Offers in Region of £425,000 3 bedroom character property for sale Applethwaite, CA12

Tenure: Freehold

This truly charming home has had an interesting past history and retains many features and all the character of its heritage, quietly situated in this tranquil un-spoilt village, just one mile outside Keswick.

The good-sized semi detached accommodation is over three floors, all accessed from the central stairwell it has been sympathetically restored and maintained to a high standard having been a private holiday home for a number of years.

The mature tree lined gardens envelop the property providing privacy and off road parking. The upper level also has mountain and lake views. This one time working mill was also used during the Crimea war to house recuperating soldiers.

The beautifully appointed accommodation includes a formal lounge, adjacent to the dining room/ third bedroom, two double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, further bathroom. Special mention must go to the large kitchen/dining/living room with fully fitted kitchen including white goods.

This superb period property must be viewed to appreciate the size, quality and high standard of the living space as well as the lovely mature gardens, set in this sought after area. Applethwaite is a mixture of private and holiday properties, working farms and is the start of ‘Wainwrights’ Skiddaw walk.

Entrance: By way of solid oak door into

Porch: With meter cupboard, half glazed door leading to

Lounge: 20’3” x 13’7” (6.1m x 4.1m). Exposed stone walls, natural stone fireplace with open fire, quarry tiled hearth and slate cowl over, four windows making this a lovely light and airy room with exceptional outlook, concertina doors to

Bedroom 3/dining room/study: 16’4” max x 13’ max (4.9m max x 3.9m max). With storage cupboards, further corner storage, beams to ceiling and wash hand basin.

Inner Hall: Beamed ceiling, window to patio, central staircase leads to bedroom level, inset ceiling lights, solid pine door leads out to lower patio.

Bathroom: 6’7” x 6’2” (2m x 1.8m). Having a three piece suite in white comprising, WC, wash hand basin built into vanity unit, panelled bath with shower attachment set onto cradle, all the fittings are in gold finish, exposed stone wall, beamed ceiling, cork flooring, T&G panelling to dado height and a small window with beam over.

Bedroom 1: 16’10” x 9’9” (5.1m x 3.01m) measurements include the en-suite. Having an exposed and painted stone wall, fireplace recess with stone lintel, double wardrobe built in and wash hand basin with tiled splash back.

En-suite: With WC, shower cubicle with electric shower, fully tiled walls, extractor fan and ceramic tiled floor.

Bedroom 2: 11’10” x 10’7” (3.6m x 3.2m). Having two windows providing ample light, one having a window seat, wash hand basin, exposed stone walls and beamed ceiling.

A balustraded mezzanine level overlooks the ground floor and from the central staircase there is access to the ground floor.

Living/Dining Kitchen: 25’10” down to 11’9” x 17’8” down to 11’10” (7.8m down to 3.6m x 5.4m down to 3.6m). A superb room with the kitchen being extremely well appointed and equipped, ample wall, floor, white goods and display units in solid limed oak finish with tiled work surfaces over, oil fired cream and black ‘Aga’ integrated electric oven, four burner ceramic hob with concealed extractor canopy over, concealed ‘Neff’ dishwasher, ‘Whirlpool’ fridge and separate freezer, Asterite 1½ bowl sink with stainless steel central mixer tap, beamed ceiling with inset lights, Spanish style glazed terracotta floor tiles and door to the rear of the property. The living area has oak flooring and is open to the upper level, there is also a window overlooking the front of the property.

Utility Room: 12’7” x 5’9” (3.8m x 1.7m). With ‘Velaire’ oil central heating boiler, plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer, separate broom closet and WC.

Outside: There is a double gated driveway, small lawn, mature tree, shrub and perennial borders, further low level rockery, slated path, steps down to the sunken flagged patio, the whole is enclosed by dry stone walling and fences.

Services: Mains water, electric and drainage.

Directions: From Keswick take the A591 out towards the A66, at the roundabout go straight over and continue on, when reaching a sign post for Applethwaite and Skiddaw turn right, continue on the road bearing right, after passing the farm and ‘old post office’ on the left, continue to the T junction and the property is on the left hand side on the junction.

Agents Notes: The property dates back to 1820. Oil central heating with radiators to all rooms. All furniture is negotiable.

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