# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (LA23 1DJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | BELVEDERE, CORNBIRTHWAITE ROAD, WINDERMERE, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA23 1DJ | | Price | £2,500,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Floor area | 333 m² | | Last sold | £2,488,150 Apr 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Current heating cost:** £847/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,500 ### Recommendations - U (£3,500 - £5,500) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6839-3433-7000-0670-8276) ## Description **Description:** **** To describe this as a 4 bedroomed detached house simply does not do this house the justice it deserves. The current owners have built this house over a 2 year period and the result is magnificent! Fantastic fixtures and fittings including; triple glazed window and doors, underfloor heating, bluetooth speakers, bespoke modern fitted kitchens and luxury bathroom fittings with Lusso sanitary ware. Arriving at Belvedere you are met by bespoke electric gates opening into the gravelled driveway with carport and the grand ultra modern front elevation of the property facing you, a mixture of immense porcelain tiles, floor to ceiling windows and wood paneling plus the hidden garage door and glass balustrade balcony belonging to the master suite. The first impression only gives a little taste of what is inside... On entering the property it's easy to see how much this project has meant to the owners, they have clearly loved creating this master piece and the result is sublime. Entering into the entrance hall you are instantly greeted by the handcrafted/handmade Heelix staircase with bronze railings and solid Beech steps, this centre piece sets the tone for the property and the modern beauty continues throughout the house. Off the entrance hall is a large boot room with glazed door plus a shower room and an office room that could equally be used as extra accommodation, an extra living room or indeed a cinema room. Through to the heart of the house, the living area with its vast space and floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors and wood burning stove, this room is simply fantastic, an entertainers heaven! The fitted kitchen is beautifully modern, practical and even offers a touch of history with the kitchen island being enveloped in some of the bronze from the Churchill war rooms in London and offers all of the modern integrated appliances one would expect; induction hob, oven, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, microwave and extractor hood. Following through behind the kitchen is a second kitchen with granite worktops, inset sink, wall and base units, slimline dishwasher and wine fridge. A useful utility room with hot water cylinder and boiler, access to the garage and sitting room which again could be become extra accommodation or perhaps a home gym. The fabulous bespoke staircase from the entrance hall takes you to the large gallery landing and on into 3 stunning bedrooms all of which not only have en-suites but the added bonus of walk in wardrobes plus the master suite with a fabulous private balcony having slate tiles and glass balustrade plus a beautiful bespoke fitted dressing room and 4 piece en-suite bathroom. All the en-suites having been individually designed and decorated and all having Lusso stone suites and the finest fittings. To the rear of the property, at the end of the garden, is a whimsical cabin - A picture perfect wood cabin with a living area, bedroom with dressing area and shower room plus a small decking area to the front. This could perhaps be used as guest accommodation or an annex for a teenager/relative. To the outside of the property is a very well screened and private, beautifully landscaped garden plus patio seating area amounting to approximately 0.49 acres, an ideal summer entertaining area and perfect for those Al Fresco dining moments. There is also a hot tub, timber shed and wood store and the aforementioned cabin. To the front of the property is a large gravelled parking area and carport for 2 vehicles and large integral garage.  **Location:** **** Belvedere is located towards the end of a Cornbirthwaite Road, a private road approximately 0.25 miles from Windermere village. The perfect location, set back from the main village thoroughfare but within a few minutes walk of all the amenities. From Windermere Village head towards Bowness and taking the right hand turning after Lakeland Gardens sign posted 'Cornbirthwaite Road'. Continue along the private road and Belvedere can be found a short way on your left.   **Accommodation** **(with** **approximate** **measurements)** ****   **Entrance** **Hall** **14' 7" x 13' 10" (4.44m x 4.22m)**   **Boot** **Room** **9' 9" x 8' 4" (2.97m x 2.54m)**   **Shower** **Room** ****   **Office** **14' 1" x 12' 7" (4.29m x 3.84m)**   **Living** **Area** **35' 10" x 23' (10.92m x 7.01m)**   **Kitchen** **2** **14' x 5' 8" (4.27m x 1.73m)**   **Utility** **Room** **8' 1" x 5' 10" (2.46m x 1.78m)**   **Sitting** **Room** **12' 10" x 12' 2" (3.91m x 3.71m)**   **Garage** **24' 7" x 19' (7.49m x 5.79m)**   **Heelix** **Staircase** ****   **Landing** **23' 6" max x 9' 4" (7.16m max x 2.84m)**   **Bedroom** **1** **(Master** **Suite)** **21' 9" x 21' 1" (6.63m x 6.43m)**   **Dressing** **Room** **15' 5" x 13' 9" (4.7m x 4.19m)**   **4** **Piece** **En-Suite** **Bathroom** ****   **Bedroom** **2** **13' x 12' 3" (3.96m x 3.73m)**   **Walk-In** **Wardrobe** ****   **En-Suite** **Shower** **Room** ****   **Bedroom** **3** **14' 2" x 13' 5" (4.32m x 4.09m)**   **Walk-In** **Wardrobe** ****   **En-Suite** **Shower** **Room** **** ****   **Bedroom** **4** **14' 1" x 12' 7" (4.29m x 3.84m)**   **Walk-In** **Wardrobe** **** ****   **En-Suite** **Shower** **Room** **** **** ****   **The** **Cabin** ****   **Bedroom** **17' 9" max x 11' 5" max (5.41m x 3.48m) including dressing room**   **Living** **Area** **15' x 11' 4" (4.57m x 3.45m)**   **Shower** **Room** ****   **Decking** **11' 10" x 11' 7" (3.61m x 3.53m)**   **Property** **Information:** ****   **Services** **** Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage to septic tank. Underfloor heating and gas central heating to radiators. Please note that due to updated regulations for septic tanks and private drainage facilities, interested parties may wish to seek independent advice on the installation. We can recommend several local firms who may be able to assist.   **Council** **Tax** **** South Lakeland District Council - Band G.  **Tenure** **** Freehold.  **Viewings** **** Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.  **Energy** **Performance** **Certificate** **** The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.  **What3Words** **** ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/130255268/627253) - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/130255268/627255) - Kitchen - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/130255268/627257) - Living Area - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/130255268/627258) - Front Elevation - ![Heelix Staircase](/listings/photos/130255268/627259) - Heelix Staircase - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/130255268/627260) - Entrance Hall - ![Boot Room](/listings/photos/130255268/627261) - Boot Room - ![Office](/listings/photos/130255268/627262) - Office - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/130255268/627263) - Living Area - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/130255268/627265) - Living Area - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/130255268/627266) - Living Area - ![Kitchen 2](/listings/photos/130255268/627267) - Kitchen 2 - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/130255268/627268) - Sitting Room - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/130255268/627270) - Bedroom 1 - ![Balcony Off Bedro...](/listings/photos/130255268/627272) - Balcony Off Bedro... - ![Bedroom 1 Dressin...](/listings/photos/130255268/627275) - Bedroom 1 Dressin... - ![Bedroom 1 En-Suit...](/listings/photos/130255268/627280) - Bedroom 1 En-Suit... - ![Bedroom 1 En-Suit...](/listings/photos/130255268/627281) - Bedroom 1 En-Suit... - ![Bedroom 1 En-Suit...](/listings/photos/130255268/627293) - Bedroom 1 En-Suit... - ![Bedroom 2 En-Suit...](/listings/photos/130255268/627303) - Bedroom 2 En-Suit... - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/130255268/627312) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bedroom 3 En-Suit...](/listings/photos/130255268/627330) - Bedroom 3 En-Suit... - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/130255268/627339) - Bedroom 4 - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/130255268/627345) - Bedroom 4 - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/130255268/627348) - Bedroom 4 - ![Bedroom 4 En-Suit...](/listings/photos/130255268/627352) - Bedroom 4 En-Suit... - ![Timber Shed and W...](/listings/photos/130255268/627356) - Timber Shed and W... - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/130255268/627357) - Front Elevation - ![The Cabin](/listings/photos/130255268/627363) - The Cabin - ![The Cabin Living ...](/listings/photos/130255268/627364) - The Cabin Living ... - ![The Cabin Living ...](/listings/photos/130255268/627366) - The Cabin Living ... - ![The Cabin Bedroom](/listings/photos/130255268/627369) - The Cabin Bedroom - ![The Cabin Shower ...](/listings/photos/130255268/627377) - The Cabin Shower ... - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/130255268/627385) - Front Elevation - ![Ordnance Survey M...](/listings/photos/130255268/627396) - Ordnance Survey M... ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/130255268/627406) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/130255268/627419) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BELVEDERE CORNBIRTHWAITE ROAD, WINDERMERE, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA23 1DJ | £2,488,150 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | GLENVILLE HOUSE LAKE ROAD, WINDERMERE, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EQ | £745,999 | 07/07/2022 | Detached | | BLUE RIDGE THORNBARROW ROAD, WINDERMERE, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EW | £500,000 | 18/10/2021 | Detached | | ASHDOWN HOUSE LAKE ROAD, WINDERMERE, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA23 2DB | £915,000 | 26/08/2021 | Detached | | FARLEY CORNBIRTHWAITE ROAD, WINDERMERE, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA23 1DJ | £1,100,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 5 SOUTH CRESCENT, WINDERMERE, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA23 1DH | £885,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £829,200 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £2,743,925 (6 Detached, LA23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -8.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £856/mo - **Realistic:** £951/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,046/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.04% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,100 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £7,508/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 255.6% - **10y growth:** 339.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 22.5% - **10y growth (index):** 56.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)