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Located between Carlisle and Cockermouth Originally built in 1879 as a memorial hall to the memory of the Victorian merchant and philanthropist George Moore, this imposing sandstone built detached property enjoys a commanding position in a village location and offers well-presented spacious accommodation throughout. The property, which benefits from UPVC double glazing and gas central heating, briefly comprises front vestibule, main hallway, drawing room, dining-lounge, library, breakfast kitchen, utility/cloakroom with W.C. and a laundry room on the ground floor. Located on the first floor are five double bedrooms, a large family five-piece bathroom and a useful box-room all leading off a wide landing area with original arch feature. This historically interesting property has been renovated and restored to provide excellent family accommodation. AN IMPOSING DOUBLE-GLAZED AND CENTRAL-HEATED FIVE BEDROOM AND THREE RECEPTION ROOM STONE BUILT DETACHED FAMILY HOME IN EXCELLENT DECORATIVE ORDER. In detail the double-glazed, gas centrally heated accommodation includes stone steps to front entrance with obscure glazed side panels to door, with external lamp over, and leading to entrance vestibule. ENTRANCE VESTIBULE (14’ 9” x 8’ 5”) Tiled floor, radiator, built-in cupboards with louvre doors, French double doors leading to main hallway and door to the drawing room. DRAWING ROOM (28’ X 14’ 10”) UPVC doubled glazed bay window to the front, two UPVC double glazed windows to the side and three double panel radiators, living flame gas fire in period black cast iron fire surround with wooden mantle and pillars, tiled hearth and original coving to ceiling. Telephone point, TV aerial outlet and five double sockets. INNER HALLWAY (23’ 7” x 8’ 5”) Tiled floor with under-floor heating, stairs to first floor, double panel radiator and doors to dining-lounge, kitchen, library and rear entrance lobby. DINING-LOUNGE (28’ X 14’ 4”) UPVC double glazed bay window to the front, two UPVC double glazed windows to side with window seats, four double panel radiators, living flame gas fire with period cast iron fire surround with tiled insert, wooden mantel and pillars, tiled hearth, door leading to breakfast kitchen and period coving to ceiling and decorative recesses. Two ceiling lights, wall light and five double power sockets. LIBRARY /STUDY (14’ 10” X 12’ 5”) UPVC double glazed window to the side, double panel radiator, gas stove set in inglenook fireplace with wooden fire surround and coving to ceiling. TV point and three double sockets. BREAKFAST KITCHEN (14’ 9” X 12’ 4”) incorporating a range of quality modern wall and base units with illuminated complementary work surfaces and tiled surround, single bowl ceramic sink with mixer-tap, plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge freezer. Integral gas Stoves double oven, gas hob with extractor canopy over. Hideaway gas boiler. Tiled floor, UPVC double glazed window to side with inset double panel radiator below. Coved ceiling with inset down-lighters. Five double and two single electricity sockets, central heating & hot water controls. Telephone points REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY (9’ 2” x 2’ 10”) Doors to utility/cloakroom, laundry room and main entrance hall. UTILITY /CLOAKROOM (7’ 4” x 6’ 8”) Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier, work-surface with fitted cupboards over. UPVC double glazed frosted window to rear, radiator and tiled floor. Double power socket. LAUNDRY ROOM (13’ x 7’ 4”) Three UPVC double glazed windows to rear, single bowl sink unit with plumbing for additional washing machine, a range of base units and space for second fridge freezer. Three double power sockets. Note: The current owners had considered adding French doors to the distal section to create a garden room. FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING Arched double glazed window to rear providing views over open countryside. Double panel radiator. LANDING (23’ 10” x 9’ 11”) with original arch feature, radiator, loft access, doors to five bedrooms, bathroom and box-room. Two double power sockets. BEDROOM 1 (15’ x 12’ 1”) Double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to side affording views over the Solway into Scotland. Double panel and single panel radiators, coving to ceiling and picture rail. Telephone point and three double sockets. BEDROOM 2 (15’ x 12’ 3”) Double bedroom with dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to front and side, laminate flooring, two double panel radiators, three double sockets and telephone point. BEDROOM 3 (15’ x 12’ 3”) Double bedroom with dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to front and side affording views over to the northern fells. Coving to ceiling and picture rail. Two radiators, telephone point and three double power sockets. BEDROOM 4 ( 15’ x 12’ 1“) UPVC double glazed window to side, double panel radiator, coving to ceiling and picture rail, original decorative recess, three double power sockets. BEDROOM 5 (15’ x 12’ 8”) UPVC double glazed window to side, double panel radiator, coving to ceiling and picture rail. Incorporates walk-in cupboard with storage shelving and housing secondary hot-water tank with immersion heater and timer/control. Three double sockets. TV point. Note: Owing to the close proximity of a hot and cold water supply, a project to provide en-suite facilities to this bedroom would appear to be relatively straightforward. BATHROOM (15’ x 12’ 7”) Five piece bathroom suite consisting of a shower from mixer-tap over panelled bath with tiled surround, low level WC, pedestal wash-hand basin, bidet, and tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, Frosted UPVC double glazed window to side. Double and single panel radiators and wall-mounted electric blower heater. Large airing/store cupboard with shelving and housing primary hot-water tank (heated by either gas boiler and/or electric immersion heater). Note: It would be fairly straightforward to convert the existing large bathroom to provide additionally en-suite facilities to Bedroom 1. BOX-ROOM (9’ 11” x 7’) Double electric socket and light and telephone point. (Currently used as a small office and walk-in wardrobe but with a multiplicity of potential uses). OUTSIDE To the front the property has a raised walled garden forecourt with generous (two car width) driveway with visual splay to exit and additional well-lit parking to rear.There is an enclosed private rear garden with lawn area, pond, lean-to greenhouse, garden shed, patio and secret garden. There is a further garden area to the side of the house bordered by an original attractive stone wall belonging to the property. There is a large DETACHED GARAGE (14’ 9” x 15’ 8” minimum) with double doors, light and power. LIVING SPACE This house offers in the region of an enormous 3,186 square feet (internal) floor space. COUNCIL TAX BAND: D TENURE: FREEHOLD SERVICES: Mains water, septic tank, gas and electricity connected, BT telephone line. FIXTURES & FITTINGS: Carpets and blinds included. All sizes are approximate. All details whilst given in good faith are provided for guidance only and do not form part of any contract. VIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT - NO CASUAL CALLERS PLEASE
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