Carlisle, Cumbria

Scotby Village

Scotby | Carlisle | Cumbria | CA4 8BS

16 SCOTBY VILLAGE

Built in the late 1800’s, 16 Scotby Village is a substantial four bed, four bathroom family home, full of both charm and period features yet with all the comforts of the present day. The property is ideally located in a sought-after village with a glorious garden and open countryside views.

Scotby Village is an imposing residence which offers bright and versatile accommodation over two floors. The property retains a wealth of original features such as plasterwork, shutters, doors, mouldings and deep skirtings. It is quite exceptional for a property to be in a centrally located village setting with the benefit of a large and private garden and open countryside views.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground floor

The front entrance leads directly into a striking hallway with an oak parquet floor, elegant archway and detailed plasterwork. Off the hall to the left is a stylish WC with separate powder room. The dining room ahead is a lovely bright room with two sash windows and views onto the garden. To the left there is a large walk-in cupboard. The main sitting room is a delightful space with ornate plasterwork and a large bay window overlooking the garden.

The standout space in the house is the stylish and generous well-appointed open plan kitchen, dining, living room. This contemporary and bright space has underfloor heating throughout with an extended height ceiling with fix glazed roof lights. The kitchen has a wide range of floor and wall mounted units, including integrated, wine fridge, dishwasher, plate warmer, two ovens, a microwave and induction hob, there is also a sizeable island with seating. A superb living space is ideally positioned and there is an additional dining area. The glass fronted study, currently used by the owners as a gym is well placed to take in the garden views and beyond. Off the kitchen is a sizeable utility with ample floor and wall units, counter tops, sink and storage for white goods, with access to both the garden and the drive. A substantial walk in understairs cloak cupboard completes the ground floor.

Upstairs

There is an impressive period oak staircase to the first floor where there are four generous double rooms and four bathrooms. The tasteful and spacious master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and mouldings features a striking bay window with original shutters and impressive views. The room also boasts an enviable dressing room and a well-appointed ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower, double sinks, WC and towel rail. There are three further bedrooms, all generous in size, one with a marble fireplace and an ensuite with a walk in shower, hand wash basin and WC . There are two further bedrooms to the right of the landing one facing the front and one facing the rear of the property, they share a Jack and Jill bathroom with a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC. There is also a family bathroom with free standing bath, hand wash basin and WC. The elegant hall is where the loft access is found.

OUTSIDE

The property is entered via the private, electric gates into a wide and hidden courtyard with ample parking for six cars. To the rear of the property there is delightful and secluded garden with uninterrupted views onto the rolling countryside. The generous lawned area which in the past has served as both a tennis court and bowling green sits to the front with pretty patio areas ideal for alfresco dining. Mature trees, shrubs and established flower beds wrap around the garden, with an orchard featuring apple and plum trees as well as fruit bushes.

LOCATION

The property is in the pretty rural village of Scotby which has a vibrant local community with a busy village hall offering a multitude of activities. There is also a highly regarded primary school in the village, public house, church and post office. The property is just 3 miles from The Border City of Carlisle, linked with major road and rail networks. It is just one mile from both the A69 with easy access to Newcastle and the M6 motorway.

From Junction 43 on the M6, take the A69 to Newcastle after 0.3 miles turn right into Scotby Village, follow this road for one mile into the centre of the village and the property is 300 yards on the left after the Village Post Office.

Company No: 09714713

Registered Office Address: Lakeside, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle CA6 6LY. Trading As: Fine & Count ry North Cumbria.

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INFORMATION

Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band: F

Local Authority

Carlisle City Council

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents, Fine & Country North Cumbria.

Offers

All offers should be made to the offices of the sole selling agents, Fine & Country North Cumbria by email to cumbria@fineandcountry.com

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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 numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21.07.2023

FINE & COUNTRY

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