Summary - Ben Y Craig, Millbeck CA12 4PS
5 bed 6 bath Country House
Victorian country house with pool, terrace and stunning southerly lake views.
South‑facing elevated position with far‑reaching Derwentwater views
100sqm modern indoor pool complex with hot tub and two shower rooms
Approx 1.74 acres of mostly woodland offering strong privacy
Five bedrooms, six bathrooms, principal suite with dressing room and jacuzzi
Double garage plus two detached garages and multiple outbuildings
Versatile lower‑ground annexe above garage, lift access, subject to consents
Oil‑fired heating, granite walls likely uninsulated; EPC rating E
Very slow broadband; significant running and maintenance costs, Council Tax Band G
Ben Y Craig is a substantial five‑bedroom country house set on approximately 1.74 acres on the lower slopes of Skiddaw, offering commanding southerly views over Derwentwater and the surrounding fells. The property combines Victorian period character — tall sash windows, high ceilings and decorative fireplaces — with contemporary additions, most notably a 100sqm indoor pool complex with hot tub and shower facilities, and an extensive sun terrace ideal for entertaining or quiet enjoyment of the panorama.
Internally the house is spacious and flexible: an open‑plan kitchen/living hub with a butler’s kitchen, formal drawing and dining rooms, five principal bedrooms (principal with dressing room and ensuite jacuzzi), and multiple reception rooms. The lower ground level provides a double garage with electronic doors and a versatile annexe space above, accessible by lift — suitable for guest accommodation, home office or studio subject to consents.
Practical considerations are important. The house is heated by an oil‑fired boiler with radiators and sits in traditional granite walls likely without modern cavity insulation; the current EPC rating is E. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is only average. Council Tax sits at Band G, and the property’s scale and age mean ongoing maintenance and running costs will be significant.
This is a rare opportunity for a family or household seeking privacy and touring‑calibre views in the Lake District, with immediate leisure amenities on site. It will particularly suit buyers who appreciate period architecture and large-scale entertaining facilities and who are prepared to manage and upgrade older construction elements and services where required.
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