
Keswick, Cumbria · CA12
Mill Cottage, Bassenthwaite
Mill Cottage, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP
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A charming two bedroom semi-detached period cottage occupying an extensive site with a landscaped garden and parking space conveniently situated in the centre of Bassenthwaite village and benefitting from recent comprehensive upgrading including high quality fittings throughout.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Charming semi-detached period cottage
- Prime central location in Bassenthwaite village
- Seven miles from Keswick and Cockermouth
- Comprehensively upgraded and immaculately presented accommodation
- Two double bedrooms
- Characterful original period features
- Extensive landscaped garden
- On-site parking space
- Equally suitable as a primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday rentals
- Viewing recommended
Read the full agent description
A charming two bedroom semi-detached period cottage occupying an extensive site with a landscaped garden and parking space conveniently situated in the centre of Bassenthwaite village and benefitting from recent comprehensive upgrading including high quality fittings throughout.
Offering an immaculate standard of tastefully appointed accommodation retaining characterful original period features, Mill Cottage is equally suitable as a primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday rentals. Viewing is highly recommended.
Bassenthwaite provides a range of local amenities including a primary school, church, shop and public houses. Nearby facilities include Bassenthwaite Lake and sailing club and a first class leisure complex at Armathwaite Hall hotel. Numerous fell walks are close by including Skiddaw and Ullock Pike.
Accommodation
Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch
Living Room
With recessed fireplace including multi fuel stove and timber mantel, window seat, radiator.
Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units including corian work surfaces, Belfast sink with mixer tap, electric range style cooker, extractor unit, plumbing for washing machine.
First Floor:
Landing
With radiator.
Bedroom One
With radiator, built in cupboard.
Bedroom 2
With radiator.
Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator.
Outside:
Landscaped garden comprising paved terraces, lawn with stocked and shrubbed borders, established trees, substantial timber garden room / store, on-site parking space.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Band C.
Viewing
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions
From Keswick proceed west on the A591 and turn right where signposted to Bassenthwaite village. Proceed into the village centre bearing right by the village green and through The Narrows. The property is situated on the right opposite the public house.
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Price
Offers over £375,000 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 (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 15 July 2026.
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Connected for everyday life
88%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
- 30+ Mbps
- 100%
- 100+ Mbps
- 88%
- 300+ Mbps
- 88%
- 1,000+ Mbps
- 88%
Getting about
7.8 milesto Aspatria Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 1.6 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 areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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