The Old Manor, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SR

An outstanding charming Grade 11 listed detached four bedroom period house originally dating from the 1500's and benefiting from recent meticulous comprehensive refurbishment by the present owners including the provision of a most impressive substantial two storey contemporary style extension completed in 2022 to an exacting specification.

Offering an immaculate standard of superbly appointed accommodation retaining a variety of original characterful architectural features this stunning house enjoys a delightful rural setting nestling under half a mile from Braithwaite village and occupies an idyllic approximately 1.5 acre site with spectacular panoramic views to the majestic range of fells and beautifully mature professionally landscaped surrounding gardens including enchanting woodland.

The Old Manor represents a perfect balance of classic period elegance from a bygone era combined with modern sophistication and exemplary quality fittings to create a truly wonderful luxury home most worthy of internal viewing to be fully appreciated.

Located approximately two miles from Keswick town centre, Braithwaite is a small traditional village with an active community and offers a wide range of local amenities including regular bus routes, Church of England primary school, shop and a visiting post office, church, village hall with sporting facilities, cafés, hotels, restaurants and public houses. There is a foot and cycle path into Keswick. 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Front Entrance Hall
With radiator. 

Living Room
With window seat, wood burning stove on slate hearth, radiator, built in cupboards. 

Dining Room
With window seat, working window shutters, period marble fireplace and working open fire, two radiators, built in cupboards. 

Inner Hall
With radiator. 

WC
With WC, wash hand basin, radiator. 

Utility Room / Pantry
With Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine. 

Drawing Room
With working window shutters, Scan wood burning stove, three radiators, bi-folding doors to the garden. 

Dining Kitchen
With solid oak hand painted fitted base and wall units including moulded edge granite work surfaces, pelmet lighting, glazed cabinets with integral lighting, Ribchester sink with Perrin and Rowe mixer tap, Belfast sink with Perrin and Rowe mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, Miele integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, Lacanche range cooker, over mantel with extractor unit, bench seat, radiator, external door. 

Side Vestibule
With radiator. 

First Floor:  

Half Landing
With working window shutters. 

Landing  

Master Bedroom
With vaulted ceiling, full height window and bi-folding doors to the adjoining external decked balcony, three radiators, lower level dressing area with a range of built in wardrobes. 

En-suite WC
With WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, under floor heating, heated towel rail. 

Bedroom Two
With window seat, working window shutters, period fireplace, radiator, built in cupboards. 

Bedroom Three
With two window seats, period fireplace, three radiators, built in wardrobes. 

Bedroom Four
With window seat, working window shutters, two radiators, built in wardrobes. 

Bathroom
With WC, twin wash hand basins with marble surfaces, bidet, large shower cubicle, copper roll top bath, Perrin and Rowe taps, under floor heating, radiator, heated towel rail. 

Outside:
Approximately 1.5 acre site comprising driveway and expansive forecourt providing on-site parking, surrounding landscaped mature gardens including lawns, stocked and shrubbed borders, established trees, extensive paved entertaining terrace, adjoining woodland. 

Boiler Room
With electric light and power. 

Gardener's Shed
With electric light and power. 

Detached Double Garage
With two electric remote control entrance doors, pedestrian door, electric light and power. 

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Fully compliant Klargester private drainage system. 

Tenure
Freehold. 

Council Tax
Band G. 

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

Directions
From Keswick proceed west on the A66 and turn left onto the B5292 where signposted to Braithwaite village. Proceed ahead and bear left at the fork in the road then turn left and continue across the bridge. Turn left immediately before the village store and proceed ahead then bear left where signposted to Swinside. Proceed down the hill and the entrance to The Old Manor is situated on the right. 

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Price
Offers over £1,850,000 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
All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by on 12 May 2026.