Offers in Region of £625,000 5 bedroom detached house for sale Keswick, CA12

Tenure: Freehold

Occupying a superb elevated position, with mountain views which include the Helvellyn Range, this innovative conversion has been thoughtfully designed, and finished to an exacting standard to offer substantial accommodation, in a tranquil, rural location adjoining open pastures, yet within a mile of Keswicks’ vibrant Town Centre, very easy access to the A66 and onward to the M6 at Penrith.

This impressive stone fronted property offers exceptional living space with a stunning living area which measures over 52’ (16m) long, with a large cast iron stove and exposed beams and trusses throughout. All of the five bedrooms are king or double in size and three of them have en-suite facilities, the main house has a garage, utility room and its own integral workshop. This lovely home is a real mix of contemporary design and Lakeland character.

Brocklehurst is a versatile property, it readily lends itself to the taking of paying guests, the nature of the property would easily allow the guest accommodation to be kept separate from a private area. The adjoining workshop/office space (993 sq ft) is ideal for those running a business and allows compliance with the business planning element of the residential permission.

This lovely property is ideally suited as a family home, with or without the paying guest element in a quite superb location.

Entrance: By way of covered walkway with climbing plants and stone paved blocks and through the timber stable door.

Entrance hall/sitting room: 23’ x 14’1” (7m x 4.3m). Measurement includes the wide central staircase. With inset down lights to ceiling, oak veneered flooring, wall light points four windows provide lots of natural light and under stairs storage cupboard.

From the entrance hall the staircase rises centrally having access to the lower level from both sides.

Inner hallway: As you enter from the hallway, lights which are inset ceiling down lights come on automatically by sensor reaction. And large double door storage cupboard.

Bedroom 1: 15’10” x 11’2” (4.8m x 3.4m). Having double door wardrobes and window to the rear of the property.

En-suite: 9’9” x 6’ (2.9m x 1.8m). Three piece contemporary white suite which comprises, dual flush WC, wash hand basin with tile splash back, mirror and light above, panelled bath with mains fed chrome shower over, concertina shower door, chrome ladder style towel radiator and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2: 12’3” max x 10’4” (3.7m max x 3.1m). Having a window to the rear of the property and double door built in wardrobe.

En-suite: 10’4” x 6’2” (3.1m x 1.8m). Three piece suit which comprises WC, wash hand basin with tiled splash back, panelled bath, chrome ladder style radiator and extractor fan.

Bedroom 3: 13’8” x 11’ (4.1m x 3.3m). With window to the front of the property.

Bedroom 4: 12’6” x 10’2” (3.8m x 3.1m). Having double door wardrobes and window to the rear of the property.

Bathroom: 12’2” x 8’6” (3.7m x 2.6m). Lovely large family sized room with four piece white suite which comprises, WC, wash hand basin with tile splash back, mirror, light and shaver socket over, panelled bath with tile surround, large walk in shower with chrome mains fed shower, tiled walls, sliding door, chrome ladder style towel radiator, large linen cupboard and extractor fan.


From the end of the hallway a fire door leads to

Garage: 16’ x 13’2” (4.8m x 4m). With double timber doors to driveway, sealed floor, two windows and door to

Utility room: 10’4” x 6’5” (3.1m x 1.9m). Plumbing for washing machine, hot water system is housed in this room and door to

Workshop: 26’ x 11’1” (8.1m x 3.3m). Separate WC and wash hand basin, sealed floor, oil fired central heating boiler, door to rear garden and further door to the side of the property.

From the entrance hall a central staircase with oak handrail rises to the first floor landing with open beams and trusses ‘Velux’ windows and wall lights

Cloakroom: WC with dual flush, wash hand basin, extractor fan, chrome towel radiator and ceramic tiled floor.

Master bedroom: 12’9” x 13’8” (3.9m x 4.1m). Measurement excludes the wall length fitted wardrobes, beams to ceiling which is open to rafter height, window to the front of the property providing views of Blencathra and Skiddaw.

En-suite: 11’ x 7’ (3.3m x 2.1m). Contemporary four piece white suite which comprises WC, wash hand basin with tiled splash back, light with shaver socket above, large walk in shower with mains fed chrome shower, tiled walls and sliding door, square shaped bath recessed and panelled with tiles, ceramic tiled floor, chrome ladder style radiator, beamed and trussed ceiling and extractor fan.

From the first floor landing double oak doors with bevelled glass panels inset opens out into the living area.

Living/Dining/Kitchen: 52’9” x 16’4” (16m x 4.9m). A stunningly impressive room.

To the lounge area is a large cast iron multi fuel stove set onto polished granite hearth. The whole room is open to the roof apex and has exposed bolted beams and trusses, wall lights, four windows and two glazed doors off all the natural light needed. The dining area has double patio doors to the rear decked balcony.

The kitchen has a lovely range of wall, floor and display units in ‘country cream’ finish with brushed steel pulls and handles, composite formed work surfaces with attractive un-glazed tiled splash backs, granite 1½ bowl sink unit with central chrome mixer tap, integrated dish washer, excellent large sized stainless steel finish electric range cooker, warming plate, brushed steel extractor canopy over, solid oak flooring, double patio doors to rear and breakfast bar.

From the lounge area double doors lead to

Study: 12’5” x 11’3” max (3.7m x 3.4m). Heavily beamed/trussed ceiling, door to upper landing and window to the front of the property.

Outside:
Front: From the kerb side there is a drive to the garage, side lawn with bracken inset, lined mature trees and shrubbery area.
Side: to the right hand elevation there is a parking area, stone paved patio, stone walling with seating incorporated, small lawn and drive to rear.
Rear: Gated parking area, balustrade and decked patio/balcony area, lawn and walkway to workshop, enclosed by dry stone walling, raised lawned garden backing onto open un-spoilt pasture land, wildlife pond with rockery, arched pathways to lower garden, stunning views to all aspects and a further tiered rockery to the lower walk way.

WORKSHOP – SQ FT 993 – attached to Brocklehurst:

Ground floor: (door to lower walkway). 27’6” x 18’ (8.3m x 5.4m). Enclosed WC, two window to the rear of the building and staircase to

First floor: 27’10” x 18’5” (8.4m x 5.6m). Asterite sink unit set onto laminate work surfaces and having cupboards below, partially opaque ceiling, two windows to the rear of the property and door to upper balcony.

Services: Mains electric and water only.

Directions: On leaving Keswick on the A66 heading towards Threlkeld, turn right to Burns, follow the road round to boulder ‘Sunset Hill’ on the right. The property is directly ahead.

Agents Notes: As per the residential planning permission, the workshop must be run as a business, under the clause order it is defined as @Office, research and development, light industry as appropriate in a residential area. Oil central heating with radiators with thermostatic controls. No heating in workshop. Timber framed double glazing throughout. Solid oak doors to the upper level and hallway. Mains water but also supply for garden from natural source. No gas to the area. Septic tank. Council tax band G. Business rates on workshop - £500 pa.

Tenure: We are advised the property is freehold. Confirmation is being sought from solicitors