Looking Stead, Craggs Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13 0XP

FOR SALE

Looking Stead, Craggs Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13 0XP

Guide Price

As a whole: £495,000

Lot 1 - £385,000

Lot 2 - £110,000

Description

An exciting opportunity to purchase a detached property that has spectacular views and agricultural land.

The property comprises a 3-bedroom bungalow which sits to the north of Cragg Road and 11.93 acres of pasture land to the south of the road, all in an elevated setting on the edge of a rural village and overlooking the River Derwent and stunning Lake District Fells.

Lot 1 - Bungalow

A spectacular detached three-bedroom bungalow which stands in an elevated setting on the edge of Great Broughton with views that extend across the Lakeland fells.

The bungalow provides spacious, light and airy accommodation comprising (please refer to the floor plan):

Hallway - An attractive entrance hall with glazing to the front, oak stripped flooring and a useful cloak cupboard.

Living Room - A lovely room with glazed windows to three aspects which helps open the room up to the stunning views across Skiddaw, Coledale, Grassmoor, Melbeck and the fells around Loweswater and Buttermere valleys. An attractive, smooth Limestone fireplace which surrounds a flame style gas fire.

Kitchen / Dining area - A fantastic room that is light with plenty of space. The kitchen is fitted with cream finished Shaker style units with a range of base cupboards and drawers finished with solid oak work surfaces over top, along with an additional panty. The kitchen also includes an open display book shelving, wall units and glazed display to match. There is oak strip flooring that runs throughout the kitchen and dining area.

Utility - This room contains a built-in floor to ceiling storage cupboard with an adjoining work top surface with spaces for appliances underneath, quarry tiled floor, a radiator and access to garage.

Bedroom - with ensuite A bedroom with a radiator and corniced ceilings as well as, an ensuite which consists of a walk-in wet room style shower with tiled floor and walls, wash hand basin, WC, a radiator and timber panelled ceilings.

Bathroom - The main bathroom consists of a panelled bath with an over bath tap and connected shower fitting with a side splash screen, wash hand basin and WC which is set against tiled flooring and walls and a radiator.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Garage / workshop The garage includes a up and over door to the front along with a personal door to the side, electric light, power and water tap.

The workshop space is 9'10'' x 7'5'' which contains a heating boiler.

EPC This property's environmental impact rating is D.

Council Tax We have been advised by Allerdale Borough Council this property is placed in Tax band D.

Covenant

Lot 1 is subject to a covenant which restricts the height of the fencing surrounding the property to 3 feet. Please request a copy of the covenant if you require additional information.

Garden / Outside Space

Surrounding the bungalow are easily maintained gardens with a drive leading to a parking area and garage. To the front of the property is a lawned area, with a paved terrace area which leads onto the garden making it a great area to take advantage of the lovely views across the valley. To the rear of the property is a gravelled area with raised flower and shrub borders.

Services

The property is serviced by a mains single phase electricity, water, gas and private septic tank drainage. There is a relatively new boiler which runs a gas hybrid central heating system. There is also uPVC framed double glazed windows and external doors throughout.

All telephone connections are subject to BT Regulations. Please note we have not been able to test services or make judgement on their current condition. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries.

Lot 2 - The Land

The land extends to 11.93 acres (4.83 hectares) of productive grassland on a gradual bank with stock proof fencing and 2 access points, one from Craggs Road and the other from the south. The field has water and is currently grazed by a local farmers sheep.

Existing covenant

"The Vendor for himself and his successors in title hereby covenants with the Purchasers for the benefit of each and every part of the land hereby conveyed not to build on or permit to be built upon the said field No 163 any buildings or other erections of whatsoever nature to the intent that the said field will for ever hereafter remain open and unbuilt upon and the Vendor hereby further covenants for himself and his successors in title for the benefit of each and every part of the land hereby conveyed not to permit or allow at any time the said field No. 163 to be used for the accommodation of moveable dwellings of any description."

Tenure and Possession

The property is held freehold under titles CU75957 and CU114090 and is offered for sale with vacant possession.


Viewing

The property is available to view strictly by prior appointment with Holly Wybergh at Edwin Thompson. Please contact her on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]


Directions

Travel west on the A66 from Cockermouth, go straight over the roundabout then after roughly 1 mile tuirn right where signposted to Great Broughton. Shortly after crossing the bridge turn off up the hill. At the T Junction turn right onto Craggs Road, proceed just beyond Broughton Craggs the bungalow will situated on the left hand side and sign posted with a board.

Sporting and Mineral Rights

The sporting and mineral rights are included within the freehold sale, as far as the vendor is aware.

Sale Plan and Particulars

The sale plan is based on the Ordnance Survey sheet. Prospective purchasers should check the contract documents. The Purchaser shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundaries and the Ordnance Survey sheet plan. The plans are strictly for identification purposes only.

Boundaries

The Purchaser will be responsible for the maintenance of boundaries where required.

Money Laundering Legislation

Edwin Thompson are bound to comply with Anti Money Laundering legislation including obtaining evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential buyers. Prior to an offer being accepted, interested parties will need to provide the requested evidence.

Further Information

Please contact Holly Wybergh at Edwin Thompson for further information.

Value Added Tax

The land is not elected for VAT and therefore VAT will not be payable on the sale consideration.

Method of Sale

The site is offered for sale as a whole with vacant possession by private treaty. The sellers reserve the right to sell privately and are not bound to accept the highest or any offer received.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all public and private rights of way, lights, drainage, cable, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations whether or not the same are described in these particulars of sale.

Planning

The land not withstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning scheme or agreement, resolution or notice.

Solicitors - David Mitchel of Scott Duff & Co. Solicitors in Keswick, 32 St. John's Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AS

Local Planning Authority - Cumbria, Allerdale LPA