Summary - OAKFIELD HOUSE GROOMS COTTAGE UNDERSKIDDAW KESWICK CA12 4QA
2 bed 2 bath Cottage
Light, renovated two-bedroom home near Keswick with large communal grounds and bus link.
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms across three levels
Grooms Cottage is a deceptively spacious two-bedroom home set within the original Oakfield House estate, under 2 miles from Keswick. Recently renovated and sympathetically updated, the cottage retains original features such as exposed stonework, an inset sandstone fireplace and a spiral staircase, while offering modern decoration throughout. Its three-level layout and generous overall size (about 1,507 sq ft) create flexible living space for a permanent residence, second home or rental letting.
The property sits in extensive, beautifully maintained communal gardens with panoramic fell views, lawns, mature borders, a pond and a designated barbecue area. There is a small courtyard seating area directly off the kitchen, plus access to communal grounds and nearby parking. The location is rural but served by a local bus route and sits inside the Lake District National Park, offering countryside tranquillity and easy access to Keswick amenities.
Practical considerations are straightforward: tenure is leasehold, the EPC rating is E, and heating is by electric storage heaters (recently installed and remote-operable). The roof has been recently re-slated. The stone walls are traditional granite/whinstone and presumed uninsulated, and the main fuel and heating are electric, which may affect running costs. Prospective buyers should review lease terms and any communal arrangements.
Overall this home combines period character, a large internal footprint and outstanding communal grounds. It will particularly suit those seeking a comfortable, low-traffic rural base close to Keswick, buyers looking for a second home in the national park, or investors targeting holiday/rental demand, provided they factor in the leasehold status and the EPC/heating implications.
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