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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CA12 5TE
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About
A most appealing substantial split level modern detached four bedroom house occupying an outstanding approximately 0.5 acre site with extensive beautifully mature gardens and stunning front views to the majestic fells.
Located under three miles from Keswick town centre, Braithwaite is a small traditional village with an active community and offers a wide range of local amenities including regular bus routes, Church of England primary school, shop and a visiting post office, church, village hall with sporting facilities, cafés, hotels, restaurants and public houses.
There is a foot and cycle path into Keswick. Accommodation Ground Floor: Entrance Porch Entrance Hall With radiator, built in airing cupboard and store cupboard.
Living Room With windows to three elevations, open fireplace with fender, two radiators, archway to the dining room. Dining Room With radiator.
Study With a range of fitted furniture, radiator, built in cupboards.
Kitchen With windows to two elevations, fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, extractor unit, microwave oven, plumbing for dishwasher, radiator.
Bedroom One Rear bedroom with radiator. En-suite Bathroom With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, ceramic wall tiling, radiator.
Bedroom Two Front bedroom with radiator, range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes and drawers, connecting door to bedroom three.
Bedroom Three or Dressing Room Front bedroom or dressing room with radiator. Bathroom With WC, wash hand basin, bath, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail.
Lower Ground Floor: Rear Hall With radiator, access doors to the garage and conservatory. Bedroom Four With radiator, built in wardrobe and meter cupboard.
En-suite Shower Room With WC, wash hand basin, bidet, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, radiator. Utility Room With radiator, plumbing for washing machine.
Conservatory With radiator, glazed double doors to the rear garden.
Outside: Approximately 0.5 acre site comprising expansive resin surfaced forecourt, extensive front lawn, range of mature stocked and shrubbed borders, established trees, paved entertaining terrace and patios, three ponds, raised stocked planters, vegetable garden, fruit trees, surrounding pathways, garden shed, greenhouse.
Two Adjoining Integral Garages Each with remote control operated roller entrance door, access door to main house, electric light and power, hot water supply, inspection pit, work bench, undercroft storage rooms.
Adjoining Garden Store With roller entrance door and side access door, electric light and power. This is equally suitable as a cycle store or workshop.
Substantial Summerhouse With electric power and tv point. This could be used for home based working. Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to radiators.
Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band G. Directions From Keswick proceed on the A66 towards Cockermouth and turn left where signposted to Braithwaite.
Turn first right onto Longcroft and continue ahead until reaching the entrance to Maycroft. What3words ///deduced.budding.published Viewings By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
Price Offers over £850,000 are invited for consideration.
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 £42.67 (incl. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl.
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 £120 (incl. 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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