The Gables, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA12 9XP

An outstanding Edwardian detached five bedroom house occupying a prime elevated 0.55 acre site in Embleton village and enjoying a pleasant rural setting with delightful fell views to Skiddaw, Ling Fell, Sale Fell and Broom Fell.

The accommodation retains a range of original period features and is equally suitable for use as a primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday rentals.

Embleton is located off the A66 within the Lake District National Park under four miles from Cockermouth and nine miles from Keswick. The village offers immediate access to some of the areas most beautiful and less crowded landscapes. It has numerous scenic walks on its doorstep and is ideal for those seeking an outdoor lifestyle without the intensity of central tourist centres.

Nearby facilities include Bassenthwaite Lake for watersports and The Sailing Club, a first class leisure complex at the award winning Armathwaite Hall Hotel, The Pheasant Inn with its historic charm and character boasting locally sourced menus, Bassenthwaite Lake Station where a unique experience awaits at "The Carriage Cafe and Salon" (which was the train used in the 2017 version of Agatha Christies on The Orient Express), The Lakes Distillery, The Lake District Wildlife Park, The Silver Meadows Nature Reserve, Honister Slate Mine and The Mirehouse Country House and Gardens.
 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Entrance Hall
With mosaic tiled floor, radiator. 

Living / Dining Room
With feature period fireplace with potential for an open fire, two radiators. 

Sitting Room
With feature period fireplace and open fire, radiator. 

Dining Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, Rangemaster stove and extractor unit, integrated dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine. 

Rear Hall
With radiator, external door. 

Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, shower, heated towel rail. 

Half Landing
With radiator. 

First Floor:  

Landing
With door leading to external balcony. 

Bedroom One
With bay window, radiator. 

Bedroom Two
With bay window, radiator. 

Bedroom Three
With radiator. 

Bedroom Four
With radiator. 

Bedroom Five
With radiator. 

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath, shower cubicle, radiator, airing cupboard with radiator. 

Second Floor:
Approached by a steep staircase. 

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath, radiator. 

Storeroom One
With radiator. 

Storeroom Two
With radiator. 

Outside:
The driveway which is owned by the Gables has shared access in the lower section opening out into two private driveways and has on-site parking to the front and rear, front and side lawned gardens, established shrubs and trees including fruit trees, rear courtyard and extensive rear lawned garden with patios, established shrubs and mature woodland set within 0.55 acre site. 

Adjoining Double Garage
With electric light and power. 

Detached Garage With Workshop
With electric light and power. There is potential to convert this building to provide an alternative use subject to obtaining all necessary consents. 

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity Oil central heating. 

Tenure
Freehold. 

Council Tax
Band F. 

Directions
From Cockermouth proceed east on the A66 towards Keswick and after approximately four miles take the left turn sign posted to Embleton and then turn right. Continue ahead into the village and the shared driveway entrance to the property is situated on the left with the house names shown as Orchard House and The Gables 

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

Price
Offers in the region of £675,000 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
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