6 bedroom house

Traditional six bedroomed detached house, thought to be of eighteenth-century construction, with outbuilding and garage, large garden opposite and neighbouring field of approximately 4 acres. Outstanding and much sought-after location with views of the surrounding Lakeland fells.
Muncaster House is of traditional Lakeland design and occupies a quiet position with panoramic views of Whiteside and Grasmoor to the East, down Crummock and Buttermere to Rannerdale and Red Pike to the South and Melbreak to the West. This is a quieter more tranquil corner of the Lake District National Park, but no less stunning than the more visited tourist locations nearby. Muncaster House, is situated on a quiet road with a large garden area opposite and a 4-acre piece of land on the other side of the road with gated access and is surrounded by open fields. Whilst enjoying a degree of isolation and privacy, the market town of Cockermouth is easily accessible by road (approximately seven miles to the north) and the main tourist centre of Keswick is just twelve miles to the east via Lorton and the Whinlatter Pass.

The house offers comfortable six bedroomed accommodation of great character and charm. Many original features remain including fireplaces, exposed beams, and a delightful stone window surround on the staircase. The property includes an outbuilding suitable for a range of potential uses, or possible conversion subject to necessary consents. A garage is attached and there are pleasant gardens to all sides of the property, mainly laid to lawn and including mature trees and shrubs and offering some lovely vantage points from which to enjoy the surrounding views. Also included in the sale is adjoining pastureland, extending to approximately 4 acres. There is also a “secret garden” which is well established and enclosed and houses the calor gas tank and a brick shed. The house may require some limited modernisation, but this is a property which offers considerable flexibility and potential and is a rare opportunity within such an extraordinary location.

Directions
Some 45 minutes from Junction 40 on the M6 at Penrith. From Keswick the scenic route is to take the A66 in a westerly direction turning left at Braithwaite onto the B5292 over the Whinlatter Pass into Lorton. Continue through Lorton to Low Lorton and join the B5289 running south. As you approach the Loweswater road sign, bear left and you will arrive at the property after approximately 100 yards.