Manesty, Keswick, CA12

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Four bedrooms (two en-suite) • Council tax -Band G • Tenure: Freehold • Detached period home • Hugh Walpole • Garage and gardens • EPC Rating F

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 19 Station Street Keswick Cumbria CA12 5HH

Full 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. EPC Rating: FHallway1.44m x 3.49mAccessed via part glazed wooden door, wooden flooring, radiator, stairs to second floor and stairs to ground floor.Living Room5.4m x 5.45mA spacious and light room where Hugh Walpole composed his literature, an expansive bay window to the front elevation overlooking Lake Derwentwater and the surrounding fells with a window seat, two windows to the side elevation, feature open fireplace with wooden mantle, book shelf to alcove, three radiators and exposed beams.Kitchen/Dining RoomSplit into two areas via a raised step. Dining Area - 2.23m x 3.82m (7' 4" x 12' 6") Kitchen - 2.12m x 4.74m (6' 11" x 15' 7")

A large light room with window to the front elevation with views over the garden towards Lake Derwentwater, windows to the rear and side elevation, fitted with wall and base units with wooden work surfacing, sink with mixer tap and drainer, tiled splashback, electric oven and hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, island area with base units, original cupboards to one wall and spotlights. Step leads you up to the dining area with a radiator and ample space for a dining table.Half LandingWindow to the side elevation.Bedroom 12.51m x 2.62mSingle bedroom with window to the side elevation and a radiator.En-Suite1.38m x 1.51mIncorporating tiled shower cubicle, WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with shelf, mirror and light above, extractor fan, radiator and spotlights.Landing4.16m x 1.99mWindow to the side elevation, radiator, original cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and shelved storage, doors to all rooms.Bathroom2.78m x 1.99mFour piece suite comprising tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, bath, WC, pedestal wash hand basin with shelf, mirror and light above, tiled walls, radiator, window to the side elevation and Jack & Jill door into:-Bedroom 24.15m x 3.3mCurrently used as a lounge with patio doors to the garden, window to the side elevation, radiator and Jack & Jill door into:-Bedroom 35.07m x 3.29mA large spacious room with dual aspect windows to the front and side elevation overlooking Lake Derwentwater towards surrounding fells and a radiator.Bedroom 44.35m x 3.78mA light room with outstanding views over the lake towards the surrounding fells, window to the front elevation and a radiator.En-Suite1.19m x 2.43mWindow to the front elevation with fantastic views, tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, WC, pedestal wash hand basin with shelf, mirror and light above, radiator and partially tiled walls.Utility Room2.54m x 4.31mPlumbing for a washing machine, Worcester boiler, door to the rear, door to integrated garage, radiator, door into cupboard housing electric meters and stairs to first floor.Garage5.99m x 5.46mA large double garage, two windows to the side elevation, power and two wooden and glass sliding doors to the front.Referral & Other PaymentsPFK work with preferred providers for 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 LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Emma Harrison Financial Services – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2023 was £222.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.DirectionsFrom 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 Lodge on the right hand side (approximately 3.5 miles from the A66).GardenMature gardens with shrubs and perennials, slate chipping pathways, slate steps and a slate patio area to the side. There is an enclosed garden to the side of the property with wooden steps to an area which is mainly laid to lawn with a wooden seating area, the garden has mature trees and hedges to the boundary. The oil tank is located at the bottom of the steps.