Oaklands, Yewdale Road, Coniston, La21 8 DX

Oaklands occupies a wonderfully private position close to central Coniston, surrounded by mature gardens and open views towards the fells. Traditional Lakeland stone and a slate roof give the house an enduring sense of place.
Home
* Four bedrooms and four bathrooms arranged across the main house
* Attached two-bedroom Acorns Cottage providing an independent home for relatives, guests or paying visitors
* Generous and notably adaptable accommodation suited to family life and multi-generational living
* Elegant dual-aspect sitting room with a Lakeland slate fireplace and French doors opening onto the terrace
* Contemporary kitchen with integrated Neff appliances, generous work surfaces and excellent storage
Grounds
* Private gates opening onto a gravel driveway
* Parking for several cars
* Detached garage
* Mature gardens and established planting creating a strong sense of seclusion
* Rear garden with lawns, established borders and a paved terrace, overlooking Yewdale Fells and Coniston Old Man
Located beneath Coniston Old Man and the wooded slopes of Grizedale shape the outlook. The village is only a short stroll away, yet the gardens create a sense of quiet separation. This balance offers the privacy of a substantial country home without losing the ease of village life.
Oaklands is generous and notably adaptable currently offering six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Attached Acorns Cottage provides an independent two-bedroom home for relatives, guests or paying visitors.
Together, the two residences suit family life, multi-generational living or a combination of home and income. There is room to gather and room to retreat, with flexibility for the house to respond as needs change.
Private gates open onto a gravel driveway with parking for several cars, complemented by a detached garage. Mature planting surrounds the house, softening its traditional stone elevations and creating a strong sense of seclusion despite the convenient village setting.
A welcoming entrance hall introduces the scale of Oaklands, with natural light reaching through the interior. Windows draw the surrounding landscape into the rooms. A cloakroom and glazed sun porch add useful practicality after time spent walking, gardening or beside the lake.
The dining room is bright and dual aspect, with a bay window framing views towards Grizedale. Its proportions suit everyday meals just as comfortably as long lunches and family celebrations.
At the heart of the sitting room is a Lakeland slate fireplace, bringing texture and character to an elegant, inviting space. Dual-aspect windows capture views towards Coniston Old Man, while French doors within the bay open directly onto the terrace.
During warmer months, the room flows easily into the garden. In winter, it becomes a comfortable place to settle after a day on the fells. The generous proportions never feel formal.
The kitchen combines contemporary finishes with the thoughtful detail required by a busy household. Taller-than-average wall units, stylish base cabinetry and generous work surfaces provide excellent storage and preparation space. Integrated Neff appliances include a five-ring induction hob, two ovens, a microwave, warming drawer and dishwasher. A stainless-steel double sink has a Quooker boiling-water tap, while an American-style fridge provides further storage.
An adjoining office, fitted with purpose-made furniture, offers a calm and practical workspace away from the main living rooms. It is equally suited to running a business or creating a quiet place for study.
The lower ground floor currently provides two adaptable bedrooms, together with a shower room featuring underfloor heating, a shower and WC. A separate utility area is also positioned on this level, with plumbing in place for a washing machine. The bedrooms could be reimagined as a dedicated playroom and cinema room, allowing the accommodation to evolve around children, guests, hobbies and changing routines.
Four further bedrooms occupy the first floor, each with its own outlook across the gardens or surrounding fells. Two have en-suite shower rooms, while the remaining bedrooms share a well-appointed family bathroom.
Acorns Cottage
Attached to the main house, Acorns Cottage offers fully self-contained accommodation arranged across three floors. Its independence makes it ideal for extended family or visiting friends. Its proximity to Coniston also gives it clear potential as a holiday let.
The ground floor includes a kitchen and dining room, together with a shower room. Above, the sitting room opens through a sliding glazed door onto a balcony, creating a private place to enjoy the views.
A bedroom with an en-suite WC also occupies this floor, with a further double bedroom on the second floor. The cottage can feel connected to Oaklands when required yet remains sufficiently separate to offer genuine privacy.
Grounds & Garden
The rear garden backs onto the bowling green and opens towards panoramic views of Yewdale Fells and Coniston Old Man. Lawns, established borders and a paved terrace provide space for children, dogs, outdoor dining and peaceful time outside.
The terrace becomes a natural extension of the sitting room during warmer months. Mornings might begin with coffee in the garden, while evenings invite time outdoors as the light settles across the fells.
Coniston is one of the Lake District’s most characterful villages, with independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities within easy reach. Coniston Water lies approximately one mile away, offering sailing, paddling, lakeside walks and unhurried days beside the shore.
For walkers, the location is especially rewarding. Gentle village and lakeside routes begin close to home, while more ambitious days lead onto Coniston Old Man and the surrounding fells.
Oaklands is a home of considerable breadth and flexibility, shaped as much by its landscape as by its generous accommodation. It offers privacy without isolation, space without formality and a life rooted in one of the Lake District’s most appealing villages.