Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle, CA5 6BQ

Escape to The Hill at Burgh-by-Sands, a captivating four-bedroom house nestled amidst the rolling hills of Cumbria.

This exquisite home, boasting a rich tapestry of history, is perched on an elevated plot, offering unrivalled views of the picturesque countryside.

With the convenience of the city nearby, The Hill represents the idyllic fusion of rural charm and urban accessibility. QUOTE AP0121

Within its walls, The Hill exudes a sense of timeless elegance, enhanced by an array of period features that imbue each room with depth and character.

Spread over two storeys, this distinctive property promises a living experience as unique as its next steward.

Enter the property via the main entrance to the right, where you'll be greeted by a captivating hallway.

To the right, a spacious, double-aspect living room awaits, brimming with light and anchored by a striking stove—a haven during the brisk Cumbrian winters.

To the left, a double-aspect dining room beckons, leading seamlessly into a bright and inviting kitchen.

This space, perfect for entertaining, allows guests to transition effortlessly throughout the home, while the adjacent rear access door opens to a splendid garden.

Discover a cosy third reception room, complete with a charming range, off the additional hallway which also houses a convenient cloakroom/WC.

Ascend the beautiful staircase to the first-floor landing, which introduces four well-proportioned bedrooms.

The principal bedroom is a highlight, with sliding doors that reveal a breathtaking balcony, while the second bedroom charms with original exposed beams.

Two additional bedrooms and a study area provide ample space for family or guests.

Completing the first floor is a luxurious bathroom, ensuring comfort and style.

The Hill at Burgh-by-Sands is not just a house—it's a home with a soul, waiting for someone to continue its story. Could that be you?

Outside:

The Hill is truly a 'garden house" and benefits from mature gardens to both the front and the rear of the property. 

A block paved driveway at the front has ample space for parking and a large store with useful overhang ideal storage for logs, with outside tap and power.

The decorative lamps on the drive are on a timer and controlled via Wi-Fi.

A pretty pathway glides effortlessly through the lawn to the front door, framed with carefully chosen planting to the borders and a pretty cherry tree, this part of the garden gets all the evening sun and ideal for alfresco dining.

To the rear of the property a charming and engaging space which is secluded and benefits from its south facing orientation with flagged terraces and original cobbles, there are a plethora of fruit bushes and trees and a herb garden, a holly hedge provides privacy to the neighbouring property.

Location:

The property sits next to a small working farm which the current owners enjoy the quiet comings and goings of the lambs and cattle there. It sits across from a small, wooded area bursting with wildlife and beside a field, if not home to lambs in the spring is planted wheat and barley, creating a special rural retreat for the owners of this property but still within the village.

The village of Burgh by Sands sits in a special location near the Solway Firth and boasts a rich Roman history with the line of Hadrian's Wall running through the village. There's also a monument marking the site where King Edward I died on his way to war in 1307 on the Burgh marshes!

The marshes within the Solway Coast Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty offer so much for nature lovers to explore and for the more energetic, there are some really impressive cycle routes for road biking and touring where you can really get away from it all and feel like you have the world all to yourself.

Nearer to home, village life in Burgh-by-Sands has lots to offer with the much-loved Greyhound Inn being the perfect place for a cosy pub meal and a pint.

There's a real community spirit in the village too with a varied timetable of events for all ages in the parish hall year round.

The village is home to the local Burgh-by-Sands School rated “Good” by Ofsted and within easy reach, there are excellent choices of both secondary and independent fee paying schools in Carlisle and Wigton.

This tranquil rural location is surprisingly well connected. 

The historic city of Carlisle with its shops, eateries, castle, cathedral, museum and parks is a short drive away and both the A69 and M6 can be reached easily.

Burgh-by-Sands is also the perfect location to access the Lakeland Fells when you want to delve deeper into this beautiful part of Cumbria. 

Services:

Tenure Freehold

Council tax Band E

EPC - Grade II listed 

Local Authority is Cumberland Council.

This Grade ll listed four-bedroom link-detached property dating between 1640 and 1750.

Mains electricity and water.

Oil tank provides central heating via radiators & hot water.

Boiler purchased in 2010 and serviced regularly.

Septic tank in own grounds, complies with the current regulations

Windows are double glazed to the rear and original sash windows to the front of the property.

Loft is partially boarded. 

Broadband is fibre-optic and provided by EE. Mobile signal: EE

Misrepresentation Act 1967 -

These details, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance 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. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property, or tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property. With this in mind, we would advise all intending purchasers to carry out their own independent survey or reports prior to purchase. All measurements and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of furnishings or floor coverings. 

Money Laundering Regulations -

By law, we are required to conduct anti money laundering checks on all intending sellers and purchasers and take this responsibility very seriously. In line with HMRC guidance, our partner, MoveButler, will carry on these checks in a safe and secure way on our behalf. Once an offer has been accepted MoveButler will send a secure link for the biometric checks to be completed electronically. There is a non-refundable charge of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per person for these checks. The Anti Money Laundering checks must be completed before the memorandum of sale can be sent to solicitors confirming the sale.