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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CA13 0QP
For saleListed 61 days
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About
Offered for sale for the first time in over fifty-five years this most appealing substantial Georgian former farmhouse dates from 1755 and occupies an extensive site amounting to almost one acre including a front forecourt, front and rear gardens, adjoining rear paddock and a variety of spacious outbuildings.
The expansive range of accommodation within the main house together with the adjoining outbuildings exceeds 4,000 square feet and offers facilities for undertaking hobbies or adapting to provide extended co-generational family occupancy.
Blindcrake village nestles within the Lake District National Park approximately five miles from Cockermouth and twelve miles from Keswick.
The village is located within a designated rural zone which qualifies for official local authority transport routes to catchment schools.
Bridekirk Dovenby is the primary school for the immediate parish and is rated good by Ofsted.
Cockermouth is the co-educational secondary school for the immediate parish and is also rated good by Ofsted.
Accommodation Ground Floor: Living / Dining Room | Rear Hall | Parlour | Kitchen | Sitting Room | Utility Room | Boot Room | Study I Store I Integral Double Garage & Adjoining Room I Access To First Floor Store Room First Floor: Landing | Bedroom 1 / En-suite Shower Room | Additional Staircase From Mezzanine I Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bedroom 4 | Family Bathroom | Library / Entertainment Room | Store Room Outside: Front Lawned Garden With Mature Planting | Off Road Parking For Numerous Vehicles | Side Driveway | Covered Pergola I Extensive Rear Garden & Paddock | Mature Trees Including Fruit Trees I Detached Single Garage With Two Adjoining Workshops I Covered Potting Area I Shed I Access To Rear Lonning Services Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Oil central heating. Superfast Broadband. Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band D. Viewing By appointment only with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions From Cockermouth proceed on the A595 heading towards Carlisle. After approximately two miles turn right where signposted to Redmain and Blindcrake.
Continue ahead through Blindcrake passing the village green and the property is located on the left at the edge of the village.
What3words ///tram.pianists.varieties Price Offers over £500,000 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 £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.
*Broadband speeds estimated and checked by on 24 August 2026.
Value & comps
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