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Camerton Hall Camerton Hall CAMERTON | NEAR COCKERMOUTH | CUMBRIA A superb Georgian manor house in extensive gardens and grounds with a wealth of historical interest Cockermouth 7.7 miles | Whitehaven 11.2 miles | Keswick 20.9 miles Carlisle 32.2 miles | M6 J40 37.0 miles Accommodation in Brief Ground Floor Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Billiard Room | Sitting Room | Banqueting Hall | Bar/Lounge Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility/Boot Room | Catering Kitchen | Utility | Cloakroom Three Ground Floor WCs | Store Rooms First Floor Two Bedrooms with En-suite Shower Rooms Five Further Bedrooms | Study | Bathroom | WC Second Floor Two Bedrooms Intermediate Floor Play Room | Bathroom Externally Landscaped Gardens | Walled Kitchen Garden 6 Acres In All The Property Camerton Hall is a magnificent Grade II Listed Georgian manor house located in an idyllic situation close to both the Lake District National Park and the wonderful Solway Coast. The property rests in around 6 acres of gardens and grounds comprising extensive manicured lawns, mature trees and a charming walled kitchen garden. Camerton Hall boasts an extraordinary wealth of period features within its striking and imposing accommodation. The current owners have refurbished with care and fine detail to create beautiful accommodation that retains the traditional character of this stately hall. Filled with period interest, this extraordinary example of Georgian architecture offers a unique opportunity to secure a magnificent piece of Cumbrian history. Built in 1833 by the Cooke family of Kendal, the hall was built on the site of a Stone House dating back to the 15th century and a Pele Tower from an even earlier period, with links to the famed Thomas Curwen, known as Black Tom of the North. The Cooke family came in to possession of the hall in 1719 and in 1833 the family rebuilt the hall where it stands today. A substantial extension was added in the early 20th century. Today, Camerton Hall is both a residence and a private function venue offering afternoon tea in a remarkable setting. In the past it has operated as a luxury wedding venue and could easily do so again. A superb lifestyle and business opportunity of this kind very rarely comes to the market, providing a well-established name in a unique countryside setting with excellent repeat custom, yet offering huge potential to develop further if required. Entering into the impressive reception hall brings the first striking impression of the grand yet elegant period character and this all runs throughout the whole of Camerton Hall. There are soaring high ceilings with charming cornicing, curved walls, marble fireplaces, sliding sash windows and a host of Art Nouveau features. There are five reception rooms on the ground floor including the grand banqueting hall and the inviting billiard room, along with the welcoming drawing room, sitting room and bar/lounge. All of these rooms are bright and airy with exquisite décor. There are two kitchens complemented by two utililty rooms and additional useful store rooms. The wonderful split wing staircase leads up to the first floor. There are seven bedrooms on this floor, two with en-suite shower rooms and the others served by a family bathroom as well as a separate WC. A study also sits to the front elevation. Continuing to the second floor there are two further bedrooms, whilst an intermediate floor over the kitchen has a play room and an additional bathroom. Externally Camerton Hall is positioned in a lovely quiet valley, nestled in around 6 acres of private gardens and grounds. Sweeping driveways pass through the well-maintained grounds and past mature trees. There is extensive parking available for both the private and business elements of the property. An attractive and productive walled kitchen garden is positioned to the west side of the grounds. Local Information Located on the edge of the peaceful village of Camerton, the property is surrounded by glorious West Cumbrian countryside and all that it has to offer. Camerton Hall benefits from excellent transport links to the surrounding towns and villages. The area is wonderful for walking and country pursuits with both the Solway Coast and the Lake District National Park within close proximity to the property. The nearby town of Cockermouth offers excellent amenities, including primary and secondary schools, supermarkets and a variety of restaurants and shops. Carlisle is within easy reach and offers a comprehensive range of social, leisure, retail and cultural opportunities with an attractive pedestrian area and an impressive cathedral and castle. The A66 and M6 provide transport links, with the West Coast Main Line offering direct rail travel to regional and national centres. Carlisle Lake District Airport currently provides flights to Belfast, Dublin and London Southend. Floor Plans Intermediate Floor Second Floor Ground Floor First Floor Directions From Carlisle take the A595 towards Cockermouth. At the Cockermouth roundabout take the third exit on to the A594 signposted Maryport. Follow the A594 for 2.9 miles, passing the turn to Broughton. Take the next turning on the left onto the country road signposted Seaton. Continue on the Seaton road for 3.1 miles, turning left at the crossroads signposted Camerton. Follow the road down to the bottom of the village and follow the sign to Camerton Hall on the left. Travelling from the south, follow the A66 from Penrith heading west. Pass Keswick and Cockermouth then take the A595 road, onwards to the A594 roundabout signposted Maryport. Follow the A594 for 2.9 miles, passing the turn to Broughton. Take the next turning on the left onto the country road signposted Seaton. Continue on the Seaton road for 3.1 miles, turning left at the crossroads signposted Camerton. Follow the road down to the bottom of the village and follow the sign to Camerton Hall on the left. Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil central heating (Billiard Room additional underfloor heating to tiles). Postcode Council Tax EPC Tenure CA14 1LS Band H Exempt Freehold Viewings Strictly by Appointment T: 015394 68400 E: cumbria@finestgroup.co.uk Finest Properties Radio House | Church Street | Ambleside | Cumbria | LA22 0BU 015394 68400 [email protected] finestproperties.co.uk Specialists in selling unique properties IMPORTANT INFORMATION Finest Properties, for themselves and for the Vendors and Lessors of this property whose Agents they are give notice that: (1) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (3) No person in the employment of Finest Properties, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property..
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