Property description
Priory Manor has been tastefully converted into seven separate dwellings. This dwelling occupies half of the former Victorian Gentleman's residence. The Grade II listed Gothic building occupies a fabulous elevated position facing west, and provides magnificent unrestricted views from all principal rooms and the private terrace across the well-managed gardens and grounds, Lake Windermere and to the distant Langdales and Coniston Old Man.
This unique property is on the market for the first time in 20 years, and has been updated by the current vendors yet retains the original listed features. These features include feature west-facing stone mullion windows, decorative doors and high ceilings with feature cornicing, period chandeliers, fireplace, mahogany panelling and an impressive staircase.
The well-proportioned living spaces extend over three floors with the ground floor hosting a dining room for formal entertaining, fitted kitchen with overhead storage, an impressive panelled drawing room with west-facing lake views and hall. Outside the wonderful private terrace which extends to the full width of the property is perfect for
al-fresco dining whilst gazing upon the constantly changing spectacular views, and enjoying the sun from mid-morning 'til evening sunset over the Langdales.
The lower ground floor includes a double bedroom, equi-sized study room (potential additional bedroom) ideal for teenagers, shower room with dressing room, hall and boiler/drying room with storage. The first floor extends to a master bedroom suite featuring a bedroom fit for a king size bed, luxury en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, a hall featuring a cathedral ceiling to a second double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room and storage.
Complete with the property is the usage of the tranquil gardens and a lower field towards the Lake, which can be seen from the property and is often visited by wild deer. There are full access rights to the Lake from a track meandering by magnificent mature woodland and two fields. This leads to a private lakeside beach area from which boats may be stored and launched and a jetty from which the wildlife and lake tranquillity may be enjoyed.
In addition there is both ample leasehold parking and a dedicated area of freehold parking to be assigned to this property under a separate land registry.
Priory Manor offers easy access to amenities of Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside and is proximate to highly rated private schools and train and bus services.
GROUND FLOOR
DINING ROOM 14' 4 max" x 17' 1" (4.37m x 5.22m) Superb dining room for formal dining, ceiling rose with period chandelier, period wall-lights, high ceilings and feature cornicing, west-facing stone mullion windows, curtains, hardwood flooring, decorative window opening to kitchen, partial double glazing to feature front door and windows.
KITCHEN 10' 0" x 7' 0" (3.06m x 2.14m) Good range of base and wall units, sink unit, built in microwave and conventional oven, electric hob with extractor/filter over, integrated washer dryer, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer, recessed spotlights, tiled walls, pelmet lights, solid hardwood flooring and useful storage area above kitchen.
INNER HALL AND HALLWAY 26' 6" x 6' 9" (8.09m x 2.08m) Armoire glass-fronted cabinet for kitchen storage matching kitchen units, solid hardwood floor, period door linings and cornicing, ceiling rose and period light, then carpeted hallway to lower ground floor staircase with period feature alcove.
DRAWING ROOM 22' 7" x 16' 4" (6.89m x 5.00m) Magnificent mahogany-panelled drawing room with feature stone mullion windows overlooking the views, period door and window linings, listed ceiling and period brass chandelier, mahogany mantel to fireplace with tiled back and green slate floor complete with period electric fire and brass fender, television & sky points, period panelled radiator cover, part-double glazing.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
LOWER HALLWAY 6' 11 max" x 5' 3" (2.11m x 1.62m) Lower Hallway (from staircase): storage & meter cupboard, leading to boiler/drier room with gas central heating boiler/hot tank, drying racks, useful storage; karndean flooring.
Inner Hall: sensor lighting, karndean flooring.
COMBINED SHOWER ROOM AND DRESSING ROOM 13' 0" x 6' 8" (3.98m x 2.04m) Freestanding armoire for towels/linen; recessed LED spotlights, karndean flooring with electric underfloor heating, heated towel radiator, three piece suite in white comprising W.C., wash hand basin on vanity unit, matching built-in cabinet mirror with lights and built-in corner cabinet, quadrant shower cubicle with thermostatic shower and waterfall head, extractor fan.
STUDY ROOM (POTENTIAL FOURTH BEDROOM) 13' 7" x 9' 6" (4.15m x 2.91m) Study room (potential fourth bedroom), window seat, cushion and blinds, television point, radiator, double glazed window providing a fire escape leading to the terrace.
BEDROOM 13' 8" x 9' 9" (4.18m x 2.98m) Bedroom suitable for king-sized bed, ceiling light, window seat, cushion and blinds, radiator, television point, double glazed window.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING 20' 0" x 6' 11" (6.11m x 2.11m) Landing (from staircase): listed original high cathedral ceiling with light tunnels and wall lights, area suitable for reading/study, feature alcove, radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: COMPRISING West-facing stone mullion windows to both bedroom and bathroom, both enjoying spectacular views across lake, cornicing, part double-glazing.
BEDROOM 16' 6" x 12' 5" (5.04m x 3.79m) Suitable for king-size bed, radiator, ceiling rose and light, television point.
EN SUITE 11' 0" x 9' 10" (3.36m x 3.01m) Four piece suite featuring Villeroy Boch wash hand basin, W.C.; walk-in shower with thermostatic control, VB-tiled walls, mirror, ceiling rose and light, matching wall lights, luxury free-standing hot air heated spa roll top slipper bath with integral shower head on ball and claw feet, radiator, heated towel rail, Karndean flooring.
WALK IN WARDROBE 8' 7" x 4' 3 max" (2.64m x 1.3m) Down-lights and power sockets, radiator, built-in hanging rails and shelving, loft access.
BEDROOM 9' 10" x 7' 8" (3.01m x 2.34m) Hallway with built-in wardrobe area, loft and storage access, suitable for double bed, feature stone mullion window, part double-glazed facing east for morning sun, book shelving, ceiling rose and light, wall light, cornicing.
EN SUITE 5' 1" x 4' 9" (1.55m x 1.47m) Three piece suite in white comprising W.C. wash hand basin on vanity unit and matching mirrored wall cabinet with down-lights, shower cubicle with thermostatic shower & VB tiled walls, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE The substantial manicured gardens include a variety of established trees, shrubs and flowers amidst pathways and lawns with breath taking views across Windermere Lake. There is direct lake access, a jointly owned jetty and field offering year round interest and colour including mature and established specimens of mostly native trees and shrubs and is home to a variety of wildlife.
The property benefits from spectacular year-round panoramas and colours viewed from the west-facing principal rooms and the private terrace. There are garden shrubs, native wild daffodils and bluebells from late Spring, rhododendrons in early summer onto the magnificent Autumnal leaf fall from the mature oaks, chestnut, beech interspersed by firs within the private estate grounds and neighbouring woodland all within the Lake District National Park.
Swing moorings are available from the local authority and small boats/tenders may be stored and launched from the private beach area.
Please note: Freehold garage (6.7m x 2.7m) with workshop/understore beneath is available by separate negotiation.