Can someone from Bassenthwaite please satisfy my curiosity?

Question

I have regularly travelled the A591 from Keswick to Bothel over the past 6 years. Just before the little church at Bassenthwaite there is are two large houses surrounded by a high wall and iron gates.I all the times I've passed it I have never seen any sign of life except for the occaisional posh car.Is it simply a private dwelling or is it some sort of retreat, monastery or special school? I'm just so curious as I find it really interesting looking. If the person who lives there sees this please forgive my nosiness.

Answer 1

I cant answer your question, but I live close by (within10 miles) so you have made me nosey now....I will go and look, but not before this question runs out of time.....

I have just been on Google maps for Bassenthwaite but I cant make out the church is there any way you can pin point it for me.

Dont delete it yet....I have sent an e-mail to a local historian who may be able to help....I am really curious now.

I got the following reply from the local historian.

It's just a private house, just one with outbuildings.   I don't know

the occupants.