An inscription over the lake-facing door dates Wreay Farmhouse to 1787, but parts are much older and the house is mentioned in documents from the 13th century. This detached holiday home is full of character with beams, it commands views over Ullswater. Seven of the bedrooms overlook the lake. The living room with its open fire is cosy, and the conservatory facing south-east catches the morning sun. Watermillock is admirably placed for visiting the Northern Lakes and fells, with excellent walking and cycling amid splendid scenery.
Water sports nearby, and steamers cruise the lake throughout the year. The Brackenrigg Inn (10 mins walk) is noted for its food and the picturesque village of Pooley Bridge (3 pubs) is 2 miles away. The lakeside road meanders over the Kirkstone Pass. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, then drop down into Ambleside and Windermere and Grasmere nearby. Shops 2 miles, pub ? mile.
Wreay Farmhouse has been used as a holiday let, however has not been run to it's full potential as the current owner uses the property as a family retreat for a large part of the year.
Previous annual income have been:
2015 £40,792 (occupancy rate 38%)
2016 £55,191 (occupancy rate 45%)
2017 £40,415 (occupancy rate 29%)
With a more targeted marketing and a degree of general improvement, these figures could easily be improved upon.
Location - From Penrith centre, head south on King Street to the Kemplay Foot Roundabout and take the 4th Exit, the A66 West. Drive to the M6 roundabout and take the 2nd Exit, still the A66 West. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit, signposted for Ullswater and Pooley Bridge. Follow the road for approximately 3.7 miles and at the T-junction, turn right, along the side of Ullswater. Drive along the lakeside road for approximately 1.15 miles and turn right just beyond the Brackenrigg Inn. Drive up the hill and take the sharp turn to the right, signposted Dacre. The entrance to Wreay Farmhouse will be on your right.
Amenities - Watermillock is a linear village, along the side of Ullswater and there is a church, a hotel/restaurant, and a public house. The nearest village is Pooley Bridge, just over 3 mile along Ullswater to the north, where there is a general stores Sub Post Office, 3 public houses and a church. In Glenridding, less than 5 miles along Ullswater to the south, there is a general stores, Sub Post Office, 2 public houses, a hotel and a church. In the village of Stainton, approximately 6.3 miles, there is a primary school, public house a hotel/restaurant and a farm shop with a range of local produce. All main facilities are in Penrith, approximately 9 miles, where there are; secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include; swimming pool, climbing wall, golf course, rugby and cricket clubs.
Services - Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is buy fuel oil. Drainage is to a private septic tank.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - The main entrance is to the front of the farmhouse through a wood panel door with glazed panes to the
Dining Hall - 4.78m x 4.22m (15'8 x 13'10) - Having a cast iron fireplace with tiled insets set is a painted stone surround and hearth with original wooden recessed cupboards and drawers to each side. The floor is a exposed wood and there are uPVC double glazed sash windows, with a window seat to the front enjoying a magnificent view across the garden to the surrounding countryside Lake Ullswater beyond. There are two double radiators and two wall light points. A part glazed wood panel door leads to the;
Living Room - 4.85m x 3.63m (15'11 x 11'11) - Having an open cast iron fireplace set in a stone surround with recessed glazed cupboards to each side. There is a shelved recess with down lights, two wall lights points, a TV aerial point and a uPVC double glazed sash windows with window seat to the front enjoying the view to the Lake.
Kitchen - 3.76m x 4.78m (12'4 x 15'8) - Fitted with a range of gloss white fronted base units to three sides, with a grey flecked worksurface incorporating a single drainer sink and mixer tap. There is a space for a range style LPG cooker, plumbing for a dishwasher. A window faces to the rear
Rear Hall - Having a single radiator and night storage heater. There is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. A wood panel door leads to the
Boot Room - 1.83m x 4.27m (6' x 14) - Being double glazed to two sides with a glazed roof, exposed stone to two walls and ceramic tiled floor. There are four wall light points and a glazed door leading out to the rear
Rear Lobby - Fitted with a worksurface to one side with space below for undersurface appliances. A part glazed door leads back to the dining hall.
Hall Inner - With doors off and a single radiator. There is a recessed store cupboard and a door leads out to the side of the property.
Bedroom Eight - 3.63m x 3.51m (11'11 x 11'6) - Having uPVC double glazed sash windows with window seat to the front, a TV aerial point, a double radiator and door to an
En-Suite - Fitted with a coloured WC, wash hand basin and a tiled shower enclosure with a Mira electric shower and folding screen. There is an extractor fan and light over the sink.
Snug - 3.20m x 3.45m (10'6 x 11'4) - A three panel mullion windows with obscured glass faces to the rear. There is a double radiator and TV aerial point.
Bedroom Nine - 3.78mx2.92m (12'5x9'7) - Having a uPVC double glazed sash window to the front. There is a TV aerial point, a double radiator and a wash basin set in a vanity cupboard with a light above.
Bedroom Ten - 3.53m x 3.63m (11'7 x 11'11) - Having a uPVC double glazed sashwindow with window seat to the front. Double radiator.
En-Suite - Fitted with a coloured WC, wash hand basin and a tiled shower enclosure with a Mira electric shower and folding screen. There is an extractor fan, a light over the sink and a wall mounted electric fan heater.
Bathroom - 1.73m x 2.59m (5'8 x 8'6) - Fitted with a coloured three piece suite incorporating WC, wash hand basin with wall light above and a tiled shower enclosure with Mira electric shower and sliding doors. There is a wall mounted hairdryer, radiator/ heated towel rail. A window with obscured glass faces to the side and there is a recessed cupboard housing the hot water tank.
Rear Hall - From the dining hall and housing two Worcester oil fired boilers providing the hot water and the central heating. A wall cupboards houses the MCB consumer unit, electric meter and fire alarm system. There is a telephone point and a wall mounted pay phone.
Stairs with wooden bannister and spindles lead to the first floor.
Half Landing - With multi pane glazed window to the side.
The landing has wooden doors off and some exposed stone work. A door gives access to the eaves storage with light.
Bedroom One - Having an uPVC double glazed sash window with window seat to the front enjoying an fabulous open view across Lake Ullswater to the yacht club and the fells beyond. There is a double radiator, a TV aerial point and two recessed wall cupboards.
En-Suite - Fitted with a coloured WC, wash hand basin and a tiled shower enclosure with a Mira electric shower and folding screen. There is an extractor fan, a light over the sink and a wall mounted fan heater.
Bedroom Two - 4.83m x 3.05m (15'10 x 10) - Having an uPVC double glazed sash window with window seat to the front enjoying the fabulous view, a double radiator, a TV aerial point and a recessed wall cupboard.
En-Suite - Fitted with a white three piece suite with wash basin set in a vanity unit with cupboard below and a Mira electric shower over the bath. A double glazed window faces to the front and the walls are part tiled walls. There is a radiator towel rail a wall mounted fan heater and a light over the sink.
Bedroom Three - 3.94m x 1.96m (12'11 x 6'5) - Having a three pain mullioned uPVC double glazed window to the front with views across the countryside towards Ullswater. There is a double radiator, TV aerial point and wash hand basin with a cupboard below.
Bathroom - 4.93m x 1.83m (16'2 x 6) - Fitted with a white three piece suite a Mira electric shower over the bath. The wash basin set in a vanity unit with cupboard below and light over . A uPVC double glazed sash window faces to the front and the walls are part tiled walls. There is a radiator towel rail, a wall mounted fan heater, a wall mounted hairdryer and a a large recessed linen cupboard.
Bedroom Four - 3.51m x 3.48m (11'6 x 11'5) - Having a uPVC double glazed sash with window seat to the front, a double radiator, TV aerial point and a door to the
En-Suite - Fitted with a coloured WC, wash hand basin and a tiled shower enclosure with a Mira electric shower and folding screen. There is an extractor fan, a light over the sink and a wall mounted fan heater.
Bedroom Five - 2.82m x 3.66m (9'3 x 12) - Having a uPVC double glazed sash window with window seat to the front enjoying the view, a double radiator and TV aerial point. There is a wash hand basin with cupboard below, a light above and tiles around. A cast iron feature fireplace in a painted stone surround.
Bedroom Six - 3.76m x 2.64m (12'4 x 8'8) - Having a uPVC double glazed sash window with window seat to the side, a double radiator and TV aerial point. There is a wash hand basin with cupboard below, a light above and tiles around.
Stairs down from the end of the landing lead down to a wood panel door which leads out to he rear.
Linen Cupboard - 1.96m x 2.57m (6'5 x 8'5) -
Outside - To the front of Wreay Farmhouse a concrete terrace which runs along the full length of the property having breathtaking views and having a south easterly aspect. There is a fence around and access to the;
Conservatory - Being double glazed to three sides set on a dwarf wall with a glazed ceiling. There is exposed stonework to one wall, a wall light point and a double radiator. Glazed doors lead out to the front and rear.
Stone steps lead down to a paved patio area and to the lawn beyond with a lovely mature shrub border through which there is an arch leading back to the terrace. A pedestrian gate in a stone wall leads to the tarmac parking area with parking for up to six cars.
To the rear of Wreay Farmhouse is a further garden are, to grass with garden shed/summer house with views to Ullswater.
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