60 Burnbanks Haweswater, Lake District National Park
60 Burnbanks A unique three bedroom home in an idyllic Lake District village location
60 Burnbanks
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unique and wonderfully spacious three bedroom single storey detached property situated in the glorious Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a few minutes walk from Haweswater, along with its magnificent Nature Reserve and the impressive Mardale fells, 60 Burnbanks forms part of a small rural village community. Set in the tranquil beauty of this secluded location, with excellent fell views and abundant wildlife such as red squirrels which can be seen in the garden every day, 60 Burnbanks offers an enviable combination of high quality fittings and contemporary design throughout, with large gardens to the rear and a detached double garage. The internal layout of the property includes an entrance hall leading to an open plan dining room, garden room and stylish kitchen with marble tile flooring, multi fuel stove and a cloakroom which like the rest of the house, makes the most of the natural light that floods in; a spacious lounge with Lakeland stone fireplace housing a multi fuel stove, three bedrooms, the master having an ensuite shower room and a Jack and Jill bathroom with bath and shower. Outside, encompassed in half an acre of land is a double garage and gravel finished parking area for four vehicles, side garden with vegetable patch and mature fruit bushes, plus orchard with fruit trees and soft fruit bushes and at the rear, a stone flagged patio area with steps up to a large lawned gardens with wild flower areas and mature trees.
KEY FEATURES Location and General Desirable Lake District Village location
Inside
Outside
Three bedroom family home
Spacious dining kitchen with multi fuel stove
Patio area - ideal for al fresco dining
Around 168m2 of accommodation in total
Garden room with rear garden views
Large wrap around gardens
Usable loft space 123m2 for potential conversion (subject to necessary consents)
Lounge with Lakeland stone fireplace and multi fuel stove
Orchard with fruit trees, soft fruit bushes and vegetable patch
Ten minutes walk to Haweswater Reservoir, two minutes walk to Bluebell Woods and riverside walk; Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route passes through the village
Three double bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room
Detached double garage with power, light and up and over electric door
Family bathroom Under floor heating in kitchen and bathrooms Engineered oak floors in living and bedroom areas
Off road parking for four vehicles
Local Area Guide
Bampton
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The property is located near the peaceful village of Bampton with shop, post office, cafe, pub and village hall, which lies around ten miles in a southerly direction from Penrith town centre where all the major shopping, schools and leisure amenities are available; access to the motorway network at Junction 40 of the M6 and West Coast mainline offering travel to London in three hours.
FOOD & DRINK There are a number of fantastic places to eat out such as the Haweswater Hotel or in the nearby village of Askham. The Punchbowl and The Queens Head inns are both filled with character and serve traditional pub meals. Try the sample menu at Askham Hall on a special occasion or relax in their garden cafe orchard on a sunny day. www.haweswaterhotel.com www.askhamhall.co.uk
ULLSWATER LEISURE TIME‌ There are picturesque bridleways, fell walks and riverside walks on the doorstep, perfect for biking too. Explore the myriad fells of the Lake District right on the doorstep, including nearby Kidsty Pike and High Street with views over to Ullswater and Windermere.
Around 25 minutes away is Ullswater, The Lake District’s second largest lake, which sits amidst the splendour of some of the finest fells in the Lake District. Cruise the lake on a boat, take a paddle, visit the famous Aira Force Waterfalls or enjoy afternoon tea at a lakeside hotel.
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Floor Plans Not to Scale
Ground Floor Approx. 168.1 m² (1809.4 ft.²)
More Information
Rail Journeys Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details.
15m
ON THE ROAD Bampton - 1.5 miles, 5 min
Carlisle
1h 30
Glasgow
1h 40
Manchester
1h 45
Edinburgh
3h 15
London
Penrith -11.5 miles, 29 min
SERVICES Mains water and electricity Drainage to shared septic tank LPG fired central heating and multi fuel stoves Under floor heating in kitchen and bathrooms Two separate telephone lines Optional Fibre Broadband
FURTHER INFORMATION Council Tax: Band D Village green, car park and surrounding woodland is owned jointly by the community
Shap - 6.5 miles, 17 min A6 - 6.3 miles, 16 min M6 Junction 39 - 9.1 miles, 22 min 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.
Viewing is strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country Telephone: 01768 869007 Email: cumbria@fineandcountry.com
GETTING TO 60 BURNBANKS ADDRESS: 60 Burnbanks, Haweswater, Penrith, CA10 2RW DIRECTIONS: Continue through Askham towards Bampton. In Bampton turn right towards Haweswater and follow the road, turning right at Burnbanks sign. Continue into Burnbanks and turn right at the red phone box. Continue up the hill and Number 60 is the second house from the end. Page 15 of 16
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. For a free valuation, contact the number below.
Fine & Country Tel 00(44)1768 869007 or 00(44)1228 583109 cumbria@fineandcountry.com 1 Little Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7HL 50 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DN Page 16 of 16