Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7

This deceptively spacious family home with extensive landscaped and enclosed gardens is located in the popular village of Ireby, adjacent to the highly ranked and popular Ireby Junior School. . The property is a double fronted sandstone end terrace, that has been fully renovated in keeping with a property built in I768. Over the last 30 years the current owners of Swan House have reroofed, dry lined most internal walls, and sympathetically replastered internally. The oil fired central heating system, log burner, and 3 thermal store panels on the south facing roof make this a cosy, easy to heat house.

The aluminium conservatory has under floor heating. The property is double glazed throughout, with 6 windows and front door replaced this year.
In addition the property has a fully renovated barn, large shed, small garden room and small greenhouse.

GROUND FLOOR

The front door has its original sandstone and oak lintel. The hallway opens onto a
spacious snug with original oak window lintel, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and character stained glass window .

Across the hallway is a spacious living room, with feature sandstone fireplace with log burning stove. An original built in shelved cupboard and oak lintel above window make a relaxing family room

The hallway continues on to the under the stairs handy utility room, with oil boiler, washing machine etc. At the end of the hallway is ground floor toilet, wash hand basin, with half wood panelling and solid wood floor.

The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted and includes, dishwasher, electric hob, oven, extractor fan and Belfast sink. The kitchen is lit with spots and floor terracotta tiled.

The conservatory is entered from the kitchen by full-width bifold doors, the light filled conservatory. It has a mature grapevine that trails across the ceiling, oil central heating and underfloor electric heating. Spacious enough to seat 8 people at the table, it is a perfect room for all seasons, to eat, entertain or simply sit and enjoy the wonderful views over the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

The en suite master bedroom is very spacious with room for king sized bed, exposed beams, fitted wardrobe. The ensuite has large glassed walk in power shower, with solid wood floor and antique wall cabinet. Wall hung wash hand basin and toilet, spotlights in ceiling.

The second double bedroom is equally spacious with exposed oak window lintel and has a fitted wardrobe that would take full length mirror doors. Ceiling has been re plastered with fitted spotlights.

The double bedroom at the back of the property fills with morning sunshine entering through double windows with wonderful views over the gardens.

The family bathroom has large bath with rain shower. Ceiling has fitted spot lights, floor solid wood and large ladder radiator.

REAR OF THE PROPERTY

The sandstone courtyard, barn and pond areas are accessed by 2 double doors from the conservatory. This very sheltered sun trap is great for dining and wining and has external power sockets.

The large two storey stone barn (ex stables) has 4 large rooms. It has recently been renovated with new insulated roof, timbers windows and doors throughout, rewired, etc. It is currently used for food/freezers and tools storage, workshop and home gym. With the correct permissions the barns could have the potential to be developed further, perhaps as a home office or even more.

Steps lead up from the courtyard to a raised pond with cascade trough water features.

The large mature gardens to the rear of the house have recently been landscaped to include gravel paths that link the themed and dining areas of the garden. Water and electricity extend to the rear of the garden.

The garden includes; vegetable area with small greenhouse and chicken run. Orchard with apple and pear trees. A gravelled seatingdining area in the centre of the garden has a small summer house, great for morning coffee taking in the views and sunshine. A second pond with patio seatingdining area gets the last of the evening sun-perfect for a drink or evening meal.

At the end of the garden is a secure and well maintained ex tractor shed, great for storing garden equipment and logs. A field gate leads on to a green lane going all the way through to the other end of the village.

The garden is approximately half an acre, easy to maintain, securely fenced, beautiful and very private.

Viewing highly recommended to appreciate all the features of the wonderful property.


Parking is on street only and the property has oil heating, double glazing and Thermal panels which heat the water.

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Situation

Swan House is located on the northern fringe of the Lake District National Park and is located in the village of Ireby. Ireby is 3 miles from Bothel, approximately 9 miles from the town of Wigton, approximately 8 miles from the Lake District village of Bassenthwaite, approximately 11 miles from the town of Cockermouth and approximately 20 miles from the border city of Carlisle. Ierby has a primary school and public house.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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