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£975,00012 bedroom farm house for sale
Beckstones, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SQ
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Farm house
12 beds
10 baths
2,432 sq ft / 226 sq m
EPC rating: E
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Features and description
- Substantial five bedroom semi-detached Georgian farmhouse
- Large adjoining converted barn providing two self-contained three bedroom apartments
- Adjoining one bedroom self-contained holiday cottage
- Twelve bedrooms in total
- Thriving established holiday rental use and income from the self-catering apartments and cottage
- Stunning rural setting beneath Whinlatter Forest
- Spectacular views to the majestic range of fells including Skiddaw and the Helvellyn range
- Peripheral location at Thornthwaite village only four miles from Keswick
- Outstanding elevated site circa 1.1 acres in total with delightful mature grounds and a paddock
- Extensive forecourt providing numerous on-site parking spaces
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A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial five bedroom Georgian farmhouse occupying an outstanding elevated rural site totalling approximately 1.1 acres together with a large adjoining converted barn providing two self-contained three bedroom apartments and an adjoining one bedroom holiday cottage.
This most appealing property nestling beneath Whinlatter Forest at the periphery of Thornthwaite village, enjoys spectacular panoramic views from Skiddaw to the Helvellyn range, including Latrigg, Dodd and Walla Crag. Bassenthwaite Lake is a short stroll from the property.
The apartments and cottage are successfully operated by the present owners as thriving established holiday rentals.
Thornthwaite is located four miles west of Keswick. It has a church and art gallery/tea shop and is on a regular bus route. Braithwaite, which is two miles away, has an active community and offers an extensive range of local amenities including a Church of England primary school, a village shop, a visiting post office, a church, a village hall with sporting facilities, two cafés, hotels, restaurants and public houses. There is a pedestrian and cycle path from Braithwaite into Keswick.
Accommodation
BECKSTONES
Ground Floor:
Porch | Hall | Lounge | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Utility Room | Kitchen | Pantry
First Floor:
Five Bedrooms | Four Ensuite Bath / Shower Rooms | Bathroom | WC
BRAMBLE COTTAGE
Ground Floor:
Hall | Living Room | Dining Room | Kitchen | Three Bedrooms | Two Bath / Shower Rooms
SWALLOW'S NEST
Ground Floor:
Hall | Living / Dining Room | Kitchen | Three Bedrooms | Two Bath / Shower Rooms
WREN'S NEST
Ground Floor:
Living Room / Kitchen | Shower Room
First Floor:
Bedroom
EXTERNALLY
Approximately 1.1 Acre Site | Substantial Mature Gardens | Orchard | Extensive Forecourt Parking Area | Paddock | Double Garage
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to each property.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Band E for Beckstones as the main house.
Rateable Value
£7,400 for Bramble Cottage, Swallow's Nest and Wren's Nest. The present owners qualify for Small Business Rates Relief.
Planning
The use of Wren's Nest is restricted to holiday letting.
Agents Notes
The cottage shown at the far right hand side of the front elevation is not part of Beckstones. The field, measuring approximately 1.7 acres, is available by separate negotiation.
Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions
From Keswick join the A66 in a westerly direction and take the Thornthwaite exit off the A66 at Braithwaite. Drive through Thornthwaite village and approximately 400 metres further along the road turn up the drive by the Beckstones sign. This is on the left immediately after the Thornthwaite Powter How road sign.
Price
Offers over £975,000 are invited.
This most appealing property nestling beneath Whinlatter Forest at the periphery of Thornthwaite village, enjoys spectacular panoramic views from Skiddaw to the Helvellyn range, including Latrigg, Dodd and Walla Crag. Bassenthwaite Lake is a short stroll from the property.
The apartments and cottage are successfully operated by the present owners as thriving established holiday rentals.
Thornthwaite is located four miles west of Keswick. It has a church and art gallery/tea shop and is on a regular bus route. Braithwaite, which is two miles away, has an active community and offers an extensive range of local amenities including a Church of England primary school, a village shop, a visiting post office, a church, a village hall with sporting facilities, two cafés, hotels, restaurants and public houses. There is a pedestrian and cycle path from Braithwaite into Keswick.
Accommodation
BECKSTONES
Ground Floor:
Porch | Hall | Lounge | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Utility Room | Kitchen | Pantry
First Floor:
Five Bedrooms | Four Ensuite Bath / Shower Rooms | Bathroom | WC
BRAMBLE COTTAGE
Ground Floor:
Hall | Living Room | Dining Room | Kitchen | Three Bedrooms | Two Bath / Shower Rooms
SWALLOW'S NEST
Ground Floor:
Hall | Living / Dining Room | Kitchen | Three Bedrooms | Two Bath / Shower Rooms
WREN'S NEST
Ground Floor:
Living Room / Kitchen | Shower Room
First Floor:
Bedroom
EXTERNALLY
Approximately 1.1 Acre Site | Substantial Mature Gardens | Orchard | Extensive Forecourt Parking Area | Paddock | Double Garage
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to each property.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Band E for Beckstones as the main house.
Rateable Value
£7,400 for Bramble Cottage, Swallow's Nest and Wren's Nest. The present owners qualify for Small Business Rates Relief.
Planning
The use of Wren's Nest is restricted to holiday letting.
Agents Notes
The cottage shown at the far right hand side of the front elevation is not part of Beckstones. The field, measuring approximately 1.7 acres, is available by separate negotiation.
Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions
From Keswick join the A66 in a westerly direction and take the Thornthwaite exit off the A66 at Braithwaite. Drive through Thornthwaite village and approximately 400 metres further along the road turn up the drive by the Beckstones sign. This is on the left immediately after the Thornthwaite Powter How road sign.
Price
Offers over £975,000 are invited.
About this agent

Hackney & Leigh’s Keswick office is located at 11 Bank Street in the heart of this historic market town and major tourist attraction situated situated between
Skiddaw fell and Derwentwater lake. Our expert team of friendly staff are committed to providing a first class service whether you are buying, selling, renting
or letting a property.
Skiddaw fell and Derwentwater lake. Our expert team of friendly staff are committed to providing a first class service whether you are buying, selling, renting
or letting a property.