

Constructed in traditional Lakeland style, of local stone walls and a slate roof, the accommodation is laid out on lower ground, ground and first floor.

Public Areas:

Covered porch. Reception Hall with laminate flooring. Breakfast Room currently laid out to seat 12. Residents Lounge with feature log burning stove and wide return staircase to the upper floor. Conservatory having a laminate floor and currently laid out to seat 4.

Letting Bedrooms:

9 letting bedrooms and 1 suite to sleep 21. All of the 9 double rooms have ensuite shower rooms while the suite has a spa bath/shower. All bedrooms have central heating radiator, flat screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.