7 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial detached four bedroom Lakeland period house with an adjoining self-contained two bedroom and one bedroom cottage enjoying a stunning setting in the centre of Thornthwaite and spectacular views to the majestic fells including Skiddaw and the Helvellyn range. The present owners reside in the main house and successfully operate the two cottages for lucrative holiday letting use.

Thornthwaite village is conveniently located four miles west of Keswick and one mile from the wide range of local amenities provided in neighbouring Braithwaite including regular bus routes, Church of England primary school, shop and a visiting post office, church, village hall with sporting facilities, café, hotels, restaurants and public houses. There is a foot and cycle path into Keswick.
 

Croftlands Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Entrance Vestibule  

Entrance Hall
With radiator, under stairs cupboard. 

Living Room 18' 5" into bay x 13' 4" (5.61m x 4.06m)
With front bay window, period marble fireplace with inset living flame gas fire, two radiators. 

Study 13' 1" x 10' 8" (3.99m x 3.25m)
With radiator, built in cupboards. 

Open Plan Sitting Room / Kitchen / Garden Room 40' 9" into bay x 23' 7" max (12.42m x 7.19m)
With front bay window, period marble fireplace with open fire, three radiators, fitted base and wall units including granite work surfaces, pelmet lighting, breakfast bar, under mounted sink with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, aga, integrated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, two roof windows, external rear door and side double doors to the rear garden. 

Utility Room 19' 7" x 7' 4" (5.97m x 2.24m)
With fitted base and wall units, Belfast sink with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, plumbing for washing machine, radiator, built in cupboards, external door to the side courtyard. 

WC
With WC, wash hand basin, ceramic wall tiling. 

First Floor:  

Landing
With radiator, loft access, built in cupboard. 

Front Bedroom One 12' 0" x 11' 4" (3.66m x 3.45m)
With radiator, range of built in wardrobes. 

En-suite Shower Room
With WC, vanity wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator. 

Front Bedroom Two 12' 4" x 9' 2" (3.76m x 2.79m)
With radiator. 

Front Bedroom Three 12' 2" x 11' 6" (3.71m x 3.51m)
With radiator, range of built in wardrobes and drawers. 

Rear Bedroom Four 13' 6" x 9' 8" (4.11m x 2.95m)
With radiator.
 

Bathroom
With WC, vanity wash hand basin, bath with shower over, ceramic wall radiator, built in cupboard.
 

Outside:
Front forecourt garden with established shrubs, pedestrian entrance gate. Extensive side courtyard providing generous on-site parking spaces, established shrubs, utility area, shed, garage with electric light and power. Extensive rear garden with two lawns, established shrubs and trees, two paved patios, pedestrian entrance gate, two sheds, greenhouse.
 

Squirrel Cottage Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Entrance Vestibule  

Open Plan Living Room / Dining Kitchen 17' 2" x 15' 11" (5.23m x 4.85m)
With wood burning stove on stone hearth, windows to two elevations, window seat, fitted base and wall units with pelmet lighting, sink with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, integrated oven, microwave, hob, extractor unit, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
 

First Floor:  

Bedroom 15' 3" max x 8' 6" max (4.65m x 2.59m)
With windows to two elevations, built in cupboard.
 

En-suite Bathroom
With WC, vanity wash hand basin, bath, shower cubicle, roof window, heated towel rail.
 

Outside:
Paved seating and entertaining area. 

Fox Howe Cottage Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Open Plan Living Room / Dining Kitchen 19' 4" x 16' max (5.89m x 4.88m)
With windows to two elevations, feature stone fireplace with wood burning stove, fitted base and wall units with pelmet lighting, sink with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, integrated oven, microwave, hob, extractor unit, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, two radiators, built in cupboard with radiator, external door to rear courtyard.
 

Inner Hall
With radiator.
 

Bedroom One 13' 8" max x 11' 1" max (4.17m x 3.38m)
With radiator.
 

En-suite Shower Room
With WC, vanity wash hand basin, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail. 

Bedroom Two 12' 2" x 9' 6" (3.71m x 2.9m)
With radiator. 

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail.
 

Outside:
Rear enclosed courtyard, store.
 

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to radiators. Underfloor heating in Squirrel Cottage. 

Tenure
Freehold
 

Council Tax
Croftlands band E.
 

Rateable Value
Squirrel Cottage and Fox Howe Cottage £4,100.
 

Right Of Way
There is a right of way over the side courtyard which allows the rear neighbouring properties to obtain access.
 

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

Directions
From Keswick proceed west on the A66 and turn left where sign posted to Thornthwaite. Continue into the village and past the turning on the left where sign posted to the Galleries and the property is situated in the left. 

Price
Offers over £1,250,000 are invited for consideration.