5 bedroom detached house
Study
Detached house
5 beds
4 baths
3853
EPC rating: E
Key information
Features and description
- Outstanding substantial detached Lakeland period house
- Most appealing Arts and Crafts design dating from 1901
- Stunning setting with delightful views to the majestic fells
- Superb 0.8 acre site
- Beautiful mature gardens
- Exclusive private road location by Derwentwater in Portinscale
- 1.5 miles from Keswick town centre
- Five bedrooms and four bath / shower rooms
- Three reception rooms plus study and impressive orangery
- Double garage and oak framed treble garage
A rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding substantial detached five bedroom Lakeland period house occupying a superb 0.8 acre site with beautiful mature gardens and delightful views to the majestic range of fells.
Dating from 1901 and enjoying an exclusive private side road setting, Lingy Acre was designed in a most appealing Arts and Crafts style and was featured in the January 1912 edition of Country Life.
Located on the shores of Derwentwater, Portinscale village is conveniently situated off the A66 only 1.5 miles west of Keswick and provides a variety of local amenities including two marinas, village hall, public house and café.
Accommodation
Ground Floor:
External Porch
Entrance Hall
With radiator.
Cloakroom
With WC, wash hand basin, radiator.
Inner Hall
With radiator.
Drawing Room
With front bay window including seat, additional corner window, open marble fireplace, two radiators, fitted shelving and cupboards.
Sitting Room
With open fireplace, two radiators.
Orangery
With lantern roof, under floor heating, double external doors leading to the garden.
Dining Room
With open marble fireplace, two radiators.
Study
With radiator, fitted shelving.
Dining Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units including granite work surfaces and pelmet lighting, under mounted sink with mixer tap, stove, integrated oven, hob, extractor unit, fridge, dishwasher, radiator, built in cupboards.
Inner Hall
With built in cupboard.
Utility Room One
With fitted base units, Belfast sink with mixer tap.
Walk In Larder
Rear Hall
With external door, WC.
Utility Room Two
With wash hand basin, plumbing for washing machine, oil central heating boiler, access door to adjoining garage.
First Floor:
Half Landing
With radiator.
Landing
With radiator, walk in cupboard.
Master Bedroom
With front bay window, fireplace with electric fire, radiator, walk in wardrobe.
En-suite Bathroom
With WC, twin wash hand basins, sunken bath with shower mixer / filler, wet room shower, two heated towel rails.
Bedroom Two
With windows to two elevations, radiator, built in cupboards.
En-suite Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, wet room shower, heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three
With wash hand basin, radiator, built in cupboard.
Shower Room
With wash hand basin, wet room shower, heated towel rail, built in cupboard with water cylinder.
WC
With WC, wash hand basin.
Second Floor:
Half Landing
Landing
With radiator, built in cupboard.
Bedroom Four or Lounge
With two fireplaces, two radiators, built in cupboards.
Dressing Room
With fireplace, radiator, built in cupboard.
Bedroom Five
With fireplace, radiator, built in cupboard.
Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator.
Outside:
Approximately 0.8 acre site comprising entrance driveway, expansive gravel surfaced courtyard parking areas, beautiful mature surrounding gardens including extensive lawns, an abundance of stocked and shrubbed borders, hedgerows, established trees, large paved entertaining terrace, paved and gravel surfaced seating areas, pergola, garden store.
Adjoining Double Garage
With two electric up and over entrance doors, two pedestrian doors, electric light and power, stairway leading to first floor gym with two roof windows, electric heater, built in cupboards.
Detached Oak Framed Treble Garage
With three electric roller entrance doors, electric light and power, adjoining workshop / store with electric light and power, integral wood store.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil central heating.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Band G.
Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions
From Keswick town centre proceed west on the A66 towards Cockermouth and turn left where sign posted to Portinscale. Proceed across the bridge and after approximately 250 meters turn right onto New Road. Continue and Lingy Acre is situated on the left towards the end of the road.
Price
Offers in the region of £2,400,000 are invited for consideration.
Dating from 1901 and enjoying an exclusive private side road setting, Lingy Acre was designed in a most appealing Arts and Crafts style and was featured in the January 1912 edition of Country Life.
Located on the shores of Derwentwater, Portinscale village is conveniently situated off the A66 only 1.5 miles west of Keswick and provides a variety of local amenities including two marinas, village hall, public house and café.
Accommodation
Ground Floor:
External Porch
Entrance Hall
With radiator.
Cloakroom
With WC, wash hand basin, radiator.
Inner Hall
With radiator.
Drawing Room
With front bay window including seat, additional corner window, open marble fireplace, two radiators, fitted shelving and cupboards.
Sitting Room
With open fireplace, two radiators.
Orangery
With lantern roof, under floor heating, double external doors leading to the garden.
Dining Room
With open marble fireplace, two radiators.
Study
With radiator, fitted shelving.
Dining Kitchen
With fitted base and wall units including granite work surfaces and pelmet lighting, under mounted sink with mixer tap, stove, integrated oven, hob, extractor unit, fridge, dishwasher, radiator, built in cupboards.
Inner Hall
With built in cupboard.
Utility Room One
With fitted base units, Belfast sink with mixer tap.
Walk In Larder
Rear Hall
With external door, WC.
Utility Room Two
With wash hand basin, plumbing for washing machine, oil central heating boiler, access door to adjoining garage.
First Floor:
Half Landing
With radiator.
Landing
With radiator, walk in cupboard.
Master Bedroom
With front bay window, fireplace with electric fire, radiator, walk in wardrobe.
En-suite Bathroom
With WC, twin wash hand basins, sunken bath with shower mixer / filler, wet room shower, two heated towel rails.
Bedroom Two
With windows to two elevations, radiator, built in cupboards.
En-suite Shower Room
With WC, wash hand basin, wet room shower, heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three
With wash hand basin, radiator, built in cupboard.
Shower Room
With wash hand basin, wet room shower, heated towel rail, built in cupboard with water cylinder.
WC
With WC, wash hand basin.
Second Floor:
Half Landing
Landing
With radiator, built in cupboard.
Bedroom Four or Lounge
With two fireplaces, two radiators, built in cupboards.
Dressing Room
With fireplace, radiator, built in cupboard.
Bedroom Five
With fireplace, radiator, built in cupboard.
Bathroom
With WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator.
Outside:
Approximately 0.8 acre site comprising entrance driveway, expansive gravel surfaced courtyard parking areas, beautiful mature surrounding gardens including extensive lawns, an abundance of stocked and shrubbed borders, hedgerows, established trees, large paved entertaining terrace, paved and gravel surfaced seating areas, pergola, garden store.
Adjoining Double Garage
With two electric up and over entrance doors, two pedestrian doors, electric light and power, stairway leading to first floor gym with two roof windows, electric heater, built in cupboards.
Detached Oak Framed Treble Garage
With three electric roller entrance doors, electric light and power, adjoining workshop / store with electric light and power, integral wood store.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil central heating.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Band G.
Viewing
By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions
From Keswick town centre proceed west on the A66 towards Cockermouth and turn left where sign posted to Portinscale. Proceed across the bridge and after approximately 250 meters turn right onto New Road. Continue and Lingy Acre is situated on the left towards the end of the road.
Price
Offers in the region of £2,400,000 are invited for consideration.
About this agent

Hackney & Leigh’s Keswick office is located at 11 Bank Street in the heart of this historic market town and major tourist attraction situated situated between Skiddaw fell and Derwentwater lake. Our expert team of friendly staff are committed to providing a first class service whether you are buying, selling, renting or letting a property.



















































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