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A look at Boston House

Here are a few shots of the magnificent Boston House. We hope you get a good feel for this elegantly decorated country home.

  • Our 3 houses on The Terrace

    Our 3 houses on The Terrace

    The Terrace has been given a special award by the Windermere Civic Society for best visual contribution to the village. It's not hard to see why!

  • House exterior

    House exterior

    The only house on The Terrace that's covered in foliage, Boston House has a distinctive red door.

  • House name plaque.

    House name plaque.

    The name of the house is nestled in its ivy.

  • Cinema NEW FOR SUMMER 2009.

    Cinema NEW FOR SUMMER 2009.

    In the cellar we have a magnificent 14 seat cinema. With hi-def projector, cinema surround sound and Blue Ray/DVD player this is a treat on one of those rainy lake district days.

  • Lounge.

    Lounge.

    The lounge seats 14 around a cosy living flame fire. It's equipped with a flatscreen TV, DVD player with cinema surround sound an a hifi unit with ipod dock.

  • Dining room.

    Dining room.

    A huge dining table with 14 chairs dominates this room. The perfect place to gossip away an evening with friends

  • New kitchen for autumn 2009.

    New kitchen for autumn 2009.

    We've just completed a £25,000 refit on our kitchen (October 2009). Solid oak units, Lakeland slate worktops and tartan wallcoverings - we're really proud!

  • New kitchen for autumn 2009.

    New kitchen for autumn 2009.

    Our lovely new kitchen.

  • New kitchen for autumn 2009.

    New kitchen for autumn 2009.

    We've replaced the old AGA with a 7-ring burner, twin fan oven range cooker.

  • New kitchen for autumn 2009.

    New kitchen for autumn 2009.

    The kitchen has two main areas one for cooking and prep' and one for washing and tidying. There's room for everyone!

  • Wine cooler.

    Wine cooler.

    We've installed a 46 bottle wine chiller to take care of the essentials.

  • Wine cooler.

    Wine cooler.

  • Range cooker.

    Range cooker.

    The cooking area of the kitchen is designed as the social hub of the house. You'll always find a party in our kitchen.

  • Central island unit

    Central island unit

    Our slate topped central island unit has 8 tall oak seats perfect for gathering around with a glass of wine to watch your chef perform!

  • Rear courtyard

    Rear courtyard

    The rear of the house opens onto an enclosed courtyard. A raised area is home to a large teak table and chair set.

  • Front patio

    Front patio

    There's a small seating area at the front of the house with teak table and chairs. It's a real sun-trap and the perfect place to unwind and take those well worn hiking boots off.

  • Bedroom 1 - double.

    Bedroom 1 - double.

    This room has a double half-tester bed and an ensuite shower and toilet.

  • Bedroom 2 - king-size.

    Bedroom 2 - king-size.

    The master bedroom, with elegant four-poster bed plus ensuite shower room.

  • Bedroom 3 - double.

    Bedroom 3 - double.

    Double with four-poster bed plus ensuite shower room.

  • Bedroom 4 - bunk room.

    Bedroom 4 - bunk room.

    This room has adult-size sturdy bunk beds.

  • Bedroom 5 - twin.

    Bedroom 5 - twin.

    Twin bedroom with vanity unit/sink

  • Bedroom 6 - double (plus extra single).

    Bedroom 6 - double (plus extra single).

    This room has a double bed and an extra single (making the capacity of the house 15). It also has a (long distance) view of Lake Windermere from the window.

  • Bedroom 7 - twin.

    Bedroom 7 - twin.

    Twin oak beds with ensuite shower and toilet.

  • Be a lord/lady for the weekend.

    Be a lord/lady for the weekend.

    The master bedroom will make you feel like you're the Lord and Lady of the manor.

  • Ensuite bedroom 3.

    Ensuite bedroom 3.

  • Ensuite bedroom 5.

    Ensuite bedroom 5.

  • Shower room.

    Shower room.

    One of our 2 bathrooms that are not ensuite.

  • The rear of The Terrace.

    The rear of The Terrace.

    The rear of the houses taken from the path down from Orrest Head - (A great walk!) Windermere is in the distance.

  • A winter view from Orrest Head.

    A winter view from Orrest Head.

    The view from the top of Orrest Head on a winter's day. Just a short walk from The Terrace.

  • The Terrace after snowfall.

    The Terrace after snowfall.

    A picture postcard. The Terrace on the morning after a huge dump of snow.

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