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THE FERRY HOUSE, AMBLESIDE, FAR SAWREY, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA22 0LZ
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
118 m²
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£475,000 Feb 2025
Local average
£373,333 (+42%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,358 of 33,755)
Street crime
5 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Superb Lake views
- Situated on the western shores of Lake Windermere
- Peaceful and tranquil setting
- Originally a grand Victorian hotel built around 1880
- Luxurious apartments
- Excellently proportioned
- Ground floor
- Feature fire place
- Traditional stone and slate roofs
- Private entrance
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Private supply
- Sewerage
- Private supply
- Heating
- Electric
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Patio, Communal garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- Yes
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
- Source of flood
- Lake
Description
The property is situated on the western shores of Lake Windermere built on a narrow strip of land projecting out into the water putting this apartment in a magnificent setting. Positioned close to the ferry which gives both pedestrian and vehicular access across the Lake to Bowness-on-Windermere and all the amenities the village has to offer. The western shores of Lake Windermere are a peaceful and tranquil setting close to the village of Far Sawrey with its public house yet conveniently positioned close to the popular conservation village of Hawkshead made famous for its connections to William
Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
The Ferry House was originally a grand Victorian hotel built around 1880 and was then the headquarters of the Freshwater Biological Association. Subsequently the building was converted into 13 luxurious apartments by reputable local developer Robert Hughes in 2006. Number 3 is arguably one of the most prestigious apartments within the
development with excellently proportioned and stunningly presented two bedroom two bathroom ground floor accommodation converted to a high specification with breathtaking lake views. The property has been improved by the present vendors including surround sound wiring system, a feature fire place and fitted dressers in the lounge. The property has a lovely Lakeland exterior including traditional stone and slate roofs and has first class contemporary accommodation. Number 3 also benefits from communal and private entrance with private patio area leading to communal grounds. Additionally it has its own private large store room in the basement.
Restrictive covenants including no Holiday Lets.
Accommodation
Communal entrance hall with intercom system leading to;
Private Front Door
Attractive wide hallway with cornice moulding and intercom system.
Sitting Room
7.47m x 4.37m (24'6" x 14'4")
Stunning room with high ceiling, cornice moulding and bespoke fitted dressers with shelving. Feature fire place comprising of granite hearth and surround with inset electric fire. Feature oak framed window and shelving looking into hallway. TV point. Patio doors and breathtaking views of the lake across the private patio towards Red Screes and Wansfell Pike.
Kitchen/Diner
4.35m x 3.81m (14'3" x 12'5" )
Semi open plan room with quality fitted contemporary wall and base units and display cabinet. One and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and pull out waste disposal unit. Appliances include four ring induction hob with extractor, electric oven and microwave, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Amtico flooring and part tiled walls. Telephone point. Beautiful lake and fell views over the gardens.
Bedroom One
4.51m x 3.70m (14'9" x 12'1" )
Excellent double room with fitted double wardrobe and TV point.
En-Suite Shower Room
Three piece white suite comprising of double shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Full wall and floor tiling. Heated towel rail and extractor. Illuminated light/electric shaver point.
Bedroom Two
4.15m x 3.70m (13'7" x 12'1" )
Spacious double room with fitted triple wardrobe. Views of the communal courtyard. TV point.
Shower Room
Attractive three piece white suite comprising of double shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Illuminated mirror. Full floor and wall tiling. Extractor and heated towel rail.
Inner Hall
Cupboard with shelving.
Utility Room
With selection of base units with stainless steel sink mixer tap. Wood effect floor and part wall tiled
Plant Room
Housing Vaillant gas boiler and cylinder.
Outside
The property benefits from delightful landscaped communal gardens providing lake access together with its own private patio area. All the apartments have private designated parking as well as visitor parking. There is also a storage area in a communal cellar providing excellent storage facility.
Directions
From Hawkshead continue through Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey proceed down the hill towards the ferry, as you approach the ferry The Ferry House building is on the right hand side with electronic gated drive leading to the designated private parking and visitor parking.
Services
Mains electric. Private water and drainage of which the water is presently free. Calor gas central heating.
Tenure
Leasehold for an original term of 999 years from 2006. There is a monthly service charge of approximately £200 PCM which includes water, building insurance and maintenance of the property and grounds together with cleaning of the communal areas.
Council Tax Band
E
Listed by
Ambleside
Matthews Benjamin Ltd
Reference: 143492672
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/02/2025 (1 year ago) | £475,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FERRY HOUSE 12, FAR SAWREY, AMBLESIDE, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA22 0LZ | £395,000 | 16/03/2023 | Flat |
| THE FERRY HOUSE 8, FAR SAWREY, AMBLESIDE, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA22 0LZ | £575,000 | 15/03/2023 | Flat |
Area average: £485,000 (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
Address
B5285
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Ferry House | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Edmondson Longmire | 0.8 miles |
| Shop | Windermere Boat Sales | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Windermere | 2.4 miles |
| Train station | Staveley | 5.1 miles |
| University | University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus | 5.9 miles |
| University | University of Cumbria | 8.7 miles |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 8.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total incidents | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodly Dale Primary School | Primary | 1.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere | Primary | 1.8 miles | Requires improvement — 15 Jan 2024 |
| St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 18 Nov 2014 |
| Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 23 Jul 2014 |
| The Lakes School | Secondary | 2.8 miles | Good — 6 Jan 2020 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, Craig Walk, LA23 | £920/mo | 2 | 1.27 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £920/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).