The Cottage, Ambleside
The Cottage, Ambleside
Description & Estimates
Public records show The Cottage, Ambleside to be a period freehold house with 1,980 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 511 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
The Cottage, Ambleside has an estimated sale value of £798,084 and an estimated rental value of £2,066 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Birch Road, Ambleside, LA22 lies within the LA22 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Cottage, Ambleside has 3 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Cottage, Ambleside would be worth £837,988, with a potential rental value of £2,169 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £742,218, with a rental value of £1,921 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of The Cottage, Ambleside has dropped by £5,303 (0.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £50 (2.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.1%.
Plot Size
The Cottage, Ambleside occupies a 511 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 11 other houses in this postcode, 10 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Cottage, Ambleside has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Apr 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The Cottage, Ambleside last changed hands on 25th September 2024, selling for £820,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 51.9% since September 2024.
- Sold Sep 2024£820,000
- Sold Feb 2014£470,000
- Sold Feb 2007£415,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.3 kilometres of The Cottage, Ambleside across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 8 The Brandrith, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DQ, a freehold house, sold at £700,000 on the 5th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in LA22.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks The Cottage, Ambleside as the 2nd largest and the most expensive of the 11 addresses on Birch Road, Ambleside, LA22.
Against the LA22 postcode district average, it is £502k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mAmbleside CofE Primary School
- 4.9kmGrasmere CofE Primary School
- 5.6kmLangdale CofE School
- 4.9kmThe Lakes School
- 9.9kmJohn Ruskin School
- 17.9kmThe Queen Katherine School
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Public Transport Nearby
Windermere station is the nearest stop to The Cottage, Ambleside at 6.7 kilometres away.
- 6.7kmWindermere
- 11.1kmStaveley (Cumbria)
- 15.2kmBurneside (Cumbria)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
