Ashcroft Close, Braithwaite, CA12

A lovely family or first time buyer home in the popular village of Braithwaite, which is subject to a local occupancy clause, with wonderful views over the surrounding Lakeland fells and, in particular, Skiddaw to the rear and Barrow to the front aspect. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hallway, modern newly fitted kitchen with space for a dining area and sitting room to the ground floor with a patio door to an enclosed rear garden. Two good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, which has also been refurbished by the current owner. All within a short drive of Keswick town centre.

Entrance Hallway

Fitted with a radiator.

Kitchen/Diner

With window to front aspect, matching wall and base units, complementary work surfacing, tiled splashback, composite sink with drainer and stainless steel mixer tap, oven, electric hob with extractor over, space for a fridge freezer, space for a washing machine and a radiator.

Living Room

Rear aspect reception room with door and window leading to enclosed garden, stairs to first floor with understairs cupboard, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Fitted with storage cupboard and a radiator.

Bathroom

Obscured window to front aspect, bath with mains shower over, WC , wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom 1

With windows to rear aspect enjoying views of Skiddaw, fitted overstairs storage and a radiator.

Bedroom 2

Window to front aspect, fitted wardrobes and a radiator.

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water & drainage; gas central heating; double glazing installed throughout. Please note: measurements are approximate so may reflect the maximum dimensions and the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

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 2024 was £221.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance check via Landmark referral between £8.50 to £15.50. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

Lease Details

The property is leasehold with a 65% share of the ownership. The remaining 35% is retained by a company called Home Group and the monthly fee paid to cover the rent and buildings insurance is £240.75. The lease was granted on 1 January 1998 for a period of 125 years and the property is subject to a local occupancy clause.

Local Occupancy Clause

This property is subject to a local occupancy clause, which includes a person employed, about to be employed or last employed in the locality or a person who has, for the period in the three years immediately preceding his/her occupation has/had their own principal residence in the locality. The locality is Keswick and the surrounding parishes of Above Derwent, Borrowdale, Under Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite, Wythop, Lorton and Buttermere.

Directions

The property can easily be located using postcode CA12 5TB or can otherwise be found using what3words location ///trade.suddenly.merge

Garden

To the front is a low maintenance sunny south facing garden, gravelled and paved with mature shrubs and an ornamental pond. The rear garden is enclosed, again for ease of maintenace, with astroturf and slate shillies.