6 bed country house for sale

Irthington, Carlisle CA6

Watch Cross is a truly magnificent six-bedroom, five-bathroom country residence set in very impressive grounds with the rolling Cumbrian countryside as an inspiring backdrop.

Extremely suitable for multi-generational family living, with annex potential in the 'East Wing' the property is versatile, flexible, and exceptionally spacious with an internal floor space of around 4000sq ft.

The property has been lovingly cared for by the current owners who has enhanced the property considerably but kept the heart and soul of this superb period home intact. Quote AP0121.

Dating back to the early 1900s and built to exacting standards by master craftsman the property has been sympathetically and beautifully renovated by the current owner to provide the perfect family home.

Externally the Kirkstone Sandstone exterior sets the property off beautifully.

The interiors have been lovingly renovated, with quality fixtures and fittings blending with stunning period features, including a magnificent English Oak staircase.

A sweeping driveway leads to the front door...and what an entrance.

You walk through a vestibule and are greeted by the wonderful English Oak staircase that effortlessly leads up to the first floor.

The main hall leads off to the left to the stunning kitchen/diner which is fitted with quality cabinets set off brilliantly by the striking granite worksurface.

This room opens to a utility area which then leads to the 'East Wing' of the house with its separate annex potential.

In this part of the house, there is a third reception room and a ground floor shower room.

The hall also opens directly onto one of the raised terraces at the rear where you can take in the views across the rolling Cumbrian countryside towards the Pennine hills.

Off the right of the main hall take your pick from either of the spacious reception rooms in this part of the house, both dual aspect and flooded with natural light.

On the first floor, a fabulous landing area leads to all six bedrooms and the family bathroom where you can indulge yourself in the copper bath whilst looking out towards the surrounding countryside.

Watch Cross benefits from fabulous private gardens, with raised terraces, and wonderful views.

The property is located in a rural setting around five miles from the historic city of Carlisle within close proximity to major road links and Carlisle Lake District Airport. Access to J43 and J44 is quick and easy.

The market town of Brampton and the historic city of Carlisle are conveniently close by and there are a number of well-regarded schools in the area.

Location:

The property is located in a rural setting around five miles from the historic city of Carlisle within close proximity to major road links and Carlisle Lake District Airport.

Access to J43 and J44 is quick and easy.

The market town of Brampton and the historic city of Carlisle are conveniently close by and there are a number of well-regarded schools in the area.

Services:

Mains electricity and water, Oil central heating,
Septic tank drainage

Watch Cross;
EPC - F



Council Tax - G

Tenure - Freehold.

Getting to The Property...

From Carlisle, Hardwicke Circus roundabout take the A7 North and at the top of the hill bear right onto Brampton Road continuing onto the A689. Follow A689 towards Carlisle Airport go past a left-hand sign for Laversdale and the entrance to Watch cross and The Coach House is on your right. If you get to the roundabout you've gone too far.

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