Newlands Estate, Braithwaite, CA12

Experience the charm of 'Hereford,' a welcoming three-bedroom home set in the pretty village of Braithwaite, nestled within the beautiful Lake District National Park. Enjoy the stunning fells views and the rare opportunity to own a newly built home in this desirable area.

Upon entering, you’ll find a spacious kitchen-diner perfect for family meals and gatherings, a cosy lounge, a convenient WC, and ample storage on the ground floor. The upper-level features three generous double bedrooms, and a main bathroom.

Outside, 'Hereford' offers a private driveway with parking spaces in front of the home and a delightful private garden, ideal for relaxation and entertaining.

This home is thoughtfully crafted with an excellent British-made kitchen, modern bathroom, and quality finishes throughout. The exterior is designed to evoke a traditional farmstead, finished in soft white render with contrasting window reveals and a slate roof.

'Hereford' includes impressive green features such as high insulation standards, a modern air source heating system, EV charging capabilities, double-glazed UPVC windows, and composite doors. These features help reduce household bills and contribute to environmental sustainability, providing a future-proof home that is ready to move into without the need for updating an older property. For added peace of mind, 'Hereford' comes with a ten-year structural warranty, ensuring your investment is well protected.

This truly is a unique chance to own a bespoke new home in the Lake District National Park. Please note, this home is exclusively for local occupancy and is offered as a discounted sale property. For more details on the local occupancy and discounted sale criteria, please read the full property listing.

Entrance Hall

Step inside from the private driveway into a welcoming central hallway through a modern, insulated composite door. The hallway provides access to most of the downstairs rooms.

Lounge

3.8m x 3.9m

The bright and airy lounge is accessible from the central hallway, with natural light streaming through a double-glazed window overlooking the front of the property. It includes a television point, ample double sockets, a telephone point, and plenty of space for furniture and seating.

Kitchen-Diner

5m x 3.47m

Towards the end of the hallway is a spacious kitchen-diner with a contemporary layout, perfect for modern living. It features double-glazed patio doors to the garden, creating a bright and inviting space. The room can be furnished with a dining table and chairs. The kitchen includes British-made cabinetry, integrated appliances from Caple, including a fan oven, a four-ring ceramic hob, an extractor fan, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher, a composite granite sink, and a designer tap. Depending on the build stage, there may be options to choose door, worktop, handle, and tap colours, and add upgrades from the builder's range. There is a handy store cupboard accessed via the kitchen, housing the hot water cylinder.

Landing

Ascend the stairway to the upstairs landing, which provides access to all of the first-floor rooms.

Bedroom 1

4.24m x 3m

The master bedroom features a double-glazed window with views of the rear garden, ample space for a double bed, drawers, and wardrobes, as well as a television point and double sockets.

Bathroom

The main bathroom is equipped with a bath with a shower over it, a modern towel radiator, a basin, taps, and a WC from Roper Rhodes, featuring coordinating natural stone effect wall and floor tiles. New homeowners may choose their preferred tile colour options, depending on the build stage.

Bedrooms two and three

These bedrooms are bright and spacious double rooms with double-glazed windows offering views of either the front of the home or the rear garden, ample double sockets, and adequate space for a double bed, drawers, and wardrobes.

WC

A convenient WC, accessed from the central hallway, includes sanitaryware from Roper Rhodes.

Driveway and Gardens

A block-paved driveway provides private parking. The enclosed garden features a patio, pathways, outside lighting, and an EV charging infrastructure.

Heating system

Energy-efficient air source heating from Samsung and Joule, with underfloor heating and thermostatic controls in each room. Double-glazed windows enhance insulation, reducing heating costs.

Services

Electricity and water are connected to mains supplies. Drainage is private. There is fibre internet connectivity. Council Tax Band to be determined after build completion by the local Council. A service charge of approximately £35 PCM applies. Predicted energy rating: B. Tenure: Freehold.

Local occupancy Clause

This home is subject to a local occupancy restriction, which means it must be occupied by individuals who meet specific criteria. This restriction is a legal agreement known as Section 106 and ensures that these homes benefit those with a strong connection to the local area. To qualify, you must demonstrate a connection to the following parishes of Above Derwent: Bassenthwaite, Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth, Blindbothel, Blindcrake, Borrowdale, Buttermere and Brackenthwaite, Caldbeck, Embleton, Ireby and Uldale, Keswick, Lorton, Loweswater, Mungrisdale, St Johns, Castlerigg and Wythburn, Setmurthy, Threlkeld, Underskiddaw, Wythop.

Additionally you must meet one of the following:

1. You have lived in the local area continuously for at least three years prior to occupation. 2. You have been employed in the local area for a minimum of 16 hours per week for at least the past six months. 3. You are a former resident returning within 12 months of completing a post-secondary education course, having previously lived locally for at least three years. 4. You need to live in the area to provide or receive substantial care from a relative, as certified by a doctor or relevant support agency. 5. You are a former resident who lived locally for three years and moved for social or economic reasons, now returning within three years. 6. You have served in the armed forces within the past five years or are entitled to housing due to circumstances related to your service in the regular or reserve forces. 7. You are currently in hospital, prison, or similar accommodation but lived in the local area for at least three years before moving into such facilities.

Disclaimer

Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this listing, the developer cannot be held responsible for variations in master plans, floor plans, layouts, fittings, illustrations, specifications, designs, dimensions, rendered views, colours, amenities, or facilities. The contents do not constitute an offer, warranty or form the basis of any contract. Please note that a management company is in place for the communal areas, and the monthly service charge applies to all homeowners for upkeep.