Besenhügel, Winster, Windermere

Home * Luxurious 4-bedroom, detached home * 4 spacious en-suite bathrooms * Beautiful main home, second home, or successful holiday let opportunity
* Secluded and peaceful, surrounded by countryside Services * Mains electricity * Private borehole water supply (newly installed February 2022)
* LPG gas heating * Private Klargester waste treatment plant * Fast B4RN internet * Most mobile service providers reach the home Grounds and Location * Private decking area with a spacious swim spa * Private parking for up to 5 cars
* Wrap-around patio area with stone BBQ table * South-facing lawn and rockery garden area * Conveniently located close to Winster and Windermere villages Built from Lakeland stone and crisp white render, this detached four-bedroom home balances tradition and modernity with quiet confidence. Once a modest home, it has been thoughtfully reimagined into a boutique residence of light and elegance.
A private driveway draws you in from the country lane, with generous parking space. Across the road, a quaint duck pond and grazing horses create a scene that feels almost painted, a daily reminder that life here moves at a gentler pace. The setting is peaceful yet connected, positioned between the vibrant heart of Windermere and the rolling beauty of the Winster Valley.
Plans were also approved for a garage, designed to complement the home with Lakeland stone, cedar cladding and a local slate roof. Although the permission has now lapsed, securing it again should be a formality, subject to renewed consent. The entrance opens into an interior that feels calm and considered. Karndean flooring flows underfoot, uniting the ground floor and enhancing the sense of continuity. To one side, a snug lounge offers intimacy and retreat. Soft tones, tall skirtings and French doors opening onto the deck create a room that feels equally suited to winter evenings or summer mornings. Beyond, the home unfolds into its true centrepiece.
The luxurious open-plan kitchen, dining and living space has been designed for sociable living. It is generous without being overwhelming, zoned yet fluid. Bay windows frame uninterrupted views across the valley in the lounge, shifting with the seasons and the light. The kitchen itself is sleek and beautifully equipped, with quartz worktops, a Belfast sink and a full suite of integrated Neff appliances. Two full-height fridges and a separate freezer ensure practical ease whether hosting family or accommodating guests.
A utility room sits discreetly to one side with Bosch appliances and additional storage, allowing the main living spaces to remain calm and uncluttered.
At the far end of the house, the atmosphere shifts again. The double-height living/dining area is a striking architectural statement and one of the most compelling features of Broom Hill. Glazing rises to the vaulted ceiling, and vast sliding doors open on two sides, dissolving the boundary between inside and out.
Light pours in from morning to dusk. The original exposed Lakeland stone wall anchors the space, while a statement log-burning stove adds warmth and presence. This is a room for long lunches, late conversations and quiet contemplation. With the doors fully open, the terrace becomes a natural extension of the living area, ideal for alfresco dining as the sun moves across the south-facing garden.
The ground floor also offers a self-contained bedroom with en-suite, designed with accessibility in mind and ensuring comfort without compromise. This bedroom provides versatility as guest accommodation, a private suite for extended family, or a refined home office, with direct access to the patio beyond.
Upstairs, three further en-suite bedrooms continue the theme of light and space. Each has generous proportions and open views across the surrounding countryside. The master bedroom is particularly indulgent, complete with a separate dressing room and a luxurious en-suite featuring a freestanding Villeroy and Boch bath and walk-in shower. French doors open to a Juliet balcony, allowing fresh valley air to drift inside.
All four bedrooms are en-suite, a rare and welcome luxury that enhances privacy and comfort, whether for family life or guest stays. A large, boarded loft with fitted ladder provides excellent storage, adding practicality to the elegance.
Outside, the gardens have been designed to offer both openness and seclusion. A stone terrace wraps around the home, complemented by a stone barbecue table for relaxed outdoor dining. Lawned areas and rockeries are softened by newly planted trees, chosen to provide colour, interest and privacy as they mature.
A fenced decking area creates a private wellness retreat. Here, a substantial swim spa provides luxury outdoor relaxation. With resistance features and a 3800-litre capacity, it offers more than indulgence. It invites a lifestyle centred on wellbeing.
Security has been carefully considered, with a monitored alarm system and CCTV in place. The house benefits from fibre broadband via B4RN, ensuring excellent connectivity despite its rural setting.
Broom Hill combines beauty with substance. Mains electricity is complemented by a private borehole water supply installed in 2022. Heating is provided by two Worcester LPG boilers located in the loft, recently serviced and well maintained. A Klargester septic system manages waste discreetly and effectively.
Winster is one of the Lake District’s most cherished villages, with whitewashed cottages and a strong sense of community. The Brown Horse pub, just one mile away, is well known for its warm welcome and excellent food. Scenic walking routes begin from the doorstep, weaving through rolling hills and quiet lanes.
Windermere village, with its independent shops, cafés and rail links to Oxenholme and beyond, is only a short drive away. Bowness-on-Windermere offers lake cruises, waterside dining and a lively atmosphere, yet returning home to Broom Hill always feels like stepping back into calm.
Currently used as a holiday let, Broom Hill has proven itself as a successful and desirable retreat. Equally, it lends itself beautifully to private ownership. Its layout supports multi-generational living, entertaining on a generous scale, or simply enjoying space and silence in equal measure.
What sets Broom Hill apart is not just its scale or specification. It is the quality of light in the living area at dusk. The stillness of the valley beyond the bay window in the lounge. The sense that every element has been considered, from the sociable open-plan layout to the privacy of each en-suite bedroom.
For those seeking a refined Lakeland home that feels both grounded and uplifting, Broom Hill offers a rare opportunity. It is a house designed not only to be admired, but to be lived in fully and w