Keswick, Cumbria · CA12

Lowthwaite Cottage, St John's in the Vale, CA12 4TS

£495,000Available

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Agent's summary

A charming semi-detached two bedroom period cottage occupying an idyllic 0.57 acre site in a stunning rural setting within the renowned St John's in the Vale located approximately six miles from Keswick and enjoying spectacular views to the majestic range of surrounding fells.

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From Hackney & Leigh Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Stunning rural setting in the renowned St John's in the Vale
  • Spectacular views to the majestic range of surrounding fells
  • Idyllic 0.57 acre site
  • Six miles from Keswick
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Open plan living / dining room
  • Original characterful period features
  • Extensive mature gardens
  • On-site parking areas
  • Viewing highly recommended
Read the full agent description

A charming semi-detached two bedroom period cottage occupying an idyllic 0.57 acre site in a stunning rural setting within the renowned St John's in the Vale located approximately six miles from Keswick and enjoying spectacular views to the majestic range of surrounding fells.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Side Entrance Hall
With radiator.

Open Plan Living / Dining Room
With exposed beams, recessed fireplace including wood burning stove and timber over mantel, two radiators, external door.

Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units, sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, hob, extractor unit, fridge, dishwasher, radiator.

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator.

First Floor:

Landing
With roof window, radiator, built in cupboard.

Bedroom One
With windows to two elevations, radiator, built in cupboards.

Bedroom Two
With radiator.

Outside:
Approximately 0.57 acre site comprising entrance driveway, on-site parking areas, front and side extensive lawned gardens with mature stocked and shrubbed borders, established trees, stone-built store, timber garage with attached utility room with plumbing for washing machine and tumbler dryer.

Services
Mains electricity. Septic tank drainage, private spring water supply. LPG central heating.

Tenure
Freehold.

Rateable Value
£2,650.

Viewing
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.

Directions
From Keswick proceed east on the A66 heading towards Penrith. After approximately four miles turn right onto the B5322 where signposted to Threlkeld Quarry. Proceed and after approximately two miles the entrance lane to the property is situated on the left.

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Price
Offers in the region of £495,000.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50 (inc. VAT) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (inc. VAT).

Disclaimer
All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 30 June 2026.

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Connected for everyday life

78%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

Available speed bands
30+ Mbps
78%
100+ Mbps
78%
300+ Mbps
78%
1,000+ Mbps
78%
Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode CA12 4TS · residential premises

Getting about

13 miles

to Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
4.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
1.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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