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86250 House in Cumbria, Keswick

This property was once the home of the famous poet W H Auden. The local area is just stunning and probably inspired his poetry.

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Accommodation Details

4 bedrooms 1 king size, 2 doubles and 1 twin. 2 bathrooms 1 en suite with shower over bath and WC and 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave. Exterior heated laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer, WC, and basin. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Wood burner in lounge, dining room and snug. Smart TV in the lounge and snug. WIFI included. Enclosed garden with patio. Lockable bike storage shed. Off road parking for 2 cars. Pubs, village shops and restaurants within 1 mile.

Further Details

Enjoy walks from the door to Skiddaw, Blencathra, Latrigg, Brundholme Woods and the beautifully remote Genderraterra Valley. Situated within the Lake District National Park recently voted a UNESCO World Heritage site, Far Wescoe is conveniently located only 5 miles from the market town of Keswick where you will find an extensive range of local amenities including a variety of independent shops, cafes, and pubs together with the theatre by the Lake. There are lots of outdoor activities in the local area, including sailing, climbing, 4x4 off roading, and horse riding. For adrenaline junkies why not try Go Ape or visit the local Alpaca centre where you can walk an Alpaca. As you approach the front door of Far Wescoe, on your right, is a useful heated laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer, WC, and basin. It offers a practical place to store wet coats and walking boots. Enter into the hallway with exposed beams and a staircase to the first floor. To your left is a large utility room and further down the corridor a cosy snug with leather sofas, exposed beams, a wood burning stove, and a large smart TV. Opposite the snug is the formal dining room with exposed beams, a feature fireplace, a large wood burner, and an original serving hatch to the kitchen. The dining room leads onto a stunning conservatory from where to soak up the incredible panoramic views or read a book. Out of the conservatory leads into the beautiful hand made kitchen which has its original Honister slate flooring, antique butcher's block, and feature fireplace. it is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge/freezer. Next door is a lounge with uninterrupted views to the fells. There is a large walk in bay window with a table and handmade wooden bench seating. There is a wood burner, smart TV, exposed beams, and comfy seating to kick back and relax. From the kitchen there is a second staircase with access to the first floor. On the first floor, you will find a king size bedroom with exposed beams, fell views, a built in wardrobe, and an original basin. There is a large double room with fell views and a bathroom featuring an original cast iron bath, WC, and sink, plus views towards Lonscale Fell. The third bedroom is a pretty twin with exposed beams and extensive storage. The final bedroom is another spacious double with basin unit and views over the open countryside and fells. To complete the accommodation there is a Jack and Jill bathroom with shower over bath and WC. The enclosed rear garden comprises extensive lawns, mature trees, patio with seating and views which are simply breath taking. There is off road parking for two cars and lockable bike storage shed..

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7-Day Forecast

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Thu 19th Rain and snow 5°C -1°C 16mph 0.5mm 1,008mb
Fri 20th Moderate rain 4°C -1°C 20mph 6.6mm 1,010mb
Sat 21st Rain and snow 6°C 0°C 27mph 12.0mm 1,005mb
Sun 22nd Snow 0°C -1°C 34mph 5.6mm 1,005mb
Mon 23rd Few clouds 1°C -2°C 24mph 0.0mm 1,021mb
Tue 24th Light rain 7°C 2°C 8mph 2.2mm 1,023mb
Wed 25th Overcast clouds 7°C 6°C 9mph 0.0mm 1,029mb

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