5 bed detached house for sale

Kingstown Road, Carlisle CA3

We are delighted to offer to the market this former police house, beautifully positioned in a sought-after location to the north of Carlisle. Sitting on an extensive and generous plot, this impressive property offers an abundance of internal and external space, making it an ideal family home. With up to five reception rooms, five well-proportioned bedrooms, three bathrooms, two ground floor WC's, sizeable gardens, and a detached double garage, this home should be at the top of your viewing list.

Located to the north of Carlisle, the area is a highly desirable and well-established residential location, offering a perfect blend of suburban tranquillity and convenient access to the city centre. The area is known for its spacious properties, green open spaces, and family-friendly atmosphere. It benefits from excellent transport links via the nearby M6 motorway and A7, making commuting easy, while a range of local amenities including shops, supermarkets, parks, and reputable primary and secondary schools are all within easy reach. With its close proximity to Kingstown Retail Park and regular public transport services, this is an ideal setting for families and professionals alike seeking both comfort and connectivity.

Upon entering through the double uPVC front doors, you are welcomed into a tiled entrance vestibule, leading into the spacious Reception room, which features a living flame coal effect gas fire with marble inset, hearth, and surround. Additional highlights include decorative coving, laminate flooring, dado rail, double radiator, and uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side. From here, double doors open into the study and another door provides access to a second reception room.

The second reception room/living space continues the generous theme, boasting a cast iron open fireplace with tiled inset and wooden surround, decorative coving, dado rail, T.V. Point, and a radiator. A uPVC double glazed window to the front brightens the space, with access provided to the kitchen/diner and the inner hallway.

The Inner Hallway includes a handy guest WC, built-in cloaks cupboard, decorative coving, dado rail, ceiling spotlighting, and doors leading into the study and a third reception room. The ground floor WC offers a wash hand basin, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, dado rail, and an extractor fan. The Study offers an excellent space for working from home, enhanced with decorative coving, radiator, and French uPVC doors opening to the outside.

The third reception room/living area is a strikingly large space with a living flame coal effect cast iron fireplace, inglenook surround with exposed brickwork, and a solid oak mantle. The room is finished with decorative coving, two radiators, TV and satellite points, French doors to the rear garden, and a large uPVC window flooding the room with natural light.

The heart of the home is the expansive Kitchen/Diner with a full range of modern base and wall units, complementary worktops, and a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. The Tecnik range-style cooker features a double oven, grill, five-ring electric hob, stainless steel splashback, and extractor canopy. Additional fittings include an integrated dishwasher, breakfast bar, space for a dining table, laminate flooring, decorative coving, two radiators, and uPVC windows to the front and side, as well as French doors leading outside.

A separate Utility Room provides ample space and practicality, featuring base units, a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, plumbing for a washing machine, space for an American-style fridge freezer, and houses the central heating boiler. There are doors leading to the front and rear of the property, access to a WC and the dining room, a double radiator, and a rear-facing uPVC window. The ground floor also includes a second WC with tiled flooring, part tiled walls, and a dado rail, and a generous Dining Room with space for a large table, laminate flooring, radiator, and a front-facing uPVC window.

A spacious landing leads to all five bedrooms, the family shower room, and the main bathroom. The Master Bedroom is exceptional, with extensive fitted wardrobes, drawers, decorative coving, two radiators, and dual aslpect uPVC windows. It benefits from a private En-suite Shower Room, comprising a corner shower cubicle with Triton T80 electric shower, WC, vanity unit, fully tiled walls and floor, chrome heated towel rail, LED spotlights, and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two is another substantial double with ceiling spotlights, two radiators, and three uPVC windows. Bedroom Three is a stylish double room with dado rail, radiator, and a side-facing uPVC window. Bedroom Four includes a built-in cupboard, radiator, and front-facing window. Bedroom Five also provides good accommodation, with a radiator and front-facing window.

The Family Shower Room is modern and spacious, featuring a walk-in double shower with thermostatic drench unit, his and hers vanity units, WC, ceramic tiled flooring, fully tiled walls, ceiling spotlights, storage into the eaves, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, and frosted uPVC window. The Main Bathroom includes a three-piece suite with mixer shower over the bath, WC, wash hand basin, a radiator, and frosted window.

Externally, the home sits on a substantial plot. Entry is via wrought iron gates onto a driveway with parking for up to four vehicles. The private front garden is laid to lawn with decorative flower beds and sandstone flags. Double wrought iron gates at the side provide additional parking for two to three cars and access to the detached double garage.

The large, well-maintained rear garden features multiple block-paved and sandstone patio areas, a wood chipped section, and a generous vegetable patch. A secure concrete area outside the utility is ideal for a dog run and also gives access to a large external store.

Additional information:

Council Tax Band: D

Local Authority: Carlisle

*This information is to be confirmed by the solicitor*

Early viewing is highly recommended due to the property being realistically priced.

Disclaimer:

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including gas central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.
Tenure


To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors
Possession


Vacant possession upon completion
Viewing


Viewing strictly by appointment through The Express Estate Agency