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A magnificent elegant Victorian detached former vicarage occupying a superb 1.2 acre private site featuring extensive beautifully mature surrounding landscaped wooded gardens with spectacular views of the Lorton Valley and nestling on Church Lane, a tranquil leafy side road in an idyllic rural Lakeland setting at the periphery of the sought after Lorton village.

Benefiting from recent comprehensive upgrading by the present owners to provide an immaculate standard of tastefully appointed accommodation, the main house includes four double bedrooms plus a dressing room or additional bedroom together with an integral self-contained five room annexe which is suitable for a variety of uses.

Additionally, the adjacent charming detached former coach house with its two en-suite bedrooms can provide separate guest accommodation, home working facilities or rental income from lucrative holiday rentals.

Located approximately seven miles from Keswick and four miles from Cockermouth, Lorton is delightfully situated in the glorious picturesque Vale of Lorton close to Loweswater, Crummock Water, Buttermere and the Lakeland passes of Whinlatter, Newlands and Honnister.

The village has a wonderful community spirit with an active social calendar and a wide range of amenities including a public house, 12th century church, village hall, acclaimed tennis club, convenience store and primary school, all of which are situated within a ten minute walk. There are a variety of nearby enchanting countryside walks and cycleways to enjoy.

The availability of The Old Vicarage allows an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a truly stunning prestigious period home in a highly desirable rural Lakeland setting with outstanding impeccably formed surrounding grounds, breathtaking views and expansive versatile accommodation.

Main House Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Entrance Vestibule
With windows to three elevations.

Entrance Hall
With radiator.

Living Room
With windows to two elevations, period fireplace with marble hearth and wood burning stove, window seat, radiator.

Dining Room
With windows to two elevations, wood burning stove on marble hearth and including timber over mantel, radiator.

Study
With radiator.

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

Inner Hall

Dining Kitchen
With a range of fitted base and wall units including over mantel and pelmet lighting, sink with mixer tap, island unit, two integrated ovens and hobs, fridge, dishwasher, radiator.

Side Hall
With built in cupboards, external door.

Laundry Room
With plumbing for washing machine, boiler.

Utility Room
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling.

First Floor:

Landing
With walk in cupboard.

Bedroom One
With windows to two elevations, radiator.

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

Bedroom Two
With radiator.

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

Bedroom Three
With radiator.

En-suite Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, roll top bath, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Four
With radiator.

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

Dressing Room or Bedroom
With radiator, range of built in cupboards.

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

Main Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, roll top bath, heated towel rail, built in cupboard.

Adjoining Annexe Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall
With radiator, under stairs cupboard.

Room One
With radiator, glazed double doors to the rear garden.

Room Two
With radiator.

Room Three
With radiator, built in cupboard.

Room Four
With radiator.

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

First Floor:

Room Five
With roof window, radiator, built in cupboards.

En-suite WC
With WC, wash hand basin.

Coach House Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall
With radiator.

Room One
With fitted base and wall units.

Room Two
With radiator.

WC
With WC, wash hand basin, radiator.

Garage
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, radiator.

First Floor:

Entrance Hall
Approached by external staircase, radiator.

Bedroom One or Office
With roof window, radiator.

En-suite Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail, roof window.

Bedroom Two or Office
With roof window, radiator.

En-suite Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail.

Externally
Approximately 1.2 acre site comprising horseshoe shaped gravelled driveway with two gated entrances, expansive gravelled forecourt, beautifully mature surrounding landscaped gardens including sweeping lawns, numerous established specimen trees, stocked and shrubbed borders, raised stocked planters, hedgerows, paved terrace, decked terrace, open oak framed garden entertaining room with hot tub, substantial Summerhouse, three garden sheds.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG heating.

Tenure
Freehold.

Council Tax
Band G.

Directions
From Keswick proceed on the A66 then turn left into Braithwaite village and continue through Whinlatter on the B5292 passing High Lorton. At the road junction turn left onto the B5289 and bear left onto Church Lane. The Old Vicarage is the first property located on the right.

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Viewings
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh’s Keswick office.

Price
Offers over £1,950,000 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 £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 20 September 2025.