Carleton, Holmrook

This imposing 6+ bedroom Grade II Listed country house sits in 1.7 acres with flexible options for a Guest House, B&B or simply as a large family home. This stunning home offers over 4700 sqft of living accommodation and is located on the edge of Holmrook, close to Gosforth, Seascale, Wasdale & Eskdale valleys, with lots of local amenities, schools and uninterrupted countryside views.

Dating back to 1749 and internally presented to a high standard, combining many original character features, including ornate fireplaces and a wonderful central staircase with stylish décor creating a period, yet modern home. Ideal for a host of flexible options, the home could be configured into a number of options including a self-contained annexe/studio, perhaps for those wanting to generate an income, a main four-bedroom home and a separate 2/3 bedroom property with its own garden and independent access. This home works equally as well as one large family home in a fabulous location.

This is a wonderful opportunity to own a property of local interest in a superb location close to the mountains and the beautiful Cumbrian coast.

The Main House - Centred around a sweeping Georgian staircase, this part of the house is at the heart of the home and on the ground floor has a wonderful entrance hallway, porch, large sitting room, lounge and a dining kitchen and utility room. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, four stylish bathrooms and a kitchenette area, which is useful when using the home as a guest house.

The Cottage - Accessed from the main hallway, or via a separate, private entrance, and seamlessly extending the main house, there is an additional large living/kitchen/dining room, utility room, WC, pantry, garden room/lounge on the ground floor. On the first floor there is are two double bedrooms, family bathroom and single room/dressing room/office. On the second floor, there are 4 rooms which are perfect for storage, hobby or craft rooms.

The Studio - Ideal for Airbnb or perhaps business use as a home office/salon, to the side of the main house is a large, accessible ground floor bedroom with an ensuite shower room. This room has its own independent access from a private terrace to the side of the house, or via a main house.

Location - Sitting only ten minutes' drive from the Eskdale and Wasdale Valley, Holmrook has beaches, mountains and countryside all within a short distance away. The villages of Gosforth and Ravenglass are just short distance away and the home is situated just off the A595, and within easy reach of Sellafield, which is ideal should the home be used for a B&B/Guest House as it is convenient for the managers/workers from the powerplant, which generates a good income for neighbouring properties.

Externally - Carleton Green sits in approx 1.7 acres with a sweeping gravel in/out driveway to the front with ample parking for a number of vehicles, both to the front and side. To the rear the south-facing garden is mainly laid to lawn although the garden is split into ‘outdoor rooms’ with establish trees & shrubs, wild gardens spaces, well stock fruit orchard, hedgerows, flower beds and even a secret garden to the side, a perfect retreat attracting a variety of wildlife. The gardens are sheltered, private and full of colour with a number of terraces to enjoy the surroundings. The gardens have been divided to give private spaces to each of the parts, creating spaces that are private for each one.

History - Dating back to 1749, this substantial Grade II Listed is a traditional Georgian home which has had a number of uses over the years. Most recently as a large family home and has been run successfully as a guest house for 30 years but previously has been a finishing school for Norwegian Girls, with evidence of its use as a guest house dating back to the 1910s and 1920s. The home is full of original features including ornate cornicing, classic corbels and archways, fireplaces and has a wonderful white-wash façade.

Services - Mains Water & Electric
Oil fired Central Heating
Private Septic Tank Drainage
AGA in the kitchen

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