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A handsome, circa 1850 built Georgian style Victorian Farmhouse offering deligthfully restored four bedroom, accommodation Further benefiting from a sunny, enclosed courtyard garden with traditional, vernacular style outbuildings plus natural, part wooded grassed garden beyond

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A handsome, circa 1850 built Georgian style Victorian Farmhouse offering delightfully restored four bedroom, accommodation. Further benefiting from a sunny, enclosed courtyard garden with traditional vernacular style outbuildings, plus natural, part wooded grassed garden beyond. Located adjacent to the northern edge of the Lake District National Park and the Solway coastal region. Easy access to Keswick, Cockermouth and Carlisle.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION

High House is a delightful period home essentially in the Georgian style but dating from circa 1850. Being a former farmhouse set within a garden site extending to approximately half-an-acre overall and including a most attractive range of outbuildings which form a courtyard garden immediate to the rear of the property and enjoying a westerly orientation, thus creating a sheltered and private garden site. A more natural, wild garden to grass and with matured trees is situated beyond the bank barn.

The current owners have in recent years undertaken works of upgrading to the property many aspects of which have been executed in order to restore to the property its original architectural heritage. Thus, moulded cornicing is provided to principal rooms, together with six panel doors and architraves, plus shuttering to the delightful sash windows.

The accommodation offers an opportunity for elegant living with well proportioned rooms throughout. The recent addition of the rear garden porch has further enhanced the appeal and ambience of the sheltered and sunny courtyard garden.

The village of Bothel nestles approximately one mile beyond the northern boundaries of the Lake District National Park thus making Keswick readily accessible via the A.591 at approximately 12 miles distance. The main A.595 linking Cockermouth to Carlisle provides good communication links south west and north east, Cockermouth being some 7 miles distance and Carlisle approximately 20 miles distance. The market town of Wigton is similarly some five miles north-west.

This location, being set amid delightful rolling Cumbrian countryside, offers easy access to the Solway coast, approximately five miles west as the crow flies, and of course to the Lake District National Park immediately to the south.

ACCOMMODATION (all measurements are approximate)

GROUND FLOOR

Hall and Stairs - original front door with half round glazed light over and appealing internal architectural features. Radiator. Cloaks hanging.

Front Sitting Room 14'0 x 13'7 (4.27m x 4.14m) - period fireplace surround to open fire and hearth. Shuttered window. Radiator.

Front Living Room 13'7 x 13'4 (4.14m x 4.06m) - open fire with painted fireplace surround and hearth. Radiator. Shuttered window.

Dining Kitchen 14'8 x 12'11 max. (4.47m x 3.94m max.) - incorporating a range of traditional style painted wood kitchen units with granite work surfaces, incorporating one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. View to courtyard garden. Fitted Rangemaster Elan providing six ceramic cooking rings, two ovens and separate grill. Extractor over. Radiator. Feature wall recess.

Garden Porch 9'2 x 6'8 (2.79m x 2.03m) - radiator. Double aspect sash windows and glazed door to sunny terrace and courtyard garden.

Utility Room 14'7 x 9'7 (4.45m x 2.92m) - being generously sized with ample scope to incorporate a separate W.C. as required. Currently incorporating twin Belfast style china sinks with mixer tap. Plumbed for washing machine. Part tiled floor. Radiator. Shuttered window.

Larder Basement - accessed via steps from the dining kitchen:-

Basement Room 9'11 x 8'5 (3.02m x 2.57m) - with traditional shallow sandstone sink and sandstone flagged floor throughout. Power and light. Ample space for freezer etc. Understairs store. Into:-

Basement Room 14'6 x 9'7 (4.42m x 2.92m) - sandstone traditional sconces. Power and light.

FIRST FLOOR

The Half Landing with attractive arched window and courtyard garden aspect leads to the Principal Landing 19'9 x 8'4 overall (6.02m x 2.54m overall) which is light and airy. Radiator. Decorative arch and architrave.

Double Bedroom 14'1 x 13'0 (4.29m x 3.96m) - radiator. Shelved cupboard. Range of fitted wardrobes, drawer units and dressing table etc. View to Solway.

Front Bedroom/study 9'8 x 8'4 (2.95m x 2.54m) - strip timber floor. Radiator.

Front Double Bedroom 14'1 x 10'3 (4.29m x 3.12m) - view out to open country. Shelves beneath cill. Radiator. Strip timber floor.

Bathroom/W.C. 14'7 max. x 9'7 (4.45m max. x 2.92m) - being generously proportioned with sanitary ware in traditional white by Vernon Tutbury - pedestal wash basin, low flush W.C., panelled bath with glazed screen and electric shower over. Radiator. Cylinder/airing cupboard.

Rear Double Bedroom 14'6 x 13'0 (4.42m x 3.96m) - radiator. Courtyard garden view.

GROUNDS

A walled forecourt garden is planted in a traditional manner i.e. a path lined with rosemary, a lavender bed and miniature box hedging. A compact side garden offers privacy and morning sun.

A paviored driveway to a walled boundary gives way to a most delightful courtyard garden with driveway and paths and which is also lawned and enhanced by matured planted borders and a selection of fruit trees. A secluded terrace overlooks the courtyard garden which is defined by a range of appealing traditional outbuildings to two sides, as well as the rear of the house.

Former Wash House 13'0 x 10'4 (3.96m x 3.15m) - with original fireplace and setpot. A charming garden bothy.

Outside garden W.C.

Open Barn/Garage 30'0 x 15'7 approx. (9.14m x4.75m approx.) - exposed trusses, water and power. Byre and loft over plus stable and loft.

N.B. Enjoying planning consent to alter to an open fronted version of the same, or with scope as studio/gazebo with mezzanine.

Range of traditional pig hulls with open area now providing a sheltered kitchen garden with raised beds.

Bank Barn approx. 54'6 x 28'0 (16.61m x 8.53m) - a fine stone structure with stores to undercroft all fronting the courtyard. To the rear, access to the full sized upper lofted area - superb storage etc.

There is vehicular access to the rear garden beyond the bank barn, the area being a natural wild garden laid to grass with matured trees and shrubs.

SERVICES

Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Telephone subject to B.T. regulations.

TENURE

Believed freehold - solicitors will confirm.

DIRECTIONS

Sited on the northern side of the A.595 at Bothel, approached from Cockermouth to the south west, Carlisle to the north-east and from Keswick via the A591. Entering the western end of the village, go straight ahead and the property is located on the left side of the road into a short cul-de-sac.

DISCLAIMER

All descriptions, dimensions references to condition, occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact. Interested parties must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.