Morning Side, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RL

A substantial detached bungalow enjoying a pleasant rural setting within the Lake District National Park only one mile from Bassenthwaite village, seven miles from Keswick and eight miles from Cockermouth.

The large whole loft area provides a range of additional accommodation which is currently accessed by a retractable ladder and requires a conventional staircase to be installed that complies with current building regulations.

Once upgraded and including a conventional staircase to enter the first floor, Morning Side will be equally suitable as a spacious four bedroom primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday letting.

Bassenthwaite village amenities include a primary school, church, shop and public houses. Nearby facilities include Bassenthwaite Lake and sailing club, a first class leisure complex and spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Lakes Distillery, Lake District Wildlife Park, Mirehouse country house and gardens and Honister Slate Mine. Numerous fell walks are close by including Skiddaw and Ullock Pike.

Located sixteen miles from the M6 Penrith junction 40, Keswick provides an extensive range of local amenities and services including a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes and public houses together with hotels, banks, schools, library, theatre and medical and dental surgeries. Penrith railway station includes a west coast mail line direct service to London.
 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Entrance Hall
With radiator, built in airing cupboard, loft hatch with retractable ladder providing access to the first floor accommodation.  

Living Room
With radiator and slate fireplace. 

Dining Room
With radiator. 

Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, integrated appliances, radiator.  

Utility Room
With radiator, oil fired boiler, built in cupboard, external door.  

WC
With WC, wash hand basin, ceramic wall tiling.  

Bedroom One
Rear bedroom with radiator, built in cupboard. 

Bedroom Two
With radiator. 

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail.  

First Floor:
Currently accessed by a retractable ladder via the loft hatch in the entrance hall ceiling. The installation of a conventional staircase is required that complies with current building regulations.  

Landing
With radiator, under eaves storage.  

Bedroom Three
With radiator. 

Bedroom Four
With radiator. 

En-Suite Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath, ceramic wall tiling, radiator, under eaves storage. 

Store Room  

Outside:
Entrance driveway providing on-site parking spaces, mature lawned front and rear gardens with shrubbed borders, front patio, established trees, side pathways, garden shed, greenhouse.  

Adjoining Garage
With electric light and power. 

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating. 

Tenure
Freehold.  

Council Tax
Band E. 

Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office.  

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Directions
From the Keswick Crossthwaite roundabout proceed to the A591 towards Bassenthwaite and continue for approximately seven miles until reaching the crossroads and then turn right immediately before the Castle Inn Hotel. Morning Side is situated on the right and is the third bungalow within the row of three bungalows.  

Price
Offers in the region of £395,000 are invited for consideration.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (incl. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. VAT) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. VAT). 

Disclaimer
All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by on 10/06/2025.