Strawberry How Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9ZD

Is This The Ultimate Modern Family Home? When an award winning local developer pulls out all the stops, you know it’s going to be a bit special. This double fronted detached is almost 5 years old but it still looks and feels like a stylish showhome.

It’s true! When the popular Strawberry Grange estate was being built, this impressive property was one of renowned Cumbrian developer Story Homes showhomes. 

And the current owners have kept it in immaculate condition, even making a few tasteful improvements that have made it even better than when first built.

Even before those recent improvements were made, this was a cut above most other luxury homes on this estate - with a beautiful slate roof rather than the standard tiles used further into the estate.

Set back from Strawberry How Road, there’s a large block paved drive with room to park a fleet of cars.

You can’t tell this from outside but the garage has been converted to provide additional storage space - not that there was much chance of you parking in the garage anyway…

Stepping inside, the wider-than-most entrance hall is impressive, with hi-gloss floor tiles leading your eye towards the gorgeous kitchen at the rear.

The kitchen features beautiful Laura Ashley units and has all of the integrated appliances that you’d expect.

There’s space for a small table to sit and eat, in front of the French doors out to the back garden.

The garden may only be five years old but feels much more mature, with well established trees and shrubs providing privacy.

It’s a tiered garden, with a paved seating area nearest the house and steps down to a manageable lawn and another seating area amongst the trees and shrubs, so you can make the most of the late afternoon and evening sun.

The spacious lounge also has access to the back garden, making the ground floor layout well suited for BBQs and summer entertaining.

A second reception room at the front could be used as a dining room or if you’re not a formal dining kind of family, a separate lounge or playroom for the kids.

Upstairs has a landing with plenty of storage space, four good size double bedrooms (one with a stylish ensuite shower room) and a luxurious family bathroom. Two of the rooms feature beatiful fitted wardrobes installed by Hammonds.

The four piece bathroom is a touch of class; there’s a large walk-in shower and a jacuzzi bath where you can enjoy a relaxing soak whilst watching a wall-mounted TV. 

Strawberry Grange is a lovely, family friendly development that’s perfect if you love getting out into the countryside. Turn left off the drive onto Strawberry How Road and you’re only minutes from the National Park. 

The shores of Bassenthwaite Lake are less than 10 minutes drive away, or only half an hour on the bike. 

That doesn’t mean you’re out in the sticks - it’s only a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk to the centre of Cockermouth. Here you’ll find a range of great independent shops, bars and restaurants along with all the national big names.

For families with younger children, All Saints CofE Primary School (rated “Good” by Ofsted) is less than a 5 minute drive away. 

For older kids, the journey to Cockermouth School (for 11 - 18 year olds) takes around the same time, or less than a 20 minute walk.

This superb, spacious property has been wonderfully looked after by the current owners, it’s still in show home condition. 

And it could be the ideal modern family home if you’re looking for somewhere that’s convenient for town but so easy when you want to enjoy the great outdoors.

It’s also chain free - meaning if you’ve already sold your property or are renting in the short term it could be a relatively simple and straightforward purchase. 

We’re expecting plenty of interest from discerning families - call to arrange a private viewing.