
Meadowcroft Lane, Bowness on Windermere · LA23
the Annexe, Bowness on Windermere
5b the Annexe, Meadowcroft Lane, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3JE
Set in the popular semi-rural area of Storrs Park on the edge of Bowness-on-Windermere up a quiet private lane. Offering its own allocated parking and patio garden.
The home, in the agent’s words
- An annexe to a traditional period mid terraced cottage
- Semi rural location with distant lake views from the rear
- Interesting flexible living space with adjoining two bedroom annexe
- Garden and parking with The Bothy
- 2 Bedrooms and bathroom
- Close to Bowness village and all its amenities
- Gas central heating and some double glazing
- Planning permission has been granted to separate the cottage and annexe
- No upward chain
- Superfast Broadband Available
Read the full agent description
Description: 5b Meadowcroft, the annexe, is accessed to the rear of the row of cottages is a converted outbuilding/laundry. Set in the popular semi-rural area of Storrs Park on the edge of Bowness-on-Windermere up a quiet private lane. Offering its own allocated parking and patio garden.
There is a large open plan living area with modern kitchen and peninsular units defining both areas, offering a range of oak wall and base units with wood effect worksurface incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit. There is a an integrated oven, fridge freezer, slimline dishwasher and 4 ring electric hob and extractor hood over. The Living area has an abundance of character with beams and wooden floorboards throughout. Double glazed sliding doors lead to the garden area. Adjacent is a shower room with WC, vanity wash basin, walk in shower with Mira electric shower over and chrome heated towel rail. Tiling to walls. Steep space saving stairs (which may be difficult access for some) lead to the first floor which has limited headroom to roughly 50% of the floorspace but offers a landing area with under eaves storage and 2 small double bedrooms both with velux rooflights bringing ample natural light.
The current owners have always used the "two" units as one property and are available separately if desired.
They did however obtain planning permission for a change of use on the property in Dec 2023 so that the properties would effectively be two separate houses. The rear 2 bedroomed annexe becomes a holiday let for short term holiday letting only. More details on request or go to the Lake District National park planning website (ref 7/2023/5574).
There is also parking approximately 50m away allocated for 1 vehicle and there is a patio garden area to enjoy.
Accommodation (with approximate measurements)
Ground Floor
Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen 29' 5" max x 15' 4" max (8.97m x 4.67m)
Shower room
First Floor
Landing with Eaves Storage 9' 7" x 7' 1" (2.92m x 2.16m)
Bedroom 1 (Limited Head Height) 10' 4" max x 9' 3" (3.15m x 2.82m)
Bedroom 2 (Limited Head Height) 10' 5" max x 9' 9" (3.18m x 2.97m)
Property information:
Services: Mains electricity. Electric hot water tank for hot water, electric shower and is heated with electric radiators.
Tenure: Freehold - Vacant Possession on Completion
Council tax: Westmorland & Furness Council - Rateable Value for The Annexe £4400.00 with the amount payable of £2156.00 for 2024/2025.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.
Energy oerformance certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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From Bowness take the A592 towards Newby Bridge and after passing the ferry turning turn second left onto Meadowcroft Lane which is almost opposite Windermere Marina Entrance. Continue along the lane turning first right into the development. The Annexe is accessed behind the Bothy, which is one of the original cottages.
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2.2 milesto Windermere Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 2.2 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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