Property Details

Sale Agreed
PAUSE
  • Substantial five bedroom mid-terrace Georgian farmhouse
  • Stunning rural setting beneath Whinlatter Forest
  • Spectacular views to the majestic range of fells including Skiddaw and the Helvellyn range
  • Peripheral location at Thornthwaite village only four miles from Keswick
  • Outstanding elevated site extending to over an acre in total
  • Delightful mature grounds and a small field
  • Extensive parking area for up to 10 cars
  • Some further upgrading would benefit the property

A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial five bedroom mid-terrace Georgian farmhouse occupying an outstanding elevated rural site extending to over an acre.

This most appealing property nestling beneath Whinlatter Forest at the periphery of Thornthwaite village, enjoys spectacular panoramic views from Skiddaw to the Helvellyn range, including Latrigg, Dodd and Walla Crag. Bassenthwaite Lake is a short stroll from the property.

Thornthwaite is located four miles west of Keswick. It has a church and art gallery/tea shop and is on a regular bus route. Braithwaite, which is two miles away, has an active community and offers an extensive range of local amenities including a Church of England primary school, a village shop, a visiting post office, a church, a village hall with sporting facilities, two cafés, hotels, restaurants and public houses. There is a pedestrian and cycle path from Braithwaite into Keswick.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:
Porch | Hall | Lounge | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Utility Room | Kitchen | Pantry

First Floor:
Five Bedrooms | Four Ensuite Bath / Shower Rooms | Bathroom | WC

Externally
Over An Acre Site | Substantial Mature Gardens | Orchard | Extensive Parking Area

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

Tenure
Freehold.

Council Tax
Band E.

Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh’s Keswick office.

Directions
From Keswick join the A66 in a westerly direction and take the Thornthwaite exit off the A66 at Braithwaite. Drive through Thornthwaite village and approximately 400 metres further along the road turn up the drive by the Beckstones sign. This is on the left immediately after the Thornthwaite Powter How road sign.

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Price
Offers over £500,000 are invited.

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 https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 3/01/25

Floor Plan

Floorplan Beckstones, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SQ

Location

EPC

Brochure

Contact the Keswick Office or call on: 017687 41741
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