14-bedroom house · CA12 4TS
For saleListed 233 days
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About
A rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding eighteenth century Grade II listed detached three bedroom former farm house together with an adjoining three bedroom cottage, substantial four bedroom barn conversion and two modern holiday lodges each providing two bedrooms.
Occupying a superb site extending to approximately 8.8 acres in total and successfully operating as a thriving established holiday letting business, Bram Cragg enjoys stunning panoramic fells views and a delightful rural Lakeland setting in the renowned St John's In The Vale valley nestling approximately five miles from Keswick and nine miles from Grasmere.
The present owners reside in the main house and successfully operate the adjoining cottage, barn conversion and two lodges for lucrative self-catering holiday letting.
Accommodation Bram Cragg House Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule | Entrance Hall | Living Room | Dining Kitchen | Utility Room First Floor: Bedroom 1 / En-suite Shower Room | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bathroom | WC The Cottage - Sleeps 6 Ground Floor: Entrance Hall | Living Room | Dining Kitchen | WC First Floor: Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 / En-suite Shower Room | Bedroom 3 | Bathroom The Barn - Sleeps 8 Lower Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule | Entrance Hall | Utility Room | Bedroom 1 / En-suite Shower Room | Bedroom 2 / En-suite Shower Room | Bedroom 3 / En-suite Shower Room Upper Ground Floor: Living Room / Dining Kitchen | WC | Bedroom 4 / En-suite Bathroom Calf How Lodge - Sleeps 4 Ground Floor: Entrance Hall | Living Room / Dining Kitchen | Bedroom 1 / En-suite Shower Room | Bedroom 2 | Bathroom | External Terrace Sosgill Lodge - Sleeps 4 Ground Floor: Entrance Hall | Living Room / Dining Kitchen | Bedroom 1 / En-suite Shower Room | Bedroom 2 | Bathroom | External Terrace Outbuildings Tractor Shed | Log Store | Store | Workshop | Former Garage | Laundry Room | Boiler Room | Steel Portal Frame Shed Outside Approximately 8.8 Acre Site | Entrance Driveway | Front Courtyard | On Site Parking Areas | Surrounding Landscaped Gardens | Large Pond | Summer House Services Natural spring water supply with a water treatment plant.
Mains electricity. Septic tanks providing drainage. Biomass wood pellet boiler installed in 2014 on a 20 year scheme. Solar roof panels with a 10KW system on a 20 year scheme from June 2015.
Tenure Freehold. Rateable Value The holiday let accommodation rateable value is £15,500. Council Tax Bram Cragg House is band F.
Trading Figures Trading figures are available for serious prospective purchasers. Viewing By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions From junction 40 of the M6 proceed west on the A66 towards Keswick. After approximately 12 miles turn left onto the B5322 where signposted to Threlkeld Quarry.
Proceed and after approximately 2.5 miles the entrance drive to Bram Cragg is signposted on the left.
What3words breached.bead.clockwork Price Offers over £1,650,000 are invited for consideration to include the business contents and goodwill.
Anti-money Laundering Regulations 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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