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Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CA12

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • EPC rating F
  • Freehold
  • Council tax band: E
  • Barn conversion
  • Popular village location
  • Garage and garden
  • Lakeland Fell views
  • In need of modernisation

Description

An idyllically positioned barn conversion, deceptively spacious and laid out over three floors with great potential for modernising throughout. Having lovely countryside and Lakeland fell views, which can be enjoyed from many aspects, with garden on one side and a shared cobbled courtyard on the other. The deceptive accommodation comprises; entrance hallway with WC, on the first floor is a duel aspect living room, hallway with access into the rear garden and a kitchen/ breakfast room. On the second floor are three double bedrooms and a bathroom. A charming property with a lovely garden, set within the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Lake District National Park, all within a short drive of amenities of Keswick.


EPC Rating: F

Entrance Hall

Stairs to first floor

WC

With wash hand basin.

Landing

Under stair cupboard, door to rear garden.

Living Room

Duel aspect, electric radiators, feature fireplace with stone surround ,hearth and electric fire.

Landing

Bathroom

Obscured window to front aspect, bath, wash hand basin, WC and a fitted cupboard.

Bedroom 1

Duel aspect, fitted cupboard and electric radiator

Bedroom 2

Window to side aspect, fitted cupboard and electric radiator

Bedroom 3

Window to rear aspect, fitted cupboard and electric radiator.

Services

Mains electricity, water, shared septic tank; electric panel heaters, double glazing installed throughout. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Septic Tank

We have been informed that drainage to the property is by way of a shared septic tank and would advise any prospective purchaser to check it complies with current standards and rules introduced on 1st January 2020.

Referrals & Other payments

PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee : Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Emma Harrison Financial Services – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2023 was £222.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

Directions

From our PFK office, head out of Keswick towards the A66
via High Hill. Upon reaching Crosthwaite Road roundabout, take the
second exit signposted Carlisle and continue along the A591. At the
Chapel Bridge junction turn right towards the village and the property is a
short distance on the left entering the cobbled courtyard. Parking also available at the side of the property. ///encourage.chainsaw.genetics

Garden

To the front of the property is a shared cobbled courtyard. To the side of the property are double wrought iron gates that lead into a driveway and rear garden. A tarmac path leads around to a stone elevated terrace which adjoins the house. The garden is enclosed with hedging, lawn areas and mature shrubs, all enjoying views of the surrounding Lakeland fells.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
23 F
80 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Electric Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Bassenthwaite Primary School85 metresOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    24
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ireby CofE School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    38
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Braithwaite CofE Primary School5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    40
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Michael's CofE Primary School5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    45
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lorton School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    45
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Keswick School5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,208
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cockermouth School6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,254
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beacon Hill Community School8.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Community school
  • The Nelson Thomlinson School10 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,095
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
  • Netherhall School12 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    894
    Type
    Community school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - High Hill Garage, Keswick, Cumbria5.2 miles
Co-op Keswick, Keswick, Cumbria5.5 miles
Booths Keswick, Keswick, Cumbria5.5 miles

GP surgery

Castlehead Medical Centre5.9 miles

Pharmacy

Boots5.6 miles

Hospital

Keswick Hospital5.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Aspatria Rail Station7.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Village turn50 metres

Typical drive times

Wigton19 min · 14 miles
Keswick10 min · 6.5 miles
Aspatria17 min · 12 miles
Cockermouth13 min · 9.4 miles
Carlisle (city)36 min · 25 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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