Sales brochure for 'Winter Barn', Thornthwaite

Winter Barn Thornthwaite

Wigton

Winter Barn A character filled four/five bedroom family home close to the LDNP with one acre paddock

This charming four bedroom character filled home is located in the rural hamlet of Thornthwaite, just a ten minute walk to the Caldbeck Fell in the Lake District National Park and within easy reach of Wigton, Bassenthwaite Lake and Keswick. Winter Barn was developed to a high standard by the present owners in 2002 into a spacious family home using a subtle blend of modern and traditional materials.

The stylish, beautifully presented rooms include an entrance hall, generous lounge with wood burning stove, traditional kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, dining room, and utility room. The ground floor is completed by an additional flexible use room, currently used as a play room but would be ideal for multi-generational living or annexe potential There is also a study/home office to facilitate home working.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one with Juliet balcony and one with an ensuite shower room, two single bedrooms, family bathroom with roll top bath and a fifth bedroom, currently used as a cinema room/snug.

Outside, set on a large plot there are lawned gardens to the side and rear and lovely areas for sitting out and enjoying the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. This property also benefits from a gated gravel driveway, ample parking, a large garage/outbuilding and a small paddock of around one acre, suitable for equestrian/smallholding use.

Winter Barn would make an idyllic family home with the benefit of the flexible use outbuilding which has development potential, subject to necessary consents.

KEY FEATURES Location and General

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Equestrian potential with paddock approx one acre No onward chain Ten minute walk from the Lake District National Park Around 184 m2 (1975 ft2) of accommodation Small rural hamlet location Excellent national transport links Beautiful open countryside views Annexe/multi-generational living potential

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Generously proportioned rooms allowing flexible living Reception hall with attractive timber staircase Traditional kitchen with bespoke fitted cabinetry Large living room with feature fireplace and wood burning stove Dining room with doors to kitchen and lounge Flexible use room currently used as a playroom Study Utility room with WC Master bedroom with ensuite shower room Double bedroom with Juliet balcony Two further single bedrooms Luxurious family bathroom with roll top bath Fifth bedroom/cinema room/snug

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Gated driveway with ample car parking Large lawned gardens with orchard Decking area to the rear, ideal for alfresco dining Detached garage/outbuilding Approx one acre Paddock

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Local Area Guide Winter Barn is located in the peaceful rural

Thornthwaite Caldbeck

hamlet of Thornthwaite, just a short drive away from the Lake District National Park.

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village of Boltongate is close-by and has a thriving village community, set against the backdrop of the Lakeland fells, with village hall and 14th Century Grade I Listed church. The village of Ireby is just over four miles away with pub and primary school. There are wonderful country walks on the doorstep with numerous

LAKE DISTRICT

iconic lakes, fells and market towns to explore.

The hamlet is conveniently located a few minutes from the A595, offering easy access to Wigton and Carlisle, with major amenities, secondary schools and national transport links via the M6 and West Coast Main Line.

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Leisure Time 1 The picturesque village of Caldbeck is nearby with cafes, shops, pub and lovely riverside walks 2 Visit historic sites in Carlisle, including Carlisle Castle, the City Walls and Carlisle Cathedral 3 Explore iconic lakes and fells in the stunning Lake District National Park - the Blencathra and Skiddaw ranges are nearby

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Ground Floor

Floor Plans

Approx. 91.4 m² (984.2 ft.²)

Not to Scale

First Floor Approx. 92.2 m² (991.9 ft.²)

further info

Rail Journeys Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details.

On the road

15m

Carlisle

Caldbeck - 7.4 miles, 16 min Wigton - 5 miles, 12 min Penrith - 23.6 miles, 40 min

1h 30

Glasgow

1h 40

Manchester

1h 45

Edinburgh

3h 15

London

Services Mains water and electricity Oil central heating Private septic tank drainage

Other info Council Tax band: E

Carlisle - 15 miles, 30 min Keswick - 20 miles, 34 min M6 J41 - 19 miles, 31 min The above journey times and mileages are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested route on Google Maps from the property postcode.

Getting to Winter Barn From M6 J43, take the first exit onto the B5305 to Wigton, Continue on this road, passing the first left turn for Hesket Newmarket and then on the long straight road, there is a cross roads signposted to the right to Dalston and Carlisle and the to the left to Caldbeck. Take this left turn and follow the road to the top of the fell. At the crossroads, take a right signposted Wigton and the next left signposted Thackthwaite/Cleamire, at High Hall turn right towards Bolton New Houses and at the Bog Hall crossroads turn left towards Thornthwaite, end of this road, take a left, signposted to be a dead end.

Address: Winter Barn, Thornthwaite, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8NG

To view: Strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country Telephone 01228 583109 or 01768 869007 email cumbria@fineandcountry.com

Agents Notes All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.

The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.

Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.

For a free valuation, contact the number below.

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Fine & Country Tel 00(44)1768 869007 or 00(44)1228 583109 cumbria@fineandcountry.com 1 Little Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7HL 50 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DN Page 16 of 16