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LORDS SEAT, THORNTHWAITE, KESWICK, CUMBRIA, CA12 5SG Energy Efficiency Rating Very energy efficient - lower running costs (92 plus) Current Potential (81-91) (69-80) (55-68) (39-54) (21-38) (1-20) Not energy efficient - higher running costs
Berwick upon Tweed Carlisle Galashiels Keswick Newcastle Windermere Brief Résumé Outstanding six bedroomed (two en-suite) barn conversion with double garage and garden in delightful rural location. Presented to a high standard, just four miles from Keswick. Cumbria-wide Local Occupancy Clause applies. No upward chain. Description Lords Seat is a most attractive stone building of substantial proportions, and comprising the major part of a very large barn conversion which once formed part of Jenkin Hill Farm. Converted to a high standard, the property offers a tasteful mix of rustic charm and modern living. Lords Seat is arranged over three floors offering accommodation of generous proportions which comprises six bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, and two main house bathrooms. On the ground floor there are two large reception rooms, and a magnificent well-appointed kitchen. Also on the ground floor is a useful rear hall/utility space which gives access to a ground floor cloakroom and internal access to the double garage. All of the above accommodation benefits from gas-fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing in hard wood frames, whilst also featuring oak internal joinery and doors, exposed old timber lintels, recessed ceiling lights in a number of rooms, and delightful outlooks particularly towards Barf and the wooded slopes of Whinlatter Forest. Lords Seat is conveniently located within four miles of Keswick whilst also enjoying a quiet rural position on the edge of the popular village of Thornthwaite. This property offers the opportunity to acquire an exceptionally spacious family home, or the opportunity to generate an income through letting two or three rooms for the bed and breakfast trade. Directions From Keswick take the A66 in a westerly direction towards Cockermouth, pass the turning for Portinscale and the first two turnings for Braithwaite village, then take the next left hand turning signposted to Thornthwaite, follow this road for approximately 1mile and just beyond the left hand turning, signposted for Thornthwaite and Thornthwaite Gallery, take the next right hand turning where Lords Seat will be found immediately on your right. Accommodation: Ground Floor Hall Oak panelled entrance door with sealed unit double glazed window to the side leads into spacious hallway with oak boarded flooring, understairs cupboard, radiator, and recessed ceiling lights. Lounge Feature stone fire place and chimney breast with open fire grate and slate hearth, radiators, exposed old timber lintels, sealed unit double glazed windows to the front with fitted venetian blinds, further window to the rear, and sealed unit double glazed double doors which lead out to the front and side patio and garden. Two separate sets of internal glazed doors lead into:
Dining Room With oak boarded flooring, sloping ceiling with exposed roof timbers, sealed unit double glazed roof windows, recessed ceiling lights, exposed old timber lintels, radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to the side with fitted venetian blinds, and double doors to the front patio and garden with fitted venetian blinds. Kitchen Magnificent kitchen featuring extensive range of wall and base units with oak fronts, and granite worktops, having matching upstands, including an island workstation/ breakfast bar with cupboards beneath, display cabinets and shelves, hidden worktop lighting, and one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integral appliances include Britannia stainless steel six ring gas cooker with double ovens, stainless steel and glass cooker hood above, Neff microwave, Zanussi coffee machine, American-style fridge freezer, Neff dishwasher, and further fridge. This kitchen also features recessed ceiling lights, radiator, quality tiled floor, exposed old timber lintels, and sealed unit double glazed windows to the front with fitted venetian blinds. Rear Hall and Utility Room The tiling in the kitchen extends through the rear hall/ utility room which offers cloaks hanging space, radiator, plumbing for washing machine, and internal door to the garage. Maytag commercial washing machine and separate Maytag commercial tumble dryer included in the sale. WC/ Cloakroom Washbasin and WC with tiled surround, radiator, extractor fan, recessed ceiling lights, and tiled floor. Integral Garage Large double garage with motorised timber-boarded up and over doors, light and power installed, radiator. First Floor Landing Half landing with sealed unit double glazed window to the rear. Main landing with oak panelled doors to rooms, radiator, hot water tank and airing cupboard, plus further walk-in shelved store cupboard. Bedroom 1 L-shaped bedroom with recessed ceiling lights, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the front with fitted venetian blinds. En-suite Dressing Room With oak boarded floor, built-in full height wardrobes either side with centre mirror fronted doors, recessed ceiling lights, leading to: En-suite Bathroom Wash basin, WC with wall recess above incorporating large mirror and lighting, oval bath with wall mounted taps, overhead shower and folding shower screen, extractor fan, recessed ceiling lights, ladder-style radiator, tiled walls and floor, loft access, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear
Berwick upon Tweed Carlisle Galashiels Keswick Newcastle Windermere with fitted venetian blind. Bedroom 2 Recessed ceiling lights, radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to the front and side with fitted venetian blinds. Bedroom 3 Recessed ceiling lights, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the side with fitted venetian blind. Bathroom Wash basin with mirror and integral lights above, WC, oval bath with wall mounted taps, separate shower cubicle, recessed ceiling lights, extractor fan, ladder style radiator, tiled walls and floor, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear with fitted venetian blind. Second Floor Landing Half landing with sealed unit double glazed roof window above, main landing with further sealed unit double glazed roof window, radiator, and oak panelled doors to rooms. Bedroom 4 Radiator, sealed unit double glazed roof window plus further window to the front with fitted venetian blind. En-suite shower room Wash basin and WC, fitted cupboards and drawers, and overhead mirror with integral lights, shower cubicle, ladder style radiator, tiled walls and floor, sealed unit double glazed roof window. Bedroom 5 Radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to the front with fitted venetian blinds and further sealed unit double glazed roof window. Bedroom 6 Radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the side with fitted venetian blind and roof window. Under eaves storage space housing two Vaillant gas-fired boilers. Shower Room Wash basin with cupboards and drawers beneath, mirror with integral lights above, corner shower cubicle, WC, ladder style radiator, extractor fan, tiled walls and floor, sealed unit double glazed window to the front with fitted venetian blind. Outside To the front of the property is a block paved driveway and hard standing for off road parking, plus slate paved patio and lawn extending to the side of the property with further block paved parking space. Also to the side is an additional enclosed slate paved area with timber garden shed/ store with attractive stone wall to the rear incorporating arched recesses. Further gravelled parking space adjacent to the lower-lawned area. Services All mains services are connected. Council Tax The Allerdale Borough Council website identifies the property as being within Band F, and the total Council Tax payable for the year 2016/17 as being 2,375.05. Local Occupancy Clause Occupation is limited by a planning condition which states: The occupation of each of the new dwelling houses resulting from the conversion of barns hereby permitted shall be limited to the following descriptions of persons: 1. A person employed, about to be employed, or last employed in the locality; or 2. A person who has, for the period of three years immediately preceding his occupation had his only or principle residence in the locality. In this condition locality shall mean the administrative County of Cumbria and the expression person shall include dependants of a person residing with him or her or the widow or widower of such a person. Offers All offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited. Viewing Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited. REF: K B1262
28 St John s Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5AF T: 017687 72988 F: 017687 71949 E: keswick@edwin-thompson.co.uk W: edwin-thompson.co.uk Berwick upon Tweed Carlisle Galashiels Keswick Newcastle Windermere Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no. 07428207) Registered office: 28 St John s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF. Regulated by RICS IMPORTANT NOTICE Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: 1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. 3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn. 5. These particulars were prepared in May 2016.