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Jenkin Hill, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SG

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

4

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Outstanding substantial 18th century detached five bedroom country house
  • Adjoining two bedroom self-contained cottage providing established holiday rental income
  • Detached outbuilding suitable for converting to one bedroom residential or holiday rental use
  • Approximately one and a half acre idyllic site with delightfully mature gardens and woodland
  • Spectacular surrounding uninterrupted views to the majestic range of over twenty Wainwright fells
  • Under four miles from Keswick and ten miles from Cockermouth
  • An abundance of characterful original architectural period features
  • Opportunity to purchase up to approximately three acres of adjoining pastureland

Description

An outstanding substantial 18th century detached five bedroom country house with an adjoining two bedroom self-contained cottage occupying an idyllic approximately one and a half acre site enjoying spectacular surrounding uninterrupted views to over twenty Wainwright fells.

The cottage is successfully used by the present owners for lucrative holiday rentals and is equally suitable for conventional rentals and co-generational family occupancy.

Subject to all necessary consents, a detached outbuilding within the grounds is capable of conversion to create either additional ancillary one bedroom annexe accommodation for the main house, holiday rental use or a home office.

Additional adjoining pastureland totalling approximately three acres is available to purchase separately.

Thornthwaite village is located under four miles west of Keswick, ten miles from Cockermouth and close to the wide range of local amenities provided in neighbouring Braithwaite including regular bus routes, Church of England primary school, shop and a visiting post office, church, village hall with sporting facilities, café, hotels, restaurants and public houses.

Jenkin Hill presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive country residence combining charming period elegance, a truly stunning rural Lakeland setting and a generous range of versatile accommodation together with excellent rental income generating opportunities. 

Accommodation  

Jenkin Hill House  

Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Living Room | Kitchen | Cloak Room / WC | Rear Hall | Utility Room 1 | Utility Room 2 | Snooker Room 

First Floor:
Landing | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bedroom 4 / En-suite Shower Room | Bedroom 5 | Shower Room | Bathroom 

Jenkin Hill Lodge  

Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall | Dining Kitchen | Bedroom 1 | Bathroom 

First Floor:
Landing | Living / Dining Room | Bedroom 2 

Proposed Converted Outbuilding  

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Living Room / Dining Kitchen | Bedroom | En-suite Shower Room 

Outside
Approximately 1.5 Acre Site | Shared Entrance Driveway | Extensive Surrounding Mature Gardens | Woodland | Expansive On-Site Parking | Detached Outbuilding | Greenhouse | Storage Shed 

Additional Land
Up to approximately 3 acres of adjoining pastureland is available to purchase by separate negotiation. 

Planning Consent
Planning consent was approved in May 2022 under reference 7/2022/2144 to convert the detached single storey outbuilding to create either ancillary residential annexe accommodation for the main house or a lucrative holiday rental use. 

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

Tenure
Freehold. 

Council Tax
Band G. 

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

Directions
From Keswick proceed west on the A66 heading towards Cockermouth. After passing the turning for Braithwaite turn left where signposted to Thornthwaite and proceed ahead into the village passing the turning for The Gallery. The entrance driveway to Jenkin Hill is situated on the right approximately 100 metres after passing the bus shelter. 

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Price
Offers in the region of £1,500,000 are invited for consideration. 

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Jenkin Hill, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SG

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£7,497
Property: £ 1,500,000
Deposit: £ 150,000
Interest rate: 5.3%
Term: 30 years
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