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Whitrow Farm Waberthwaite, Millom, near Ravenglass, Cumbria, LA19 5YN


Brief RésuméOutstanding four-bedroomed barn conversion plus attached two bedroomed cottage with land and outbuildings. Delightful and secluded National Park location between sea and mountains. Spacious flexible accommodation.

Description Whitrow Farm is a stunning property enjoying an idyllic location within the Lake District National Park. Set within lovely rolling countryside between the West Cumbrian coast and the high fells of the Lake District, it is a fascinating area of contrasting landscapes, and an ideal location for exploring this more remote and tranquil area of the National Park. Nearby is the picturesque village of Ravenglass on the River Esk estuary from where the famous narrow gauge railway runs to Eskdale Green, and Muncaster Castle on a promontory above the river. The house is set well back from the road, and approached from the A595 via a private single track lane which leads into a spacious cobbled courtyard to the front of the property and further generous gravelled parking and turning areas to the side.

Whitrow Farm originally comprised a farmhouse and attached barn believed to date back some 300 years. The present owners purchased the property in 2000 and then completely renovated and converted the property to create a most impressive, generously proportioned, four-bedroomed home of considerable character, together with an attached two-bedroomed cottage. The cottage is currently successfully utilised for holiday lettings, but connecting doors between the main house and cottage would easily facilitate the use of the property as a single large family home or with private accommodation for a dependant relative, etc. This tasteful conversion combines the original rustic features of this period property with the requirements of modern living, and a particular feature is the deceptively spacious accommodation on offer. The property displays a wealth of interesting and period features including high vaulted ceilings at first floor level with exposed roof timbers, exposed feature stone walls and ancient timbers, extensive use of solid oak flooring, and spacious reception hall with galleried landing above. The property benefits from underfloor heating on the ground floor and central heating via radiators at first floor, together with sealed unit double glazing throughout in the main house, and part double glazing in the cottage.

All the accommodation is of a generous size and briefly comprises, on ground floor: reception hall, living room, dining room, garden room, breakfast kitchen, utility room, rear hall and shower room. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and a main house bathroom. The cottage comprises an open plan living room and kitchen on the ground floor plus two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. Outside there are attractive gardens and grounds around the house including outside stores and large timber framed barn. The property also includes paddock land extending to approximately 5.4 acres. Additional fields extending to just over 11.4 acres are available by separate negotiation if required. Whitrow Farm therefore presents an ideal opportunity for those with equestrian or livestock interests.

DirectionsFrom Junction 36 of the M6 motorway take the A590 towards Kendal and continue towards Ulverston and Barrow. At Greenodd and the junction with the A5092 (signposted Workington and Whitehaven) turn right and continue onto the A595 heading west and then, beyond junctions for Millom, north through Bootle village. Approximately 0.5 of a mile beyond Waberthwaite School on the left, the entrance to Whitrow Farm is on the left, identified by a sign plate with the cut out of a dog on top.

From Junction 40 of the M6 motorway, take the A66 in a westerly direction, past Keswick and continue towards Cockermouth. At the main Cockermouth roundabout, turn left and travel south on the A5086 towards Egremont where you join the A595 and travel south past Sellafield and Gosforth. Continue past


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Muncaster Castle and across the River Esk continue for approximately 1.5 miles where the entrance to Whitrow Farm will be on the right-hand side identified by its name plate at the entrance.

Accommodation:

MAIN HOUSE

Ground Floor

Entrance HallSpacious light reception hallway with sealed unit double glazed entrance doors and surrounding windows, solid oak floor with stone stairs leading to the first floor and galleried landing above having bespoke wrought iron balustrading, full height ceiling, feature exposed stone wall, wall uplighters, understairs cupboard, twin glass doors to living room and to the kitchen plus door to Dining Room.

Living RoomLarge fireplace recess incorporating multi-fuel stove on slate hearth and substantial oak beam above, solid oak floor, matching ceiling pendant and wall lights, sealed unit double glazed window to the front plus twin doors to the Garden Room and twin sealed unit double glazed doors to the rear garden.

Garden RoomQuarry tiled floor, full height sealed unit double glazed windows to both ends including door to rear garden.

Dining RoomSolid oak floor, exposed old timber lintels, locked link door to cottage, sealed unit double glazed window to the front.

KitchenSpacious farmhouse-style breakfast kitchen includes range of fitted cupboards and drawers with solid wood work surfaces and tiled upstands, stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink with mixer tap, oil-fired four oven Aga, quarry tiled floor, exposed old timber lintels, sealed unit double glazed window and doors to the rear, half-glazed internal door to:

Utility RoomWith stainless steel sink, tiled worktops, cupboard beneath, plumbing for washing machine, further fitted oak-fronted cupboards with tiled worktop, sealed unit double glazed window to rear and opening to:

Rear HallQuarry tiled floor, oak-fronted fitted cupboards, tiled worktop, Worcester oil-fired boiler, doors to dining room, shower room and garden.

Shower RoomDesigned as wet room with quarry tiled floor, tiled walls, overhead shower, wc, wash basin, extractor fan, electric fan heater, sealed unit double glazed window to the side with fitted roller blind.



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First Floor

LandingSpacious light galleried landing above the hallway and glazed entrance, bespoke wrought iron handrail and balustrade, exposed stone wall and roof timbers, solid oak floor, Velux roof windows, panelled doors to rooms, large walk-in airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1Large double bedroom with feature mock fireplace having old timber beam above, high ceiling with exposed roof timbers, solid oak floor, radiator. Sealed unit double glazed windows to three elevations.

En-Suite Shower Room tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, wash basin with light and shaver point above and cupboard beneath, wc, solid oak floor, radiator, half-tiled walls, high ceiling with exposed timbers, Velux roof window.

Bedroom 2Double bedroom with solid oak floor, high ceiling with exposed roof timbers, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom 3Double bedroom with solid oak floor, high ceiling and exposed roof timbers, radiator, curtained recess for clothes hanging, sealed unit double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom 4Double bedroom with solid oak floor, high ceiling and exposed roof timbers, radiator, spacious high-level mezzanine storage space, sealed unit double glazed window to rear and door (designed to have small balcony outside).

BathroomCast iron roll top bath, wc, wash basin with mirror, light and shaver point above, separate tiled shower cubicle, extractor fan, radiator, half-tiled walls, solid oak floor, high ceiling with exposed roof timbers.

COTTAGE

Ground Floor

Living Room/KitchenOpen plan living area of considerable rustic charm and character with feature stone fireplace incorporating multi-fuel stove, exposed ceiling timbers and stone walls, quarry tiled floor, fitted kitchen units to one end with space for dining table. Latched door to built-in storage cupboard and further latched door to stairs, leading to first floor. Windows to the front, and half-glazed doors to front and rear elevations.

First Floor LandingWith sealed unit double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom 1Double bedroom with high ceiling and exposed roof timbers, polished boarded floor, radiator, windows to the front.

Bedroom 2Double bedroom with high ceiling and exposed roof timbers, polished boarded floor, radiator, window to the front.

BathroomComprising panelled bath with electric shower over, wash basin and wc, radiator, extractor fan and Velux window.

OutsideTo the front is a spacious cobbled yard area leading onto a further large gravelled parking/turning area. On the opposite side of the yard is a range of stone sheds, and to the side of the house a timber and corrugated iron field barn. Running the full width of the main house to the rear is a gravelled patio/seating area beneath timber arbour which leads onto a delightful lawned garden which incorporates mature trees and attractive stone walls. Adjoining fields incorporating some natural wooded areas and a small beck, which extend to approximately 5.4 acres, are included within the sale. In addition, a further five fields amounting to just over 11.4 acres are available, if required, by separate negotiation. Indeed, if an area of less than 5.4 acres is preferred, this would also be open to negotiation.

ServicesMains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a private septic tank. The oil-fired Aga in the kitchen provides part water heating and cooking. The oil-fired boiler provides central heating via underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators to the first floor in both the main house and cottage.

Council TaxFrom the Valuation Office website, the house is shown as falling within Council Tax Band ‘F', and the Copeland Borough Council website shows the Council Tax payable for the year 2014/2015 as being £2,268.48.

OffersAll offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson LLP.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson LLP.

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IMPORTANT NOTICEEdwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be

correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.5. These particulars were prepared in August 2014.

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