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3 The Ravine, Seldom Seen, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SE

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Charming semi-detached Lakeland period cottage
  • Idyllic elevated rural setting at the periphery of Thornthwaite
  • Only four miles from Keswick
  • Stunning views across the valley to Skiddaw and Blencathra
  • Balcony overlooking Comb Beck and surrounding mature woodland
  • Three bedrooms and two bath / shower rooms
  • Living room, fitted kitchen and cellar room
  • Gardens and on-site parking spaces

Description

A charming three bedroom semi-detached Lakeland period cottage enjoying an idyllic elevated rural setting at the periphery of Thornthwaite village with the benefit of stunning views across the valley to Skiddaw and Blencathra together with a delightful outlook over Comb Beck and surrounding mature woodland. Conveniently located only four miles from Keswick town centre and close to the wide range of local amenities provided in Thornthwaite and Braithwaite villages, this most appealing cottage is equally suitable as a primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday letting. 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Living Room 15' 6" x 10' 6" (4.72m x 3.2m)
With original cast iron open fireplace including tiled inlay, radiator, storage cupboard.
 

Bedroom One 12' 0" max x 10' 1" max (3.66m x 3.07m)
With radiator.
 

En-suite shower room
With WC, wash hand basin, quadrant shower cubicle, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spot lights.
 

Inner Hall
With radiator.
 

Kitchen 11' 7" x 7' 11" (3.53m x 2.41m)
With a modern range of fitted base and wall units including pelmet lighting, under mounted sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, microwave, hob, extractor unit, fridge, dish washer, original cast iron range, radiator, recessed ceiling spot lights, access door to external balcony.
 

External Balcony
With views directly over Comb Beck and surrounding woodland.
 

Lower Ground Floor:  

Cellar Room 10' 10" x 10' 0" max (3.3m x 3.05m)
With plumbing for washing machine, external door to garden.
 

First Floor:  

Landing
With radiator.
 

Bedroom Two 12' 2" max x 10' 9" max (3.71m x 3.28m)
With delightful front views to the fells, cast iron original period fireplace, radiator.
 

Bedroom Three 13' 10" x 8' 1" (4.22m x 2.46m)
With delightful front views to the fells, radiator.
 

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over and mixer / filler attachment, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spot lights, built in airing cupboard.
 

Outside:
On-site forecourt parking spaces, front garden with gravel surface and stocked and shrubbed borders, terraced garden beside Comb Beck, pedestrian pathways.
 

Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating.
 

Tenure
Freehold.
 

Council Tax
Band D.
 

Directions
From Keswick town centre proceed west on the A66 and turn left where sign posted to Thornthwaite. Continue and follow the sign to the Gallery / Tea Room. Proceed past the Gallery / Tea Room bearing left and continue up the hill. The property is situated on the left after approximately 200 metres.
 

Viewings
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
 

Price Offers over £480,000 are invited.
 

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).

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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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