The Leathes Head, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

An exceptionally rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding substantial Edwardian stone-built detached Lakeland property occupying a superb site comprising approximately 2.7 acres including beautiful mature surrounding private grounds and enjoying a stunning Borrowdale valley setting located under five miles from Keswick with spectacular views to the majestic range of fells and Derwentwater.

Originally constructed in 1909 as a large elegant private residence including fine architectural period features, the property was subsequently generously extended in later years. It currently operates as a successful award winning eleven bedroom country house hotel which was highly recommended in the 2021 Michelin Guide and is a previous winner of Cumbria Tourism's Small Hotel of the Year. The sale of the property is due to the current owners' pending retirement.

In November 2023 planning consent was approved to allow subdivision of the main front part of the building to form a five bedroom dwelling house subject to use as a principal private residence together with three rear adjoining self-contained holiday letting properties which jointly provide a total of nine bedrooms.

Prospective buyers have the option of either continuing the existing use of the property as a country house hotel or implementing the current planning consent to provide a principal residence for owner occupation and earn considerable rental income from adapting the additional rear accommodation as lucrative holiday letting properties in a prime location where rental demand is typically sustained all year round.
 

Existing Hotel Accommodation  

Ground Floor:
Porch | Hall | Lounge | 2 Dining Rooms | Bar | Kitchen | Preparation Room | Office | WC Facilities | 3 Bedrooms with En-suite Bathrooms or Shower Rooms | 2 Staff Living Rooms / Dining Kitchen | 3 Staff Bedrooms | 2 Shower Rooms
 

First Floor:
8 Bedrooms with En-suite Bathrooms or Shower Rooms | 3 Staff Bedrooms | Shower Room
 

Externally:
Total Site Comprising Approximately 2.7 Acres | Beautiful Mature Landscaped Gardens | Extensive Car Park | Woodland | Laundry Room | Garage | Store
 

Proposed Alternative Accommodation  

Principal House  

Ground Floor:
Porch | Hall | Lounge | Day Room | Dining Room | Study / Library | Dining Kitchen | Scullery | Utility Room | Boot Room
 

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 and En-suite Bathroom | Bedroom 2 and En-suite Bathroom | Bedroom 3 and En-suite Bathroom | Bedroom 4 and En-suite Bathroom | Bedroom 5 and En-suite Shower Room
 

Holiday Rental Property One  

Ground Floor:
Porch | Hall | Utility Room | Bedroom 1 and En-suite Bathroom | Living Room / Dining Kitchen
 

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 and En-suite Bathroom | Bedroom 3 and En-suite Bathroom | Bedroom 4 and En-suite Shower Room
 

Holiday Rental Property Two  

Ground Floor:
Living Room / Dining Kitchen | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Shower Room
 

Holiday Rental Property Three  

Ground Floor:
Hall | Utility Room | WC | Living Room / Dining Kitchen
 

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Shower Room
 

Planning Consent
In November 2023 planning consent was approved under reference 7/2023/2216 to allow the main front part of the building to form a five bedroom dwelling house subject to use as a principal private residence (disallowing second home and holiday letting use) together with three rear adjoining self-contained holiday letting properties which collectively provide a total of nine bedrooms.
 

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil and Calor Gas central heating.
 

Tenure
Freehold.
 

Current Rateable Value
Hotel and premises rateable value from April 2023 is £132,500.
 

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 the entrance driveway to the property is situated on the left after passing the Borrowdale Hotel.
 

What3words
confident.prettiest.heckler
 

Asking Price
Offers over £2,500,000 are invited for consideration.