Watching How nestles below the high fells of the Lorton Vale, one of the Lake District's best-kept secrets, within walking distance of both Crummock and Loweswater Lakes and on the doorstep for some of the country's most superlative vistas.
This family home could be yours for less than £1 million.
With just a little work to update it PFK, Cockermouth is showing this home, Scale Hill, Loweswater for £900,000
Scale Hill, Loweswater, Cockermouth, CA13
An historic, detached, four-bedroomed 18th century former Bank Barn, it enjoys spacious rooms, a wealth of character, fell views, large gardens and almost nine acres of adjoining land.
The accommodation comprises large lounge, formal dining room, dining kitchen, utility room, downstairs shower room, four double bedrooms, dual access en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom.
Contact agents PFK on 01900 826205.
Scale Hill, Loweswater, Cockermouth, CA13
Externally, there is ample off-road parking, a large lawned garden and an attached garage.
The land is situated immediately to the south east of the property and leads to the lawned garden. It consists mainly of grazing paddock together with a substantial area of mature larch woodland which provides access to National Trust-owned woodland that leads to the shores of Crummock Water.
Scale Hill, Loweswater, Cockermouth, CA13
Watching How is situated in the beautiful Vale of Lorton, one of the more peaceful corners of the Lake District National Park, yet despite its tranquil location very accessible, being only a short 12-minute drive to the market town of Cockermouth (7 miles) and 18 minute drive to Keswick (10 miles). On the doorstep to some of the finest landscapes in the country, with Crummock and Loweswater lakes both within walking distance, as well as the high fells of Lakeland offering superlative vistas. The village of Loweswater enjoys an active village hall and the renowned Kirkstile Inn, whilst the nearby village of Lorton provides a Primary School, village pub, village shop and tennis club.
Scale Hill, Loweswater, Cockermouth, CA13
It has mains electricity, private water and septic tank drainage, and oil-fired central heating. The property is predominantly double glazed. Telephone and broadband connections are installed subject to BT regulations.
Scale Hill, Loweswater, Cockermouth, CA13
From Cockermouth take the B5292 towards Lorton and at the village keep right, heading through Low Lorton towards Buttermere and Loweswater. Follow the road for approximately two miles, past the turn off for Buttermere. Follow the road towards Loweswater, and after approximately half a mile, the property can be found on the left hand side.
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