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Sold STCListed 228 days
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About
Homesearch Direct is delighted to offer to the market, Carwinley. This fantastic property is a rare find being situated on the Southern outskirts of Carlisle.
A large detached family home sat on a good sized plot, with paddock and stables totalling 1.6 acres.
Built in 1932, the property was built for the equine defence league and would make a fantastic purchase for those looking for a property suitable for equestrian use.
Accommodation comprises Entrance into Large Hallway, Two Reception Rooms, Newly Fitted Kitchen and Cloaks/WC. To the first floor there are Three Double Bedrooms, Bathroom and Separate WC.
The property benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing.
Externally the house sits on large grounds with front, side and rear gardens, ample off street parking for a dozen or more vehicles, workshop, four stables, utility, further store/stable leading onto the paddock.
Internal viewing is recommended.
In through the uPVC front door to: Spacious Entrance Hallway Nicely presented hallway, decorated in neutral tones, decorative coving, stairs to the first floor, understairs cupboard, double doors into the living/dining room, door into the sitting room/second reception and door into the rear hallway.
Living/Dining Room 23' 5'' x 11' 10'' (7.13m x 3.60m) Nicely presented, spacious living/dining room, living flame coal effect cast iron as fire with tiled hearth and wooden feature surround, decorative coving and picture rail, french uPVC patio doors leading outside, two double radiators, uPVC double glazed bay window to the front of the property with fitted blinds.
Sitting Room 15' 0'' x 12' 0'' (4.57m x 3.65m) Nicely presented, living flame coal effect gas fire, marble inset, hearth and wooden feature surround, picture rail, double panelled radiator, uPVC double glazed bay window to the front of the property with fitted blinds.
Rear Hallway uPVC window to the rear overlooking the stables, direct access into the modern fitted kitchen, double radiator, karndean flooring, door into: Cloaks/WC 6' 8'' x 2' 9'' (2.03m x 0.84m) WC, floating vanity unit, karndean flooring, radiator, extractor, frosted uPVC double glazed window.
Modern Fitted Kitchen 11' 10'' x 11' 6'' (3.60m x 3.50m) A superb, modern recently fitted dining kitchen with a range of base and wall units, complementary worktop surface incorporating a sink and drainer with a Kettle Signature hot water and filtered water mixer tap, integrated NEF electric double oven and grill, four ring NEF induction hob with extractor above, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher and integrated washer/dryer, space for a dining table, exposed beams to the ceiling, LED spotlights, thermostat for the heating control, large built in pantry cupboard with censored lighting, uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear of the property, uPVC door leading outside.
From Entrance Hallway upstairs to: First Floor Landing Large uPVC double glazed window to the rear of the property overlooking the stables, views over Carlisle, access to the loft, doors into all three double bedrooms, bathroom and WC.
Bedroom One 15' 1'' x 11' 5'' (4.59m x 3.48m) Large double bedroom, varnished wooden flooring, decorative coving, radiator, uPVC double glazed windows to the front with fitted blinds and a uPVC double glazed window to the side of the property.
Bedroom Two 14' 6'' x 11' 4'' (4.42m x 3.45m) Large, nicely presented double bedroom, varnished wooden flooring, picture rail, single radiator, two uPVC double glazed windows to the front of the property with fitted blinds, and a uPVC double glazed window to the side with fitted blinds.
Bedroom Three 11' 0'' x 9' 0'' (3.35m x 2.74m) Good sized double bedroom, varnished flooring, double radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the side of the property.
Bathroom 9' 2'' x 8' 11'' (2.79m x 2.72m) Spacious three piece bathroom suite, large double ended jacuzzi bath with mixer shower, separate corner shower cubicle with a Mira electric shower, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, large airing cupboard with shelving, extractor fan, double radiator, frosted uPVC double glazed window to the side of the property.
WC 5' 4'' x 2' 8'' (1.62m x 0.81m) WC, frosted uPVC double glazed window.
Outside To the front of the property there is an attractive, low maintenance garden laid to lawn with bordered flower beds, a gravelled driveway providing off street parking for several vehicles and leads to a further driveway providing access to the stables and paddock.
There is also a side and rear garden laid to lawn and patio area.
To the rear of the stables there is access to a further stable which is currently being utilised as storage and provides direct access on to the paddock.
The paddock can be also be accessed separately via a metal gate. Offers views back towards Carlisle.
Workshop 12' 0'' x 11' 4'' (3.65m x 3.45m) Ideal workshop, accessed from the rear of the property and adjoins the stables via a uPVC door, electricity and lighting providing an excellent workshop space, two frosted uPVC double glazed windows.
Stable One 14' 2'' x 14' 2'' (4.31m x 4.31m) Accessed via a stable door, frosted uPVC double glazed window. Stable Two 18' 0'' x 14' 2'' (5.48m x 4.31m) Large uPVC frosted double glazed window.
Stable Three 12' 1'' x 12' 1'' (3.68m x 3.68m) Stable Four 12' 1'' x 12' 1'' (3.68m x 3.68m) Utility Room 12' 1'' x 12' 1'' (3.68m x 3.68m) Accessed via a uPVC door, converted from a stable, but could be converted back to a stable, if required, modern fitted base and wall units, complementary worktop, one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a mixer tap above, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, also houses a large chest freezer, tiled flooring, electricity.
lighting, frosted uPVC double glazed window. Services Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating. uPVC double glazing. Freehold. Council Tax Band D.
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