Coombe Cottage, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UY

An exceptionally rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding traditional stone-built Lakeland cottage enjoying a stunning setting in the Borrowdale valley with spectacular views to Derwentwater and the majestic surrounding fells including Maiden Moor, Catbells, Skiddaw, Shepherd's Crag and Coombe Fell.

Conveniently located only four miles south of Keswick and benefitting from comprehensive upgrading by the present owners, Coombe Cottage was once the home of the late BAFTA award winning film director Ken Russell and his wife Vivian the well known garden writer and photographer.

Equally suitable as a primary home, recreational second home or for lucrative holiday letting, the generous accommodation includes four double bedrooms, three bath / shower rooms, a fully fitted dining kitchen and two impressive large adjoining first floor living rooms with vaulted ceilings, spectacular views and a rear balcony.

Externally there are surrounding delightful landscaped gardens, on-site parking spaces, a detached garage and a substantial garden room suitable for a variety of uses.

Internal viewing is highly recommended.

In addition to the delights of the surrounding breathtaking Lakeland scenery, excellent dining venues are available at the neighbouring Borrowdale Hotel and Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa. 

 

Accommodation  

Ground Floor:  

Side Conservatory
With two radiators. 

Dining Kitchen
With a modern range of fitted base and wall units, island unit, breakfast bar, sink unit with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, integrated oven, hob, extractor unit, fridge, freezer, dish washer, three radiators, recessed fireplace with wood burning stove, built in cupboard, under stairs cupboard, recessed ceiling spot lights, front external door. 

Utility Room
With WC, fitted base units, sink unit with mixer tap, ceramic wall tiling, plumbing for washing machine. 

Bedroom One
Front double bedroom with windows to three elevations and views to Derwentwater, radiator. 

En-suite Shower Room
With WC, vanity wash hand basin, quadrant shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail. 

Bedroom Two
Rear double bedroom with radiator, external door to the rear courtyard garden, built in cupboard. 

Shower Room
With WC, vanity wash hand basin, shower cubicle, ceramic wall tiling, heated towel rail, access doors from bedroom 3 and 4. 

Bedroom Three
With radiator. 

First Floor:  

Living Room
With windows to four elevations and wonderful views to Derwentwater, boarded vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, feature open fireplace, three radiators, open plan to sitting room. 

Sitting Room
With windows to two elevations and wonderful views to Derwentwater, boarded vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, two roof windows, three radiators, two patio doors leading to  

Rear Balcony
Overlooking the rear courtyard garden. 

Bathroom
With vanity wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator. 

WC
With WC, ceramic wall tiling, radiator. 

Bedroom Four
Rear master bedroom with windows to two elevations and views to Derwentwater, radiator, walk in storage cupboard with boiler and water tank. 

Outside:
Surrounding delightful landscaped gardens comprising front forecourt with pedestrian gate, side driveway providing vehicular parking spaces, side lawned garden and rear courtyard garden with established shrubs, stone built external store and green house. 

Detached Stone Built Garage
With electric light and power. 

Detached Stone Built Garden Room
With windows to three elevations, electric heater, fitted base and wall units, shower room with WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle and heated towel rail. 

Services
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. LPG central heating. 

Tenure
Freehold. 

Rateable Value
£6,400. 

Holiday Letting
The present owners combine the use of Coombe Cottage as their holiday home and also for established lucrative holiday letting during annual periods when they are not in residence. Some prospective buyers may wish to increase the current extent of holiday letting use to optimise income. 

Viewings
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office. 

Directions
Entering into Keswick town centre from High Hill proceed onto Main Street and turn right at the mini round about opposite the Cooperative food store and then bear left onto Heads Road. Continue across the mini roundabout on the B5289 towards Borrowdale and past the Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa. Coombe Cottage is located on the left immediately before the Borrowdale Hotel. 

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Price
Offers over £1,500,000 are invited for consideration. 

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50 (inc. VAT) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (inc. VAT). 

Disclaimer
All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by on 22 September 2026.