Plains Road, Wetheral, CA4

Moor Yeat is one of the most prominent properties on the exclusive Plains Road in Wetheral. Originally built in 1890 the property was designed by a local architect who built many of the grand properties in Wetheral and designed this one for himself. The attractive and very well-appointed detached property is nestled within extensive gardens with a grand sweeping drive and turning circle to the front of the property. Moor Yeat has been beautifully and extensively updated for modern day living with elegant interiors that retain a host of character and charm. Classical features of the property include lovely fireplaces, decorative cornicing and coving which have been incorporated into the modern finish of the property. The interior of the property has been fully renovated to a high specification whilst retaining all of the charm and sophistication of a period property externally. Moor Yeat benefits from gorgeous mature gardens with sweeping lawns and relaxing seating areas, together with a range of useful outbuildings.

Property

Grand façade with beautiful welcoming portico porch.

Entrance hall with tiled floor and original stained-glass window with sandstone surround.

Grand, bright central hallway with porcelain tiles and beautiful lighting.

Large, light front sitting room currently used as a media room with wall mounted television and Bose surround sound music system. The feature of the room being the beautiful fireplace with gas fire and double doors out to the garden. Hard wooden floor completes the immaculate interior.

Large living room with marble gas fireplace, wall lights and three windows on dual aspects creating a very light and airy room.

Spacious downstairs guest toilet with sink and window.

Large office with windows on two aspects this could also make a fantastic playroom or dining room.

To the rear of property is an extension creating the centre piece of the home with three rooms elegantly balanced around a feature wall. The main part of the room is a beautiful bespoke kitchen by Woodstyle Joinery, consisting of large island unit with granite worksurface integrated breakfast bar and sink. The white wall and floor units being of a contemporary country style. Appliances include large range, integrated extractor, double wine fridge, integrated coffee machine and microwave and NEFF double fridge, double sink and butler style pantry cupboard.

Adjoining the kitchen is a sitting room/snug with wooden floor and gas fire adding a cosy feel to this part of the room. This leads on to open plan dining area with three sets of patio doors out to the patio and surround sound Bose system.

Next to the kitchen is a large utility room with matching units to the kitchen. The room benefits from sink, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and plenty of storage, large shoe and boot cupboard, water tank and Worcester Bosch Boiler. There is a door which leads out to a courtyard and outbuildings.

From the hallway there are original stone steps which lead down to a basement and wine cellar, with double fridge freezer, wooden floor, original sandstone slabs and decorative wrought iron handrail.

The main hallway features a beautiful, grand original staircase, at the top of the first set of stairs is a fantastic stained-glass window representing the character of the building.

To the right of the stairs is a large family bathroom with double shower, jacuzzi bath, integrated television, double sink and toilet, the bathroom is fully tiled with towel rail.

Across the stairwell is a separate landing with small hallway and a double bedroom with ensuite, double shower, bath, double sink, toilet and fully tiled.

Taking the main stairs, leads to a grand, light first floor landing with large roof window, from which you can access a further four bedrooms.

Large master bedroom with built in wardrobes by Woodstyle Joinery surrounding the bed and four double wardrobes with built in lighting and double drawer unit. Double windows create a light airy space. An adjoining ensuite bathroom completes the room with double shower, double sink toilet and fully tiled with towel rail.

Double bedroom with dual aspect windows, ensuite with shower, toilet and sink, the room enjoys fabulous views out to the back garden and fells beyond.

A fourth bedroom offers space for a large double bed and built-in wardrobe.

The fifth bedroom is beautifully light and airy with double windows and wall lighting.

A door from the main landing conceals a further flight of stairs to a useful attic area which has been converted for storage or could be used as a small bedroom or office area, with Velux window. There is also further attic space spanning the length of the property.

Outside

Large front garden with grand sweeping drive and lighting, turning circle and parking for multiple vehicles.

Outbuildings including a gardener's toilet, potting sheds with plenty of storage, door through to back garden.

Further shed/garage with power and access from both ends of the building.

Patio area ideal for alfresco dining and access into the kitchen and snug. Patio has built in lighting and a pergola area with cover.

Large back garden with grass and shrubs. The rear garden is north facing so receives sun all day and evening, perfect for entertaining and alfresco evening dining.

Double garage to the front of the property with power and plenty of storage.

Outdoor tap to front and back of property.

There is a plot which may be available by separate negotiation. The current owners are seeking planning permission to develop on this land. The area outlined in red on the attached plan is the extent of the property. The adjoining area is available by separate negotiation, the plan is for indicative purposes only.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage
Mains gas central heating
Underfloor heating downstairs gas
Underfloor heating in bathrooms upstairs electric


Local Information

Wetheral is a much sought after and popular commuter village situated in an elevated position overlooking the River Eden. The village benefits from a beautiful village green and a range of everyday amenities including a post office and shop, coffee shop, the upmarket Fantails Restaurant, the Wheatsheaf Inn and the Crown Hotel, which has an excellent leisure club, together with doctor and dentist surgeries.

There are an array of beautiful walks on the doorstep, with paths along the riverside and the impressive Victorian viaduct alongside the railway. The market town of Brampton is nearby and offers a further range of independent shops as well as a small supermarket and bank. Carlisle is within easy reach and offers an excellent range of social, leisure and retail opportunities, along with an impressive cathedral and castle. There are a range of educational facilities from nurseries, and primary schools, to secondary school, Carlisle Collage and Cumbria University. There is also Austin Friars which is a state school educating from 5-18 years. The property is also well located for access to Penrith, the Lake District National Park and the Scottish Borders.

There are primary schools in the adjacent villages of Great Corby and Scotby and the property is in the catchment area for William Howard School in Brampton which offers schooling for all ages.

The property is conveniently positioned for the M6 for onward travel north and south, while the A69 provides easy access to Newcastle in the east. There is a rail station in Wetheral offering regular cross-country services between Newcastle and Carlisle, while the rail station in Carlisle provides fast and frequent services to major UK cities north and south.