Ravens Creek, Newlands Valley Near Keswick

Ravens Creek, Newlands Valley near Keswick

Brief Resumé A unique opportunity to complete a “Grand Design” style live/work project in an idyllic Lakeland location. Planning Permission for “dwelling, artist’s studio and workshop”. Flexible spacious accommodation, large site, lovely views. No upward chain.

Description This part completed development presents the unusual opportunity to shape this project to individual needs and requirements. The original concept aimed to create an exciting and creative modern living environment providing three or more bedrooms, together with generous work/studio areas, and to take full advantage of the large site and inspirational setting. The property comprises two principal buildings, one a former piggery now converted to workshop and living accommodation totalling over 260 sq m (2,800 sq ft) and the other a newly built house with ground floor area of 116 sq m (1,250 sq ft) plus a flexible first floor area which will be subject to design.

The current situation is that the former piggery has been renovated and converted to provide a fully functional and spacious studio area together with more basic workshop, and between the two, there is additional residential accommodation comprising: fitted kitchen (almost complete), bedroom, reception room and bathroom (partially fitted). The “new build” part of the project comprises the main residential accommodation, the main structure of which is complete. The building is wind and watertight, with all external windows and doors fitted, the main walls, ground floor and roof incorporating very high levels of insulation. The first floor incorporates a “bridge walkway” above the ground floor living space. Some internal walls are in place, but essentially the interior of this building is a “blank canvas” offering the opportunity for any new owner’s individual creative input.

rural | forestry | environmental | commercial | residential | architectural & project management | valuation | investment | management | dispute resolution | renewable energy The approved plans show a connecting hall and stairs (not yet constructed) above. Retail sales are expressly excluded. Interested parties will therefore between the two buildings so as to unite the existing residential need to satisfy themselves through their own enquiries of The Lake District accommodation in the piggery building, with the main house. In addition, National Park Planning Department as to whether their own particular permission also exists for a third building to be constructed within the proposals will comply with the existing consent, or whether a planning grounds to provide a double garage and further studio. Construction of this application for amendments to the stated usage will be required. building has not been started. It should also be noted that a condition of the Planning Consent is that the Ravens Creek occupies a slightly elevated position within the Newlands roof of the main house should be covered in local natural green slates (at Valley approximately 4 miles from Keswick. With the backdrop of the steeply present this roof is covered in coloured profile steel sheeting ready for slate rising fell sides to Barrow and Causey Pike, the property enjoys wonderful overlay). 180o views to the north, east and south. Despite the location, the generous site is divided into two relatively level areas. To the south side of the site the Services land does drop steeply to the fast flowing Stoneycroft Gill, a section of which We are advised by the vendor that the property has mains electricity and is included within the property. water connected. Drainage will be to a private drainage system within the grounds, which is not installed. Directions From Keswick take the A66 in a westerly direction towards Cockermouth. Offers Turn left signposted Braithwaite and after a short distance beyond the All offers should be made to the agents, Edwin Thompson LLP. campsite on your left, take the left hand fork. At the crossroad turn left over the river bridge and after approximately 1 mile the access to Ravens Creek can Viewing be found on the left hand side just past the property known as Stoneycroft, Strictly by appoint with the Agent, Edwin Thompson LLP and just before the attractive stone bridge which crosses Stoneycroft Gill. Ref: N1040 Planning Permission Planning Permission was granted in June 2011 for a “mixed use development comprising dwelling, artist’s studio and workshop” (planning reference number 7/2011/2007). A condition attached to that Permission states that, amongst other things, the development permitted shall “comprise a single planning unit and shall not be used for any other purpose than as stated

Berwick upon Tweed Edwin Thompson is the generic trading Regulated by RICS IMPORTANT NOTICE Carlisle name for Edwin Thompson Property Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: Galashiels 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. Keswick 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 registered in England and Wales correct, 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 Newcastle (no. 07428207) correctness. Windermere 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, Registered office: 28 St John’s Street, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF. 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. 5. These particulars were prepared in October 2013.