Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22

Few properties manage to hold this much possibility under one roof — and fewer still can offer it with a view of one of England's most celebrated lakes. Banerigg Guest House is a handsome period conversion sitting in approximately 1/3 acre of gardens in Grasmere, with private jetty access and the kind of lake views that make you stop mid-sentence and simply look.

The building has been thoughtfully extended several years ago and has made a very well respected guest house, and the quality of that heritage is felt throughout. Ten double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, give the property a breadth and flexibility that opens the door to a remarkable range of uses — whether as a substantial family home, a multi-generational residence, or a continued venture in hospitality. The bedrooms themselves carry the proportions you would expect of a period building: generous, well-considered rooms that feel comfortable rather than clinical, with natural light playing a central role in the atmosphere of each space.

Three separate reception rooms add further breathing space to the interior, allowing different parts of the household — or different generations of a family — to have their own corners without encroaching on one another. It is the kind of arrangement that works equally well for quiet Sunday mornings and lively gatherings, with enough room for everyone to find their place. The kitchen and dining area brings the household together in the way that good kitchens tend to, offering a practical and sociable heart to the home where everyday life can unfold at its own pace.

Outside, the grounds match the interior in scale and generosity. Approximately 1/3 of an acre of plot surrounds the property, offering a rare sense of seclusion and space in a part of the Lake District where land of this quality is genuinely hard to come by. The double-length, double-width garage provides exceptional covered storage or workshop space, while extensive off-road parking means that visiting family or guests can arrive without a second thought. Then there is the private jetty access — a feature that sets Banerigg apart entirely. Direct access to the lake opens up a world of activity, from early morning rowing to evening walks along the water's edge, and it lends the whole property an ease and connection with its surroundings that simply cannot be replicated.

The lake views, of course, are present throughout — not as a backdrop to the property, but as a genuine and ever-changing feature of daily life here. Grasmere is one of those places that people travel great distances simply to look at, and to wake up to those views from your own home, morning after morning, is something that retains its effect long after the novelty might be expected to wear off.

Grasmere itself is a village that needs little introduction. Beloved by walkers, literary enthusiasts and those who simply appreciate a well-kept, characterful place, it sits at the heart of the Lake District National Park with a warmth and community spirit that is genuinely felt rather than marketed. The village has its own shops, cafés and celebrated local institutions, and the surrounding fells offer some of the finest walking in the country directly from the doorstep. Ambleside is close at hand, bringing with it a wider range of shops, restaurants and services, and the broader connectivity of the South Lakes — with easy access onwards towards the motorway network for those who need it. The property is also well-placed for quick access to Grasmere's immediate neighbours and the wider central Lakes, making it as practical as it is picturesque.

What makes Banerigg Guest House genuinely rare is not any single feature — it is the combination. Properties with this number of bedrooms and bathrooms do appear occasionally in the Lakes. Properties with private jetty access appear occasionally too. Gardens of this size, parking of this scope, a period character this well preserved — each of these alone would be notable. Together, they form something that is genuinely difficult to replicate and, in all likelihood, will not come to market again in the same form.

David Britton Estates would warmly encourage any interested party to arrange a viewing at the earliest opportunity. Banerigg is a property that deserves to be experienced in person — to walk the grounds, to stand at the water's edge, and to understand for yourself exactly what this kind of home can offer.

The current owners are currently in the process of making an application to the LDNPA for a change of use to primary residence. This would mean should you wish to run as a guest house that can continue but if you would like a beautiful family home, not a second home, this could be this properties next step.

Tenure: Freehold.
Council Tax: Band D.

Services: Oil heating, Mains water, Mains electricity, Septic Tank

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