"Gaze out to Lake Windermere through architect-designed windows, relax in a peaceful enclosed garden and enjoy only a 2 minute stroll to Bowness village and the lake shore from this modern detached residence. In a gently elevated location on the edge of Bowness, you'll enjoy lake views from almost every room. The light and airy living space includes a formal dining area that's fit for special occasions. Take your breakfast, lunch or pre-dinner drinks through sliding doors to the garden terrace, and the view will take your breath away.On the eastern shores of Lake Windermere, Bowness is a sophisticated Lakeland village with lots to explore and enjoy. Stroll to the lake shore to hire a row boat or power boat, or take a cruise on one of the Lake Windermere steamers, departing regularly to Ambleside and Lakeside; a wonderful way to explore without even using your car. There are several excellent restaurants in Bowness village: The Postillion Restaurant is a long-standing favourite for stylish dining, while the Porthole and Bodegas & Sol puts a contemporary twist on the tapas style. There are also plenty of traditional Lakeland pubs, both in the village centre and the surrounding countryside. Windermere Golf Club is just outside Bowness village, on the way to the Lyth Valley. This area is also renowned for gentle but very scenic walking, with a wealth of acclaimed Lake District country pubs to choose from.If you like heritage, you'll find Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House nearby. This impressive property takes a stunning position overlooking Lake Windermere, and has a range of interesting exhibitions. Further afield head to Ambleside & Grasmere, and explore the homes of famous Lake District poet, William Wordsworth, or why not take the car-ferry crossing over Lake Windermere from Bowness, to visit the Hill Top, the former home of Beatrix Potter in Near Sawrey, and the picturesque village of Hawkshead."

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

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