Limetree House, Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PN
- Land size
- 0.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Charming detached four bedroom Grade 11 listed period house from circa 1771
- Adjacent one bedroom recently converted barn
- Idyllic approximately 0.5 acre corner site in Dovenby village centre
- Approximately 2.5 miles from Cockermouth
- Close to the Lake District National Park
- Versatile accommodation
- Characterful original period features
- Delightful surrounding extensive mature gardens including an orchard
- Expansive rear courtyard providing generous on-site parking
- Viewing highly recommended
Description
A charming comprehensively upgraded detached four bedroom Grade 11 listed period house dating from circa 1771 together with a recently converted one bedroom stone built barn ideally suitable for co-generational occupancy or providing a separate rental income subject to obtaining all necessary consents.
These exceptionally appealing properties occupy an idyllic approximately 0.5 acre corner site with extensive delightful surrounding mature gardens nestling in Dovenby village centre situated approximately 2.5 miles from Cockermouth and close to the Lake District National Park. Viewing is highly recommended.
Accommodation
Main House
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall | Living Room | Sitting Room | Open Plan Dining Kitchen
First Floor:
Landing | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bedroom 4 | Bathroom
Barn
Open Plan Living Room / Dining Kitchen | Bedroom / En-suite Shower Room
Outside
Driveway | Courtyard | Surrounding Gardens | Terrace | Orchard | WC | Boiler Room | Utility Room | Shed
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to the main house. Electric heating to the barn.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Band E.
Viewing
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions
From Cockermouth town centre proceed west on the A594 heading towards Maryport. After passing Dovenby Hall turn left where signposted to Dovenby and continue into the village centre. The property is located on the right as the road bears to the right.
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Price
Offers in the region of £595,000.
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-17
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Central Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Mains
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- Listed Property
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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