Papcastle, Cockermouth

Do you dream of living in a period property with large rooms and high ceilings, but don?t want the uncertainty of taking on major works? This could be the perfect home for you.

Recent renovations have uncovered ? and resolved ? a range of issues that had developed during the long-term ownership of an elderly resident. The refurbishment included a full rewire, full replumbing, partial reroofing, and the creation of several new spaces: two new bathrooms, a utility room, and a spacious office/playroom.

The kitchen underwent the most significant transformation. Previously a cold and damp room, it is now a bright, warm and inviting family and entertaining space. With full floor and wall insulation, underfloor heating, roof skylights and improved access, it flows beautifully with the rest of the house ? truly a standout room.

The historic cellars have also been developed to expand the living space, creating two warm, dry and fully usable rooms: a utility/storage room and a large room currently used as a home office and children?s playroom.

A major structural issue ? a sloping floor in the main and fourth bedrooms ? has been professionally resolved through the replacement of old 6m floor beams and aging joists. The rebuilt fourth bedroom has been redesigned as an attractive dressing room, a new ensuite added, and full insulation and soundproofing utilised between the living room and bedroom.

In summary the property includes:

Upstairs:
Main bedroom (south facing) with ensuite shower room - 15'3 x 13' - and attached dressing room - 11' x 6'
2nd Bedroom (south facing) - 15'3 x 12'9
3rd Bedroom - 12' x 10'
Main Bathroom - 12' x 5'9
Ceiling hatch leads to full roof space which holds potential for further renovation and large extension of the living space.

Ground Floor:
Large living room (south facing) - 18'6 x 15'3
Office/reception Room - 12' x 15'5 with connected WC
Dining Kitchen with roof sky lights and underfloor heating - 17' x 14'6
Lobby and porch with outer door leading to a yard and 2 out buildings

Lower Floor
Room 1: currently utilised as a home office and children?s play room - 18'6 x 15'3
Room 2: Utility room with storage space - 12'9 x 11'

Outside:
To the front: Small garden with lawn and shrubbery area
To the back: Small sunny court yard containing 2 out buildings, leading to a lane with adjacent large garage - 15'9 x 8'3

Property reference: IATA33551