Curthwaite, Wigton

Found in a rural yet accessible location on the edge of the pretty village of Curthwaite is this substantial four/five bedroom detached home with a double garage and an incredible workshop, sitting in a plot of around ¾ acre enjoying superb views across its own gardens towards open countryside. This is a wonderful lifestyle opportunity for those looking to work from home, looking for a large outbuilding or for further development into ancillary accommodation, subject to the relevant planning consents. There is an approx. 4 Acre field available via separate negotiation if you have an equestrian, small holding interest. The opportunities are endless.



Built by the current owners in 1984, there is around 1800 sq.ft of living accommodation in the main house with generous proportions and spacious rooms throughout.  All of the rooms are light-filled and enjoy lovely views across the gardens to the front and rear.



Internally there is a large lounge opening into the conservatory, fitted Thwaite kitchen, dining room with feature circular window, study/bedroom5, utility room and separate WC.  On the first floor there are four spacious double bedrooms with the master having an en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes and one bedroom with a large storage space/dressing area.  In addition to this there is a modern family bathroom and a separate shower room.  All the windows to the rear perfectly frame the outstanding countryside views! 



Externally to the side there is a significant size, detached workshop housing a double garage to the front and on the rear lower level, a double height space that is ideal for a host of flexible options i.e. separate working from home space, vehicle maintenance, storage space or for conversion into ancillary accommodation (STP). To the rear there are large gardens mainly laid to lawn bordered with established fruit trees and shrubs, greenhouse and a number of terraces to enjoy the south facing gardens. To the front, there is a sweepin

Entrance - The entrance vestibule has a tiled floor and wall lighting which leads through the front door into the entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway - A spacious and light filled room with parquet flooring and a window looking out to the front garden, doorways leading into the dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, living room and office. A staircase with wooden balustrade leads up to the first floor, wooded ceiling, ceiling light, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard.

Dining Room - Through a part glazed door into a great size dining room with a large picture circular window looking out to the front of the property measuring 1.5m in diameter, window looking out to the side, carpeted floor, radiator, ceiling light, coving, double doors leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen - Fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units hand made by Thwaites with complimentary work surfaces, tiled splash back, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and across to the open countryside, Neff 5 ring gas hob with extractor fan over, one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated Neff oven, integrated microwave, fridge and dishwasher, radiator, tiled floor, breakfast bar with seating and storage underneath, ceiling light. Doorway leading into utility area.

Utility Room - Doorway leading out to the side elevation, tiled floor, radiator, a range of base units, space for white goods, complimentary work surfaces, tiled splash back, window overlooking the garden, stainless steel sink with taps, ceiling light.

Cloakroom - With WC, corner hand basin with tiled splash back, extractor fan, ceiling light, parquet flooring, alarm panel.

Lounge - A great size room with window to the side elevation, feature exposed stone wall with built in alcoves for shelving, gas fire and TV unit, wall lighting, coving, carpeted floor, radiator, French doors leading into the conservatory.

Conservatory - With wooden flooring, central fan ceiling light, French doors leading out into the garden, glazed on 3 sides with brick walls, the conservatory enjoys fantastic views of the garden.

Office/Bedroom Five - A good size room with radiator, window overlooking the front elevation, carpeted floor, ceiling light.

First Floor Landing - Stairs leading to the first floor landing, at the turn in the stairs there is a window overlooking the front elevation, carpeted floor, radiator, ceiling light, roof window, doors leading to bedrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, bathroom, shower room and storage cupboard.

Bedroom One - A great size double room with window overlooking the front with views of the far reaching countryside, radiator, carpeted floor, ceiling light.

Bedroom Two - Another great size double room with window overlooking the rear garden, ornate coving, radiator, carpeted floor, ceiling light, fitted wardrobes and vanity unit, storage cupboard with folding doors, shower room with glass shower screen, wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan, ceiling light, lino flooring.

Bedroom Three - A double room with window overlooking the rear garden, radiator, ceiling light, carpeted floor.

Bedroom Four - A double room with window overlooking the side, radiator, ceiling light, carpeted floor, doorway leading to storage space built into the eaves which could potentially be converted to and en-suite or dressing room (subject to planning consent).

Family Bathroom - A modern and contemporary suite with a large bath with tiled splash back, WC, wash hand basin, obscure glazed window to the front, tiled floor, radiator, ceiling light x 2.

Shower Room - With shower cubicle with walk-in shower, fully tiled, ceiling light.

Storage Cupboard - Housing the hot water tank and has storage space.

Externally - The property is approached by a sweeping block paved driveway (almost 500 sqm of block paving) which leads down to an ample parking area for a huge number of vehicles. Either side of the driveway there is a beautiful garden space, to one side there is a lawn bordered by established flowers beds and there is also a magnificent Monkey Puzzle tree. To the other side there is an elevated lawned area with established trees and shrubs, a pond and a low maintenance rockery area. There is a double garage which has electric doors to the front and a side door, electricity, water a small storage room and WC, and ample room for storage. The workshop area has a large amount of space to the side and rear, to the side is a small secure store and to the rear a larger store that could also garage three cars. The workshop space is ideal for those looking to work from home incorporating vehicle maintenance subject to the relevant planning consents. There is a water supply, 3 phase electricity as is currently used to maintain plant and HGV vehicles, previously an approved operating centre for 3 HGV’s. To the rear the garden is extensive, the property is set in approx.3/4 of an acre. There are a number of terraces to enjoy the fantastic views across the garden to the far reaching countryside, the rear garden is south facing and has the benefit of a number of established trees and shrubs. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with terraced areas and separated by flowers beds, there is a greenhouse, space for a large vegetable plot and extending down to a storage area behind a Laylandii hedge which also gives access into the field. The garden has a water supply.

Field - Approx. 4 acres available via separate negotiation located adjacent to the property with water supply fed from the property and access through the garden or from the roadside. Perfect for those looking for an equestrian property or small holding.

Services - Mains water, electric, private septic tank drainage.
Gas central heating.
3 phase electricity to the workshop.
The property was built by the current owners in 1984.

Epc & Council Tax Band - EPC - D
Council Tax Band - F

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. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.