"WITHDRAWN FROM SALE "Designed and built in 1902 by the celebrated Arts and Crafts architect, Francis Whitwell, the building retains many of its original features. Situated close to Under Loughrigg Fell, this landmark property is set high on its own hill in approximately five acres of private formal gardens and woodland and enjoys breathtaking views over the meandering River Brathay below and the Wrynose Pass in the distance.
Located just outside of the tiny hamlet of Clappersgate, near Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this freehold property is central to all that is important in the area, with the towns of Ambleside, Bowness, Coniston, Grasmere and Windermere all just a few minutes drive away, as are Coniston Water, Grasmere, Thirlmere, Windermere and Ullswater.
Nanny Brow House became a hotel in about 1952. A staff block was added in the 1960s, followed by a substantial northern wing circa 1985. The majority of the rooms look out onto spectacular views towards the Langdales. At the northern tip of the property is Brathay House which at present is a separately rated, self contained three or four bedroom property.
The previous occupants closed the hotel at the end of January 2003 and it has not traded since. There are no trading records. Its established legal use is currently that of a private residence and is rated as such for Council Tax purposes. In need of complete refurbishment, subject to the necessary consents, the extensive, flexible accommodation also presents an excellent opportunity for reinstatement as a hotel etc or redevelopment for a variety of associated or other uses.
Available immediately, with no chain, serious and properly qualifiable enquiries are invited from those in a position to proceed on a genuinely unconditional basis. Subject to status, deposit and the usual commercial considerations, the property is offered for sale only via the private, highly competitive, long term finance (with a maximum term of 30 years) that has been arranged by the vendor in advance to ensure that the buying process will be smooth and trouble free. Depending on individual circumstances, interest rates in the first two years could be fixed by reference to the Bank of Englands prevailing base rate, less 1.00%. Weekly repayment instalments during the initial period could be capped at a level to suit the purchaser. One or more part exchanges considered.
Price on application