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Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Grade II Listed
  • Lake and Fell Views
  • Five Bedrooms
  • Substantial Bank Barn
  • Idyllic Location
  • EPC Rating - E
  • Detached Farmhouse
  • Council Tax - Band E

Description

An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding Grade II Listed, traditional stone built Lakeland farmhouse and barn. The property enjoys a stunning setting within Borrowdale with spectacular views to Derwentwater and majestic surrounding fells including Maiden Moor, Cat Bells, Castle Crag, Shepherds Crag and Combe Fell.

Conveniently located only 4 miles south of Keswick and benefitting from comprehensive accommodation on both ground and first floors. Sitting in a plot that extends to 0.775 acres (0.314 hectares). 

Equally suitable as a primary home, second home or for lucrative holiday lettings, the generous accommodation includes 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and 2 large reception rooms. Part of the main barn has in the past been utilised as a tea room and could be re-opened.

Externally, there is plentiful on site parking and garden areas including the famous High Lodore Yew Tree. 

Attached to the house is a substantial bank barn offering extensive storage accommodation at both ground and first floor levels. This building has huge potential for conversion to a number of uses subject to planning approval.

Viewing is highly recommended.

Ground Floor

Slate stone portico dated 1775.

Entrance Hallway

1.21m x 5.66m

Accessed via wooden door, slate flag floor, understairs cupboard, stairs to first floor and radiator.

Living Room

3.86m x 3.9m

With tiled feature fireplace, radiator, timber ceiling beam and single glazed window to front aspect.

Sitting Room

2.75m x 5.27m

Feature tiled fireplace, radiator, 2 x timber ceiling beams, single glazed timber window to front aspect.

WC

1.15m x 1.73m

Window to rear aspect, WC and wash hand basin.

Kitchen

3.78m x 3.69m

Incorporating oil fired, triple oven Aga, roof light, double glazed window to side aspect and a built in storage cupboard.

Rear Kitchen

4.63m x 2.27m

Incorporating worktops and a range of under-cupboards, stainless steel sink, roof light, two windows to side aspect and door to the rear.

Pantry

3.57m x 3.68m

Stone flagged floor with slate sconces and stairs leading to lofted attic store above.

Inner Hallway

1.77m x 1.15m

Slate flag floor and door to rear.

Study

1.83m x 4.29m

With single glazed window, radiator and timber boarded ceiling.

Sitting Room 2

4.06m x 5.07m

With external door to front, steps to first floor, timber beams to ceiling, radiator and steps up to:-

Bathroom

1.98m x 1.63m

Incorporating bath with shower over, W.C. and wash-hand basin and a radiator.

Landing

3.79m x 1.26m

With attic store room, airing cupboard and feature timber stud wall.

Bedroom 1

3.2m x 4.84m

With wash-hand basin, radiator, single glazed window to front aspect and timber ceiling beam.

Bedroom 2

3.03m x 4.19m

Radiator, wash-hand basin and single glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom 3

3.44m x 4.13m

Wash-hand basin, radiator, single glazed window to front aspect and timber ceiling beam.

Bathroom

3.24m x 1.95m

Incorporating bath, wash-hand basin, single glazed window to rear aspect, radiator and part ceramic tiles to wall finishes. Timber beam to ceiling.

Small flight of steps to shower room incorporating shower cubicle and radiator.

Boiler Room

3.82m x 2.59m

Incorporating oil fired boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder.

Inner Hallway

3.81m x 1.15m

Single glazed window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 4

1.96m x 4.31m

With radiator and single glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom 5

3.67m x 4.05m

Incorporating feature fireplace, single glazed window to front aspect and radiator.

Second Landing

1.98m x 3.39m

With slate stone steps leading to ground floor.

Kitchen

2.95m x 3.27m

Incorporating worktops, stainless steel sink, shelving along with a slate counter and single glazed window to front aspect.

Dining Area

2.94m x 6.23m

Incorporating radiator and timber beams to ceilings.

Inner Hallway

2.97m x 0.89m

Exterior door to rear, wash-hand basin and radiator.

WC

0.89m x 1.7m

WC and single glazed window to rear aspect.

Lower Byre 1

1.73m x 6.48m

With separate timber partitioned storage room, cobbled floor and front and rear door access.

Byre 2

3.71m x 6.56m

With front door access only.

Byre 3

2.82m x 6.91m

With front and back door access, 12 former cattle stalls.

Main Barn

13.97m x 6.71m

Accessed over slate flagged bridge with access to boiler room.

Barn 2

7.42m x 7.03m

With pedestrian access from the rear.

Referral & Other Payments

PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee : Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Emma Harrison Financial Services – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2023 was £222.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

Directions

Entering into Keswick town centre from High Hill proceed onto Main Street and turn right at the mini-roundabout opposite the Co-operative food store and then bear left onto Heads Road. Continue across the mini-roundabout onto the B5289 towards Borrowdale and past the Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa. High Lodore Farmhouse and Barn is the next property located on the left hand side immediately before the Borrowdale Hotel.

Garden

A large gated driveway leads directly to the front of the property with grassed lawn area beyond and slated chippings to forecourt of the farmhouse and includes the famous High Lodore Yew Tree. There is a substantial garden area located to the left hand side of the main accommodation. To the rear of the property is a timber framed shed, oil tank and pedestrian access onto Shepherds Cragg. At lower ground level there is a lean-to structure incorporating two outhouse stores.

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Band: E
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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