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3 bedroom detached house for sale
Thwaite & Thwaite Barn, Troutbeck, Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 1PF
£1,300,000
Thwaite & Thwaite Barn, Troutbeck, Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 1PF
£1,300,000
Our Summary
- Restored using traditional methods and craftsmen in late 1980s, having not been occupied since the 1820s, languishing for years as a farm store, tractor shed and luxurious chicken coop, it is now ready to inspire the next generation with its exciting potential to transform it for 21st Century living
- When Low House Farm came up at auction in 1956 Bill had the vision to buy the estate which came with the abandoned "old house", Thwaite, a Tudor building from 1541, with the long-term plan to bring Thwaite back to life
- Using local craftsmen, the restoration project took five years and they moved into Thwaite in 1991
- The restoration undertaken in the 1980s was carefully executed with oak mullion windows installed, oak panelled internal walls restored, flagged floors and stone steps overhauled, beams and exposed roof and ceiling timbers revived and replaced where necessary before being skilfully replastered using traditional lime plaster
- The large walk-in airing cupboard adjacent to the bathroom offers potential for a layout change (subject to consent) to provide a second bath or shower room on this floor
Description
Thwaite is a 16th Century Grade II listed farmhouse with a separate detached barn, set in half an acre of gardens and orchard in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The property has stunning views across the valley and features a restored Tudor building from 1541 with original features such as a porch, hall, reception rooms, dining kitchen, and bathroom. The lower ground floor has a small cellar room, while the detached barn offers a large space on the ground floor and three shippons on the lower ground floor. The property is located in a Conservation Area and has a rich history dating back to King Henry VIII, with the current owners restoring the house in the 1980s. Thwaite enjoys a peaceful setting with privacy and security, and is close to the village shop, pubs, and train station.