Blakebeck Farm Mungrisdale, Near Keswick, , CA11 0SX The National Park !

Blakebeck Farm Keswick 8 miles Penrith 11 miles 29 miles

In a stunning location with fabulous views, Blakebeck Farm is a tastefully presented Listed five bedroom traditional Cumbrian farmhouse with attractive gardens, standing in around 8 acres of land and grounds, two well established holiday letting cottages, outbuildings, garaging and a commercial live/work studio. A further 29 acres of grazing land is available by separate negotiation.

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Blakebeck Farm comprises a tastefully presented Listed five Adjacent to the snug and within easy reach of the kitchen is a workspace with first floor living accommodation, which is bedroom traditional Cumbrian farmhouse with attractive splendid formal dining room with exposed ceiling beams. Also rented out as a live-work unit. gardens, standing in around 8 acres of land and grounds, two on the ground floor is an outside washroom and WC. There is a detached large garage at the front of the house and well established holiday letting cottages, outbuildings, garaging Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor where there are at the rear a substantial open storage barn and car parking for and a commercial live/work studio with the River five bedrooms; the two largest of these have ensuite facilities the cottages, in addition to a large games room which is an Glenderamackin forming a beautiful western boundary. A and the remaining three are served by the house bathroom. amenity to the cottages. further 29 acres of grazing land is available by separate Our clients currently utilise the smallest bedroom as a study. negotiation. The property has appealing cottage style gardens at the rear The holiday cottages (4* plus) are presented to a high standard (previously featured in Cumbria Life), with outside entertaining The property is located in a most beautiful rural setting with and offer flexible letting opportunities. The Garth is a four space, a wildlife pond, mature planting and a greenhouse, all tremendous views and the lettings elements currently generate bedroom holiday cottage, sleeping eight, with one ensuite with fabulous views over the surrounding scenery. an income in excess of £30,000 per annum on a lifestyle basis, bedroom on the ground floor and three upstairs, one with with significant potential for increase. This is an exceptional property offering a number of options to ensuite shower room and the other two served by the house buyers. The existing combination of property and uses offers The approach is by private driveway from the Mungrisdale road, bathroom with shower. Elind is a two bedroom property, high quality country living, supported by a lifestyle business with the cottages, studio and other buildings arranged around a sleeping four, with bathroom and a second WC, and open plan which generates a respectable income. There is undoubted gravelled courtyard. On the ground floor the main house kitchen and sitting room. scope to increase the income, by a more commercial approach accommodation includes the entrance hall, with cloakroom, The cottages have a separate driveway which forks off the main to the holiday cottage business and by putting to use the breakfast kitchen with a white two oven AGA, adjoining useful driveway and there is plentiful car parking at the rear. Both of former camping barn. There is also a wider opportunity for walk-in pantry and separate utility room. the cottages have dedicated garden areas with stunning further development of the buildings and land at the rear, The main lounge which extends over 21’ (6.54m) has a feature westward views across Threlkeld Common. Across the maybe to extend the holiday letting business or develop an fireplace with stove within, and double doors into a courtyard from the main house is a Barn which was previously equestrian facility. Note: further information about the letting conservatory which has fabulous fellside views and gives access used very successfully as a camping barn for Lakeland walkers. cottages can be viewed at heartofthelakes.co.uk. to and overlooks the mature, well-stocked garden at the rear. Adjoining this is the Studio, a contemporary studio style

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! Floor Plans Not to scale. Floor plans for the other elements of the property are available on request.

Lot 1: House and buildings with about 8 acres Lot 2: the additional land of around 29 acres.

Services: mains water and electricity; septic tank drainage; oil fired central heating; LPG gas to the stoves in the cottages.

Viewing: strictly by appointment with Fine & Country 01768 869007.

Directions: From junction 40 of the M6 proceed west towards Keswick on the A66. After about 9 miles turn right signposted to Mungrisdale and Caldbeck, and Blakebeck is the first turning on the left hand side at the end of a long roadside hedge approached by a driveway between two fields. Rail link from Penrith Station to London Euston in 3 hours.

Agents Notes: all measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Telephone : 01768 869007 Fine & Country North Lakes and Eden Valley 1 Little Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7HL fineandcountry.com