5 bedroom property

A rare opportunity to acquire a stunning country residence with land extending to 6.74acres (2.73ha) and range of agricultural outbuildings, which comes to the market for the first time since 1858. The property is conveniently located 4 miles East of Wigton and 5.5 miles West of Carlisle.

The property benefits from a commanding stone built five bedroom farmhouse with rendered elevations and slate roof coverings. The spacious accommodation is currently laid over two floors, benefitting from partial double glazing and partial central heating. Two further attic rooms are also available at second floor level along with Cellar storage.

To the front of the residential property is a large lawned garden with sweeping drive, timber summerhouse, mature trees and flower beds. To the rear is a courtyard with private concrete yard.

The extensive agricultural outbuildings are a mixture of traditional stone barns and more modern buildings, providing livestock housing, machinery and crop storage. The steading benefits from three phase electricity.

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

Thornby Village has a rural setting yet conveniently only 4.5 miles from Wigton and 5.5 miles from Carlisle respectively.

There is a choice of popular primary schools in the local area and for secondary schooling is available in Wigton, Carlisle and Cockermouth. The property benefits from easy access to the A596 providing access to the West and Lake District National Park and the M6 at Carlisle. 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 the North, South & East.

From Carlisle take the A595 heading West, at Thursby roundabout take the third exit onto the A596. Continue for 1.9 miles then turn right signposted Aikton/ Wiggonby /Thornby, then take the first road on your left signposted Thornby / Aikton. Continue for 0.2 miles, at the T junction tun right, the entrance to Thornby Villa is located on your left hand side after 0.1 miles.

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VIEWING
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Please contact Armstrong Rural for more details.