House For Sale £900,000
Accommodation in Brief
Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Pantry | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Study/Bedroom Four | Three Bedrooms | En-suite WC/Shower Room | Family Bathroom | Utility/Boiler Room | Store | Garden WC
Driveway | Parking | Gardens
The Property
Westways is situated in one of the most sought-after locations in the north of England. The property occupies a slightly elevated position within a quiet, secluded and peaceful residential area above the desirable town of Keswick. Stunning and far-reaching views stretch over the town to the surrounding Lakeland Fells and Derwent Water beyond.
Westways has been thoughtfully and sympathetically renovated by the current owners to a high specification and is ready for the final touches to complete a property that will offer a superb family home or a hugely appealing second home. While preserving the original character of the building, modern touches abound with energy efficiency and comfortable living in-mind, including underfloor heating throughout both upstairs and downstairs. Local craftsmen and tradesmen have been carefully chosen to pay attention to detail and enhance the original features of the building with high quality materials sourced from select suppliers. Almost everything is in place to complete the renovations, with flooring, sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings already on site and an estimated 2-3 months to carry out the final works.
The main access to Westways is through an arched entrance with the stone archway being cut and created by local stonemason Gordon Greaves of Troutbeck Bridge. A large hall has space for coats and boots after a day walking the fells and accesses the ground floor accommodation. By day, the warm heart of the home is the beautiful kitchen/breakfast room, featuring hand-built cabinetry by David Holliday Kitchens of Burgh by Sands and complemented by locally sourced slate for the worktop. Characterful exposed beams and engineered American Black Walnut parquet flooring add to the sense of comfortable space and practicality for casual dining and entertaining. The gas-fired aga is potentially available by separate negotiation with services already in place for an electric cooker or range if desired. A sliding door leads out onto a south-facing patio area for outdoor dining. The pantry has been preserved with the original window facing north to keep things cool.
Inside, the kitchen flows through to the expansive dining room which is filled with natural light from extensive glazing creating a wonderful area for more formal entertaining. A sliding door offers access down to the back garden. The movement space from the dining room leads to the generous yet cosy sitting room where the eye is immediately drawn to the stunning panoramic views. As the sun sets, the warmth of the home may be enjoyed snuggled next to the fireplace or stepping out onto the balcony overlooking the gardens, the town and the natural landscape beyond. The materials for the fireplace surround and mantel are available from Gordon Greaves. A multi-fuel log burning stove may be purchased from the owners for the sitting room by separate negotiation.
Adjacent to the sitting room is a further reception room which could be configured as a study, ideal for working from home, or a fourth bedroom.
The staircase, crafted by Wilkinson Joinery of Wigton, rises from the dining room to the first-floor landing and the light, spacious bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has perhaps the finest views in the property, extending down Borrowdale as far as Great Gable. There are two further generous double bedrooms each with their gently curving ceiling features and delightful views.
The two upstairs bathrooms have been cleverly designed with carefully positioned doors to give options depending on requirements. There is a shower room that can act as either an en-suite to the principal bedroom, or as a shower room for the whole house. The main family bathroom is a gorgeous room combining both traditional and modern sensibilities. An exceptional Grand Aequs copper bath from William Holland is ready for installation and will form the centrepiece of the room. Both the bathroom and shower room feature tiling from Burlington Stone, discreet lighting by Light Medium in Edinburgh and classic sanitary ware from Thomas Crapper.
Externally
Westways is approached via a private driveway with ample space for parking. The purchaser can complete the driveway and landscaping to suit their own needs and requirements, such as block paving, gravel or grasscrete. A flower bed and pond sit to one side of the driveway. Hedging forms the boundary to either side of the property and round the garden extending to the rear. The gardens are terraced and offer the perfect place for family barbecues or simply to relax and take in the landscape. Also accessed from the garden is a large utility/boiler room and a separate store with garden WC, which are tucked beneath the house.
The current owner has previously sought and secured planning permission for an impressive garden room to be constructed towards the end of the garden to create a secluded extra retreat with sweeping views over the lake. Interested parties may wish to explore the opportunity to revisit this plan.
Local Information
Keswick is a renowned and hugely desirable Cumbrian town at the heart of the Lake District, a unesco World Heritage site recognised for its beauty, inspiring landscapes and importance in the creation of the National Trust movement. Keswick has a thriving community and provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. There is the Theatre by the Lake and a lovely independent cinema close to the centre of town. Local amenities include a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and public houses, as well as hotels, banks, garages, library, post office, doctor and dentist surgeries and a market twice a week. The regional centre of Penrith and the west coastal path are within easy reach.
There are well-regarded schools in Keswick for all ages and also primary schools in the villages of Braithwaite, Stonethwaite and Bassenthwaite.
For the commuter, the A66 is nearby and the M6 is within easy reach for onward travel north and south. Main line rail services are available at both Penrith and Carlisle which provide fast and frequent services to London in the south and to Glasgow and Edinburgh in the north. The rail station at Carlisle provides regular connecting services east to Newcastle.
Approximate Mileages
Keswick Town Centre 0.6 miles | Ambleside 15.9 miles | M6 J40 16.1 miles | Penrith 16.9 miles | Carlisle 28.4 miles | St Bees on the West Coast 31.6 miles
EPC
Rating D (pre-renovation – significant improvement anticipated post-renovation)
Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Pantry | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Study/Bedroom Four | Three Bedrooms | En-suite WC/Shower Room | Family Bathroom | Utility/Boiler Room | Store | Garden WC
Driveway | Parking | Gardens
The Property
Westways is situated in one of the most sought-after locations in the north of England. The property occupies a slightly elevated position within a quiet, secluded and peaceful residential area above the desirable town of Keswick. Stunning and far-reaching views stretch over the town to the surrounding Lakeland Fells and Derwent Water beyond.
Westways has been thoughtfully and sympathetically renovated by the current owners to a high specification and is ready for the final touches to complete a property that will offer a superb family home or a hugely appealing second home. While preserving the original character of the building, modern touches abound with energy efficiency and comfortable living in-mind, including underfloor heating throughout both upstairs and downstairs. Local craftsmen and tradesmen have been carefully chosen to pay attention to detail and enhance the original features of the building with high quality materials sourced from select suppliers. Almost everything is in place to complete the renovations, with flooring, sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings already on site and an estimated 2-3 months to carry out the final works.
The main access to Westways is through an arched entrance with the stone archway being cut and created by local stonemason Gordon Greaves of Troutbeck Bridge. A large hall has space for coats and boots after a day walking the fells and accesses the ground floor accommodation. By day, the warm heart of the home is the beautiful kitchen/breakfast room, featuring hand-built cabinetry by David Holliday Kitchens of Burgh by Sands and complemented by locally sourced slate for the worktop. Characterful exposed beams and engineered American Black Walnut parquet flooring add to the sense of comfortable space and practicality for casual dining and entertaining. The gas-fired aga is potentially available by separate negotiation with services already in place for an electric cooker or range if desired. A sliding door leads out onto a south-facing patio area for outdoor dining. The pantry has been preserved with the original window facing north to keep things cool.
Inside, the kitchen flows through to the expansive dining room which is filled with natural light from extensive glazing creating a wonderful area for more formal entertaining. A sliding door offers access down to the back garden. The movement space from the dining room leads to the generous yet cosy sitting room where the eye is immediately drawn to the stunning panoramic views. As the sun sets, the warmth of the home may be enjoyed snuggled next to the fireplace or stepping out onto the balcony overlooking the gardens, the town and the natural landscape beyond. The materials for the fireplace surround and mantel are available from Gordon Greaves. A multi-fuel log burning stove may be purchased from the owners for the sitting room by separate negotiation.
Adjacent to the sitting room is a further reception room which could be configured as a study, ideal for working from home, or a fourth bedroom.
The staircase, crafted by Wilkinson Joinery of Wigton, rises from the dining room to the first-floor landing and the light, spacious bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has perhaps the finest views in the property, extending down Borrowdale as far as Great Gable. There are two further generous double bedrooms each with their gently curving ceiling features and delightful views.
The two upstairs bathrooms have been cleverly designed with carefully positioned doors to give options depending on requirements. There is a shower room that can act as either an en-suite to the principal bedroom, or as a shower room for the whole house. The main family bathroom is a gorgeous room combining both traditional and modern sensibilities. An exceptional Grand Aequs copper bath from William Holland is ready for installation and will form the centrepiece of the room. Both the bathroom and shower room feature tiling from Burlington Stone, discreet lighting by Light Medium in Edinburgh and classic sanitary ware from Thomas Crapper.
Externally
Westways is approached via a private driveway with ample space for parking. The purchaser can complete the driveway and landscaping to suit their own needs and requirements, such as block paving, gravel or grasscrete. A flower bed and pond sit to one side of the driveway. Hedging forms the boundary to either side of the property and round the garden extending to the rear. The gardens are terraced and offer the perfect place for family barbecues or simply to relax and take in the landscape. Also accessed from the garden is a large utility/boiler room and a separate store with garden WC, which are tucked beneath the house.
The current owner has previously sought and secured planning permission for an impressive garden room to be constructed towards the end of the garden to create a secluded extra retreat with sweeping views over the lake. Interested parties may wish to explore the opportunity to revisit this plan.
Local Information
Keswick is a renowned and hugely desirable Cumbrian town at the heart of the Lake District, a unesco World Heritage site recognised for its beauty, inspiring landscapes and importance in the creation of the National Trust movement. Keswick has a thriving community and provides comprehensive cultural, educational, recreational and shopping facilities. There is the Theatre by the Lake and a lovely independent cinema close to the centre of town. Local amenities include a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and public houses, as well as hotels, banks, garages, library, post office, doctor and dentist surgeries and a market twice a week. The regional centre of Penrith and the west coastal path are within easy reach.
There are well-regarded schools in Keswick for all ages and also primary schools in the villages of Braithwaite, Stonethwaite and Bassenthwaite.
For the commuter, the A66 is nearby and the M6 is within easy reach for onward travel north and south. Main line rail services are available at both Penrith and Carlisle which provide fast and frequent services to London in the south and to Glasgow and Edinburgh in the north. The rail station at Carlisle provides regular connecting services east to Newcastle.
Approximate Mileages
Keswick Town Centre 0.6 miles | Ambleside 15.9 miles | M6 J40 16.1 miles | Penrith 16.9 miles | Carlisle 28.4 miles | St Bees on the West Coast 31.6 miles
EPC
Rating D (pre-renovation – significant improvement anticipated post-renovation)
