4 bed detached house for sale

Bluebell Meadows, Cumwhinton CA4

Now this is what modern family living should look like! Number 7 Bluebell Meadows is a substantial and beautifully finished four-bedroom detached home that combines all the advantages of a modern property with something that can be incredibly difficult to find - genuine space both inside and out. Set within an exclusive development of just 14 individually styled homes on the outskirts of the highly desirable village of Cumwhinton, this fantastic property enjoys a superb position with a huge rear garden, open field views and a wonderful feeling of space around it.

Built by a highly regarded local developer and finished to an exceptional standard throughout, this is a home that has been designed around the realities of busy modern family life. You’ve got four genuine double bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms, a separate study/snug, a cosy living room with a log-burning stove, a spectacular open-plan living dining kitchen, separate utility, beautiful sunroom, integral garage and an absolutely enormous rear garden backing onto open fields. Add in off-road parking for several vehicles and a fantastic position towards the bottom corner of this small development, and there is an awful lot here to get excited about!

One of the things we really love about Bluebell Meadows is its scale. With only 14 homes making up the entire development, there’s none of that sprawling, repetitive feeling you sometimes associate with modern housing estates. Instead, there’s a variety of house styles positioned on generous plots, helping the development feel established, individual and considerably more exclusive. And when you see the size of the plot at Number 7, you’ll understand exactly what we mean!

On arrival, the first impression is excellent. The frontage is smart, attractive and deliberately low maintenance, while generous off-road parking provides plenty of space for several vehicles and leads towards the integral single garage. But as impressive as the outside looks, it’s when you step through the front door that this home really begins to show its quality.

The entrance hallway is absolutely beautiful and provides a fantastic introduction to everything that follows. A bespoke oak staircase immediately catches your eye and rises elegantly to the first floor, while gorgeous herringbone-style lvt flooring flows throughout the ground-floor accommodation, creating a seamless and incredibly stylish finish. Natural light fills the hallway and solid oak internal doors provide access to two separate storage cupboards, the cloakroom, living room and study/snug, before a glazed oak door at the far end draws you towards the heart of the home.

The ground-floor cloakroom is an incredibly useful addition to any family home and, as you’d expect here, it has been finished beautifully. A modern WC with concealed cistern is complemented by a wash hand basin set within a stylish vanity unit and contemporary chrome accessories, continuing the high-quality finish found throughout the property.

The living room is a wonderful, cosy retreat and offers somewhere to escape from the larger open-plan family spaces when you simply want to put your feet up and relax. A beautiful log-burning stove sits proudly on a tiled hearth and creates a fantastic focal point, as well as providing some very welcome additional warmth on those chilly Cumbrian winter evenings. French doors allow an abundance of natural light into the room and provide easy access outside during the warmer months, while luxurious wooden Venetian blinds add both privacy and a lovely contemporary finishing touch.

Across the hallway is another room that we think families are going to absolutely love. The separate study/snug gives you the kind of flexibility that can make such a difference to everyday life. If you work from home, you’ve got a proper dedicated office without sacrificing one of the bedrooms upstairs. If you’ve got younger children, it could become a fantastic playroom where the toys can be contained away from the main living spaces. Alternatively, turn it into a cosy second sitting room, gaming room, hobby space or teenage den - the choice really is yours.

And then we arrive at the heart of this fantastic home.

The kitchen is surely the hub of every great family house, and what a kitchen this is! This is far more than somewhere to simply prepare meals; it’s a wonderful open-plan cooking, dining and socialising space where everyone can naturally come together throughout the day. Whether you’re grabbing a quick slice of toast before the school run, sitting around the breakfast bar with a coffee, catching up over dinner or entertaining a house full of friends on a Saturday evening, this room has been designed to handle it all.

The kitchen itself is stylish, contemporary and beautifully appointed, featuring an extensive range of high-gloss cabinetry complemented by luxurious granite work surfaces, matching upstands and an attractive tiled splashback. There’s plenty of preparation and storage space, while a fantastic selection of integrated appliances includes an eye-level oven, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher and induction hob with stainless-steel extractor above. A stainless-steel sink completes the practical side of the kitchen, while under-unit LED lighting and recessed ceiling spotlights introduce another layer of quality and create a lovely atmosphere during the evenings.

And, of course, there’s the breakfast bar - perfect for those busy weekday mornings, casual lunches or simply somewhere for friends to sit with a glass of wine while you’re getting dinner ready.

Natural light is another huge feature of this room. A large window positioned above the sink looks across the side garden, while the dining section benefits from a substantial glazed uPVC door with additional glazing alongside, allowing daylight to stream into the room and providing a wonderful outlook towards the spectacular rear garden. The result is a space that feels bright, airy and incredibly connected to the outside.

There’s ample room for a substantial dining table and chairs, but the flexibility doesn’t end there. Depending on how you like to live, you could introduce additional occasional furniture or a comfortable chair to create another informal seating area. It’s a room that can evolve with your family rather than forcing you into one particular arrangement.

From the dining area, beautiful glazed oak French doors lead into another fantastic surprise - the sunroom.

Wow, what a space this is!

With panoramic views across the side and rear gardens and towards the neighbouring fields beyond, the sunroom is a wonderful place to enjoy the outlook whatever the weather. Currently arranged with dining furniture, it creates a brilliant entertaining space for family gatherings and dinner parties, but you could just as easily replace the table with a comfortable sofa and a couple of chairs and create the perfect place to sit back, relax and watch the world go by.

The fully insulated vaulted ceiling means this is far more than somewhere you’ll only use during the summer months, while extensive glazing ensures the room is flooded with natural light. A uPVC double-glazed door provides direct access into the rear garden, making this another space that really comes into its own when the weather improves.

Just off the kitchen is the separate utility room, another hugely practical feature for busy family life. Fitted with cabinetry and work surfaces designed to complement the main kitchen, there’s space for appliances including a washing machine and tumble dryer, helping keep laundry and everyday clutter away from the main entertaining space. A uPVC door provides direct access to the rear garden, while internal access into the integral garage means you don’t even need to step outside when unloading shopping from the car on a wet Cumbrian afternoon!

The integral garage itself provides excellent additional storage and secure parking options, with plenty of room for bikes, tools, outdoor equipment and all those belongings that naturally accumulate when you have a growing family.

Then it’s time to head upstairs, and even the journey to the first floor feels special thanks to that beautiful bespoke oak staircase.

Once upstairs, you’ll discover four fantastic double bedrooms, and we really do mean four proper doubles. There’s no tiny fourth bedroom here simply making up the numbers. Each room provides generous proportions, plenty of flexibility for furniture arrangements and excellent natural light through large windows, making this a house that can genuinely accommodate a growing family without anyone drawing the short straw!

Two of the bedrooms benefit from substantial built-in storage cupboards, while the principal bedroom has the additional luxury of its own stunning en-suite shower room.

And what an en-suite it is.

Beautiful marble-effect tiling extends across the walls and floor, immediately creating a luxurious feel and giving the room the kind of finish you’d normally associate with a high-end hotel. A generous walk-in shower combines with contemporary sanitaryware and carefully chosen finishing touches to create a space that feels stylish, sophisticated and incredibly well executed.

The remaining bedrooms are all versatile enough to work around the changing needs of family life. Perhaps you need four permanent bedrooms today, or maybe one becomes a guest room, dressing room or additional office. Whatever your requirements, the space is there to adapt.

Completing the first-floor accommodation is the spectacular four-piece family bathroom, and the quality continues here too. Matching marble-effect tiling creates a beautifully coordinated finish, while the suite includes both a generous walk-in shower and a gorgeous freestanding bath, giving you the best of both worlds. Whether you need a quick shower before work or fancy a long soak after a busy day, you’re completely covered.

An illuminated vanity mirror, recessed LED ceiling spotlights and contemporary chrome accessories complete the room beautifully, creating another space that wouldn’t look out of place in a luxury hotel.

But as impressive as the accommodation is inside, we still haven’t talked properly about one of the biggest reasons to fall in love with number 7 - the garden.

And when we say big, we really do mean big!

Step outside and you’re greeted by a spectacular rear garden that provides a huge expanse of lawn for the entire family to enjoy. There’s space here that many modern homes can only dream about, and because Number 7 occupies such a fantastic position towards the bottom corner of the development, the garden enjoys a wonderful open outlook towards neighbouring fields.

The generous patio area creates the perfect place for outdoor furniture, barbecues and entertaining, while the enormous lawn gives children an incredible amount of space to run around and enjoy themselves. You could put up a trampoline, climbing frame and football goals and still have plenty of garden left over.

For keen gardeners, the size of the plot also provides a brilliant blank canvas. You could introduce additional planting, raised beds, landscaped borders or perhaps create further entertaining areas. Equally, if you simply love the idea of a huge open lawn where children and pets can play freely, leave it exactly as it is and enjoy the space.

And then there’s the outlook.

Beyond the rear boundary are neighbouring open fields, creating a fantastic backdrop and giving you the opportunity to sit outside and watch horses grazing and wildlife passing by throughout the seasons. It’s a wonderfully peaceful setting and another feature that helps distinguish Number 7 from homes positioned further into larger developments.

Location-wise, Cumwhinton continues to be one of the most popular villages on the southern side of Carlisle, particularly for families and commuters who want the convenience of the city without necessarily wanting to live right in the middle of it.

The village has a lovely community feel and offers everyday amenities, while the Lowther Arms provides a traditional village pub and a natural meeting place for residents. For families with younger children, Cumwhinton School is conveniently located within the village, making the morning school run considerably easier, while a wider choice of secondary education is available throughout Carlisle and the surrounding area.

Carlisle city centre is within straightforward travelling distance, giving you access to an extensive range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and entertainment, while the location is particularly convenient for anyone regularly travelling further afield.

Junction 42 of the M6 is easily accessible from Cumwhinton, providing excellent connections north towards Scotland and south towards Penrith and the wider motorway network and the recently opened southern bypass. This makes the village a particularly attractive base for commuters who want rural surroundings and village life without sacrificing convenient road links.

What we really love about Number 7 Bluebell Meadows is that it offers the best bits of owning a modern home without many of the compromises people sometimes associate with newer developments.

If you’re searching for a substantial, beautifully finished family home where space, quality and location come together in equal measure, Number 7 Bluebell Meadows really does deserve to be right at the top of your viewing list.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - F

EPC Rating - B

Private Septic Tank Sewerage

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