Room in a Shared House, Bedroom # 5, CA13

FIRST MONTH ONLY £499 for move in by 1/8/24.

The international household of vibrant professionals have varied and interesting careers. Housemates usually enjoy outdoor pursuits in The Lake District. Couples welcome with £100 additional rent for two people. To clarify -£775 for 1 person or £875 per calendar month for 2 people.

“Loved this place, made some friends for life”. Ben, physio.

“Amazing location, right in the centre of the cute little town. Very happy here, house has a great vibe” Clara, doctor.

15 min drive to The Lakes.

Included- Council tax band C, room rental, all furniture, gas, electricity, water, unlimited high speed wi-fi, Chrome cast TV, TV licence, cleaning service of common areas - when available. All kitchen equipment (dishes, pans, utensils, cutlery), regular maintenance and a property management service. 7 burner gas stove, American style fridge/ freezer. Washer and dryer in the utility room.

Close to M Sport, Walkers, Robin Rigg Windfarm. Commutable to Keswick, Workington, Maryport, Sellafield. 4 mins walk from the bus stop. 8 miles from train station.

About the room….

This is a warm, large double penthouse with a magnificent oak beamed ceiling in a beautiful historic home. Great location as it is in a quiet spot right in the heart of the downtown area of Cockermouth. See the map. The room is staged for photographs. You will need to bring your own bedding etc. All furniture supplied.  

About the house……..

Work from home if you wish- workstation provided. Sip your coffee whilst watching the sunrise over the river or enjoy a glass of wine as you cook dinner on the luxury 7 hob, 3 oven gas range. 

This historic 18th Century home with approx. 2,000 square feet of living space has beautiful sunlight shining through the dual aspect windows. The shared living space is the large kitchen. We do not have a separate lounge.

Send a message here to arrange a tour with a current housemate. Scroll down until you see Contact Landlord/arrange viewing. We will need your details for this. 

For those of you that like the fine details, read on…………

About the area…..

Wander leisurely around the gem town of Cockermouth (established in 1220). It’s very relaxing to be able to walk everywhere in town. The home has a good vibe and the house mates will make you welcome.

It’s in a unique, quiet, downtown location by the river. A one min walk takes you to the Main Street. Here you will find many good cafes serving speciality coffees, gyms, pubs and many great restaurants. ‘The Spice Club’ is close by for an excellent curry or Little Basil for Thai takeaway.

A 3 minute walk will take you to all these places- The Castle Bar, a CAMRA award winning pub built in the 16th Century, the Kirkgate theatre which hosts live music events, festivals and films, the medical centre, gyms, the Leisure Centre, swimming pool, climbing wall, CrossFit, yoga, Pilates etc., Sainsbury’s, Lidl, bike shop, hairdressers, barbers, cafes, restaurants and speciality shops. Cockermouth is known as a “Gem town” because it’s such a gem of a place to live.

Parking.
There are parking spaces available with a good value resident’s permit, in the nearby well lit car park.there is no parking included with the house because it is an historic house. 

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Things you’ll want to know:

There are rooms over 3 floors, 3 bathrooms and a separate utility room. The communal room is the huge kitchen where housemates socialise. Temperature and times of heating are controlled by housemates. There is a capped monthly amount which is included in the rent. If a couple are sharing they will need to purchase 2 low cost parking permits or park down the street in the free parking area. 

2 of the 3 bathrooms are en-suite. 

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Housemates have occasional dinners together, movie nights in the kitchen and do some hiking in The Lake District.

House manager, landlord or owners may be at the property when upgrading/improving house or family in town.

Interested? 

1) leave a message here 

2) Take a video tour with a current housemate. (online viewings only).

Application, ID, deposit, references and UK guarantor required. Right to Rent Share Code if applicable. All done online. T&Cs on utilities and cleaning service.