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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CA27 0BY
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About
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 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 6.34m x 4.52m 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 4.29m x 4.57m A formal reception room with large window to rear overlooking the gardens, coved ceiling, original fireplace and radiator.
Dining Kitchen 3.49m x 6.42m 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 1.85m x 1.51m 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 2.95m x 4.06m Newly refitted. Benefiting from front access door and window. Door leading to reception room/ground floor bedroom.
Reception Room/Bedroom 3.72m x 5.26m 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 3.54m x 4.35m Large double bedroom with sash window overlooking the property's grounds to the rear, original feature fireplace and radiator.
Bedroom 2 2.75m x 4.56m Large window to front elevation, original feature fireplace and radiator.
Principal Bedroom 3.6m x 4.61m 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 3.65m x 3.23m 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 3.88m x 2.78m 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 3.88m x 3.03m Pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, velux window, undereaves storage, radiator and steps up and over to next room.
Bedroom 3.74m x 2.79m 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.
Referral Fee Disclosure PFK works with preferred providers for services relating to buying or selling property.
These providers offer competitive pricing, but you are under no obligation to use them and are free to choose alternatives.
If you do use these services, PFK may receive a referral fee as follows (all figures include VAT): • Conveyancing (Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd): £120 to £210 per completed sale or purchase.
• Auction – If you decide to sell your property via Auction House Cumbria following our introduction, the average referral fee earned for 2025 was £2,398 and is dependent on the final sale price.
• Financial Services (Emma Harrison Financial Services): average referral fee of £221 in 2024 for arranging mortgages, insurance, and related products.
• EPC and Floorplans (M & G EPCs Ltd): £35 for EPC & Floorplan, £24 for EPC only, £6 for Floorplan only. • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks (via Landmark): between £8.50 and £15.50.
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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