6 bedroom farm house

Accommodation in Brief

Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Snug | Kitchen | Back Kitchen/Utility | Store Rooms | Principal Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Guest Bedroom with En-suite Shower | Two Further First Floor Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Two Second Floor Bedrooms | Seating Area/Study

Extensive Gardens | Paddock | Parking

The Property

Orchard Brow Farm is a handsome Grade II Listed farmhouse dating from around 1820. The property is nestled within a quaint village occupying a lovely position just outside the western edge of the Lake District National Park. Constructed from beautiful traditional sandstone, the house is complemented by extensive gardens and a paddock to create a compact smallholding that offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity. The farmhouse retains a host of charm and character, with thoughtful updates including recently replaced windows throughout the majority of the property. There is potential to further develop the house, subject to securing the necessary consents.

The front door opens to the inviting hallway with high ceiling typical of the property and era. The sitting room has an eye-catching window with panelled surround to the front, along with a sandstone fireplace housing a woodburner. Shelving and storage features are designed to make the most of the alcoves either side of the chimney breast. The dining room mirrors the sitting room for space and layout, providing forml entertaining space and a Baxi Stove within an elegant surround. A very generous snug offers a third reception room with access to the gardens to the side. This flexible room could be configured as a play room or study, depending on individual requirements. Returning to the hallway, there is a useful store room with sink and scope to create a cloakroom/WC.

The warm and welcoming family kitchen features solid wood flooring and a range of bespoke units built by local craftsmen. The focal point is a Rayburn range sitting in a grand sandstone inglenook. There is ample room for a table and chairs. Adjoining the kitchen is a substantial back kitchen/utility with a gas hob, plumbing for a washing machine and a door to the enclosed patio area. The back kitchen continues through to a store room with sink and WC off.

Stairs from the hall lead to the half landing which is flooded with light from a gorgeous arched window and onwards to the first floor landing. There are four bedrooms arranged across this floor along with the family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and dressing area, whilst another features a walk-in shower to one corner. The third bedroom is another double and the fourth is a single; again there is flexibility to use a room is a study or home office. The expansive family bathroom has attractive tiling and wood flooring in a traditional style. The suite comprises bath, separate walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Concealed stairs lead up to the second floor and two more large bedrooms with exposed beams, gable end windows and skylights. Between the bedrooms is a spacious seating area/study with a WC off.

The contents of Orchard Brow Farm may be available by separate negotiation should any interested parties wish to run the property as an Airbnb. The current vendors have successfully operated in this way previously.

Externally

Orchard Brow Farm benefits from extremely generous gardens, off road parking and a paddock to the rear. There are patio areas to the rear of the house with space for outdoor seating and a hot tub. Lawns wrap around from the front of the house and sweep away to the north side with open space for children to play. The gardens feature mature trees and shrubs bringing peace and privacy, and a pond is home to newts, toads and dragonfly. There are apple and plum trees, along with a gazebo to relax in the idyllic surroundings.

A former tennis court is no linger in use but could be restored or returned to grass. Beyond this is the well-fenced paddock which is served by a large shed for storage. The paddock offers good grazing and extends to around 0.5 acres, with the property as a whole extending to around 1.45 acres.

Local Information

Haile is situated just outside the western edge of the Lake District National Park. For the outdoor enthusiast the surrounding countryside offers the opportunity for exploring and there are numerous walks in the area for all levels of walker. The village of St Bees is a short drive away, known for its sandy beaches and St Bees Head which is the most westerly point of Cumbria. The Lake District National Park is easily accessible offering a variety of activities and there is access to surrounding towns and villages such as Egremont, Seascale, Whitehaven and Keswick. Seascale has a railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line which runs from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furness.

The closest primary school is Beckermet which is only around 1.5 miles away, with Gosforth also close. West Lakes Academy at Egremont provides secondary and sixth form schooling. St Bees School is nearby which provides private schooling from primary through to sixth form.

The A595 coastal road provides excellent access both north and south.

Approximate Mileages

Egremont 2.3 miles | St Bees 4.9 miles | Whitehaven 7.7 miles | Keswick 27.1 miles | Carlisle 42.8 miles | Kendal 52.2 miles

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas-fired central heating.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers

We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer

Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.