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High Knott, Rosthwaite, Borrowdale
£449,000

A 2 bedroom detached bungalow occupying a larger than average site

Situated on the fringe of the pretty village of Rosthwaite

Located within an area of outstanding natural beauty

in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley

Currently successfully utised for holiday lets

Ideal retirement property

DESCRIPTION

aspect of front garden with view to fell

A two bedroom detached bungalow occupying a larger than average site on the fringe of the pretty village of Rosthwaite, which is situated in the heart of Borrowdale Valley. ‘High Knott’ is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lakeland fells. The property is currently utilised for holiday letting. This property would be an ideal retirement home.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance vestibule, hallway, sitting room, front double bedroom, rear double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/diner. Outside: Attached garage, garden to four sides chiefly laid to lawn with shrubs and trees.

DETAILS

sitting room

SERVICES

Mains water, drainage, electricity. Oil fired central heating installed.

COUNCIL BAND Business Rates apply. Rateable value £2,400. The multiplier is £.441pence in the £. Total due 2007/08 £1,058.40. ( with small business relief payable £529.20. 2007/08)

LOCATION

On leaving Keswick town centre proceed onto the B5289 Borrowdale Road. Continue on this road for about 6 miles until you reach Rosthwaite village. Drive past the village shop and on through the village for about half a mile. Turn right at the bus stop into Howe Lane, continue on past the terraced houses called Middle Howe. ‘High Knott’ is located on the left.

AMENITIES

Rosthwaite is situated at the southern end of Borrowdale Valley, and is a popular village for the walking and outdoor enthusiast. Rosthwaite offers a shop, village hall, hotel and pub. Borrowdale C of E primary school is within a short distance. There is a local bus service connecting with Keswick.

Keswick is the nearest shopping area located approximately 6 miles away, and offers a selection of restaurants, shops, theatre, cinema, leisure pool and museums. Both primary and secondary educational establishments are available.

PARTICULARS

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE

Door to: HALLWAY Fitted carpet, radiator, telephone point and cupboard.

SITTING ROOM

13’8” x 12’2” (4.16m x 3.70m)

Fitted carpet, uPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevation with north-easterly aspect over the fields to the fells. Lakeland stone fireplace with open fire, polished slate hearth and mantle, 2 radiators.

BEDROOM

13’6 x 8’0” (4.03m x 2,43

Fitted carpet, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the front with fine views.

BEDROOM

12’6 x 11’8 (3.70m x 3.55m)

Radiator, uPVC double glazed window to rear with south-westerly aspect overlooking the garden, further uPVC double glazed window to side.

BATHROOM

7’1” x 6’4”(2.13m x 1.90m)

Panelled bath with gravity feed ‘Mira’ shower, pedestal wash basin, WC. Ornate tiling to walls. Built-in cupboards, vinyl covering to floor, electric towel rail, radiator.

KITCHEN/DINER

14’1 x 10’7 (4.29m x 3.23m)

Fitted units to wall and floor including glazed display cabinet, 1.5 sink with mixer tap, 4 ring electric hob, with extractor hood above and ‘Bosch’ oven under. Plumbing for automatic washing machine, 2 radiators, uPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking garden and further window to the side elevation. Door to side affording access to the garden.

SINGLE ATTACHED GARAGE

Internal measurement 16’8 x 9’3 (5.07m x 2.81m)

Metal up-and-over door, housing the oil fired central heating boiler.

OUTSIDE

The entire plot with the bungalow is approximately 117ft x 72’.6”(35.81m x 22.09m).

Exterior lighting installed to this property. Good size garden area to four sides laid chiefly to lawn. The front garden is flanked by a gravel driveway, shrubs and trees. The rear garden is bordered with shrubs and trees, and stone wall to the rear. Potting shed and oil storage tank located to the rear of the property.

INSPECTION

Strictly by appointment with the agent to whom all offers should be made. Inspection is likely to be only on Saturday at mid-day.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Please note that the photographs contained within these particulars are to assist the purchaser, and do not indicate that the contents of the property are included in the sale.

MEASUREMENTS

All measurements are approximate.


aspect of sitting room front bedroom aspect of kitchen/diner aspect of kitchen/diner
aspect of sitting room front bedroom aspect of kitchen/diner aspect of kitchen/diner

To arrange a viewing of this property contact Keswick Estates on 017687 75252

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