FLAT 9
BROOM RIGGS, AMBLESIDE, NEAR SAWREY, CUMBRIA LA22 0JX
Photo 1 View from Lake Frontage Photo 3 Sitting Room and Kitchen Kitchen Area Sitting Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 View from the Balcony View from the Balcony View from Lake Frontage View from Lake Frontage View from Lake Frontage Photo 14 EPC
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Property details
Last sold
£180,000 Feb 2016
Local average
£373,333 (-21%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,358 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- First floor apartment with 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite).
- Superb lake views including from the private balcony.
- 37 acres of beautiful grounds including lake frontage.
- Energy Rating Band E
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
From the Windermere Ferry, proceed North on the B5285, and having travelled through Near Sawrey and passing Hill Top (Miss Potters House), Esthwaite Water will then be seen on the left hand side The entrance drive to Broomriggs is found mid way along on the right hand side (being a total of 2.3 miles from the Ferry).
Alternatively from Hawkshead, leave South on the B5285 signposted for "Sawrey and Windermere via Ferry" and travel for approximately 1 mile until the driveway for Broomriggs is found on your left.
Description Broomriggs is a distinctive and highly attractive property, built around 1900 by Thomas Thornely, Master of Trinity House Cambridge, a great friend of John Ruskin who resided nearby on the shores of Coniston Water.
This elegant and impressive building has undergone significant though sympathetic alteration over the years and now provides eleven exclusive self contained apartments. What will not have changed throughout that time however are the magnificent views, or indeed the superb grounds, both of which will undoubtedly have been visited by Beatrix Potter who lived at nearby Hilltop in Near Sawrey as she was the cousin of Thomas Thornely's wife Mabel.
This delightful first floor apartment is approached via the original oak panelled hallway and staircase, a very grand entrance indeed, and the apartment itself is wonderfully bright and spacious. The private hallway leads via an original arch doorway into the living room and kitchen which enjoy superb views West over the lake to the surrounding fells. Both the double bedrooms and the private balcony all enjoy this same superb outlook which also encompass the wooded slopes of Grizedale Forest up to the higher fells in the North.
The communal grounds are a true delight, with stone paved patio areas and seating immediately to the front of the building and a wonderful mix of natural and managed woodland interspersed with formal gardens within the 37acres. Quiet little pathways lead through the woodland and afford beautiful views and for the young at heart there is also a badminton or soft tennis court laid out, a small putting green on the lower lawn and further areas of interest for all ages.
For the more adventurous, boats are available to the Broomriggs residents in the private grassed area of land fronting Esthwaite Water almost opposite the entrance driveway to Broomriggs.
The grounds and building are excellently maintained by a resident warden, which removes any management worries, particularly for those who are not permanently resident, as there is always someone available immediately on hand on site to deal with any matters arising day or night.
This lovely apartment is a superb opportunity for anyone looking for an idyllic holiday let, weekend retreat or indeed a permanent home in one the quieter yet very convenient parts of the Lake District National Park.
The apartment is currently a successful holiday let with Hideaways. (www.hideaways.co.uk)
Accommodation (with approximate measurements)
Communal Hallway A grand area with original panelling and staircase leading to the first floor.
Private Hallway With a radiator and central heating thermostat.
Living Room/Kitchen 19' 8" x 13' 0" Maximum (5.99m x 3.96m Maximum) A delightful room with stunning views from the leaded light windows and lovely window seat over looking the lake. There is a fireplace with a timber mantle, tiled hearth and surround, a radiator and a satellite aerial point.
The kitchen area has wall and base units with pelmet lighting and complimentary working surfaces incorporating a bowl and a half stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, built in Belling oven and grill, with a 4 ring electric hob and extractor. The walls are tiled and the flooring is timber boarded and there is a radiator
Bedroom 1 14' 9" x 9' 7" Including En-Suite (4.5m x 2.9m Including En-Suite) With beautiful views of the lake and countryside from the large leaded light window and having a built-in storage cupboard and a radiator.
En-Suite Bathroom With a 3 piece suite in white comprising a bath with a Mira Events shower with concertina glazed screen, wash hand basin and W.C. The walls are part tiled and there is a light/shaver point, spot lights, an extractor fan and a radiator.
Bedroom 2 9' 10" x 9' 2" (3m x 2.79m) With stunning views of the lake and countryside from the french door which leads out onto a private balcony and having a built-in storage cupboard and a radiator.
Shower Room With a 3 piece suite in white comprising a glazed shower cubicle with a Mira Excel shower, wash hand basin and W.C. The walls are part tiled and there is a light/shaver point, spot lights, an extractor fan and a radiator.
Outside The communal grounds extend to something in the region of 37 acres of mixed woodland through which delightful paths meander in company with a small beck. There are also more formal garden areas, all neatly tended and well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and trees. There are a range of facilities available for family entertainment including not only a marked out badminton court but also a small putting green and down at the Lakeshore, rowing boats are available to the residents of Broomriggs. The Lakeshore land is delightfully fringed with trees and also provides a lovely setting for watching the sunset on quiet summer evenings or enjoying a family barbecue.
Services Mains water and electricity are connected. Shared oil fired central heating system serves the entire building with each flat being thermostatically controlled. Shared drainage to septic tank.
Tenure The property is held at a peppercorn rent on the residue of a 999 year lease, originally dated May 18th 1978. Broomriggs is divided into eleven flats, ten are privately owned, the eleventh is owned by Broomriggs Flats (Hawkshead) Limited which also owns and manages the extensive grounds and the beautiful building. Broomrigg Flats (Hawkshead) Limited is in turn owned, in equal shares, by the ten private flat owners, with each flat owner having a seat on the board.
Management of the Building A Resident Warden, who lives in the eleventh flat, maintains the estate. His duties range from nurturing the natural woodland (which provides a home to a wide variety of plant and wildlife) and managing the extensive formal and informal gardens, to maintaining the fabric of one of Lakelands most elegant buildings.
Over and above keeping the grounds in excellent condition, the warden also gives great peace of mind to the owners by providing on site security and minor maintenance for all of the flats, as well as dealing promptly with any issues which may arise in any one of them.
Owners really can "lock up and leave", feeling safe and secure.
The current service/management charge for 2010/11 is £1,273 per quarter
Business Rates The property has a rateable value of £3050 with the amount payable for 2010/11 being £1241.35. The current owners receive small business rate relief with their amount payable for 2010/11 being £620.67
Viewings ** Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Ambleside 015394 32800
Listed by
Ambleside
Hackney & Leigh
Reference: 17502453
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 19/02/2016 (10 years ago) | £180,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOM RIGGS FLAT 4, NEAR SAWREY, AMBLESIDE, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA22 0JX | £445,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| BROOM RIGGS FLAT 10, NEAR SAWREY, AMBLESIDE, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA22 0JX | £445,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |
Area average: £445,000 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Tourist Information Centre | 0.9 miles |
| Bus stop | The Beechmount | 0.9 miles |
| Shop | Hawkshead | 0.9 miles |
| Shop | Stewardsons of Hawkshead | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Windermere | 3.4 miles |
| University | University of Cumbria | 4.9 miles |
| University | University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus | 5.0 miles |
| Train station | Lakeside | 6.1 miles |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 10.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 23 Jul 2014 |
| Goodly Dale Primary School | Primary | 2.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| The Lakes School | Secondary | 3.1 miles | Good — 6 Jan 2020 |
| Windermere School | Other | 3.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ambleside CofE Primary School | Primary | 4.7 miles | Requires improvement — 29 Apr 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).