Sales brochure for 'Townhead House', Upton, Caldbeck

Townhead House Upton, Caldbeck, The Northern Lake District

Townhead House, Caldbeck

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charming four bedroom Cumbrian longhouse with attached two storey barn located in the highly desirable and scenic village of Caldbeck in the Lake District National Park.

A two storey outbuilding within the grounds with current planning consent for conversion into a two bedroom property for holiday use ancillary to Townhead House.

Magnificent views across to High Pike and the North Lakeland fells can be enjoyed from the rear garden. Currently a successful holiday accommodation, it is within easy reach of Penrith, Keswick and Carlisle and has excellent transport links.

Townhead House dates back to the 1700’s and has been sympathetically renovated and updated in the recent past, whilst retaining its’ historic charm and original features. The stylish, beautifully presented rooms include a traditional dining kitchen, spacious sitting room with multifuel stove, snug with open fire and four double bedrooms, master with ensuite and family bathroom, the majority of the rooms having double aspect.

The property is set on a large plot with gravel driveway, ample parking and outbuilding containing 2 loose boxes and a tack room. The beautiful south facing lawned gardens to the rear have mature shrubs and lovely areas for sitting out on a summer evening and enjoying the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and the Lakeland fells.

The property is an idyllic family home with the ability to put into effect the planning consent for an adjoining holiday letting property or it can continue as a holiday rental/second home.

KEY FEATURES Location and General

Inside

Outside

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Lake District National Park

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Two spacious reception rooms

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Two storey outbuilding (see above)

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Spacious four bedroom country home

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Successful existing high-end holiday letting

Traditional dining kitchen with wooden cabinetry

Detached outbuilding with two loose boxes and tack room

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Two storey outbuilding with planning consent to create two bedroom holiday property

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Spacious sitting room with multifuel stove

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Gravel driveway with large parking area

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Snug with open fireplace

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No onward chain

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Close to Keswick, Penrith, Cockermouth and Carlisle

Four first floor bedrooms; one with ensuite shower room

Wonderful south facing lawned garden with mature borders

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Lakeland fell views from the rear garden

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Utility room plus ground floor WC

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Family bathroom with bath and separate double shower

LOCATION Townhead House is located in a peaceful rural setting in the Lakeland village of Caldbeck, on the Northern edge of the Lake District National Park surrounded by stunning Cumbrian countryside and dramatic fells. The Cumbria Way footpath runs close by offering direct access on the fells for riding, hiking or cycling from Keswick to Carlisle. The village has a primary school, village store/post office, cafe, pub, doctors surgery and an idyllic duck pond in addition to cricket and bowling clubs. The nearby B5305 offers easy access to the M6 motorway, Penrith and Carlisle with major amenities and West Coast main line stations.

Useful outbuildings, which could provide further development potential, subject to all necessary consents

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Local Area Guide

Caldbeck

Townhead House is to be found in a delightful rural setting at the base of the Caldbeck Fells, with a bridleway and the Cumbria Way footpath offering direct access on the fells for riding and hiking.

The property is situated within the picturesque lakeland village of Caldbeck, with Hesket Newmarket being less than two miles away with school, shops, cafes, pubs, doctors surgery and post office/petrol station.

Lying between Keswick, Penrith and the historic border city of Carlisle, it is a superb base for exploring and enjoying North Cumbria and the National Park.

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Leisure Time 1 Located within the picturesque village of Caldbeck with its’ cafes, shops, pub and lovely riverside walks

2 Visit historic sites in Carlisle,

including Carlisle Castle, the City Walls and Carlisle Cathedral 3 Explore iconic lakes and fells in the stunning Lake District National Park the Blencathra and Skiddaw ranges are nearby

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further info

Rail Journeys Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details.

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On the road Carlisle - 13.8 miles

High Speed Fibre 1 Broadband 1h 30

Glasgow

1h 40

Manchester

Keswick - 16.5 miles Penrith - 15.9 miles The above journey times and mileages are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested route on Google Maps from the property postcode.

Services

Carlisle

1h 45

Edinburgh

Mains water, electricity and drainage Oil boiler and multifuel stove provide heating and hot water combined or independently

Council Tax Band E although currently Small Business Rated with full relief

To view: Strictly by appointment only with Fine & 3h 15

Getting to Townhead House Address: Townhead House, Upton, Caldbeck, Cumbria, CA7 8EU Directions by car: FROM NORTH & A69 EAST: Leave M6 at J42. Take 4th exit (Newbiggin Rd.).

Continue to Bridge End (Nr. Dalston). Join the B5299 heading to Caldbeck.

Pass through Welton. Straight over crossroads at Goose Green(B5299/B5305).

Turn Left at next crossroads (above Caldbeck) Turn Right in Caldbeck (at tearoom). Turn Left at School Turn Left immediately after humpback bridge,

London

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Telephone 01768 869007 email cumbria@fineandcountry.com

proceed up lane. Townhead House is facing you with ample parking over cattlegrid to the rear.

FROM SOUTH & A66 EAST: Leave M6 at J4. Take 1st exit (B5305, signposted Wigton). Continue on this road through Unthank and Sebergham. After Sebergham turn left at the crossroads at Goose Green (B5305/B5299). Turn left at next crossroads (above Caldbeck). Turn right in Caldbeck (at tearoom).

Turn left at school. Turn left immediately after humpback bridge, proceed up lane Townhead house is facing you with ample parking over cattlegrid to the rear.

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Agents Notes All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.

The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.

Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.

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