A truly exceptional Lake District residence, located on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Lorton. Rivermead is an immaculately presented, bright and spacious five-bedroom, four bathroom property with stunning views of the Lakeland Fells and surrounding countryside.

The property sits in large, beautifully maintained, mature gardens, with gated entrance and gravel drive. Situated alongside the River Cocker, Rivermead has fishing rights from Lorton Bridge along the river to the end of the property land.
The property was extended in 2012, the extension sits higher than the original bungalow and provides first floor accommodation including two bedrooms and a bathroom along with integral garage/store and large downstairs master ensuite on the ground floor. As part of the renovation the property now boasts a Danfloss Ground Source Heat Pump providing underfloor heating throughout with individual room temperature sensors.

Energy Efficient

Rivermead is a very energy efficient property, when the property was renovated insulation was added to all of the outside walls ensuring the property is very well insulated. At this time all of the windows were also replaced with top quality double glazing.
The underfloor heating is powered through a ground source heat pump system (extracting heat from the ground) which provides gentle and economic heating throughout the property including upstairs.
Income from the solar panels provide around £1,800 per annum.

Key Features
Property Features
• Large entrance hallway with large windows flooding in light and beautiful Oak flooring.
• Spacious and bright lounge/dining room with views of the fells. Stone hearth with open fireplace. Plenty of space for seating and a dining table.
• Bespoke kitchen/diner with solid oak wall, base units made and fitted by well-known kitchen designers Thwaite Holme at Dalston. Granite worktops. Integrated appliances comprising Neff microwave, Hotpoint floor to ceiling integrated refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher. Aga range with electric grill, 3 ovens and 6-ring gas hob. Franke stainless steel sink with Quooker boiling water tap. Built-in oak breakfast table attached to Island unit.
• Separate utility room – with plenty of storage, sink and integrated freezer and fitted washing machine.
• Back door porch, ideal as a boot room, handy for coat storage providing access out to the back garden.
• Attractive extension connecting through to new part of the property with double glazed sliding patio door and sky lights above. Handmade oak cupboards.
• Library with bespoke oak fitted book shelving with cupboards beneath.
• Large conservatory with stunning views over rear garden and surrounding Lakeland Fells. Double glazed sliding door to patio.
• Study/reading room, with space for a desk or further seating.
• Master Bedroom with double glazed sliding door onto patio overlooking rear garden. Fitted solid maple wardrobes with shelving and drawers. En-Suite with Velux roof light with remote control. Extra-large bath, shower cubicle. WC. Bidet. basin with vanity unit
• Bedroom 2, double with sliding doors onto patio overlooking garden.
• Family bathroom with extra-large enamel bath. WC. Wash hand basin.
• Bedroom 3, double with fitted solid maple wardrobes, drawers, and shelving.
• Shower Room with shower unit, WC. vanity basin.
• Bedroom 4, double with Juliet balcony with stunning views over garden and surrounding Lakeland Fells. Fitted maple wardrobes with shelving.
• Bedroom 5, double with fabulous views
• Bathroom - Extra-large bath, double shower unit with 2 showers (1 x Mira Vie electric). WC. vanity basin. Velux roof light with remote.
• Store - Fire door from Vestibule. Electric up’n’over door. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Stainless steel sink. 2 double drawer-lined base units. Shelving. Underfloor heating.

External Features
The property is accessed through double gates onto a gravel drive with parking for several cars, boats, caravans or motor homes.
The property sits in large mature grounds, with lawn, shrubbery, flower beds including 15 rhododendrons, 15 miniature rhododendrons and azaleas. Many miniature specimen conifers. Many roses including climbers and several clematis. Access to fishing area.
There is an Orchard with 3 apple trees, pear, plum, greengage tree. Raspberry cage with raspberries, blueberry bushes and gooseberries. Separate vegetable growing area.

• Boiler Room- Danfloss heat pump.
• Boat/Log shed with power points.
• Garage- Detached build. Shelving and workbench. 6 double power points. Garador fibreglass door.
• Greenhouse with electric.
• Potting Shed with water.
• Patio area in Indian Sandstone to the rear continues around the house. Outside power on patio.
• Hot and cold garden tap.

Location
The property is located just outside the village of Lorton in a very popular area of the Lake District National Park. Keswick is the main tourist centre for the northern part of the Lake District National Park and has a wide range of amenities and visitor attractions. Lorton and the Lorton Vale is a quieter and more tranquil area which offers stunning scenery, and just a few miles south are the picturesque lakes of Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere.
Lorton has a successful primary school, together with village shop, pub, local church, and strong community spirit.

For everyday requirements, continuing 4 miles Northwest on the B5292 you reach Cockermouth, a busy Georgian market town, itself offering an extensive range of local facilities and popular secondary school, a range of boutique shops and leisure activities. The property is easily accessible to excellent transport links, fifty minutes Northeast is the border city of Carlisle with National Rail station where you can be in London in 3.5 hours. The M6 is 30 minutes East on the A66, connecting you to North and South of the country.

Services
Mains electricity, water, and private drainage are connected.
Underfloor heating and water heating provided by the Danfloss ground source heat pump.
Electricity generated from 16 solar panels, providing annual income of over £1,600.

Agent’s Note
The present gardener has indicated their willingness to continue their good work if required.
This property was mildly affected by the floods in 2009 and 2015 but has since had robust protection measures put in place.

Council Tax
Band G

Directions
From Keswick, follow the A66 in a westerly direction towards Cockermouth. After the left hand turning for Portinscale take the next left hand turning into Braithwaite and follow the B5292 over the Whinlatter Pass and continue through to Low Lorton. Continue past Lorton Village Shop and Primary School, turn right very briefly onto the B5289 with immediate left, continue over the river via Lorton Bridge and Rivermead is on your immediate right behind double wooden gates.

Viewing Arrangements
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