The Byre, Thackthwaite, Cockermouth

Brief Résumé area plus further occasional bedroom/office/activity space. However the Inner Hall Detached 2 plus bedroomed character property offering versatile flexible accommodation offers every opportunity for adaptation to meet Stairs off to first floor, wall light, latched cottage style boarded doors to accommodation including integral studio/workshop, lovely gardens and personal requirements. rooms, opening to: hay meadow. Stunning rural location with outstanding views. Idyllic Lakeland property, viewing essential. The property is subject to an occupancy restriction which does prevent Dining Room the property from being used as a second or holiday home. Multi fuel stove on tiled hearth, coved ceiling and ceiling rose, matching Description ceiling pendant light and wall lights, radiator, window to side, latched First and foremost it is the location of this property which is truly Directions cottage style boarded door to kitchen, twin glazed doors to: inspirational, with fabulous views in all directions over the pastoral From Keswick take the A66 in a westerly direction towards Cockermouth, Lorton Vale and including a broad range of Lakeland fells from the turn left at Braithwaite and proceed through the village following the Conservatory gentler slopes of the Lorton Fells to the northeast including Kirk Fell, road (B5292) over the Whinlatter Pass to Lorton. Turn left into High Upvc double glazed conservatory with double doors leading to garden, through to the more dramatic peaks of Hopegill Head, Whiteside and Lorton and left again at the ‘T’ Junction at the bottom of the hill. radiator, wall lights, inner window to kitchen, this room provides a Grasmoor which rise steeply from the valley floor. Thackthwaite is Continue through High Lorton passed the school and Tennis Court until magnificent vantage point with a 180 degree views across the valley positioned on the “quiet side” of the Lorton Vale, approached via a minor the junction with the B5289 at Low Lorton. Cross over at this junction, road which runs north to south between Lorton and Loweswater on the and immediately after the bridge over the River Cocker, turn left. Follow Kitchen western side of the valley. Whilst enjoying a degree of rural solitude this lane for approximately 1.5 miles where The Byre will be found on the Fitted kitchen with a range of solid wood fronted wall and base units there are excellent facilities and amenities to be found at Cockermouth lefthand side. comprising cupboards and drawers with contrasting work surfaces, tiled (approximately 4 miles to the north and Keswick (approximately 9 miles up-stand, hidden worktop lighting, and incorporating glass fronted to the east), and every opportunity to pursue a wide range of outdoor Accommodation: wall display cabinets, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, plumbing recreational activities within a short distance. for washing machine and dish washer, radiator, internal window to Studio/Workshop conservatory, window to side with fitted Venetian blind, half glazed door The Byre is close to the small hamlet of Thackthwaite, and sits within Spacious room currently used as an artist’s studio, and offering ample leading to side garden its own generous gardens and grounds which include a small stream space for a wide range of activities, or possibly for adaptation to provide and a hay meadow of approximately an acre. The property is currently further living accommodation. Approached via half glazed double Bedroom 1 arranged to provide 2 double bedrooms on the ground floor, one with timber doors to the front, with windows to the front and side, radiators, Double bedroom with coved ceiling, radiator, window to the side with ensuite facilities, plus a main bathroom, dining room, conservatory, Worcester oil fired combi boiler, understairs storage recess, latched fitted roller blind kitchen and large studio /workshop. On the first floor is a large living cottage style boarded door to:

Main Bathroom Tiled shower cubicle incorporating Mira electric shower, bath with mixer tap and integral shower attachment, wash basin with mirror fronted cabinet above, WC, radiator, window to the side

First Floor

Lounge An impressive large living space comprising 3 distinct zones with sloping timber boarded ceilings incorporating several roof lights, plus windows to 2 elevations, and sealed unit double glazed doors to a third side leading onto a small external balcony. Log burning stove, radiators, polished boarded floor, access to under eaves storage space. Access with low head room to:

Spare Room Further large area with low head room, sloping ceilings incorporating a roof window, plus windows to 2 sides with fitted Venetian blinds, and access to under eaves storage. Useful occasional room for a wide range of purposes.

rural | forestry | environmental | commercial | residential | architectural & project management | valuation | investment | management | dispute resolution | renewable energy Outside Council Tax The property is approached through a 5 bar farm gate, and a gravelled drive The Valuation Office website identifies the property as being in Band ‘D’ leading down to a gravelled parking area to the front of the property and and the Allerdale Borough Council website lists the Council Tax payable for also to a timber carport. Gardens extend to all four sides of the property the current year, 2014/15 as being £1,539.56 and incorporate many mature trees and shrubs. Most of the garden is laid to lawn interspersed with well stocked borders and accessed via gravelled Offers paths. The field to the northern side of the property which extends for All offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson LLP approximately 0.5 of an acre is currently managed as a wild flower hay meadow. A small stream runs the length of the property between the Viewing garden and the field. In all the field and gardens extend to just under an Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson LLP acre Ref: H1116 Services Mains electricity and water are connected. Central heating and water heating are provided by the oil fired boiler. Drainage is to a septic tank

Local Occupancy Clause The original planning permission for conversion of this property to “a dwelling and workshop” was granted subject to occupation by “a person employed or to be employed or last employed locally and the dependents of such a person etc”. However we are informed that the current and previous owners have found it relatively easy to comply with this condition, as potentially a wide range of home working activities should meet this requirement even if not currently living locally.

Berwick upon Edwin Thompson is the generic trading Regulated by RICS IMPORTANT NOTICE Tweed name for Edwin Thompson Property Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: Carlisle Services Limited, a Limited Company 1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract. Galashiels 2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be cor- registered in England and Wales rect, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Keswick (no. 07428207) 3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, Windermere nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. Registered office: 28 St John’s Street, 4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn. Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF. 5. These particulars were prepared in February 2012.