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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CA12 5SQ
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A substantial two double bedroom self-contained ground floor luxury apartment enjoying a delightful rural setting with stunning Lakeland fell views and beautifully mature landscaped communal grounds.
Conveniently located at the foot of Barf with its well-known Bishop's Rock only four miles from Keswick town centre, ten miles from Cockermouth and close to the wide range of local amenities provided in Thornthwaite and Braithwaite villages, this most appealing spacious apartment provides an immaculate standard of tastefully appointed accommodation and is equally suitable as a primary residence, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday rentals.
Internal viewing is highly recommended. Accommodation Ground Floor: Communal Entrance Hall Entrance Hall With built in cupboard. WC With WC, vanity wash hand basin, ceramic wall tiling.
Inner Hall With radiator. Living Room With windows to two elevations, feature stone fireplace with stove style living flame gas fire, two radiators.
Dining Kitchen With fitted base and wall units including pelmet lighting and marble work surfaces, under mounted sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, hob, extractor unit, dishwasher, fridge with freezer, radiator, external door.
Bedroom One With windows to two elevations, radiator, built in cupboard. Lower Ground Floor: Inner Hall With radiator, built in cupboard. Bedroom Two With radiator, built in cupboard.
Bathroom With WC, vanity wash hand basin with marble surface, roll top bath, quadrant shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, radiator, heated towel rail.
Utility Room With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, radiator. Shared Basement Store Room With external door.
Outside: Private paved rear terrace and side pathway, extensive communal grounds including beautifully mature landscaped gardens with lawns, feature pond, seating areas, communal barbecue with dining area and communal parking spaces.
Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to radiators. Tenure Share of freehold.
Service Charge We are advised that the owners currently pay a service charge of £280 per month to cover maintenance of communal areas, buildings insurance and a contribution to the reserve fund.
Council Tax Band D. Directions From Keswick proceed on the A66 towards Cockermouth and past the first two left turns sign posted to Braithwaite.
Take the third left turn sign posted to Braithwaite and pass through the village. Swan House is located on the right at the periphery of the village.
What3words ///others.gates.trapdoor Viewings By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office. Price Offers over £425,000 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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