High House, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QG

A rare opportunity to acquire a charming detached four bedroom Lakeland period house including an adjoining two bedroom converted barn occupying an idyllic half acre site enjoying a stunning elevated rural setting with a spectacular 180 degree panoramic vista to the majestic range of fells and Bassenthwaite Lake.

This outstanding property benefits from an exacting standard of comprehensive upgrading and extension works meticulously completed in 2023 under detailed architect supervision. The impressive accommodation retains a range of original characterful period features and can be merged to provide a substantial single house or retained as two separate interconnecting dwellings allowing flexibility for combined co-generational occupancy or lucrative holiday rental use.

Situated within the Lake District National Park, High House is located approximately five miles north west of Keswick and one mile from Bassenthwaite village which provides a range of local amenities including a primary school, church, shop and public houses. Nearby facilities include Bassenthwaite Lake and sailing club, a first class leisure complex at Armathwaite Hall hotel and Bassenthwaite Lake Station. Numerous fell walks are close by including Skiddaw and Ullock Pike. 

Accommodation  

Main House
Ground Floor: 

Entrance Vestibule  

Living Room
With feature fireplace and wood burning stove, double external doors, open plan to the adjoining dining kitchen. 

Dining Kitchen
With windows to two elevations, two roof windows, fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, electric range cooker with oven, extractor unit, dish washer. 

Study
With built in cupboard. 

Inner Hall  

WC
With WC, wash hand basin, plumbing for washing machine. 

Bedroom One
With double external doors. 

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

Bedroom Two
With interconnecting door to the inner hall of the adjoining barn. 

First Floor:  

Landing
With roof window. 

Bedroom Three
With vaulted ceiling, windows to two elevations. 

Bedroom Four
With windows to two elevations. 

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, roll top bath, shower cubicle, heated towel rail. 

Barn
Ground Floor: 

Open Plan Living / Dining Room
With vaulted ceiling, windows to each elevation, roof window, wood burning stove, under stairs cupboard. 

Dining Kitchen
With windows to two elevations, fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, induction hob, extractor unit, dish washer, washer / drier. 

WC
With WC, wash hand basin. 

Inner Hall
With built in cupboard, connecting door to bedroom 2 in the main house. 

First Floor:  

Bedroom One
With built in cupboard. 

En-suite Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, heated towel rail. 

Bedroom Two
With roof window. 

En-suite Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, heated towel rail. 

Outside
Gravel surfaced driveway and forecourt providing expansive on-site parking, extensive mature surrounding gardens including lawns, paved entertaining terraces, raised stocked beds, a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs including rhododendron, hydrangea, azalea, apple, plum and blackcurrant. 

Plant Room
With electric light and power. 

Studio
With windows to two elevations, sink, electric light and power. 

Workshop
With electric light and power. 

Detached Office
Stone built with windows to two elevations, roof window, electric light and power. 

Upgrading Works
The entire property has been subject to comprehensive upgrading and extension works meticulously completed in 2023 to an exacting standard under architect supervision. An itemised schedule of these works is available for prospective purchasers. 

Services
New electricity connection with capacity to add an EV charging station. New private water borehole and separate Spring water access. New septic tank drainage. New 14KW ground source heat pump. Under floor central heating. 

Tenure
Freehold. 

Council Tax
Band F. 

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

Directions
From Keswick proceed on the A591 towards Bsssenthwaite and after approximately four miles turn right where signposted to Orthwaite. The entrance driveway to High House is situated on the left after approximately four hundred metres. 

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Price
Offers over £1,500,000 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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