Set in an enviable elevated position on the edge of Whitehaven, this substantial five bedroom detached residence enjoys superb views over the town and is ideally located just a short walk from the town centre, local schools and amenities. With excellent access to the A595, it also offers great road links to nearby towns and employment centres, making it perfectly placed for modern family life.

Having been in the same ownership for many years, and presented for sale with no onward chain, the property now offers an exciting opportunity for a new family to make it their forever home. The spacious and flexible layout extends across three floors, with the ground floor featuring an entrance vestibule, hallway, two large reception rooms to the front enjoying lovely outlooks, a separate dining room opening to the kitchen, and a useful walk-in pantry. A convenient WC is located on the half landing. To the first floor are three generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the second floor provides two further bedrooms and a shower room, ideal for teenagers, guests, or a home office setup. Externally, the property enjoys a lawned front garden and a substantial rear garden with mature fruit trees and two outdoor stores, one housing the boiler.

With its size, setting, and potential, this is a wonderful home for growing families seeking space, convenience, and character close to town.

EPC Rating: E

Rooms

Entrance Vestibule
Approached via UPVC door, with part sloped polycarbonate roof, windows to side and rear, feature tiled flooring, glazed door to hallway.

Hallway
Stairs to first floor accommodation, window to side elevation, radiator, wood effect flooring and doors to accommodation.

Lounge 4.02m x 3.71m (13ft 2in x 12ft 2in)
Large reception room with beautiful bay window to front overlooking Whitehaven, original cornicing, picture rail, traditional fireplace, radiator and wood effect flooring.

Reception Room 4.12m x 4.51m (13ft 6in x 14ft 9in)
Large reception room with traditional fireplace, window to front elevation, cornicing, picture rail, radiator and wood flooring.

Dining Room 3.87m x 2.92m (12ft 8in x 9ft 6in)
Positioned to the rear of the property and opening to the kitchen, with large window to the rear original storage cupboards and radiator.

Kitchen 2.59m x 3.08m (8ft 5in x 10ft 1in)
Fitted with a range of pine base units with solid wood worksurfacing incorporating a double stainless steel sink and drainer unit, space for cooker and fridge/freezer, door to pantry, tiled splashbacks, window to rear elevation, wooden door leading to the gardens, tiled floor and radiator.

Walk in pantry 2.39m x 1.79m (7ft 10in x 5ft 10in)
Fitted with a range of shelving and benefiting from a window to rear.

Half Landing
Stairs continuing on to the first floor, window and door to w.c

W.C 1.15m x 1.76m (3ft 9in x 5ft 9in)
Fitted with close coupled w.c, small corner wash hand basin, part wood panelled walls, obscured window.

First Floor Landing
Stairs to second floor, doors to accommodation.

Bedroom 4.05m x 4.04m (13ft 3in x 13ft 3in)
Large double bedroom with window to front overlooking the town, picture rail, original feature fireplace, wash hand basin and radiator.

Bedroom 4.09m x 4.61m (13ft 5in x 15ft 1in)
Spacious double bedroom with window to front elevation overlooking the town, feature fireplace, radiator.

Bedroom 3.90m x 3.41m (12ft 9in x 11ft 2in)
Double bedroom with dual aspect windows, feature fireplace and radiator.

Family Bathroom 2.61m x 1.84m (8ft 6in x 6ft)
Fitted with four piece suite comprising concealed cistern w.c, wash hand basin, panelled bath and corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Part tiled walls, 2 windows and radiator.

Second Floor Landing
Doors to bedrooms and shower room.

Bedroom 4.08m x 4.07m (13ft 4in x 13ft 4in)
Double bedroom with part sloped ceiling, window, under eaves storage cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom 4.14m x 4.43m (13ft 6in x 14ft 6in)
Large double bedroom with original fireplace, window and radiator.

Shower Room 1.41m x 2.13m (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in)
Fitted with wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower, part sloped ceiling and tiled splashbacks.

Directions
The property can be located on Hensingham Road using either CA28 8PR or What3words///amphibian.fillers.breaches

Services
Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage. Gas central heating and double glazing installed throughout. Please note: measurements are approximate so may reflect the maximum dimensions and the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

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Garden
The property is approached via steps leading up to a lawned front garden, with a pathway running to the side and giving access to the substantial rear garden. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and features mature fruit trees, raised beds, and attractive sandstone walling that provides both character and privacy. Adjoining the house is a useful undercover store with a doorway allowing access back round to the front of the property, together with two useful storage rooms: Storage Room: Approx. 2.37m x 2.11m – ideal for garden equipment or general household storage. Utility/Boiler Room: Approx. 2.12m x 2.70m – currently used as a utility space and housing the gas boiler.

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