2 Dockernook Cowan Head 1 Burneside 1 LA8 9HY 2 Dockernook
An extremely rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a luxurious, three bedroomed first floor apartment at the highly sought after Cowan Head development, a private 47 acre estate set within the magnificent Lake District National Park. This tranquil and secure community was created on the site of a former 18th century paper mill and has been meticulously designed and built in stages over recent years to provide luxurious, riverside living with exclusive access to a private stretch of the River Kent with fishing rights, a pristine 9 hole golf course and indoor leisure facility with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.
The extremely spacious apartment enjoys superb views from the glazed balcony directly over the Mill Pond and River Kent and the rolling countryside beyond. The privacy and exclusivity of owners residing at Cowan Head is maintained by a restriction against holiday letting throughout the site.
The picturesque Cowan Head estate can be found only a few minutes drive from the tourist hotspots of Bowness and Windermere and the glorious Lake District. Nearby Kendal, 3 miles, provides a wealth of local amenities by way of a well supported high street and out of town retail outlets as well as mouth watering restaurants and a host of bars and cafes. Oxenholme station, 4 miles, serves the West Coast main line rail service providing access to London in 2 ½ hours with direct links to Manchester Airport and for road users, Junction 36 of the M6 is less than a 15 minute drive. Excellent first and second stage schooling is available at Windermere, Sedbergh and Lancaster.
2 Dockernook is positioned on the first floor of the building known as Dockernook, located at the far end of the Cowan Head development overlooking the Mill Pond and benefits from both stair and lift access. The leisure facilities can be also accessed from the first floor of this apartment block, one of only a few apartments on the development that is able to do so without going outside. Lovingly cared for by the current vendors who have enjoyed Cowan Head since it was developed almost 20 years ago, having purchased off-plan enjoying the benefit of adding a few unique touches themselves along the way including handcrafted Oak bar, glazing the balcony and more recent upgrades such as PVC double glazing throughout.
The accommodation offers sumptuous and stylish accommodation, leaving the lift the entrance for the apartment is immediately in front of you and leads into a spacious reception hall which has a useful cloak area and a storage cupboard which houses the hot water tank. The hallway leads through the apartment into an extremely spacious living room which has been elegantly configured to offer both lounge and dining areas which are bright and airy with windows offering uninterrupted views of the River Kent and the countryside beyond. At the rear of the living area is a raised area which has a solid oak hand crafted bar with built in wine racks, display cabinets and fridge making an excellent area for entertaining. There are patio doors leading out of the lounge area onto a spacious balcony with glass balustrades perfect for sitting out and enjoying the views and catching the evening sun.
A well presented breakfast kitchen has plenty of units and workspace on offer with integral appliances including a Siemens double oven. Three large double bedrooms in all, two with fitted wardrobes and matching bedroom furniture offering extensive storage, the largest master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom featuring a corner spa bath. The second bedroom also features an en-suite bathroom and the third bedroom currently used as a study has a generous family shower room adjacent with the option to knock through and make en-suite. The extensive and well maintained lower ground floor, ideal for golf clubs, grounds surrounding Cowan Head are outdoor equipment etc. Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. accessed by high level privacy and security From M6 J36 follow the main A591 including remote video link to the main following signs for Windermere at the gated entrance. Domestic animals are Long leasehold for the balance of a 999 Plumgarths Roundabout. Continue along permitted on site. Outstanding 360 year lease. The freehold is vested in the the small dual carriageway and as the degree views take in the River Kent, Management Company, each resident road drops down the hill pass the filling Kentmere Valley and far reaching vistas of being a shareholder in that company. A station on the right and take the first right the natural rolling landscape. The leisure quarterly service charge of £950.00 to turning signposted Burneside and Cowan facilities are superb and offer an indoor cover full mantainence of the Head. Follow the road for approx. ¾ of swimming pool with surrounding terrace development including lifts, heating and a mile and turn left at the Cowan Head area, steam room and sauna available cleaning of common parts, leisure signpost. The gated site is accessed via exclusively for residents. Two private and facilities, gardens, ground keeping and secure key entry. The Dockernook large parking spaces sit beneath the buildings insurance. A further £1200 is building sits towards the far end of the Dockernook building, in a communal area paid directly into the sinking fund each development on the left hand side before and additional, unassigned spaces are year. the pond. The main entrance to available for visitors if required. A useful, Dockernook is on the front of the private store room can be found on the building facing the river. Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Tel 01539 733500
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