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Formal Lounge
Kitchen/Dining Room
Kitchen/Dining Room
Kitchen/Dining Room
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 4 - Principal Bedroom
First floor landing
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 9
Bathroom 2
Bedroom 8
Bedroom 7
Bedroom 6
Office/Single Bedroom
Bathroom 1

9 bedroom detached house

Detached house
9 beds
3 baths
4531
EPC rating: F
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold
Council taxBand G
BroadbandSuper-fast 69Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Formerly “Rickerby House,” is a distinguished red brick gentleman’s residence on High House Road.
  • 9 spacious bedrooms
  • Character property requiring some renovation
  • Original features
  • Property set out over 4 floors
  • Extensive, wraparound terraced gardens
  • Council Tax: Band G
  • EPC rating E

Fern Bank, previously known as “Rickerby House” is a striking red brick gentleman’s residence, standing proudly amidst the traditional 19th century buildings along High House Road. Designed to make an impression, its commanding presence is complemented by extensive, mature gardens, offering a magnificent opportunity.

Spanning four expansive floors, the property provides ample space, including multiple bedrooms, reception rooms, and bathrooms. With a wealth of character and features, Fern Bank is now poised to welcome its next owner. The flexibility of the property should not be overlooked - it could serve as one grand home, or be divided into separate annexes, each with its own facilities, making it ideal for multi-generational living.

The house does require renovation, having been within the same family for many years, and prospective buyers should be aware of the associated costs.

Externally, the property offers extensive, wraparound terraced gardens, featuring ponds, lawned areas, decked and patio seating areas, zip wire, and brick built greenhouses. Additionally, there is a small plot of wild, mature land over High House Road included within the sale.

Viewings are strictly by appointment and can be arranged with PFK.


EPC Rating: E

Rooms

Entrance Hallway 6.70m x 2.20m (21ft 11in x 7ft 2in)
Accessed via traditional wooden door. A spacious hallway with feature staircase leading up to the first floor and stone steps leading down to the basement level/cellar. Original coving, skirting boards and tiled flooring, cloaks area, and glazed door leading into a porch. (previously the front of the property)

Porch
With original coving, tiled flooring, and additional wooden external door. (This was previously used as the front door to the property)

BASEMENT LEVEL
With power supply to the full lower ground floor, and access to the rooms on this level.

Wine Cellar 1.70m x 1.80m (5ft 6in x 5ft 10in)
With original flagged shelves providing ample storage capacity - currently used for wine storage.

Cellar Room 1 4.20m x 4.70m (13ft 9in x 15ft 5in)
A spacious area, with steps leading out to the garden. Currently housing the central heating boiler, this room is currently utilised as a workshop, with ample storage space.

Cellar Room 2 3.90m x 4.20m (12ft 9in x 13ft 9in)
With an original fireplace (not currently in a usable condition) and access to a further small hallway (3.3 x 0.7) that leads to where the original well was located for the property.

Formal Lounge 9.50m x 4.20m (31ft 2in x 13ft 9in)
With decorative cornicing, coving and ceiling roses, wood burning stove set on a stone hearth with wood surround, wall mounted lighting, and front aspect bay window providing magnificent views over the garden towards St Bees. To the rear of this room, there is a wall mounted gas fire, built in storage cupboards and shelving, wall mounted lighting, original radiator and dual aspect windows.

Kitchen/Dining Room 4.10m x 4.30m (13ft 5in x 14ft 1in)
The kitchen/dining room is a large open plan area with arched access between the two. The dining area has original coving and ceiling rose, has an original fireplace with surround and red tiled hearth, ample space for a six to eight person dining table, exposed original floorboards, original radiator and front aspect window providing magnificent views over towards St Bees. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of matching, wood wall and base units with complementary work surfacing and upstands, incorporating double bowl stainless steel sink and double drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. Space for full height fridge freezer, Aga with tiled splashbacks and additional freestanding gas cooker, breakfast bar seating for up to four, original tiled flooring and rear aspect window.

Pantry Room 4.10m x 2.70m (13ft 5in x 8ft 10in)
A typical original larder area, with ample storage space, original slate flooring, and front aspect window.

Utility Room 2.98m x 2.47m (9ft 9in x 8ft 1in)
With sink and drainer unit, WC, large shelved storage cupboard, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted shelving, original slate flooring and front aspect window.

Workshop Room
Used for workshop purposes, this room also provides space for log storage, with a further door leading to a WC.

Studio Room 1 4m x 3.30m (13ft 1in x 10ft 9in)
Currently used as an art studio, with slate quarry tiled flooring and UPVC glazed door out to the rear.

Studio Room 2 2.50m x 4.70m (8ft 2in x 15ft 5in)
Currently in use as an additional art studio, with polycarbonate roof and double doors leading out to the patio/garden.

HALF LANDING
With original cornicing, coving and wood panelling to the walls, fitted storage cupboards, two rear aspect windows, doors giving access to the rooms on this floor, and stairs continuing up to the first floor. The rooms on this half landing comprise two bedrooms and a bathroom, and could easily be sectioned off to be used as an annexe for family members or for a dependent relative.

Bedroom 1 4.10m x 5.50m (13ft 5in x 18ft)
A high ceilinged, spacious front aspect double bedroom enjoying views towards St Bees. With original features including cornicing, coving, fireplace and radiator, and fitted wash hand basin set in a vanity unit.

Bedroom 2 2.90m x 3.30m (9ft 6in x 10ft 9in)
A high ceilinged, rear aspect double bedroom currently utilised for storage purposes. With decorative coving, wood panelled walls, feature fireplace and original traditional radiator.

WC 1.80m x 0.90m (5ft 10in x 2ft 11in)
A side aspect room fitted with a WC.

Bathroom 1 2.90m x 2.40m (9ft 6in x 7ft 10in)
Fitted with pedestal wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over, tiled splashbacks and part wood panelled walls, wall mounted electric heater and original, traditional radiator with towel rail over. As this room is directly next to the WC, it would be easy to convert into one bathroom, subject to permission.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With decorative coving, stairs continuing up to the second floor and doors leading to the rooms on the first floor.

Bedroom 3 3.90m x 4.20m (12ft 9in x 13ft 9in)
Currently utilised for office purposes, this is a high ceilinged, rear aspect double bedroom with original coving and attractive feature fireplace.

Bedroom 4 - Principal Bedroom 5.40m x 4.60m (17ft 8in x 15ft 1in)
A superb high ceilinged, spacious double bedroom with original coving, cornicing and intricate ceiling detailing with impressive ceiling rose, side aspect window and further, large front aspect bay window enjoying lovely views over the garden and St Bees.

Office/Single Bedroom 2.10m x 1.80m (6ft 10in x 5ft 10in)
A small, high ceilinged room, currently in use as an office, enjoying stunning front aspect views.

Bedroom 5 3.90m x 4.30m (12ft 9in x 14ft 1in)
A further, front aspect high ceilinged doubled bedroom enjoying lovely views over St Bees. With decorative coving, original feature fireplace, traditional radiator, and wash hand basin on a vanity unit.

Bathroom 2 2.92m x 4.29m (9ft 6in x 14ft)
Fitted with a four piece suite comprising shower cubicle, tiled panelled bath with mains shower over, WC and wash hand basin set on vanity unit. Wall mounted storage cupboards, part tiled walls, heated towel rail and wall mounted lighting.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With rear aspect window at half landing level, and doors leading to the remaining rooms.

Bedroom 6 5.40m x 4.60m (17ft 8in x 15ft 1in)
A substantial, high ceilinged dual aspect double bedroom with fireplace and enjoying lovely views over the village from the arched window to the front.

Bedroom 7 3.90m x 4.20m (12ft 9in x 13ft 9in)
A further rear aspect double bedroom with wash hand basin set on a vanity unit.

Bedroom 8 3.90m x 3.50m (12ft 9in x 11ft 5in)
A dual aspect double bedroom with built in storage cupboards which could be utilised to create ensuite shower facilities if desired, subject to consents.

Bedroom 9 3.90m x 4.30m (12ft 9in x 14ft 1in)
A further front aspect double bedroom with arched window providing lovely views over St Bees.

Shower Room 2.40m x 1.80m (7ft 10in x 5ft 10in)
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin, wall mounted lighting and electric heated towel rail.

Services
Mains gas, electricity, water & septic tank drainage. Gas fired central heating and double glazing installed. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Septic Tank
We have been informed that the property has a septic tank and would advise any prospective purchaser to check it complies with current standards and rules introduced on 1st January 2020.

Referral & Other Payments
PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee : Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Emma Harrison Financial Services – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2024 was £221.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

Leasehold
The property is Leasehold - this is a historic 1000 year St Bees lease with no ground rent/service charge payable. For further information regarding the terms of the lease please contact PFK.

Directions
The property is located on High House Road and is easily spotted. Alternatively, it can be found using the What3words location ///snail.warrior.requiring

Garden
The impressive property is accessed via a sweeping driveway from High House Road, leading to a large parking area for several vehicles and a double garage (currently used for wood storage). Over the road from the property, is a small area of woodland included within the sale, with a mix of mature trees, but this area has been untended for a period of time. The main attraction of the property is the delightful, wraparound terraced gardens, extending to approx. 2 acres, laid mainly to lawn with mature trees and perennials, seating and raised decked areas, patio perfect for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. Paved and chipped pathways meander through the entire garden, which also benefits from two ponds, brick built rustic greenhouse and useful shed with two rooms and a slate roof (currently in a state of disrepair), zip wire, wild flower meadow and many other features which help to enhance this beautiful space.

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