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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CA12 5QB
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About
An enchanting stone-built semi-detached three bedroom period cottage most conveniently situated on a tranquil side road in a highly desirable residential location under one mile from Keswick town centre.
Enjoying delightful fell views and benefitting from a superb standard of comprehensive upgrading including the provision of a substantial two storey side extension and entrance porch, The Mews is equally suitable as a primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday rentals.
Internal viewing is highly recommended. Accommodation Ground Floor: Stone Built Entrance Porch With electric light and power. Double Height Entrance Hall With radiator.
Living Room With windows to two elevations, recessed fireplace including multi fuel stove and timber over mantel, two radiators.
Kitchen With fitted base and wall units including pelmet and plinth lighting, Belfast sink with mixer tap, island unit, Rangemaster stove, integrated extractor unit, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, radiator, separately zoned under floor heating.
Utility Room With fitted base units, sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, ventilation for dryer, gas boiler.
Dining / Garden Room With windows to two elevations, Gazgo gas stove, radiator, separately zoned under floor heating, double doors leading to the side courtyard.
First Floor: Landing With built in cupboard. Bedroom One With a range of Hammonds built in wardrobes, radiator.
En-suite Shower Room With WC, wall hung vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin, large shower cubicle, heated towel rail. Bedroom Two With radiator. Bedroom Three With radiator.
Bathroom With roll top bath, wash hand basin, large shower cubicle, WC, heated towel rail. WC With WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail.
Outside: Front allocated parking space, forecourt garden with stocked and shrubbed borders, easily managed walled side courtyard and walled rear garden with stocked and shrubbed borders, garden shed.
Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating. Tenure Freehold. Rateable Value £3,100. Viewing By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions From Main Steet in Keswick town centre proceed onto High Hill and turn right onto Crossthwaite Road.
Proceed ahead and after passing the Pheasant Inn public house turn left onto Vicarage Hill. Proceed ahead and the entrance to the property is located on the left before The Old Vicarage.
What3words ///beans.mingles.tube Price Offers over £650,000 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 28 June 2026.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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