Key Features
Description
This attractive double fronted Edwardian property was built in 1907 by the Dunlop's, a prosperous family in the textile trade in Manchester, for their son who was a vicar to use as his holiday home and to which he eventually retired. The property remained in the family until the late 1930s and during the war was used as a children's home for evacuees from Newcastle, before becoming a guest house. This delightful property with many period features oozes charm and character and is set on the fringe of the village with glorious views across to Skiddaw, Latrigg and beyond. With 7 en suite letting bedrooms, the property also enjoys a one bedroom owner’s suite as well excellent garden/paddock to the rear. Maple Bank lies on the fringe of the village of Braithwaite, only five minutes’ drive from Keswick, often referred to as ‘’The Queen of The Lakes''. Enjoying a glorious position on the banks of Derwentwater, the town is ringed by a glorious vista of Lakeland fells and also lies at the entrance to Borrowdale, considered to be England's most beautiful valley. The area is not only enormously popular with walkers who come to enjoy its varied walks on high and low level, but also to the many gatherings and festivals including the 3-week religious festival, Beer Festival, Literary, Keswick Mountain Festival and Cinema Festivals as well as the renowned Theatre by The Lake. Braithwaite also lies at the foot of Whinlatter Forest with its many cycle trails and footpaths, while further on is the lovely Lorton Valley and the charming lakes of Buttermere, Crummock and Loweswater. The present owner acquired Maple Bank in 2018, being drawn to it by its glorious location and superb views. During her ownership, she has carefully upgraded Maple Bank, refurbishing the fire alarm system with a new fire panel with all automatic detectors replaced, upgrading the electrics as well as refurbishing all 7 of the en-suite bathrooms and the house bathroom, replacing the front and back doors and the kitchen extension roof, and all rooms are now double glazed throughout. Hand in hand with these major improvements, have been extensive recarpeting, redecoration and new soft furnishings. This comprehensive upgrade has seen turnover double during her ownership so that the business not only has a solid turnover - and is now trading across 12 months of the year - but has a good return trade and profitability.
The Property
Maple Bank is a delightful Edwardian double fronted detached property built in traditional local stone and under a pitched slate roof. The accommodation is laid out on three floors.
Public Areas
Vestibule. Reception hall with tiled floor. Newly carpeted dining room laid out to easily seat 14 with feature bay window and cornice moulding. Serving hatch and through cupboard. There is a lovely bay windowed lounge to the front with picturesque views and which can easily be incorporated into the owners' apartment if desired.
Directions
Travelling west on the A66, continuing past Keswick and past the turn for Portinscale. Continue along this road, not taking the first turning into Braithwaite but continuing until you see Braithwaite Institute on the right-hand side of the road. Take the left-hand signposted turn to Thornthwaite and Maple Bank will be seen approximately 50 yards down this road on the left-hand side of the road.
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