Boathouse with panoramic Lake Windermere views hits market for £2.25m
Two-bedroom, fully furnished boathouse in Ambleside features 100 metres of private lake frontage and floor-to-ceiling doors opening to a glass-fronted balcony.
A boathouse with views over Lake Windermere has gone on sale in Ambleside for £2.25 million, offering two ensuite bedrooms and 100 metres of private lake frontage on nearly an acre of grounds. The property, marketed by Fine & Country, is described as a rare, one-off opportunity suitable as a main residence or income source from holiday lets.
The two-bedroom property blends rustic charm with modern design, featuring black timber beams, warm paneling and a steep roof framed by mature trees. Inside, an open-plan living area is arranged to maximise lake views, with floor-to-ceiling folding doors that open onto a glass-fronted balcony overlooking the water, wildlife and passing boats. The principal bedroom suite on the first floor rises to the roof apex, with oak-framed windows capturing morning light over the lake. The boathouse is fully furnished with high-end fixtures, including Corian kitchen worktops, NEFF appliances and travertine bathrooms.
Outside, natural woodland, a lawned garden and a paved seating area frame the tranquil setting. Owners have access to a shared jetty and a communal boat park, and the property carries full residential status, making it suitable as a main home or as a holiday retreat. The listing notes that the boathouse can function as a personal bolt hole or an income source, with potential to let part or full time.
In August, another high-end country house went on the market in the region: Winterdyne House in Bewdley, Worcestershire, a seven-bedroom Grade II-listed property that was priced at £3.75 million. Built in 1760 by Sir Edward Winnington Bart and thought to have been designed by the Adams brothers, Winterdyne sits on around 30 acres after the estate’s land was reduced from about 70 acres. The house overlooks the River Severn and the town, with views that include the nearby West Midlands Safari Park and a steam railway in the distance. It features multiple reception rooms, a kitchen with bespoke units, Aga, billiard room, film room, a gym and a home office.