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A substantial two double bedroom self-contained first floor luxury apartment enjoying a delightful rural setting with stunning Lakeland fell views, beautifully mature landscaped communal grounds and a regular bus route in immediate proximity. Conveniently located at the foot of Barf with its well-known Bishop’s Rock only four miles from Keswick town centre, ten miles from Cockermouth and close to the wide range of local amenities provided in Thornthwaite and Braithwaite villages, this most appealing spacious apartment provides an immaculate standard of tastefully appointed accommodation and is equally suitable as a primary residence, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday rentals as successfully operated by the current owners. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:

External Stairway

Entrance Vestibule
With stairway leading to first floor.

First Floor:

Living / Dining Room
With windows to two elevations, two radiators.

Inner Hall
With radiator, built in cupboard, external glazed door to paved private entertaining terrace with balcony.

Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, integrated oven, hob, extractor unit, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, radiator, window seat.

Bedroom One
With radiator, range of fitted bedroom furniture comprising wardrobes and drawers.

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

Bedroom Two
With radiator, range of fitted bedroom furniture comprising wardrobes and drawers.

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

Outside:
External store, communal grounds including beautifully mature landscaped gardens with lawns, feature pond, seating areas, communal barbecue with dining area, communal parking spaces.

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

Tenure
999 year lease from 2004.

Service Charge
We are advised that the owners currently pay a quarterly service charge comprising £472 to cover general maintenance, £194 for building insurance and £185 for an investment sinking fund towards any future repairs.

Rateable Value
£2,400.

Directions
From Keswick proceed on the A66 towards Cockermouth and past the first two left turns sign posted to Braithwaite. Take the third left turn sign posted to Braithwaite and pass through the village. Swan House is located on the right at the periphery of the village.

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

Price
Offers over £425,000 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 04/09/2025.