Guardhouse Cottage, near Keswick for sale at £1.5m

GUARDHOUSE COTTAGE | GUARDHOUSE | THRELKELD | KESWICK | OFFERS OVER £1,500,000

Guardhouse Cottage is a remarkable, high specification property situated within the Lake District National Park with breathtaking views to Blencathra.

The property blends elements of traditional Lakeland buildings, contemporary styling and high-quality modern workmanship, while reverse living and extensive glazing throughout frames the jaw-dropping views.

Guardhouse Cottage living space (Image: Finest Properties) Unique touches include decorative glazing and carved wood features, while impressive modern efficiencies include triple glazing and extensive battery storage to supply power for up to a week.

The open plan design on the first floor ensures natural light throughout; kitchen, sitting room and dining room all flow beneath exposed beams, while two cleverly positioned multifuel burners warm the entire floor.

The kitchen has bespoke wood cabinetry housing integrated appliances, granite worksurfaces and a central island offers somewhere casual to enjoy meals aside from the main dining area, while two full height glazed doors open to a balcony, offering further flexibility for al fresco dining.

Guardhouse Cottage kitchen (Image: Finest Properties) On the ground floor are four gorgeous bedrooms and bathrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted storage and shower room with bespoke fittings.

A second bedroom also features a well-appointed shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a striking bathroom with a freestanding copper bath and separate walk-in rainfall shower. A third bedroom has delightful bespoke bunkbeds for little ones who need a place to curl up after adventuring on the fells.

Outside, a sweeping, open patio looks towards Blencathra. Beyond is a detached garage and raised garden terrace finished with a wood-fired hot tub for absolute luxury.

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Guardhouse Cottage has views to Blencathra (Image: Finest Properties) RECOMMENDED READING