4 bedroom house

Scale Hill, Cumbria, CA13 9UX

Guide Price

£900,000

SOLD

UNDER OFFER

Marketed by

PFK, Cockermouth
68 Main St,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9LU
  • A detached, 4 bedroomed 18th century former Bank Barn with fell views, large gardens and circa 9 acres of land.
  • Detached 18th century former Bank Barn
  • Four bedrooms
  • Picturesque location surrounded by Lake District fells
  • Walkable distance to Crummock and Loweswater
  • Large gardens
  • Circa 9 acres of land
  • No onward chain
  • EPC Rating TBC

Nestled below the high fells of Lakeland, Watching How is a superb, detached, four bedroomed 18th century former Bank Barn with adjoining circa 9 acres of land, all within walking distance of Crummock and Loweswater lakes. Note: We wish to notify any interested parties of the following:Water Supply – It is a shared water supply.National Trust Land - A new lease or licence will be required for the new owner.Farm Business Tenancy – Legal nature of the tenancy will need to be verified by solicitors.

Watching How nestles below the high fells of the Lorton Vale, one of the Lake District's best kept secrets, within walking distance of both Crummock and Loweswater Lakes and on the doorstep for some of the country's most superlative vistas. 

An historic, detached, four bedroomed 18th century former Bank Barn it enjoys spacious rooms, a wealth of character, fell views, large gardens and circa 9 acres of adjoining land. 

The accommodation comprises large lounge, formal dining room, dining kitchen, utility room, downstairs shower room, four double bedrooms, dual access en suite bathroom and a family bathroom. 

Externally, there is ample off road parking, a large lawned garden and an attached garage. 

The land is situated immediately to the south east of the property and conveniently adjoins the lawned garden. It consists mainly of grazing paddock together with a substantial area of mature larch woodland (which provides access to National Trust owned woodland that leads to the shores of Crummock Water.) 



Watching How is situated in the beautiful Vale of Lorton, one of the more peaceful corners of the Lake District National Park, yet despite its tranquil location very accessible, being only a short 12 minute drive to the market town of Cockermouth (7 miles) and 18 minute drive to Keswick (10 miles). On the doorstep to some of the finest landscapes in the country, with Crummock and Loweswater lakes both within walking distance, as well as the high fells of Lakeland offering superlative vistas. The village of Loweswater enjoys an active village hall and the renowned Kirkstile Inn, whilst the nearby village of Lorton provides a Primary School, village pub, village shop and tennis club.



Mains electricity, private water and septic tank drainage. Oil-fired central heating. The property is predominantly Double Glazed. Telephone and 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.  We have been informed that the property has a septic tank and would advise any prospective purchaser to check it complies with current standards and rules introduced on 1st January 2020.



From Cockermouth take the B5292 towards Lorton and at the village keep right, heading through Low Lorton towards Buttermere and Loweswater. Follow the road for approximately two miles, past the turn off for Buttermere. Follow the road towards Loweswater, and after approximately half a mile, the property can be found on the left hand side.



ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall
The property is accessed via a part-glazed, wooden entrance door leading into the hallway. Exposed oak beams, feature open fireplace with tiled surround and arched doorways leading to the sitting and dining rooms. Stairs to first floor accommodation and wooden internal doors leading to all rooms.

Sitting Room
5.82m x 6.38m (19' 1" x 20' 11") A front aspect reception room with high ceiling and delightful views towards Low Fell. Exposed beams, gas fire with slate hearth and wooden surround and mantelpiece. Point for TV. Feature storage unit with display shelves and built-in storage cabinets. External part-glazed wooden door which leads to the laundry and boiler room.

Dining Room
3.39m x 6.32m (11' 1" x 20' 9") A large front aspect room with high ceiling and views towards Low Fell. Exposed oak beams, feature fireplace and space for an 8 - 10 person dining table. Wooden internal door leading to dining kitchen, wooden internal door leading to utility room and downstairs shower room.

Dining Kitchen
5.1m x 4.03m (16' 9" x 13' 3") A dual aspect kitchen diner, again with Lakeland Fell views, exposed beams and a part glazed, wooden external door leading to the front of the property. Fitted with a range of base units in a variety of finishes and complementary work surfacing. Oil fired Aga.

Utility Room
3.16m x 2.52m (10' 4" x 8' 3") maximum. A rear aspect room with exposed beams, wall-mounted storage and shelving. Door to shower room.

Shower Room
2.37m x 2.24m (7' 9" x 7' 4") Fitted with a three piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle with electric shower, WC and wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and exposed oak beams.

FIRST FLOOR

First Floor Landing
Rear aspect windows overlooking the rear garden. Wooden internal doors leading to all first floor rooms and a built-in double storage cupboard. This area also provides access to the conservatory at the rear of the property and access (via a hatch) to an extensive, fully insulated and partly boarded loft space which runs the whole length of the building.

Principal Bedroom
5.2m x 6.44m (17' 1" x 21' 2") A large, front aspect double bedroom with high ceiling and fell views.

En Suite Bathroom
3.09m x 5.79m (10' 2" x 19' 0") A dual aspect room fitted with a three piece suite comprising bath, WC and wash hand basin in a built-in vanity unit. Part tiled walls and a variety of built-in storage cupboards. A further door leads back onto the first floor landing.

Bedroom 2
3.54m x 3.84m (11' 7" x 12' 7") A front aspect double bedroom, again with fell views. Built-in twin wardrobes with sliding doors.

Bedroom 3
4.87m x 5.24m (16' 0" x 17' 2") A large front aspect double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and storage cupboard.

Bedroom 4
3.48m x 4.38m (11' 5" x 14' 4") A dual aspect double bedroom with fells views. Built-in wardrobe and storage cupboard.

Conservatory
2.83m x 5.74m (9' 3" x 18' 10") A triple aspect room overlooking the rear garden and surrounding woodland. Tiled floor, wall-mounted lighting and uPVC door opening onto the rear of the property.

Family Bathroom
2.46m x 2.39m (8' 1" x 7' 10") A rear aspect bathroom fitted with a three piece suite comprising bath, WC and wash hand basin. Part tiled walls.

EXTERNALLY

Gardens, Garage and Parking
The property sits within a substantial plot incorporating ample off-road parking, large lawned garden, side garden with a variety of mature trees and an attached garage.

Land
The property benefits from approx 9 acres of land (grazing paddock and mature woodland), which conveniently adjoins the lawned garden. Neighbouring land to the north and east of the plot is owned by the National Trust.

Note to Interested Parties
We wish to notify any interested parties of the following:

Water Supply – It is a shared water supply.

National Trust Land - A new lease or licence will be required for the new owner.

Farm Business Tenancy – Legal nature of the tenancy will need to be verified by solicitors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Referrals and Other Payments
PFK work with preferred providers for the delivery of certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee: Napthens, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co Property Lawyers/Conveyancing Service - completion of a sale or purchase, PFK will receive a referral fee of £120 to £180 per transaction; Pollard & Scott/Independent Mortgage Advisors – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances, PFK will receive a referral fee - the average fee earned in 2020 was £210.54; Patrick James Solutions - PFK will receive a fee of £150 per mortgage referral; ETSOS/EPC and Floorplan Providers - EPC and floorplan £66.00, EPC only £24.00, floorplan only £6.00. Mitchells Co Ltd will pay PFK £50 for each property contents referral successfully processed (worth £300 or more in revenue) together with a 5% introduction commission on the hammer price of any goods sold by Mitchells from that referral. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.