The Property

Rosemount Boutique Accommodation is a substantial Victorian house positioned on Lake Road, almost equidistant between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. Extending to more than 4,000 sq ft, the property has evolved from a longstanding guest house into an established whole-house holiday let, combining period architectural detail with colourful contemporary interiors.

The building retains much of the character associated with its origins as a gentleman’s house, including high ceilings, original timber flooring, decorative plasterwork, sash bay windows, stained glass detailing and substantial timber balustrades.

The current holiday letting arrangement uses eight bedrooms, all with en suite facilities, while a further four bedrooms provide scope to increase capacity. The agent notes the potential to operate the property as accommodation for up to 20 guests.

Planning permission for the change of use to a whole-house holiday let was obtained in 2022, with the property trading in this format since September of that year. It is currently marketed through Lakelovers/Sykes Holiday Cottages and has existing future bookings. Further information regarding gross income is available from the selling agent.

The entrance hall immediately reflects the building’s original scale, with high ceilings, period coving, timber floors and a broad staircase rising through the house.

A generous guest lounge sits off the hall, with a traditional sash bay window overlooking Lake Road. The accommodation includes a second guest lounge elsewhere within the building, providing ample communal space for larger groups.

Two guest kitchens serve the accommodation. The principal kitchen provides extensive storage and preparation space, alongside a gas hob, oven, extractor, dishwasher and double sink. A separate utility room includes an industrial washing machine and tumble dryer, with space for drying outdoor clothing and walking equipment.

The bedrooms vary in scale and arrangement, with many retaining generous sash windows and high ceilings. Eight are currently used as en suite guest rooms, while the additional bedrooms allow considerable flexibility for further guest accommodation, owners’ use, a gym or other ancillary purposes.

A spacious family bathroom on the lower ground floor includes a large shower and sunken bath, while a separate study provides useful workspace or secure storage for the cleaning and management team.

Rosemount is being sold as seen, including fixtures and fittings, offering the opportunity to continue operating the established holiday letting business with much of the existing setup already in place.

Externally

Private parking to the front accommodates up to six vehicles, an important asset in this central Windermere location.

To the rear is a private, low-maintenance garden with a raised lawned area, mature planting, rendered and Lakeland stone boundary walls, an outdoor power supply and water tap. A small garden shed provides useful storage for bicycles and outdoor equipment.