Land and Lake Frontage at Lakeside, Windermere, Cumbria
- Land size
- 0.79 acres
Key Features
- Approximately 63m of private lake frontage onto Lake Windermere
- 0.79 acres (0.32 hectares) of amenity land in all, on the edge of Lake Windermere
- Located within the Lake District National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Rare lakeside position with direct frontage onto Lake Windermere, England's largest natural lake.
- Suitable for purchasers seeking a private retreat, investment, or long-term land ownership opportunity
- Convenient access to nearby villages, attractions, and transport connections.
- Of very high amenity value
- Of interest to amenity purchases and local land and property owners
Description
By Informal Tender to be submitted to H&H Land and Estates, Cumbria Tourism Business Centre, Staveley, LA8 9PL. No later that 12noon, on Tuesday 29th September 2026
A rare opportunity to acquire approximately 0.79 acres (0.32 hectares) of attractive amenity land with approximately 63m of Lake Frontage onto the western shores of Lake Windermere.
Situated within the Lake District National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Description
It is not often that the opportunity arises to purchase land, of high amenity value, with lake frontage on the shores of the longest lake in the British Isles. The land is virtually opposite the renowned landscape feature of Gummers Howe on the opposite side of the lake. Apart from the superb view across the lake and also in northerly and southerly directions, the land offers a great deal of peace and tranquility to the prospective purchaser.
Land
The land extends in all to 0.79 acres (0.32 hectares) of amenity land. The single parcel of land is accessed by a right of way over a private driveway. The land lies west of Lake Windermere, in the situation of Lakeside. The land includes approximately 63m of private lake frontage onto Lake Windermere. There is a mixture of hardwood tress towards the lake shore with oak and sycamore the predominant species.
Access
The land benefits from a right of access over a private driveway off the B5825 towards Hawkshead.
Boundaries
The boundaries comprise of post and wire fencing around the land.
The successful purchaser would be required to erect and maintain a stockproof boundary along the southerly boundary of the land between points A & B on the attached plan, marked out by stakes on the ground, within 6 months of completion.
Directions
From Junction 36 of the M6 motorway, head northwest along the A590, after 3.5 miles turn off to the left, following signposts for Barrow, Milnthorpe. Continue west along the A590. At Lindale Roundabout take the first exit to stay on the A590, at the Swan Hotel take a right turn towards Lakeside/Hawkshead. Once over the bridge turn left to stay on the same road. After approximately 1.6 miles take a right turn along a driveway to the land. Just before the Bobbin Mill, next to a property called ‘Cowper Ridge’. When you approach the fork in the road with access to a private property keep left, continue down the track to the access gate into the field at the far northern most corner.
What3Words: trail.post.shrubbery
Grid Reference: SD
Location
The land occupies an enviable position at Lakeside on the southern shores of Lake Windermere, within the heart of the Lake District National Park. Despite its peaceful setting, Lakeside is well placed for access to nearby villages and popular Lake District attractions, making it an exceptionally desirable location for those seeking a private amenity holding in one of the UK's most sought-after waterside destinations
Services
Tenure
Freehold.
Vacant possession upon completion.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender as described in these particulars of sale. Tenders are to be submitted in writing to the Agent's Staveley Office by 12 noon on using the tender form accompanying these particulars. The vendors reserve the right to agree a sale at any time and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer.
Water Supplies
The land benefits from natural water supplies
Planning Authority
Lake District National Park Authority –
Mines and Minerals
Included, insofar as we are aware.
Sporting Rights
Included, insofar as we are aware.
Wayleave and Easements
The sale is subject to all existing rights of way, drainage, light air support and other easements whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Boundaries
The responsibility of the boundary fences are indicated with ‘T’ marks on the sale plan where known and are from the information provided by the sellers and are believed to be correct.
Environmental Schemes
The land is understood to be free from any environmental scheme.
Sale Plan
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Selling Agent for the convenience of prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.
Viewings
The land may be inspected at any reasonable time by prospective buyers on foot, provided a copy of these particulars are that all those viewing the land in possession. We kindly request park considerately and leave gates as found.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-25
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Leven Valley CofE Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dean Barwick Primary School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Crosthwaite CofE School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 109
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Penny Bridge CofE School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lindale CofE Primary School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Cartmel Priory CofE School6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 371
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- John Ruskin School7.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 247
- Type
- Community school
- The Lakes School7.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 445
- Type
- Community school
- Dallam School8.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 761
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ulverston Victoria High School8.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,319
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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