4 bed detached house for sale

Irthington, Carlisle CA6

Holywell House is a substantial four double bedroom family home, situated within the peaceful rural village of Irthington. Having been thoughtfully renovated and improved by the current owners, the property offers generous and versatile accommodation, combining the character and proportions of a traditional family home with the practical requirements of modern family living.

Irthington is a picturesque and welcoming village set amongst the attractive countryside of north Cumbria. The surrounding area is characterised by open farmland, mature trees and pleasant rural views, providing a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of town life. Despite its rural position, the village is conveniently located for access to Carlisle and the surrounding towns and villages, with the A689 providing excellent road links towards Carlisle, Brampton and the wider North East.

Holywell House is approached via an unadopted road leading from the main road through the village. The property is set in a generous position and benefits from ample parking to the front, making it particularly practical for a busy family or those requiring space for several vehicles. There are also two useful outbuildings, providing valuable additional storage for garden equipment, bikes, tools and general household items.

On entering the property, the accommodation immediately demonstrates the excellent proportions and flexibility on offer. The impressive dining kitchen forms the hub of the home, with a bespoke fitted kitchen incorporating a central island, Rangemaster cooker and Belfast-style sink. There is plenty of preparation and storage space, together with ample room for a family dining table. This is a particularly sociable room, perfectly suited to everyday family life as well as entertaining.

Leading directly from the kitchen is a separate dining room, providing a further excellent reception space. With generous proportions, this room would be ideal for larger family meals, special occasions and entertaining friends, while also offering the flexibility to be used for a variety of other purposes according to individual requirements.

Also accessed from the kitchen is a useful utility room and WC, adding further practicality to the ground floor and providing valuable additional storage and laundry space.

To the rear of the property is the comfortable lounge, which benefits from two windows allowing natural light to fill the room. A feature wood burning stove provides an attractive focal point and creates a warm and cosy atmosphere, making this an ideal room in which to relax and unwind.

The hallway also provides access to a dedicated home office, ideal for those working remotely, together with a further reception room currently utilised as a children's playroom a useful and versatile space which could easily be adapted to suit changing family needs, whether as a snug, hobby room, additional sitting room or study.

To the first floor are four well proportioned double bedrooms, making this an excellent home for a growing family. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and benefits from a useful walk-in wardrobe. There is also an additional room which offers exciting potential to create an en-suite shower room.

The remaining three bedrooms are all generous double rooms, providing comfortable accommodation for family members or guests. The family bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite and serves the bedrooms.

Externally, the rear garden provides a lovely extension of the living accommodation. Predominantly laid to lawn, it is bordered and complemented by a variety of mature plants, established shrubs and trees, creating an attractive and established garden setting. There is plenty of space for children to play, outdoor dining and entertaining, while the mature planting provides a pleasant degree of privacy.

The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and majority double glazing, together with the considerable advantages of ample off-road parking and two useful outbuildings.

Overall, Holywell House is an impressive and adaptable family home offering four double bedrooms, generous reception space, a superb bespoke dining kitchen, useful outbuildings and an established garden, all within a peaceful village setting. The combination of spacious accommodation, thoughtful improvements and the potential to further enhance the principal bedroom makes this a particularly appealing home for families seeking a rural lifestyle without being too far from Carlisle and the amenities of the surrounding area.

EPC Rating: D

Dining Kitchen (5.03m x 6.53m)

Lounge (4.78m x 4.14m)

Dining Room (5.33m x 3.66m)

Sitting Room (5.41m x 3.25m)

Office (3.99m x 2.59m)

Bedroom (5.18m x 3.73m)

Bedroom (4.29m x 2.87m)

Bedroom (4.14m x 2.87m)

Bedroom (4.04m x 2.90m)

Bathroom (2.77m x 2.34m)

Outbuilding 1 (3.07m x 2.87m)

Outbuilding 2 (2.95m x 2.44m)