Elleray Cottage in Windermere, Lake District for sale at £1m

A characterful Lakeland stone cottage in one of the Lake District's most sought-after locations has been put on the market with a £1 million price tag.

Elleray Cottage, in Windermere, offers four double bedrooms, three reception rooms and views towards Lake Windermere from its elevated garden and decking areas.

The detached property combines traditional features with spacious accommodation arranged over three floors.

A dining space offers a stylish space to have communal meals for all the family (Image: Stewart Smith)

Estate agents Ashdown Jones say the home is packed with character, from its slate flooring and wooden floors to multiple wood-burning stoves and period-style detailing throughout.

A welcoming entrance porch leads into a cosy snug with a fireplace, while a separate sitting room overlooks the footpath towards the popular Orrest Head walking route.

Both rooms provide flexible living spaces, with the latter centred around a wood-burning stove set on a slate hearth.

At the heart of the property is a large kitchen and dining room designed for entertaining.

The space comfortably accommodates a dining table for eight and features timber cabinetry, slate and granite worktops, extensive storage and a Falcon range cooker.

A utility room and ground-floor cloakroom complete the lower level.

The lucky owners would bag a property with two living spaces (Image: Stewart Smith)

The first floor includes two double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en-suite shower room and views across Windermere's rooftops, alongside another family bathroom.

Two more double bedrooms are located on the second floor, each benefiting from their own en-suite shower room.

Also on the upper level is one of the property's stand-out features, an additional sitting room with wooden flooring, a wood-burning stove and a large picture window overlooking the garden.

Outside, the cottage enjoys mature gardens arranged across several levels, along with a courtyard, patio areas and a raised deck offering glimpses of the lake and surrounding fells.

There is parking for up to three cars as well as a double garage.

The property has four spacious bedrooms (Image: Stewart Smith)

The property is within easy reach of Windermere's shops, cafés, restaurants and railway station, while the route to Orrest Head is just a short walk away.

Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and the wider Lake District National Park are also nearby.

As well as serving as a family home, Elleray Cottage has operated as a holiday let through Cottages.com.

According to the listing, it achieves an occupancy rate of around 75 per cent and generates an average gross annual turnover of approximately £60,000.

Ashdown Jones describe the property as a generously proportioned home that combines period charm with a highly desirable Windermere setting.

Anyone interested in the property can call the estate agents on 01539 885290.

The property is located in the stunning surroundings of the Lake District (Image: Stewart Smith)

The property has a patio area to hang out in the summer weather (Image: Stewart Smith)

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There is plenty of outdoor space on offer with a dedicated seating area (Image: Stewart Smith)

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