Melbecks, Braithwaite

A three bedroom semi-detached Lake District cottage enjoying a delightful tranquil, yet easily accessible, rural setting at the periphery of Braithwaite beside Coledale Beck and an open front outlook over the village common to mature woodland.

The property has use of a shared washing line on the common and benefits from secluded beck side access to pathways and bathing spots, direct access to the fells and is close to Whinlatter forest and bike trails.

Parking spaces are available on the common.

Located approximately two miles from Keswick town centre, Braithwaite is a small traditional village with an active community and offers a wide range of local amenities including regular bus routes, Church of England primary school, shop and a visiting post office, church, village hall with sporting facilities, cafés, hotels, restaurants and public houses. There is a foot and cycle path into Keswick.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall

Living Room
With large windows to two elevations, multi fuel stove with back boiler, night storage heater, built in cupboards and wooden floor.

Kitchen
With windows to two elevations, fitted base and wall units, breakfast bar, sink with mixer tap, integrated oven, hob and extractor unit.

Rear Hall
With built in understairs cupboard, external door.

Utility Room
With sink, plumbing for washing machine.

First Floor:

Landing
With night storage heater, built in airing cupboard.

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

Bedroom Two
With night storage heater, built in wardrobe and cupboard.

Bedroom Three
With night storage heater, built in wardrobe.

Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with electric shower over, electric fan heater.

Outside:
Rear courtyard, integral garage with electric light and power. Side lane with neighbouring right of way over.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric Storage heaters. Multi fuel stove with back boiler. 3.8kWh of Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels were fitted in 2010 and still have a transferable income from (FIT) Feed In Tariffs for a further 9 years. We are advised that this income more than covers all electric heating costs on Economy 7 of the storage heaters. A gas main connection close by is understood to be possible.

Tenure
Freehold.

Council Tax
Band D.

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

Directions
From Keswick proceed west on the A66 heading towards Cockermouth and turn left onto the B5292 where signposted to Braithwaite. Continue ahead towards Whinlatter Forest and after passing the Royal Oak public house turn left where sign posted to Coledale. Follow the road bearing right and continue past the Orthodox Church onto the entrance lane leading to Melbecks Cottages.

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Price
Offers over £420,000 are invited for consideration.

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 £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (incl. 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 (incl. 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 22 May 2026.