5-bedroom detached house · CA13 0PN
For saleListed 96 days
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About
A charming comprehensively upgraded detached four bedroom Grade 11 listed period house dating from circa 1771 together with a recently converted one bedroom stone built barn ideally suitable for co-generational occupancy or providing a separate rental income subject to obtaining all necessary consents.
These exceptionally appealing properties occupy an idyllic approximately 0.5 acre corner site with extensive delightful surrounding mature gardens nestling in Dovenby village centre situated approximately 2.5 miles from Cockermouth and close to the Lake District National Park.
Viewing is highly recommended.
Accommodation Main House Ground Floor: Entrance Hall | Living Room | Sitting Room | Open Plan Dining Kitchen First Floor: Landing | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bedroom 4 | Bathroom Barn Open Plan Living Room / Dining Kitchen | Bedroom / En-suite Shower Room Outside Driveway | Courtyard | Surrounding Gardens | Terrace | Orchard | WC | Boiler Room | Utility Room | Shed Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Gas central heating to the main house. Electric heating to the barn. Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band E. Viewing By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions From Cockermouth town centre proceed west on the A594 heading towards Maryport. After passing Dovenby Hall turn left where signposted to Dovenby and continue into the village centre.
The property is located on the right as the road bears to the right. What3words ///include.floating.rudder Price Offers in the region of £595,000.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML) Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML).
We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50 (inc.
VAT) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction).
The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed.
In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (inc. VAT).
Disclaimer All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd.
Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract.
No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel.
These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract.
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