3 Bed Detached House, Hawkshead, LA22

Rose Cottage is a magnificent traditional Lakeland stone detached house in a beautiful location near the small hamlet of Colthouse, on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Hawkshead.

This unfurnished property is part of a privately owned country estate and has grounds of approximately one acre to front and rear. The front of Rose Cottage has westerly views over ancient National Trust woodland, the village of Hawkshead, the Langdales and Coniston Old Man. Considerable care has been taken to extensively renovate, while retaining many original features - so with slate flooring, original fireplaces and exposed wooden beams, this house exudes a warm and homely atmosphere.

ACCOMMODATION - The property comprises an open porch area, dining hall with slate floor, fireplace and hearth. This leads into the sitting room which is a very spacious and light room with twin aspect windows, door to the rear garden, brick fireplace with large open fire, wooden beams and polished wooden floor. The smaller sitting room or snug has polished floorboards, slate fireplace with wood burning stove, leading to the fitted kitchen. This has a range of modern base and wall units, sink unit, integral Bosch electric hob and oven. Slate flooring & modern tiling. The large utility room with doors leading to the front and rear gardens, is off the kitchen with ample room for boots/coats/country accoutrements. Sink and plumbing for washing machine. Separate WC. There is a pantry accessing the rear garden, a room with substantial storage/shelving.

Upstairs, the original staircase with areas of exposed local stone leads to the landing off which there are two double bedrooms to the front of the property, benefiting from the spectacular views. Single bedroom to the rear, overlooking woodland. Spacious bathroom with bath, basin, toilet and tiled walk-in shower - plus programmable under floor heating below a slate tiled floor.

The property has oil fired central heating and secure parking.

LOCATION - Located near the hamlet of Colthouse on the outskirts of Hawkshead and situated between the lakes of Windermere and Coniston, at the northern tip of the 6,000-acre Grizedale Forest. Hawkshead with its highly regarded restaurants, public houses, cafes and shops, is a 15-minute walk. The ferry crossing to Bowness across Lake Windermere is 3 miles away,  providing a link through to Kendal and the M6 motorway. There are numerous walks accessible from the doorstep of Rose Cottage including to the Latterbarrow Fells and Claife Heights to the east, Esthwaite Water to the south, Grizedale Forest and Tarn Hows to the west and the Furness Fells to the north.

GENERAL INFORMATION - Minimum income requirement for this property is £69,000 (30 x rent).

TO APPLY FOR A TENANCY
Once approved, will require a Holding Deposit of 1 weeks rent, payable by bank transfer. This is required to reserve the property and will be held for a period of 15 days. A holding deposit will be offset against the Initial Rent and Deposit, with the agreement of the payee.

RIGHT TO RENT
All adults, 18 years and over, living at the property will be asked to provide evidence of nationality and identity to validate their "Right to Rent" under the Immigration Act 2014.

REFERENCING
All applicants will be required to provide proof of address, funds and a satisfactory references from an employer and current landlord. If you are self-employed, a reference from your accountant will be required. A credit reference will also be obtained for each applicant.

THE TENANCY
The property will be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum period of 24 months.

DEPOSIT AND RENT
The successful tenant will be required to pay a deposit equal to 5 weeks rent following confirmation of references. This will be held in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Regulations. One month's rent in advance is required prior to check in.

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