Beckstones, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SQ

A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial five bedroom Georgian farmhouse occupying an outstanding elevated rural site totalling approximately 1.1 acres together with a large adjoining converted barn providing two self-contained three bedroom apartments and an adjoining one bedroom holiday cottage.

This most appealing property nestling beneath Whinlatter Forest at the periphery of Thornthwaite village, enjoys spectacular panoramic views from Skiddaw to the Helvellyn range, including Latrigg, Dodd and Walla Crag. Bassenthwaite Lake is a short stroll from the property.

The apartments and cottage are successfully operated by the present owners as thriving established holiday rentals.

Thornthwaite is located four miles west of Keswick. It has a church and art gallery/tea shop and is on a regular bus route. Braithwaite, which is two miles away, has an active community and offers an extensive range of local amenities including a Church of England primary school, a village shop, a visiting post office, a church, a village hall with sporting facilities, two cafés, hotels, restaurants and public houses. There is a pedestrian and cycle path from Braithwaite into Keswick.
 

Accommodation
 

BECKSTONES
 

Ground Floor:
Porch | Hall | Lounge | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Utility Room | Kitchen | Pantry 

First Floor:
Five Bedrooms | Four Ensuite Bath / Shower Rooms | Bathroom | WC 

BRAMBLE COTTAGE  

Ground Floor:
Hall | Living Room | Dining Room | Kitchen | Three Bedrooms | Two Bath / Shower Rooms 

SWALLOW'S NEST  

Ground Floor:
Hall | Living / Dining Room | Kitchen | Three Bedrooms | Two Bath / Shower Rooms 

WREN'S NEST  

Ground Floor:
Living Room / Kitchen | Shower Room 

First Floor:
Bedroom 

EXTERNALLY
Approximately 1.1 Acre Site | Substantial Mature Gardens | Orchard | Extensive Forecourt Parking Area | Paddock | Double Garage 

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to each property. 

Tenure
Freehold. 

Council Tax
Band E for Beckstones as the main house. 

Rateable Value
£7,400 for Bramble Cottage, Swallow's Nest and Wren's Nest. The present owners qualify for Small Business Rates Relief. 

Planning
The use of Wren's Nest is restricted to holiday letting. 

Agents Notes
The cottage shown at the far right hand side of the front elevation is not part of Beckstones. The field, measuring approximately 1.7 acres, is available by separate negotiation.  

Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office. 

Directions
From Keswick join the A66 in a westerly direction and take the Thornthwaite exit off the A66 at Braithwaite. Drive through Thornthwaite village and approximately 400 metres further along the road turn up the drive by the Beckstones sign. This is on the left immediately after the Thornthwaite Powter How road sign. 

Price
Offers over £975,000 are invited.