4 bedroom detached house

A most individual four-bedroom country property which sits in grounds of around 1 acre, with separate studio apartment, large garage and workshop space. Glynsdale is a beautiful country cottage located in a peaceful, rural location just 1.5 miles from Wigton close to the Solway Coast and on the doorstep of the Lake District National Park.

Key Features

• Beautiful location
• Immaculate property
• Large gardens – 1 acre in total
• Separate Annexe with studio apartment
• Large garage and workshop space
• Beautiful country kitchen with Aga
• 4 double bedrooms
  
• Generous fully equipped shed
• Double garage
  

The Property

Glynsdale has been significantly modernised and remodelled by the current vendors to create a beautiful and welcoming family home. The property combines traditional Cumbrian cottage and modern contemporary design, throughout.

A beautiful oak framed porch welcomes you from the rear parking area into a large entrance hall with original beams and Amtico floor. The hallway leads into the well-appointed sitting room with two large recessed windows and cosy fireplace with wood burning stove and a door leading out to the garden and patio area.

To the right of the staircase is a handy tiled utility room provides practical storage and space for washing machine and tumble dryer along with a W.C and sink.

A beautiful dining room offers a fantastic mix of contemporary and traditional charm with sandstone flags, wall recess, original beams and bi-fold double doors out to the garden. Oak stairs lead up to the first floor of the extended part of the property.

Leading through from the dining room is a beautiful kitchen extension providing plenty of practical and entertaining space. The kitchen features a fabulous large island unit and cream floor and wall units along with a 'total control electric Aga'. Integrated appliances include two fridge freezers and dishwasher. Patio doors lead out to the patio and garden beyond.

Above the kitchen within the extended part of the property are stairs leading up from the dining room to a fantastic bright and airy lounge and office area which makes the most of the special views with large windows and glass sliding doors out onto a balcony with glass balustrade.

Adjoining the sitting room is a large double room with built in wardrobes and a modern ensuite with shower, sink and toilet. The bathroom has heated floor and is fully tiled.

From the main hallway a second staircase leads up to the first floor, with a beautiful oak staircase over the original stone steps. There is also a handy understairs cupboard.

On the first floor there is a modern family bathroom with bath, sink and toilet, a water tank is stored within a built-in cupboard.

There are a further three double bedrooms, all with original beams and windows taking in views over the garden, one of the bedrooms benefiting from an original fireplace

Externally

The property sits in grounds of around 1 acre, which is made up of garden to the front of the property and a gravel courtyard to the rear of the property. The gravel courtyard provides plenty of parking space for multiple vehicles. The charming country cottage garden wraps round the property and features, flower borders, shrubs, trees and grass. A large patio area provides fantastic outdoor dining and relaxing space, with various other seating areas throughout the garden.

The garden also benefits from a garden shed with power, lighting and heating, along with greenhouse and vegetable patch with raised beds. Potting shed and wood store.

Annexe

A large outbuilding to the side of the property, incorporates on the ground floor garaging for two vehicles with electric doors and a utility area with storage. The garage has power and water. The roof area has been boarded out. There is also a separate workshop with wet room including W.C, sink and plumbing for a shower.

Upstairs there is a studio apartment, with beautifully finished kitchenette with fridge, sink and table area. Bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. Sitting room/bedroom. The rooms all benefitting from Velux windows and underfloor heating.

Services

Mains electricity and water
Septic Tank
LPG Gas
Solar Velux windows in the extension of the main property
Underfloor heating
Double glazing throughout the property
Shared access down the lane. Farmer has access to the field at the rear of the property

Location

Aikhead is a hamlet in Cumbria surrounded by wonderful open countryside yet easily accessible. The nearby market town of Wigton is within easy travelling distance for everyday amenities and the property is within commuting distance of both Carlisle and Penrith. Carlisle provides cultural, recreational and shopping facilities, with a wide range of high street shops, supermarkets, chemists, medical and dental surgeries, sports centre and many restaurants and pubs. It also boasts a theatre, swimming pool and cinema.

There is a choice of popular primary schools in the area and for secondary schooling there are highly regarded schools in Wigton and Cockermouth, Nelson Thomlinson Secondary School in Wigton being Ofsted rated as Outstanding. For the commuter there is easy access to Carlisle and onwards to the M6 for links to the north and south. There is a rail station at Wigton which offers services on the Cumbrian Coast Line while the rail station at Carlisle provides regular services to major UK cities north and south and also services east to Newcastle.

It is on the fringe of the Lake District National Park, with Keswick the capital of the northern Lake District only 20 miles away

Local Authority - Allerdale Borough Council
Council Tax Band E

Viewing Arrangements
Viewings strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country North Cumbria.

Directions
From Carlisle take the A595 signposted for Wigton. At the Thursby roundabout take the third exit onto the A596 and follow the road to Wigton. At Wigton bypass take a right hand turn onto the B5299 opposite the train station sign posted for the hospital. Follow this road for around a mile and take a right turn up a lane, Glynsdale is at the top of the lane.