Milestone House, Penrith, CA11

Side Entrance Porch

7'6" x 7'3" (2.29m x 2.21m)

Coming in from the rear courtyard via a part glazed wooden door is this well proportioned hallway, fitted with wood effect vinyl and wall mounted coat & key hooks, perfect for shrugging off your coat and storing your shoes at the end of the day.

Living Room

17'10" x 15'10" (5.46m x 4.83m)

Opening the nearly two hundred year old wood door, you are rewarded with a generously sized living room complete with an impressive Inglenook fireplace. Flanked by brick with a timber lintel, it currently houses a multifuel cast iron stove, ideal for lighting a fire to chase away those cooler winter nights.



Elsewhere in the room, is a wood door leading to the workshop, an alcove with exposed stonework and wood lintel, double glazed wood window with exposed wood lintel to the rear courtyard, loft hatch leading to the insulated roof space. two radiators and a sliding door leading to the conservatory.

Workshop

16'8" x 8'11" (5.08m x 2.72m)

Ascending a short flight of stairs up from the Living room, you enter the Workshop, a double height space suitable for any budding

DIYer or experienced hobbyist. Benefitting from a rear door to the side garden, double glazed Velux window, power and lighting, this versatile space can be used for a multitude of different purposes.

Conservatory

9'7" x 26'0" (2.93m x 7.93m)

Entering from the Kitchen or Living room, you are presented with this most impressively sized conservatory. Consisting of a low level wall with timber framework and double glazed units, it's a perfect place for a hot cup of coffee in the morning or to house those citrus trees you've always wanted to get.

Utility Room

8'5" x 7'4" (2.59m x 2.24m)

Accessed via a part glazed wood door from the Conservatory, is the very useful utility room. Currently housing the oil boiler that was replaced in November 2023, the room features plumbing for a washing machine, multi level shelving, corner sink and loft storage (accessible by a pull down ladder), ideal for housing the obligatory Christmas decorations.

Kitchen

12'6" x 10'4" (3.81m x 3.15m)

The heart of any home, this Kitchen features prominent exposed beams, feature stone wall and a range of fitted units with complimentary worktop and 1 1/2 sink and drainer, plumbing for a dishwasher, tiled splashback along with a wood double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator, electric range cooker and extractor fan above.

Hallway

The crossroads of Milestone House, linking the original house to the later conversion. The hallway itself is in keeping with the scale of the rest of the house, providing plenty of usable space, with two alcoves and under stair storage with stairs leading up to the first floor, stairs down to the cellar and a door to the Sitting room.

Cellar

13'6" x 8'9" (4.14m x 2.67m)

Probably serving as the original house's "fridge" back when it was first built, this space would make an ideal wine cellar or additional storage space. With sandstone steps down to the flagged floor.

Dining Room

14'11" x 13'6" (4.55m x 4.14m)

Previously used as the Dining room, this room houses a stunning example of exposed beams, along a with inglenook fireplace housing a multifuel stove with tiled hearth and oak mantel. A wood double glazed window to the front aspect along with door to the front porch and sitting room finish the room.

Sitting Room

13'5" x 10'4" (4.11m x 3.15m)

Currently utilised as a home gym, this former sitting room benefits from some more lovely examples of exposed beams, a decorative cast iron fireplace and wood double glazed window to the front aspect.

Entrance Porch

Accessed from the front garden, is this useful porch area which houses the original date stone along with wood glazed window and door into the dining room.

First Floor Landing

Spacious landing providing access to all three bedrooms and the bathroom with further steps up to the attic.

Bedroom One

13'6" x 11'1" (4.14m x 3.40m)

A well proportioned master bedroom with views to the fells and surrounding countryside, featuring built in cupboard storage, alcove, double glazed wood window with secondary glazing, radiator and access to the Ensuite.

Ensuite

5'8" x 4'7" (1.73m x 1.42m)

Fitted with a three piece suite, comprising a low level w/c, shower cubicle and wash hand basin.



(Note: The macerator for the w/c requires replacement, but hasn't been replaced due to the marketing of the property and the requirements of the new buyer).

Bedroom Two

13'10" x 8'11" (4.22m x 2.72m)

A good sized double bedroom with views to the fells and surrounding countryside, featuring built in cupboard storage, double glazed wood window with secondary glazing and radiator.

Bedroom Three

10'9" x 9'3" (3.30m x 2.82m)

Currently utilised as a walk-in wardrobe, this double bedroom has a double glazed wood window to the rear garden and radiator.

Bathroom

11'5" x 6'2" (3.50m x 1.90m)

Generously sized and consisting of a four piece suite that comprises of a low level w/c, wash hand basin, double width shower cubicle and bath, the rest of the bathroom features a tiled floor, half tiled walls, alcove and radiator.

Attic Room One

18'0" x 11'8" (5.51m x 3.56m)

One of two rooms located on the 2nd floor and currently used as storage space, featuring a double glazed Velux window and radiator.

Attic Room Two

18'0" x 12'9" (5.51m x 3.89m)

One of two rooms located on the 2nd floor currently used as storage space, featuring a double glazed wood window to the side elevation and radiator.

Garage

17'5" x 13'6" (5.31m x 4.14m)

A useful garage space with both power and lighting installed, with up and over door and glazed wood window to the courtyard area.

Rear Courtyard

Located behind Milestone house is a large block paved courtyard, providing ample parking for 5 or 6 vehicles with access to the garage and pedestrian access to the side entrance.

Front and side gardens

Accessed from the workshop, conservatory or the front of the property and split into a number of different areas, the gardens to the front and side consists mostly of lawn, with a further patio area and a number of beds housing mature plants and shrubs linked by a paved pathway.

Thoughts from the Agent

Milestone house is conveniently located a short distance from Penrith and the M6, allowing easy access to major transport links, amenities and the rest of this beautiful county.



The property itself is an incredible opportunity for someone to make it their own, with spacious internal dimensions and plenty of scope to reconfigure the layout of the house, making it ideal for a range of potential buyers. With the easily maintained exterior spaces and generous off road parking, Milestone House would easily suit a busy family or tradesperson with multiple vehicles and a need for storage, both inside and out.

Services & other important information

Mains water, drainage and electricity. Mostly double glazed windows and doors throughout with oil fired central heating and hot water, backed up by two multi fuel stoves. Further information can be found within the attached Key Facts brochure.

Directions

Head North out of Penrith on Scotland road/A6. As you leave the town travel for approximately 0.8 mile. Turn right, immediately beyond Milestone House, bending slightly right into the rear courtyard.

Rights of way

From the main road, Milestone house has a right of way for pedestrian and vehicular access over the shared driveway.