The Old School, Newton Arlosh, Wigton, CA7

The Old School presents a rare and exciting opportunity to create a spacious and imposing family home. Set in the heart of the glorious Cumbrian countryside, this unique property boasts generous internal living space, exceptional gardens, a detached garage, and ample on-site parking, offering both comfort and potential in equal measure. This former school building is full of charm and ready to be transformed. The substantial living and dining area provides a fantastic foundation for modern living, and for those with an eye for design, the original vaulted ceiling is currently concealed above and awaits restoration, offering the chance to elevate the space with dramatic effect.

The home is well laid out for versatile living, with the master bedroom and en-suite shower room situated on the first floor and two further double bedrooms and a family shower room on the ground floor, ideal for multi-generational households or future-proofed living. Outside, the expansive gardens offer a peaceful retreat, perfect for keen gardeners or those who simply enjoy relaxing in a beautifully landscaped setting. Completing this exciting opportunity are the already installed solar panels, ideal for those who are environmentally conscious along with providing a valuable income. A viewing is not just recommended, it’s essential to fully appreciate the scale, potential, and unique charm that The Old School has to offer.

The accommodation, which has oil central heating, solar panels and double glazing, briefly comprises an entrance hall, hallway, living/dining room, side entrance hall, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and side hallway to the ground floor with a landing, master bedroom, en-suite and a vaulted ceiling storage area to the first floor. Externally, there are large gardens, off-road parking and a detached garage. EPC - E and Council Tax Band - C.

The village of Newton Arlosh lays within the Solway Coast AONB, to the North-West of Cumbria. Within the village itself you have the Joiners Arms public house along with a village hall, whilst the neighbouring village of Kirkbride offers a further array of conveniences including the Inn at the Bush, Kirkbride Primary School and a convenience store. A wider selection of amenities including supermarkets, garages and secondary schools can be located within Wigton, a 20 minute drive South or Carlisle, a 30 minute drive East. For those who love the great outdoors, the Lake District National Park is accessible within an hour, providing endless hours of beautiful walks, picturesque scenery and all the exceptional recreational activities that Lakeland has to offer. Rail connections can be found within Wigton, which connects locally throughout Western Cumbria and back to Carlisle’s Citadel station, part of the West Coast mainline.

Ground Floor: -

Entrance Hall - Entrance door from the front, internal door to the hallway, and tiled flooring.

Hallway - Internal doors to the living/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room and side hallway, and a radiator.

Living/Dining Room - Four double glazed windows to the rear aspect, one double glazed window to the front aspect, three radiators, gas stove with brick surround and an internal door to the side entrance hall.

Side Entrance Hall - External door to the front driveway, double glazed window to the front aspect and a freestanding oil boiler.

Kitchen - Fitted base, wall and drawer units with worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks above. Integrated eye-level electric double oven, electric hob, extractor unit, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, two bowl stainless steel sink with draining board and mixer tap, recessed spotlights, radiator, double glazed window to the side aspect and two double glazed windows to the front aspect.

Bedroom Two - Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect and two radiators.

Bedroom Three - Double glazed window to the side aspect and a radiator.

Shower Room - Three piece suite comprising a WC, vanity wash basin and walk-in shower enclosure benefitting an electric shower unit. Part-tiled walls, chrome towel radiator, recessed spotlights, extractor fan and two obscured double glazed windows.

Side Hall - Stairs up to the first floor landing, under-stairs cupboard with lighting internally, radiator and a double glazed window to the side aspect.

First Floor: -

Landing - Stairs up from the ground floor side hallway, internal doors to the master bedroom and vaulted ceiling storage area, and a built-in airing cupboard with radiator internally.

Master Bedroom & En-Suite - Master Bedroom:
Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect, two radiators and an internal door to the en-suite.
Master En-Suite:
Three piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash basin and shower enclosure with electric shower unit. Tiled splashbacks, chrome towel radiator, recessed spotlights, extractor fan and a double glazed Velux window.

Vaulted Ceiling Storage Area - Located above the ground floor living/dining room, this area forms part of the original room below, benefitting a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Within this area is the inverter for the solar panels and the water cylinder, along with lighting.

External: - Driveway/Parking:
To the front of the property is a large tarmac driveway/parking area, suitable enough for between 10-20 vehicles. The driveway benefits a metal gated access from the road, with mature hedging either side. Located directly in front of the property and secured by fencing is the oil tank along with LPG gas cylinders.
Side & Rear Gardens:
Substantial gardens lay to the side and rear of The Old School which include multiple areas of lawned garden, which benefit from a wide array of mature trees, hedging and shrubs throughout. The driveway extends to the side and rear of the property providing vehicular access into the large detached garage, which includes a timber pergola to the side. Furthermore, located within the rear garden is a greenhouse and a small ornamental pond.

Garage - Electric roller garage door, pedestrian access door and lighting internally.

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