Dating back to the late 1700s, this impressive five bedroom Georgian Grade II listed residence is rich in character and architectural heritage, occupying a sought-after position within the heart of the ever popular village of St Bees. Beautifully proportioned throughout, the property offers exceptional flexibility, making it perfectly suited to growing families, multi-generational living, or those seeking adaptable accommodation with potential for ancillary or holiday use (subject to any required consents).

The ground floor is both elegant and practical, centred around a formal entrance hallway showcasing the original staircase and balustrades. There is a generous lounge with open fire and striking marble fireplace, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, and a modern dining kitchen. An inner hallway leads to a shower room, a newly renovated utility/boot room, and a highly versatile third reception room with integral access to the garage. With some reconfiguration, particularly if the garage is not required, this area could form a superb self-contained annexe for a dependent relative or potential holiday accommodation, subject to planning.

To the first floor, a beautiful landing enjoys far-reaching views over the village and leads to three well appointed bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom with Jack and Jill access to the principal bedroom. A spacious inner landing with built-in wardrobes provides access to the second floor, where three interlinking rooms, currently arranged as two bedrooms and a home office, are complemented by a shower room. This level offers outstanding flexibility and could serve as an impressive principal suite or an ideal private zone for older children. Externally, the property is equally captivating, boasting a stunning tiered rear garden with expansive lawns, rockery gardens, and a wide variety of mature shrubs and flowers. Two defined seating areas and elevated views over the village create a truly special outdoor space, further enhanced by additional side lawn, driveway parking, and a large double garage with electric door.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a characterful and highly adaptable Georgian home in one of West Cumbria’s most sought-after villages. With generous accommodation, stunning gardens, and a prime location, the property offers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

EPC Rating: E

Rooms

Entrance Hallway
Approached via traditional wooden entrance door. Stairs with original ballustrades leading to first floor accommodation, large window to front elevation and radiator.

Lounge 4.52m x 6.34m (14ft 9in x 20ft 9in)
A beautifully appointed formal reception room, with dual aspect windows to the front and rear of the property, door leading out to the gardens, open fire set in striking marbled fireplace. Coved ceiling, dado rail and radiator.

Dining Room 4.57m x 4.29m (14ft 11in x 14ft)
A formal reception room with large window to rear overlooking the gardens, coved ceiling, original fireplace and radiator.

Dining Kitchen 6.42m x 3.49m (21ft x 11ft 5in)
A sociable kitchen with ample space for dining, there are windows to both the front and rear with views over the village to the front and the property's grounds to the rear. The kitchen itself is fitted with a range of contemporary matching wall and base units, with contrasting granite worksurfacing incorporating a 1.5 bowl sink and drainer. Space for range style cooker, integrated microwave and dishwasher., radiator and wood effect flooring.

Rear Porch
This area offers excellent potential for use as self-contained accommodation for a dependent relative or as a holiday letting unit. It benefits from access to a newly fitted boot room/utility, a shower room, and a reception room that could alternatively serve as a ground-floor bedroom. Access through to the garage provides further scope for annex accommodation, subject to the buyer’s requirements.

Shower Room 1.51m x 1.85m (4ft 11in x 6ft)
Fitted with white suite comprising close coupled w.c, wash hand basin and tiled corner shower cubicle, laddered radiator and small obscured window.

Utility/Boot Room 4.06m x 2.95m (13ft 3in x 9ft 8in)
Newly refitted. Benefiting from front access door and window. Door leading to reception room/ground floor bedroom.

Reception Room/Bedroom 5.26m x 3.72m (17ft 3in x 12ft 2in)
Dual aspect windows to front and rear elevations, radiator, access to the garage.

First Floor Landing
A spacious landing area with 2 large sash windows to the front provide fine views over the village, radiator and doors to accommodation.

Bedroom 1 4.35m x 3.54m (14ft 3in x 11ft 7in)
Large double bedroom with sash window overlooking the property's grounds to the rear, original feature fireplace and radiator.

Bedroom 2 4.56m x 2.75m (14ft 11in x 9ft)
Large window to front elevation, original feature fireplace and radiator.

Principal Bedroom 4.61m x 3.60m (15ft 1in x 11ft 9in)
Beautifully appointed principal bedroom with views over the gardens to the rear, feature fireplace, radiator and Jack and Jill access to the family bathroom.

Family Bathroom 3.23m x 3.65m (10ft 7in x 11ft 11in)
Luxury family bathroom fitted with a contemporary white suite comprising close coupled w.c, wash hand basin set on vanity unit and steps up to a sunken bath. Large storage cupboard, sash window to rear elevation, tiled splashbacks, downlights, laddered radiator and wood effect flooring.

Inner Landing
Fitted wardrobes to one wall, large window to front elevation with far reaching views over the village. Stairs to second floor accommodation, radiator.

Second Floor Landing
The second floor features three generous interlinking rooms, providing a highly versatile layout. Presently configured as a home office and two bedrooms, this floor would be perfectly suited to a teenager’s living space or could create a superb and spacious principal suite.

Office 2.78m x 3.88m (9ft 1in x 12ft 8in)
Currently configured as a home office, with part sloped ceiling, velux window, original feature fireplace, radiator and steps up and over to next attic room.

Dressing Room 3.03m x 3.88m (9ft 11in x 12ft 8in)
Pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, velux window, undereaves storage, radiator and steps up and over to next room.

Bedroom 2.79m x 3.74m (9ft 1in x 12ft 3in)
Part pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, velux window and undereaves storage.

St Bees Leasehold
The property is Leasehold - this is a historic 1000 year St Bees lease with no ground rent/service charge payable

Services
Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage. Gas central heating and single 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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Directions
The property can be located on High House Road using either CA27 0BY or W3W///copes.twitching.appendix

Garden
Outside, the property enjoys a thoughtfully arranged terraced garden to the rear, elevated above the house and taking in open views towards the surrounding hills. The garden has been planted in a classic cottage style, with a mix of established shrubs, flowering plants, and climbers that provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. Two separate seating areas offer flexible spaces for outdoor dining or relaxation at different times of day.

Parking - Driveway
The property benefits from a private parking area to the side with space for 2 vehicles.

Parking - Double garage
5.14m x 5.47m There is a large integral double garage with electric door, power and light.

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