Dalston, Carlisle

A distinguished Grade II* listed country residence, a magnificent William & Mary style home steeped in history and elegance, enjoying the seclusion and tranquillity of an idyllic location, overlooking the picturesque Caldew Valley and surrounding parkland

This three-story 6 bedroom period residence has approximately 3 acres of grounds, including a charming Grade II Listed period Dutch-style stable/garage building and a number of smaller outbuildings.

The property sits in an accessible yet standalone position approximately 1.5 miles from the village of Dalston and retains its original character and boasts a wealth of period features, including grand proportions, ornate plasterwork, period woodwork with window shutters and seats, and ornate fireplaces.

The grand entrance hallway has a late 17th century oak staircase. There are three reception rooms, including a stunning orangery to the rear, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living with Bi-fold doors that open onto the enchanting garden. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering a fully modernised warm and inviting space.

Arranged over the upper two floors are six well-appointed bedrooms and three bathrooms, dressing room and office spaces, providing ample space for family and guests. All rooms enjoy breathtaking views across open parkland to the front and gardens to the rear.

Externally, the land includes lawns, with wild flower areas, a tennis court in need of restoration, a walled paddock, established flower beds, a number of specimen trees, a summer house, garden studio, and a well stocked kitchen garden. Ample parking is available to the front of the property.

History - Hawksdale Hall was originally a farmstead, a cumbrian tower or a bastle house with walls up to one metre thick (to prevent access by intruders during the frequent local reiver attacks of the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries) and so origins in the 16th, or earlier, are likely. The property was already old and dilapidated and known as Hawksdale Low House when between 1694-1704 it was modified and gentrified and the three-storey elevation extended into the adjacent kitchen block by John Nicolson (who was the brother of Bishop Nicolson of neighbouring Rose Castle and who’s son Joseph co-authored Nicolson and Burns’ County History in 1777 whilst living at Hawksdale Hall).

Services - Mains water and electricity; modern sewage treatment plant drainage; no mains gas; modern oil-fired central heating;

Further Property Information - The house is Listed Grade II * as being of architectural/historical interest. The garage and workshop block is Grade II Listed. There are no public rights of way over the property, but access from the gateway to scenic walks.

There is a wealth of specimen trees in the garden including Crimean Pine, Austrian Pine, Cedar of Lebanon, Deodar Cedar and Wellingtonia along with natural oak, beech and yew trees.

Location - Hawksdale is a small hamlet close to the magnificent Rose Castle, historically the seat of the Bishops of Carlisle, and Lime House private school, which is 1.5 miles south of the centre of Dalston, which itself lies just over 4 miles from Carlisle city centre. The M6 can be easily accessed at junction 42 and the Lake District National Park is reached at the charming village of Caldbeck just 7 miles to the South West.

Epc & Council Tax - EPC – N/A – Grade II * Listed
Council Tax – G

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