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A charming three storey two bedroom terrace cottage originally forming part of an impressive substantial Victorian mansion situated under two miles from Keswick. Equally suitable as a primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday rental use, this most appealing property enjoys a delightful rural setting with extensive beautifully mature surrounding gardens enjoying stunning views to the majestic range of fells. Viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Entrance Vestibule
With fitted shelving.

Entrance Hall

Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, shower, heated towel rail, under stairs cupboard.

Living Room
With windows to two elevations, electric storage heater, feature sandstone fireplace with brick inlay and wood burning stove, built in chimney side cupboards.

Lower Ground Floor:

Inner Hall
Approached by spiral staircase, electric storage heater, built in cylinder cupboard.

Dining Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, hob, extractor unit, dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine, electric storage heater, external door.

First Floor:

Landing
With electric storage heater, built in cupboards.

Bedroom One
With windows to two elevations, electric storage heater, built in wardrobe.

En-suite Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower attachment, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two
With electric convector heater, built in vanity cupboard.

Outside:
Allocated rear paved patio. Shared rear courtyard with two communal stores. Two allocated parking spaces. Guest parking. Extensive beautifully mature surrounding communal gardens including specimen trees, sweeping lawns, various shrubs, seating areas, woodland, feature landscaped pond and secret garden.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Electric storage heating with remote control. Septic tank drainage.

Tenure
999 year leasehold interest from 1995.

Service Charge
We are advised that the current service charge amounts to £1,701 per annum to cover building insurance, window cleaning and maintenance of the grounds and septic tank.

Council Tax
Band D.

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

Directions
From Keswick town centre proceed to the A591 and continue towards Bassenthwaite passing the turning signposted to Millbeck. Turn right where signposted to Oakfield House and proceed ahead on the driveway. Grooms Cottage is situated at the rear of Oakfield House.

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Price
Offers in the region of £350,000 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
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 23 March 2026.