Thackthwaite, Penrith, CA11

An exciting opportunity to reside amongst a beautiful part of the Lake District National Park, within your own slice of rural idyll on a generous plot of approx. 5.5 acres. A three bed detached house, substantial barn, paddock, orchard, extensive gardens and fabulous woodland all form part of this wonderful property.

Nestled within the attractive hamlet of Thackthwaite, is this charming property which enjoys spacious accommodation over three floors, and is available on a short-term rental until spring/summer 2026. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance porch and hallway, large kitchen with dining area and generous living room with twin patio doors and wood burning stove. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, one of which is currently utilised as an office, a shower room and a three piece bathroom with further stairs leading to the second floor where there are two further rooms, ideal for storage.

Externally, gardens to all sides house an array of colourful plants, shrubs and trees, together with areas of lawn. An orchard with excellent outbuilding and wood store sits to the front of the property, as does a small paddock and greenhouse. In addition to this, a substantial barn sits directly to the side of the property and will form part of the rental agreement. (The second barn is being retained by the Landlords, purely for long-term storage purposes.)  Furthermore, there is ample parking and your very own woodland to enjoy, complete with a stream running through (with access at tenants own risk).

This property certainly offers a fabulous opportunity to experience rural living at its best and an early viewing is recommended.

Entrance Porch

Accessed via wooden door with glazed insert. Seating bench with ample space for footwear storage below, unit providing wood store with a shelved section providing further storage for footwear, side aspect window and a part glazed door leading into the hallway.

Hallway

Stairs to the first floor with useful understairs cloaks cupboard, wall mounted cupboard housing the consumer unit, two radiators, front aspect window and doors leading to the ground floor rooms.

Kitchen/Diner

A bright, open plan kitchen/diner with tiled flooring throughout.

Kitchen Area - (4.12m x 4.21m (13' 6" x 13' 10") Fitted with a range of wall and base units, with complementary work surfacing incorporating 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. Matching central island unit with extractor over housing a freestanding cooker with induction hob. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, space for a freestanding washing machine (housed in one of the base units), open shelving, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights and side aspect window.

Dining Area (2.35m x 1.6m (7' 9" x 5' 3") With ample space to accommodate a large dining table, radiator, pendant lighting and dual aspect windows.

Living Room

7.63m x 4.6m

A spacious triple aspect room with two sets of patio doors leading out to the rear garden and ample space to accommodate both lounge and dining furniture. Attractive inglenook fireplace housing a substantial wood burning stove in a sandstone surround and hearth, two radiators.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

With stairs leading up to the second floor and doors giving access to three double bedrooms, shower room and a family bathroom.

Bedroom 2

3.13m x 3.3m

A rear aspect double bedroom with radiator and wood framed window overlooking the rear garden

Bedroom 1

3.93m x 4.33m

A generous dual aspect double bedroom with wood framed windows, radiator and solid oak fitted wardrobes to one wall.

Bedroom 3

2.68m x 4.15m

A further double bedroom (currently in use as an office), with integrated cupboards/wardrobes, radiator and dual aspect wood framed windows.

Shower Room

1.58m x 1.56m

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, WC and wash hand basin. Part tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights and extractor fan.

Bathroom

3.19m x 2.16m

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and large bath in a tiled surround with central mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Substantial airing cupboard, part tiled walls, radiator, vertical heated chrome towel rail and front aspect wood framed window.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

2.8m x 3.06m

A generous space, which would be ideal as an office or used for storage. With sloped ceiling and beams, substantial storage cupboard (not available for tenants use), radiator, side aspect window and door leading to a further attic room.

Second Floor Room

6.43m x 4.18m

Large carpeted storage/utility/hobby space with sloping ceilings, radiator, power, lighting and Velux window.

Gardens and Parking

Set on a generous plot of approx. 5.5 acres, the property is approached via a private driveway with a tarmacked car parking area benefitting from ample space for several vehicles. To the front, there is a lawned area leading to a small paddock with wood stores and greenhouse and a small orchard with fruit cage. (Please note the stores/sheds currently stock wood for the stove in the living room, and arrangements could be made for this wood to be used by prospective tenants). To the side of the property, there are two substantial barns (one of which is to be retained by the landlord). Attractive lawned gardens surround the property, with flowers, plants and shrubs and a gravelled pathway leads around the side to the rear where there is a lovely seating area from where to enjoy the idyllic rural surroundings and a generous, natural woodland area with stream (with access also included within the arrangements at prospective tenants own risk).

EPC rating

The EPC rating is D.

Management & Terms

Management: this property is managed by PFK.

Terms: EPC rating: D
Rental: £2,000 PCM plus all other outgoings
Deposit: Equal to one month's rent
Conditions: No smokers allowed, Unfinished

Please note: Immigration Act 2014, Anti-money Laundering and Sanction checks will apply.

Services

Mains electricity, private water supply and septic tank drainage (located in rear garden). Oil fired central heating and hot water. The living room wood burner has a back boiler which can also heat 3 of the radiators. Double glazing is installed throughout. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

The water supply is located in the field to the front of the property, just beyond the paddock and outwith the boundary, with a right of way in place to attend to this if required. There will be a requirement for the UV tube to be replaced every 2 years approx. and the water filtration system located in the barn next to the property requires the filters to be changed every 6 months.

Referral & Other Payments

PFK works with preferred providers for certain letting services. While their prices are competitive, you are under no obligation to use them and may wish to compare alternatives. If you choose to proceed, PFK will receive a referral fee. For example, M & G EPCs Ltd – PFK receive a fee of £35 for an EPC and floorplan, £24 for an EPC only, and £6 for a floorplan only. RentGuarantor Ltd pays PFK 7.5% of the revenue they collect. PFK also receives payments for inventories (£80–£130), tenant referencing (£32), fitting smoke/carbon monoxide alarms (£5), Homebox for utility management (£10.00 per tenant package) and AML checks via Landmark (£8.50–£15.50). All figures include VAT.

Permitted Payments

Permitted payments as per the Tenant Fee Act 2019: Rent; Tenancy deposit; Default fees (e.g. lost keys £15 + cost); Contract variation (£50); Early termination (not exceeding landlord’s loss); Utilities and council tax as per tenancy agreement. All fees include VAT.

Directions

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From Junction 40 roundabout of the M6, take the A66 towards Keswick. Follow this road for approximately. 6 miles, take the left turn for Matterdale and continue along this road for around 1.4 miles, then take the left signposted for Thackthwaite. Follow this road, keep left at the first junction, and then turn left for Thackthwaite and continue downhill for a short distance to the far end of the hamlet where the entrance to the property is on the right, just after a right hand bend and before a left bend.