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£895,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale in Keswick, CA12 - 36088558 on

Price:

£895,000

Summary:

Used 5 miles

Location:

Borrowdale, Cumbria

Description:

A unique property steeped in history, nestled beneath Catbells forming a dramatic backdrop and surrounded by garden carved out from the rock. Built in 1905 by the Richardson family as a music room and double garage to Backenburn. The famous novelist Sir Hugh Walpole, a prolific author, extended above to create a writing room and described it as this enchanted place, this paradise on Catbells and it was visited by many other literary fellows including Beatrix Potter and J. B. Priestley. A circular plaque can be seen to commemorate this property with Hugh Walpole. Set over three levels, garage and utility on the ground floor, kitchen, sitting room, enjoying lake views, on the first floor along with a bedroom and ensuite. Then a further three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor, with period features throughout. Lying towards the southern tip of Derwentwater, within the Lake District National Park and UNSECO world heritage site. Brackenburn Lodge enjoys an idyllic rural situation nestled beneath Catbells amidst dramatic countryside, yet is just 5 miles from the thriving market town of Keswick and amenities. Mains electricity, private water supply, septic tank drainage; oil-fired central heating; telephone & broadband connections installed subject to BT regulations. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. From the M6 leave the motorway at junction 40, A66 Penrith. Follow the A66 west towards Workington and the west/north lakes, and proceed to Keswick. At Keswick, take the second turning on the left after the roundabout signed to Portinscale and Grange, this turning brings you into Portinscale village. At this stage follow all signs to Grange, the road will take you over a cattle grid and through two sharp hair pin bends which brings you up behind the Lake. Continue along this road until you eventually come to Brackenburn. Still available at ListedBuy!

Posted:

December 29 2023 on ListedBuy