4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Outstanding detached two bedroom period house with a detached two bedroom cottage
- Stunning elevated setting in the Borrowdale valley
- Spectacular views directly over Derwentwater to the majestic fells
- Only two miles from Keswick town centre
- Delightful mature surrounding landscaped gardens
- On-site parking spaces and detached double garage
Conveniently located only two miles from Keswick town centre, The Fort is understood to have been built circa 1800 by Joseph Pocklington the son of a wealthy banker. Joseph also purchased Derwent Island and built the house there known as Derwent Isle House. He also built several follies in the area. According to local folklore, Joseph organised regattas on Derwentwater and a heavy metal cannon, which still sits on a terrace at The Fort, was fired at the start and end of the regattas. The cannon has the Pocklington "P" inscribed on it.
Accommodation
Main House
Lower Ground Floor:
Living Room
With feature bowed window providing spectacular views over Derwentwater to the fells, side window, radiator, walk in cupboard.
Sitting Room
With spectacular views over Derwentwater to the fells, slate open fireplace, two radiators, vestibule with external door leading to the adjoining external terrace.
Inner Hall
With radiator, built in shelving and cupboards.
Dining Kitchen
With spectacular views over Derwentwater to the fells, fitted base and wall units including pelmet lighting, sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, combi microwave oven, hob, extractor unit, dishwasher, radiator.
Utility Room
With fitted base units, sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, radiator, built in cupboards, external door.
Upper Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall
With external door, radiator.
WC
With WC, wash hand basin.
Landing
With radiator.
Bedroom One
With spectacular views over Derwentwater to the fells, window seat, radiator, walk in wardrobe.
En-suite Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, radiator.
Bedroom Two
With spectacular views over Derwentwater to the fells, radiator, range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes and drawers.
Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, ceramic wall tiling, radiator.
Cottage
Ground Floor:
Living Room
With windows to two elevations providing spectacular views over Derwentwater to the fells, radiator.
Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, hob and extractor unit.
Bedroom One
With windows to two elevations, radiator.
Bedroom Two
With radiator.
Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, radiator, built in cupboards.
Externally
Extensive surrounding grounds comprising delightful landscaped gardens including driveway and on-site parking spaces, paved entertaining terraces, various mature stocked and shrubbed borders, established trees, pond, pergola, two external stores, shed, detached double garage with electric light and power.
Services
Spring water supply. Mains electricity. Septic tank drainage. Electric heating to the main house. Oil heating to the cottage.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Band G.
Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions
Entering into Keswick town centre from High Hill proceed onto Main Street and turn right at the mini round about opposite the Cooperative food store and then bear left onto Heads Road. Continue across the mini roundabout on the B5289 towards Borrowdale and turn left where signposted to Ashness Bridge. Proceed ahead and the entrance to The Fort is located on the right.
Price
Offers over £1,950,000 are invited for consideration.
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