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Bassenthwaite A rare opportunity to acquire a charming detached period house including an adjoining converted barn occupying a delightfully mature half acre garden site in a stunning elevated setting £750,000 enjoying a spectacular 180 degree rural vista to Bassenthwaite Lake and the evening sun set. High House Bassenthwaite Keswick CA12 4QG Property Ref: KW0019 5 3 2 G www.hackney-leigh.co.uk Cottage Garden Description A rare opportunity to acquire a charming detached period house including an adjoining converted barn occupying a delightfully mature half acre garden site in a stunning elevated setting enjoying a spectacular 180 degree rural vista to Bassenthwaite Lake and the evening sun set. Providing approximately 2,600 square feet of accommodation including five bedrooms, three reception rooms and characterful features, High House can either be retained as two separate adjoining dwellings or merged and reconfigured into one substantial house. Location Situated within the Lake District National Park recently voted a UNESCO World Heritage site, High House is conveniently located only five miles north west of Keswick and one mile from the traditional Lakeland village of Bassenthwaite which nestles in a beautiful rural Bedroom One position between Bassenthwaite Lake and the surrounding fells. The village amenities include a primary school, church, shop and public houses. Nearby facilities include Bassenthwaite Lake and sailing club, a first class leisure complex and spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Lakes Distillery, Lake District Wildlife Park, Mirehouse country house and gardens and Honister Slate Mine. Numerous fell walks are close by including Skiddaw and Ullock Pike. Located sixteen miles from the M6 Penrith junction 40, Keswick provides an extensive range of local amenities and services including a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes and public houses together with hotels, banks, schools, library, theatre and medical and dental surgeries. Penrith railway station includes a west coast mail line direct service to London. Directions From the Keswick Crossthwaite roundabout proceed to the Bedroom Two For a Viewing Call 01768 741741 Rear Terrace A591 towards Bassenthwaite and continue for approximately 4.5 miles then turn right where sign posted to Orthwaite. The entrance drive to High House is situated on the left after approximately 300 metres. Accommodation Main House Ground Floor Entrance Porch With stone floor, exposed beams. Sitting Room 18' 3" x 14' 10" (5.56m x 4.52m) A front sitting room with feature patio doors providing delightful rural views over the garden to Bassenthwaite Lake, side window, stone fireplace, exposed beams, boarded floor, two radiators, built in storage cupboard. Landing Inner Hall With exposed beams, tiled floor two radiators, built in cupboard with central heating boiler, built in cupboard with plumbing for automatic washing machine, understairs cupboard. Rear Vestibule Kitchen 9' 8" x 8' 10" (2.95m x 2.69m) With delightful rural views to Bassenthwaite Lake, fitted base and wall units, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, exposed beams, plumbing for automatic dish washer Dining Room 14' 2" x 10' 5" (4.32m x 3.18m) A front dining room with delightful rural views to Bassenthwaite Lake, exposed beams, boarded floor, radiator Bedroom One 11' 10" x 9' 11" (3.61m x 3.02m) Rear double bedroom, Living Room www.hackney-leigh.co.uk View from Sitting Room radiator, built in cupboard, built in double wardrobe Shower Room 6' 4" x 5' 2" (1.93m x 1.57m) With WC, vanity wash hand basin including storage cupboard, tiled shower cubicle with glazed door, tiled floor, heated towel rail. First Floor Landing With velux roof window, exposed beams. Bedroom 2 18' 2" x 14' 10" (5.54m x 4.52m) Double bedroom with feature exposed Cruck beams, radiator. Bedroom 3 11' 11" x 10' 2" (3.63m x 3.1m) Double bedroom with windows to the front and rear elevation, velux roof window, exposed Living Room beams, radiator, built in cupboard. Bathroom 10' x 7' 3" (3.05m x 2.21m) With WC, wash hand basin, bath including Redring shower, exposed beams, radiator. Adjoining Barn Ground Floor Entrance Porch With stone floor. Living Room 23' 1" x 16' 6" (7.04m x 5.03m) A generously proportioned living room with delightful rural views to Bassenthwaite Lake, multifuel Barn Kitchen For a Viewing Call 01768 741741 Sitting Room stove, windows to three elevations, velux roof window, exposed beams, boarded floor, three radiators. Dining Kitchen 13' 6" x 10' 8" (4.11m x 3.25m) Approached by a small stairway, windows to two elevations, fitted base and wall units, breakfast bar, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, ceramic wall tiling, integrated electric oven, hob and extractor, tiled floor, radiator. Inner Hall With tiled floor, access door to dining room in the main house. Cloakroom With WC , wash hand basin, radiator. First Floor Bedroom Five Bedroom Four 10' 7" x 10' 6" (3.23m x 3.2m) Double bedroom with exposed beams, radiator, built in cupboard. Shower Room With WC, wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle, exposed beams, heated towel rail. Bedroom Five 11' 11" x 10' 6" (3.63m x 3.2m) Double bedroom with velux roof window, exposed beams, en-suite WC with wash hand basin, ceramic wall tiling, tiled floor. Outside Integral store one 16' 10" x 9' 10" (5.13m x 3m) With two windows, sink unit and tap, electric light and power. Living Room View www.hackney-leigh.co.uk Dining Room Integral store two 15' 5" x 10' 6" (4.7m x 3.2m) With electric light and power. Substantial detached stone built garden store with slate roof. Delightfully mature surrounding gardens approached by an extensive gravelled driveway and including established lawns, mature stocked and shrubbed borders, wild flower borders and trees. Front paved patio with stone wall surround and stunning open rural views to Bassenthwaite Lake. Front enclosed cottage style vegetable garden and lawn with Cottage Garden Arch surrounding established fruit trees, fruit bushes and herbs. Additional front paved patio surrounded by mature perennials and shrubs. Side access path leading to the oil tank and pedestrian gate entrance. Rear terraced garden with pebble paths, mature herb garden, shrubs, trees and perennials. Services Mains electricity. Private water supply. Septic tank drainage. Oil central heating. Fibre Broadband. Tenure Freehold Side Lawn For a Viewing Call 01768 741741 Farmhouse Kitchen Council Tax Band F Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. Viewings By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office. Price £750,000 Region Views over Bassenthwaite Lake High House Plan www.hackney-leigh.co.uk F ir s t F lo o r B e d ro o m 4 B e d ro o m 2 3 .2 1 m x 3 .2 0 m 5 .5 4 m x 4 .5 2 m B e d r o o m 3 (1 0 '7 " x 1 0 '6 ") (1 8 '2 " x 1 4 '1 0 ") 3 .6 3 m x 3 .1 0 m m a x (11 ’11 ” x 10 ’2 ”) m a x G rou n d F lo o r L iv in g R o o m B e d ro o m 5 G r oun d F lo o r 3 .6 3 m x 3 .2 0 m (1 1 '1 1 " x 1 0 '6 ") B e d ro o m 1 3 .6 1 m x 3 .0 2 m B (1 1 '1 0 " x 9 '1 1 ") K itc h e n 2 4 .1 1 m x 3 .2 5 m (1 3 '6 " x 1 0 '8 ") S ittin g D in in g R o o m R o o m 5 .5 6 m x 4 .5 2 m 4 .3 2 m x 3 .1 7 m (1 8 '3 " x 1 4 '1 0 ") K itc h e n 1 (1 4 '2 " x 1 0 '5 ") 2 .9 5 m x 2 .6 9 m (9 '8 " x 8 '1 0 ") B ase m e n t L iv in g R o o m 7 .0 4 m x 5 .0 3 m (2 3 '1 " x 1 6 '6 ") S to ra g e 4 .7 0 m x 3 .2 0 m ( 1 5 '5 " x 1 0 '6 ") S to ra g e 5 .1 3 m x 3 .0 0 m (1 6 '1 0 " x 9 '1 0 " ) T o ta l a re a : ap p ro x . 24 6 .1 s q . m e tre s (264 9.0 s q . fe e t) F o r il lu s tra tiv e p u rp o se s o n ly. N o t to sc a le . All p ermits to view and p articulars are issued on th e understanding that n egotiations are conducted throu gh th e agency of Mes srs. H ackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can b e accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing o r in th e event of a property b eing sold, let, or withdrawn . Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. Th ese p articulars have b een prepared for the guidanc e of intendin g buyers. No gu arantee of their accu racy is given, nor do th ey form part of a contract. www.hackney-leigh.co.uk .
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