International real estate advisor Savills has been exclusively appointed by Windermere School to bring to market the former Junior School on its Elleray Estate, for an undisclosed sum.
Situated above the world-famous Lake Windermere, the unique 20-acre estate offers panoramic views of the Langdale Fells as well as the lake itself. Comprising the substantial school building spanning across four floors and totalling 27,038 ssq ft, the site also offers three additional cabin classrooms and expansive recreational areas including tennis courts and playing fields as well as vast open green spaces, providing a rare level of seclusion and natural beauty.
Strategically positioned close to Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside, the location offers both tranquility and accessibility - a combination that is increasingly hard to find.
Tom Cunningham, UK Regional Director, Hotel Capital Markets, Savills Manchester, comments: “Opportunities like this in Windermere are incredibly rare and virtually unheard of. With its stunning setting and substantial scale, this site presents an extraordinary range of possibilities and potential for commercial or private buyers including hospitality, leisure, private residential or continued education, subject to planning consents. Given the truly unique opportunity, we expect strong competition from a variety of prospective buyers.”
This sale follows Windermere School’s strategic relocation of its Junior School to its nearby Browhead Estate which already houses the Senior School, set to be completed in early 2025.