Lake District: Ambleside property with private gym for sale at £1.85m

This ‘exceptional’ detached family home in Ambleside has been ‘meticulously’ modified and updated to a high standard in recent years.

Michaels Nook Cottage boasts an ‘idyllic’ position on the edge of Grasmere, which offers a range of amenities.

(Image: Rightmove) The property was added to Rightmove on Friday March   7 and is being marketed by Hackney & Leigh estate agency with an asking price of £1,850,000.

The estate agent said: “This is a rare and superb opportunity in this wonderful part of the English Lake District, so early viewing is highly recommended.”

Step through an open covered porch and into to a ‘bright and welcoming’ entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway (Image: Rightmove) Continue to the ‘wonderful’ spacious sitting room, which enjoys breath taking views across the valley to Silver How, Loughrigg and Helm Crag from an extended bay window.

The ‘elegant’ dining room also boasts amazing views and provides the perfect space for entertaining,

The ‘stylish’ family kitchen is ‘superbly’ equipped, featuring a large island and a wealth of integrated appliances, including a separate wine fridge.

(Image: Rightmove) The ground floor also benefits from a useful boot room and a separate cloakroom.

Stairs from the entrance hallway, lead to a split-level landing which is flooded with natural light.

(Image: Rightmove) The first floor offers four bedrooms, the first of which, is described as a ‘sumptuous’ double room with ‘spectacular’ views and a three-piece ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom two is another ‘luxury’ double with ‘fabulous’ fell views and a three-piece ensuite bathroom.

Both the third and fourth bedrooms are currently used as twin rooms.

(Image: Rightmove) The house bathroom offers a ‘modern’ three-piece suite, and is next to a useful utility room.

Outside, you will find the gym in what was once a detached garage. Behind this, there is a small shed.

(Image: Rightmove) An easily maintained split level garden at the front of the property provides ‘marvellous’ view.

There is also a lawn, with borders, mature shrubs and trees, as well as a gravel patio area.

A private, gated driveway provides plenty of space for car parking.