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Silver Trees, Bassenfell, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RL

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Most impressive substantial detached bungalow
  • Magnificent 0.8 acre idyllic site nestling in the enchanting grounds of a former mansion
  • Beautifully mature surrounding gardens and fell views
  • Highly desirable private residential location
  • Seven miles from Keswick and six miles from Cockermouth
  • Four bedrooms and two bath / shower rooms
  • Living room / dining room and dining kitchen
  • Double garage

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a most impressive substantial detached four bedroom bungalow occupying a magnificent 0.8 acre idyllic site with fell views and beautifully mature surrounding gardens. Silver Trees nestles in a highly desirable private residential location within the enchanting grounds of a former period mansion house located approximately seven miles from Keswick, six miles from Cockermouth and one mile from Bassenthwaite village. Bassenthwaite provides a primary school, church and public house. Other nearby facilities include Bassenthwaite Lake and sailing club, Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe and a first class leisure complex at Armathwaite Hall hotel. Numerous fell walks are close by including Skiddaw and Ullock Pike. 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Entrance Hall
With radiator, built in cupboard. 

Living Room
With large floor to ceiling picture windows optimising the view over the front garden and capturing the evening sunsets, feature Buttermere slate wall including raised fireplace, radiator, open archway to the dining room. 

Dining Room
With radiator. 

Dining Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, integrated oven, hob, microwave, extractor unit, plumbing for washing machine, radiator. 

Utility Room
With fitted base and wall units, access door to garage, external door. 

Inner Hall
With double doors opening onto the front patio and garden, radiator, built in cupboard including water tank. 

Front Bedroom One
With double doors opening onto to the front patio and garden, radiator, range of built in wardrobes. 

Rear Bedroom Two
With windows to two elevations, radiator. 

Rear Bedroom Three
With radiator, built in cupboards. 

Rear Bedroom Four
With radiator, built in cupboards. 

Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail, built in cupboard. 

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, sunken bath, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail. 

Outside:
Extensive 0.8 acre site approached by a private entrance road and comprising driveway, on-site parking area, beautifully mature surrounding gardens comprising sweeping lawns, a variety of stocked and shrubbed borders, numerous specimen trees, paved patios, oil tank. There is a right of way over the front part of the driveway to provide access to the neighbouring field. 

Double Garage
With electric light and power. 

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating. 

Tenure
Freehold. 

Council Tax
Band G. 

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

Directions
From Keswick proceed west of the A591 heading towards Bassenthwaite. At the crossroads by the Castle Inn turn right where sign posted to Ireby and the private entrance road leading to the property is the first turning on the right. Continue ahead to the end of the entrance road and Silver Trees is the last dwelling located on the left. 

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Price
Offers over £950,000 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 £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (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 £150 (incl. vat). 

Disclaimer
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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Silver Trees, Bassenfell, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RL

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£4,764
Property: £ 950,000
Deposit: £ 95,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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Renovation potential
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About Hackney & Leigh, Keswick

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