Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1

Property: Entrance Hallway, Kitchen Diner, Lounge, Drawing Room, Master Bedroom Suite (with dressing room), 4 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Shower Room, En Suite Bathroom, Basement Floor WC.

Outside: Walled Private Lawned Garden, Veranda, Patio Area, Potting Shed, Secure Off Road parking for up to 3 Vehicles.

Situation: Fine & Country are delighted to present 8 Portland Square to the rental market. This stunning town centre property is unique due to its central location in the city and its exceptionally large private walled garden. Available on a part furnished basis to quality tenants.

Services: 8 Portland Square is served by mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. There are two condensing Worcester boilers and there is also a hot water cylinder. The bathrooms all have separate electric underfloor heating and heated towel rails. The property has CCTV and an iMist fire suppression system. Fibre broadband is direct to the property, current provided by Zen and the mobile signal is fair, with coverage from the main mobile providers.

Accommodation: This exceptional home is approached by an impressive stone pillared portico and original ornate railings. The magnificent, bright hallway boasts many original features including lavish decorative plasterwork, original Minton tiles, carefully restored newels, Victorian Lincrusta wallpaper, period style radiators and a decorative stone mantle and hearth.

From this level there is a fine drawing room with excellent proportions and period features including intricate coving, a new engineered-oak floor, a working open fire with period marble fireplace and operating sash windows with original wrought-iron window boxes, and pleasant views towards the square.

From the hallway there is a built-in cupboard containing electrics, broadband hub, house alarm and useful storage.

Above the entrance hall is the large open plan kitchen and informal dining area. This room has been designed and finished to a very high standard with the dining area placed directly under an ornate vaulted ceiling, and large bay windows taking in the garden views. There is a cleverly concealed TV and media cupboard, an island with honed satin glass work tops, an integrated dumbwaiter and drinks fridge, Quooker tap and sink. There is access to the rear garden via a glazed door. The main part of the kitchen has numerous integrated appliances (largely Siemens) including: induction hob with additional double gas-ring burner, extractor fan, two ‘smart’ electric ovens, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. There is also a double Belfast sink. The floor is an attractive oak parquet and there are contemporary radiators, remote lighting with recessed LED spots.

On the same floor is the principal living room. This elegant room has a ‘living flame’ gas fire with a recently relined chimney within the original marble mantle and surround. There is ornate plasterwork, traditional built-in cabinetry, period-style radiators and sash windows with views onto the garden. Double doors provide access to the charming Victorian veranda.

A handsome grand staircase with carpet runners and stair rods in the centre of the property has been beautifully restored by the former owners, including gothic knight lamps on the carved newels leading towards the exceptional domed cupola in the roof, flooding the space with light.

The first floor has a contemporary master suite including a dressing room with fitted full height wardrobes, period fireplace and an underfloor heated ensuite with walk-in shower finished to a high standard. This ensuite has been cleverly designed to sit behind the bedroom, creating an open plan space.

There is an additional room on this floor, which has been previously used as an office but this space could easily be repurposed as an additional bedroom. This bedroom looks onto the private garden below. It has a period fireplace and is fitted with LED spots.

There is also a stylish family bathroom with quality fittings including underfloor heating, walk in shower, porcelain tiles, a period-style double sink, WC, bidet heated towel rail and slipper bath. 

On the next floor are three additional bedrooms all tastefully decorated, with long views over the city and then the Pennines to the rear of the property and towards Portland Square and the city to the West. There is also a sizeable second family bathroom tastefully finished with underfloor heating, a walk-in shower, porcelain tiles, sink, WC, heated towel rail and period fireplace.

The third floor into the eaves is used by the current owners as storage; this fully carpeted area has a generous hall and three rooms, all with excellent head room, and natural light.

The basement area is available to let by separate negotiation on a commercial basis, but there is a part of the basement area which is used by the main house has access onto the property’s private rear garden. This includes a wine storage area, the house fire alarm, separate WC, and a sizeable utility/drying room, with windows onto the garden complete with ample cupboards and counter tops with plumbing for white goods.  

A plant room houses the gas, electricity and water meters, and the iMist fire suppression pump system covering the main house.

This stunning town centre property is unique due to its central location in the city, and its exceptionally large private walled garden. The former owners have restored the delightful veranda which is accessed from the principal living room and takes in the morning sun. It has elegant Victorian Minton tiling, lighting and power and the period-style wrought iron balustrade combines beautifully with the contemporary part-glazed roof: a truly elegant addition to this special home. Stone steps lead down from here to the large newly paved patio area. There is a small outbuilding/potting shed, with power and tap close to the house.

The garden is lawned and landscaped with seating areas to follow the sun. There are various fruit trees: pear, apple and cherry, other specimen trees, well stocked borders and a selection of climbing roses and clematis. A second new patio area includes a raised pond with lights, power, water and a green house. There is a carport wired for an EV charger and there is parking for 2/3 cars via the elegant decorative gates.

Formal application is required prior to viewing; viewings are strictly by appointment through the sole letting agents, Fine & Country. 8 Portland Square is available on an initial 12 month assured shorthold tenancy agreement which will then roll over on a periodic basis after the initial term.

EPC: D

Council Tax Band: F