Brief Résumé
Home Farmhouse is a well presented, traditional Cumbria house, offering a superb blend of character & history alongside modern convenience and high-quality finishes, ample gardens, off-road parking, and large garage.
Description
Home Farmhouse would be suitable for a variety of buyers, including the family home purchaser. Located in the Allerdale District within the quaint village of Westnewton, lying approximately 3 miles from the Solway Coast at Allonby and 8 miles west of the market town of Wigton, 20 minutes away from Cockermouth, just northwest of the Lake District National Park. The property lies in the Conservation Area and is in the catchment area for Nelson Thomlinson school in Wigton. There is a nursery, primary school, village hall and church. The market town of Wigton is located approximately 8 miles from the property benefits from a wide range of local amenities including shops, restaurants, leisure, and medical services. The property lies within a desirable rural location with excellent transport links, being approximately 2 miles from the A596, a primary route across northern Cumbria, connecting Thursby to Workington.
There are many original features maintained that would be appreciated upon recommended viewing including Inglenook fireplace to the Kitchen/Dining Room, Sash windows, log-burning stoves – including an Aga in the Lounge - slate flooring, high ceilings, covings, and architraves. The accommodation briefly comprises – but not limited to - Hallway, Lounge, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room with range cooker, Study, Drying Room, Utility Room, WC (2-piece) and to the first floor is FIVE Bedrooms, Shower room and Bathroom.
Complementing the accommodation is gas central heating and some double glazing.
Directions
From Junction 42 of the M6, take the A6 exit to Carlisle (south). At the Golden Fleece roundabout, take the 1st exit and continue onto Newbiggin Road. At the junction, turn right onto Durdar Road, then immediately turn left. Continue for approximately 2.8 miles then take a right turn onto B5299. Continue for approximately 1 mile, then turn left onto Station Road. Continue for approximately 1.8 miles then turn left onto A595. At Thursby Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A595. Continue for approximately 9.9 miles, then take a right turn onto Gillmorend Brow. After approximately 3 miles turn left onto B5301. Continue for approximately 0.3 miles and the property is located on the left-hand side.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor
Hallway
Entrance door. Radiator. External door to side aspect. Door Lounge. Door to Sitting Room. Door to Study. Door to Kitchen / Dining Room. Door to Rear Porch. Staircase to first floor.
Lounge
Window. Window seat. Wood burner. Radiator. Door to:
Kitchen/Dining Room
Two sash windows. Good range of base and wall units. Double stainless-steel sink. Range cooker. Dishwasher. Alcove cupboard. Space for dining table. Radiator. Door back to Entrance Hall.
Sitting Room
Window. Open fireplace. Two radiators.
Study
Window. Radiator.
Rear Porch
External door. Door to:
Drying Room
Window. Floor mounted boiler. Space for chest freezer. Open doorway to:
Utility Room
Window. Base and wall units. Stainless steel sink. Worktop. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for dryer. Door to:
WC
Two-piece suite comprising WC and washbasin. Heated towel rail.
First Floor
Landing
Window. Radiator. Access to all first-floor rooms.
Bedroom One
Window. Double Room. Radiator.
Bedroom Two
Window. Feature fireplace. Double Room. Radiator.
Bedroom Three
Window. Radiator.
Bedroom Four
Window. Door to:
Bedroom Five
Window. Cupboard housing hot water tank.
Shower Room
Window. Three-piece suite comprising WC, washbasin, and shower cubicle. Heated towel rail.
Bathroom
Window. Three-piece suite comprising WC, wash basin and bath. Heated towel rail.
Outside
On one side of the house is an attached Stone/Slated Store and Garage and comprehensively landscaped side gardens with Kitchen Garden area: strawberry and raspberry patches, herbs, Greenhouse. Secluded lawn all bordered by mature selected shrubs and trees. Side vehicular access to the rear of the Courtyard. Large Garage. Separate Wood Store.
Agent’s Note
Appliances included, mobile phone and broadband results not tested by Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.
Services
Mains drains, gas, electricity and water connected. Space heating and domestic hot water (plus solar) is fired by the floor-mounted boiler located in the Drying Room. Hot water is distributed via the hot water tank located in the cupboard in Bedroom Five.
Council Tax
Edwin Thompson is advised by our client and identifies the property to be within “Band D”. The Cumberland Council website quotes the council tax totals for 2023/24 as £2061.82.
Offers
All offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.
REF: K3202523