4 bedroom cottage

A most appealing detached three bedroom Lakeland period cottage together with a one bedroom annexe occupying an elevated site in a delightful rural setting located under five miles south of Keswick, eight miles from Grasmere and directly overlooking St John's in the Vale.

As one of the oldest dwellings in Thirlmere originating from the mid seventeenth century, it is documented that William Wordsworth and his family visited the property during its period of occupation by the local Blacksmith.

Benefitting from recent comprehensive upgrading the accommodation is equally suitable for use as a primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday letting.
 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Entrance Porch  

Living / Dining Room
With two windows to the front elevation, window seat, window to the rear elevation, feature tiled fireplace with open fire and hardwood over mantel, exposed beams, recessed wall display shelving, two radiators, recessed ceiling spot lights.
 

Sitting Room
With windows to two elevations, feature wood burning stove on granite hearth, exposed beams, radiator.
 

Utility Room
With fitted base and wall units, plumbing for washing machine, radiator, recessed ceiling spot lights, built in store cupboard, external rear door.
 

Dining Kitchen
With vaulted ceiling, windows to two elevations, two roof windows, range of fitted base and wall units including pelmet lighting, sink unit with mixer tap, Stanley oil fired Aga, integrated induction hob, oven, microwave, extractor unit, fridge and dish washer, radiator, recessed ceiling spot lights.
 

Side Passage
With external doors, WC and store.
 

First Floor:  

Landing
With roof window, two windows to the rear elevation, radiator.
 

Bedroom One
With two roof windows, windows to three elevations, exposed beams, two radiators.
 

Bedroom Two
With exposed beam, radiator.
 

Bedroom Three
With exposed beam, radiator, range of built in wardrobes.
 

Bathroom
A large and luxuriously appointed bathroom with roof window and two gable end windows, exposed beams, WC, wash hand basin, large shower cubicle with rain water head shower and additional detachable shower / rinser, feature oval shaped bath with floor mounted tap / rinser, tiled floor, radiator, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spot lights.
 

Outside:
Extensive gravel surfaced entrance driveway providing generous on site parking spaces, front paved patio, side and rear pathways, surrounding mature gardens with extensive side and rear lawns, mature shrubs and trees, spacious paved entertaining terrace directly overlooking St John's in the Vale.
 

Detached Double Garage
Recently converted to provide an annexe with accommodation comprising:
 

Living Room / Double Bedroom
With electric heater and electric fire.
 

Shower Room
With WC, vanity wash hand basin, shower cubicle with rain water shower head and rinser attachment, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spot lights.
 

Integral Store  

Services
Mains water and electricity. New sewage treatment plant drainage system installed in March 2022. Oil central heating.
 

Tenure
Freehold.
 

Council Tax
Band E.
 

Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office.
 

Directions
From Keswick proceed on the A591 towards Grasmere for approximately four miles and onto the dual carriageway. The entrance to Smithy Cottage is located immediately on the right after passing the sign post turn off on the right to Bridge End Caravan Park.
 

Price Offers over £650,000