Castle Cottage Near Sawrey Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria To Let (unfurnished) - Savills
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Castle Cottage
Near Sawrey • Hawkshead • Ambleside • Cumbria
To Let • (unfurnished)
Castle Cottage
near sawrey • hawkshead • ambleside • cumbria • la22 0lf
Ambleside 7.3 miles, Windermere 11.2 miles, Coniston 6.2 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Beatrix Potter’s former Lake District home, an 18th Century Grade II listed
cottage situated in a rural location, set within beautiful gardens with fell views.
Drawing room | Kitchen/ dining room | Pantry and utility | Two double en-suite bedrooms
Three further bedrooms one with dressing room | Family bathroom | First floor sitting room
Delightful gardens | Spacious outbuildings | Ample parking space
Offers invited in the region of £1,750 per calendar month
Savills Carlisle Contact
64 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Jennifer Dixon
Cumbria CA1 1DR jmdixon@savills.com
Tel: T: 01228 527586 Freddy Dorling
savills.co.uk freddy.dorling@savills.com
INTRODUCTION
On behalf of the National Trust we are offering a
truly unique opportunity to live in Castle Cottage,
which was the main Lake District home of Beatrix
Potter, after her marriage to William Heelis in 1913.
This charming 18th Century Grade II Listed cottage
offers spacious accommodation including five
bedrooms and ample storage provided by the
traditional outbuildings. The property sits in a
hidden corner of the quaint village of Near Sawrey
and enjoys stunning south facing views, as well
as quick access to some of the most picturesque
locations in the Lake District. Adjoining the house
are extensive gardens that embody the character
that inspired some of Beatrix Potter’s classic works,
as well as ample car parking space.
PROPERTY HISTORY
Castle Cottage was Beatrix Potter’s private home
with her husband William Heelis until her death
in 1943 and the property was entrusted to The
National Trust in 1946.
During her time in the property, she made many LOCATION
notable additions and extensions, including the
Castle Cottage is in the characterful village of
upstairs sitting room with the large bay window,
Near Sawrey, roughly 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south west
where she could appreciate the Lakeland views. This
of Hawkshead, 7.2 km (4.5 miles) to the east of
room also features a door to an outdoor staircase
Windermere via the car ferry and 11.7 km (7.3 miles)
that supposedly allowed Beatrix to escape from
south of Ambleside.
unwelcome visitors over the farmland towards Moss
Eccles Tarn. The property can be reached from Hawkshead via the
B5285 that runs along the eastern bank of Esthwaite
THE NATIONAL TRUST water before reaching Near Sawrey. Once in the village,
turn left up Stones Lane, opposite Buckle Yeat Guest
The National Trust is Europe’s leading conservation
House and take the first turn on the right and Castle
charity, and is committed to preserving special
Cottage is at the end of this driveway.
places for ever, for everyone. The Trust depends on
the income it generates from its rental properties, Near Sawrey offers a hotel, public house, B&B
and could not deliver its core objectives without the accommodation and tearooms, but it is mainly famous
support of its thousands of tenants and volunteers. for the 17th century farmhouse known as Hill Top, where
Beatrix Potter wrote many of her most famous works.
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ACCOMMODATION
The main accommodation comprises the following Utility (4.88m x 4.83m): useful room with separate Bedroom 3 (5.86m x 3.44m): double room currently
rooms (approximate dimensions): downstairs WC, area for washing machine and tumble used as a home office.
dryer, slate sconces and a cupboard containing hot
Ground Floor water tank and controls for the central heating and the Bedroom 4 (4.86m x 3.04m): single room with a
Front Door and Entrance Hall (4.90m x 2.97m): with solar panels. decorative fireplace and door through to a spacious
original slate flagged floor and a wood burning stove. Dressing Room (4.90m x 2.72m).
Pantry: cold room with slate sconces and a red tiled
Dining Kitchen (6.15m max x 3.61m): fitted wall and floor. Bathroom (1.98m x 3.55m): with a shower over the
base units with Elterwater slate work tops, Belfast sink, bath, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and a WC.
tiled splash backs, space for a dishwasher and oven and Boot Room (5.20m x 2.77m): with a door out to the
fitted extractor hood and dining area with views to the parking area and the electrical switchboard for the Upper Sitting Room (4.89m x 6.28m): created by
gardens. property and the outbuildings. Beatrix Potter in 1912-1914 as part of her additions
to the house, with a large bay window with window
Drawing Room (5.44m x 4.65m): family room with a Upstairs seats maximizing the garden and fell views, fireplace
wood burning stove and two doors leading out to the Bedroom 1 (4.96m x 3.79m): double room with an and a door out to the back garden via a set of stone
veranda and garden. enameled decorative fireplace and an en-suite: with steps. This rooms contains four chattels belonging
shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a WC. to the National Trust including William Heelis’ bureau
Bedroom 5/Reception Room (4.88m x 4.60m):
and bookcase, coffee table and a Grandfather clock,
spacious double with an en-suite: shower cubicle, wash
Bedroom 2 (3.31m x 3.48m): double room. purchased by Beatrix Potter.
hand basin and a WC.
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FLOOR PLANS
For identification only. Not to scale.
Bedroom 4 Dressing Room
Dining 4.86 x 3.04m 4.90 x 2.72m
Kitchen Reception Boot Room 15’11” x 10’ 16’1” x 6’11”
6.15 x 3.61m
20’2” x 11’10” Hall 5.20 x 2.77m
4.90 x 2.97m 17’1” x 9’1”
16’1” x 9’9”
Bedroom 3
5.86 x 3.44m
19’3” x 11’3”
Pantry
Bedroom 2
3.31 x 3.48m
10’10” x 11’5”
Drawing
Room
5.44 x 4.65m
Veranda 17’10” x 15’3”
Bathroom
1.98 x 3.55m
3’3” x 11’8”
Store
Store
Store
Bedroom 1
Sitting Room 4.96 x 3.79m
4.69 x 6.28m 16’3” x 12’5”
Boiler 16’1” x 20’7”
Room (excluding bay)
Bedroom 5
4.88 x 4.60m
16’ x 15’1”
Utility Room
4.88 x 4.63m
En-suite 16’ x 15’10”
Bathroom
Energy Efficiency Rating
First Floor
Ground Floor
70
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Outbuildings
There are three externally accessed stores
adjoining the house including a wood store and
Beatrix Potter’s outdoor WC (feature not in use)
and a store with a stable door.
The property also includes a single storey barn
with glazed windows and a lofted stone barn with
original byres and cobbled floor on the lower floor
and general storage space on the first floor.
Gardens
Extensive gardens surround the house and
they include delightful south facing seating
areas, with lawns that extend to the front of the
property, interspersed with pathways, flower beds
and shrubs. To the west side of the property,
separating the large barn from the main house is
the driveway and a gravelled area that can be used
for parking.
Drive
The property is served by a shared driveway with
gates at the entrance to the property and opens to
a private parking area.
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GENER AL
Services
The house has mains electricity, water and
drainage. It has LPG central heating and solar
thermal roof panels which heat the hot water,
mostly during the summer months.
The outbuildings have mains electricity supplies.
Outgoings and Council Tax
The tenant is to pay Council Tax and all other
outgoings relating to the property. The property
is in Band H for Council Tax and the standard
charge for 2021/2022 payable to South
Lakeland District Council is about £3,358.
Ingoings
The outgoing tenant is offering the ingoing
tenant a list of ingoing items in the property to
purchase. The National Trust will not be party
to these discussions. The full list and pricing will
be provided to interested parties on the viewing
days. In brief summary the items include but
are not limited to: all of the made to measure
blinds and curtains and curtain poles, 900mm
Rangemaster Electric cooker with double over
and 5 ceramic hobs, AEG microwave with grill
to fit spice cupboard space, Ultra-silent Bosch
dishwasher, fitted carpets including a Herdwick
mid-grey pure wool carpet in the upstairs sitting
room and other soft furnishings.
Restrictions
• The property is to be lived in as a main
residence.
• The gardens are to be available to be opened
publically, at agreed times with The National
Trust.
• The letting includes four chattels belonging
to The National Trust, which must not be
damaged or removed from the property.
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THE TENANCY Insur ance Pets
The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the Tenants must seek the Landlord’s permission for any
Term building, but the Tenant will be responsible for insuring animals or birds to be kept at the property.
The property is available under an Assured Shorthold the contents.
Tenancy for an initial term of 2 years. Long term
tenants are preferred.
VIEWINGS & FURTHER
Repairing Responsibilities
(summary)
INFORMATION
Rent The Trust will be responsible for repairs to the Viewings
The prospective tenant is asked to tender a rent with structure, exterior of the buildings, installations or the Viewings strictly by appointment only. A pre-viewing
offers in the region of £1,750 per calendar month supply of services, external decoration and repair. questionnaire will be issued and will need to be
(£21,000 per annum). The rent is to be payable by
completed and returned before a viewing appointment
Direct Debit monthly in advance, with the first payment The Tenant will be responsible for internal repairs,
is given.
being made before the commencement of the tenancy. decoration and floor coverings and maintenance and
repair of the garden, hedges and fences.
The National Trust reserve the right of not having to Contact
accept any offer received for this property. Jennifer Dixon or Freddy Dorling at Savills, 64 Warwick
Sub Letting
Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1DR
The property shall be occupied as a single private
Rent Reviews T: 01228 527586 E: jmdixon@savills.com
residence only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let
The National Trust carries out rent reviews of the or part with possession for the whole or any part of the
property every two years to open market value. premises.
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This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the
sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown
CASTLE COTTAGE
Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the
convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed
and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
Applications Notes
Application forms for the tenancy will These particulars are issued for guidance
be provided after viewings and are to purposes only. They are prepared and
be received on or before the application issued in good faith and are intended
deadline, 5pm on Friday 22 October to give a fair summary of the property.
2021. Selection will be by interview at the Any description or information given
National Trust’s Regional Office – The should not be relied upon as a statement
Hollens, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria or representation of fact. Photographs
LA22 0LF. Interviews will be held on the show only certain parts of the property
week commencing 25 October 2021. at the time they were taken. Any areas,
All applications should include a full measurements or distances given are
statement about personal circumstances, only approximate. Prospective applicants
family, pets and employment. must satisfy themselves by inspection as
to these and other relevant details. The
For further information about being National Trust reserves the right of not
a National Trust tenant visit: having to accept any offer received for
this property.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tenants
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the
Brochure prepared : September 2021.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/documents/
sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown
Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the
convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed
Photographs taken : September 2021
and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
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