5 bed Detached

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£700,000

5 bed Detached

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BR/BA:

5 BR, 4 BA

Location:

Carlisle, Cumbria

Description:

A most desirable and attractively presented 4/5 bedroomed detached dwelling with an impressive indoor swimming pool complex, all beautifully set in a large and private garden site with grounds and wooded area fronting the River Eden, in all in excess of 2 acres. Convenient location and attractive access via Rickerby Park approximately 1 mile from the city centre.

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A most desirable and attractively presented 4/5 bedroomed detached dwelling with an impressive indoor swimming pool complex, all beautifully set in a large and private garden site with grounds and wooded area fronting the River Eden, in all in excess of 2 acres. Convenient location and attractive access through Rickerby Park approximately 1 mile from the city centre.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION

Rickerby Cottage is beautifully located on the fringe of Rickerby Park just over half-a-mile from the amenities within Stanwix village and less than 1 mile from the City centre. There are delightful walks on the doorstep through Rickerby Park and by the River Eden and across the footbridge to the Stoneyholme Golf Course and on into the centre of Carlisle. There is good access for the main road network for travel in all directions including the M.6 motorway north at J.44 and south at J.43. The nearby A.69 provides the link to the east for Brampton and Newcastle. Newcastle Airport can be reached in a little over 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.

Carlisle is the regional centre and is an impressive cathedral city with a prominent castle and offers an excellent range of social, leisure and retail opportunities. The city is on the west coast main line which provides fast and frequent services to London - 3 hours and 15 minutes and non-stop to Glasgow - 1 hour and 20 minutes. There are many other direct rail services from Carlisle and these include to Newcastle, Edinburgh, Manchester, Manchester Airport and Birmingham. The historic city of Carlisle is surrounded by areas of natural and historic interest. Hadrian's Wall, which is now a World Heritage Site, passes through Carlisle and our region and there is a fine example of the wall at the fort of Birdoswald which is reached beyond the market town of Brampton via the historic Lanercost Priory. The Solway coast which is well known for its migrating bird life is nearby and the village of Bowness-on-Solway, which is where the line of the wall ends, is 13 miles from the city centre. The beautiful Eden valley is on the doorstep and the Lake District National Park can be reached in around half an hour by car.

Rickerby Cottage is a delightful detached dwelling complemented by large private grounds in excess of 2 acres which is most unusual to find for a property so close to the city centre. The accommodation is attractively presented with comprehensive living space. A fine reception hall which is the centre of house sets the tone having an impressive oak staircase. There are 3 good reception rooms and a superb bespoke breakfast kitchen. The 4 main bedrooms each have ensuite facilities. A 5th double bedroom or study has access to a second staircase.

The property enjoys the benefit of a large swimming pool complex which adjoins the property. The comprehensive facilities include 2 dressing/changing rooms, each with shower and W.C. The pool itself has a swim in Jacuzzi. The pool enclosure has extensive double glazing and access to the rear garden. The large grounds are particularly delightful and a pleasant walk through the grounds to a wooded area provides an attractive outlook over the River Eden.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Reception Hall 17'0 overall x 13'1/11'7 x 6'3 (5.18m overall x 3.99m x 1.91m) - an attractive space with period features. Staircase featuring oak handrail and balustrades. Oak entry door with leaded light. Karndean floor. Radiator. Two double glazed windows to front elevation.

Cloakroom - white 2 piece suite comprising W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator.

Living Room 17'4 into bay x 14'6 (5.28m into bay x 4.42m) - sandstone fireplace. Multi-fuel stove. Tiled hearth. Coving. 2 radiators. 4 double glazed window. Private aspect to side.

Sitting Room 28'0 into bay x 14'10 (8.53m into bay x 4.52m) - a charming formal reception room with period detail including cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail. Double glazed window to side. Double glazed bay window with window seat to rear elevation. Substantial fireplace with open grate. Tiled hearth.

Dining Room 18'0 x 11'7 (5.49m x 3.53m) - approached from the hall by double 12 pane glazed doors with glazed side panels. The room features a Victorian style fireplace with living flame gas fire fitted. Coving, picture rail and ceiling rose. Radiator. 2 double glazed windows to rear terrace and garden.

Breakfast Kitchen 25'11 x 19'5 max. (7.90m x 5.92m max.) - a large room featuring a superb range of hand made kitchen cabinets in maple and walnut. The main units have granite worktops and there is a large island unit which incorporates a breakfast table in walnut. The kitchen features a substantial Falcon range cooker. Extractor hood. American style fridge/freezer. Additional fridge and freezer. Integral microwave. Double Belfast sink with mixer tap. Karndean floor. Double glazing to front. 2 double glazed

windows to rear garden and terrace. Double glazed French doors open onto the rear terrace and provide a fine view over
the garden. The kitchen benefits from 2 points of entry from the reception hall. Access to passage and back stairs. Access to pool room.

Utility Room 7'8 x 6'6 (2.34m x 1.98m) - a range of fitted base and wall units. One-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Granite worktops. Plumbing for automatic washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing - 2 double glazed windows to front elevation. Ceiling rose. Coving. Oak handrail and balustrade. Picture rail.

Bedroom 1 17'4 into bay x 10'0 to wardrobe fronts (5.28m into bay x 3.05m to wardrobe fronts) - 3 double glazed windows to side elevation. Private aspect. 3 fitted double wardrobes. Fitted dressing table, drawers andbedside tables. Cornice. Radiator.

Ensuite 9'11 x 7'3 (3.02m x 2.21m) - 4 piece suite comprising Jacuzzi bath. Large shower cubicle. W.C. with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin with base cupboard. Part ceramic tiled walls. Fitted cupboards. Double glazing. Radiator.

Inner Landing - radiator. Built-in

Bedroom 2 14'11 x 10'10 min. (4.55m x 3.30m min.) - double glazing. Attractive outlook with views over the garden towards woodland. Coving. Radiator.

Ensuite 8'3 x 5'7 (2.51m x 1.70m) - white 3 piece suite comprising shower cubicle. W.C. with concealed cistern. Vanity wash hand basin with base cupboard. Wall cupboard. Double glazing. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 11'8 x 10'11 min. (3.56m x 3.33m min.) - rear facing with double glazing to 2 elevations. Attractive outlook over the garden. Coving. Picture rail. Radiator.

Ensuite - white 3 piece suite comprising W.C. with concealed cistern. Vanity wash hand basin with base cupboard. Wall cupboard. Shower cubicle. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 13'4 x 12'1 (4.06m x 3.68m) - front facing with double glazing and radiator. Coving. Access to study/bedroom 5.

Ensuite 7'0 x 5'11 (2.13m x 1.80m) - white 3 piece suite comprising shower cubicle, W.C. vanity wash hand basin. 2 double glazed windows. Shaver socket. Radiator.

Study/bedroom 5 12'7 x 11'9 (3.84m x 3.58m) - front facing with double glazing. 2 radiators. Access door to back stairs and landing. The back stairs landing provides access into a large Loft area 49'10 x 11'1 (15.19m x 3.38m) which features 4 double glazed windows to the front elevation and 3 additional single glazed windows. This space offers further potential for conversion into studio, family room or additional bedrooms and bathrooms.

OUTSIDE

Indoor Swimming Pool enclosure 47'8 x 27'4 (14.53m x 8.33m) - large swimming pool 39'6 x 19'6 (12.04m x 5.94m) with a swim in Jacuzzi. The pool is mosaic tiled and the pool surround is in ceramic tiles. There is extensive double glazing to the rear terrace and garden. Double glazed patio doors provide access onto the rear terrace. There is a poolside shower and 2 well proportioned changing rooms, each with their own separate external access and both opening into a lounge area and to the pool. Each of the changing rooms has a separate W.C. and shower cubicle, tiled floor and 2 radiators along with a dressing area and changing room. 2 double glazed windows.

The property has an attractive entrance. The approach from the road is onto a tarmac drive with access through iron gates between 2 substantial stone gate stoops. The garden area between the road and the house is wooded and the tarmac drive leads round to a parking area in front of the main house and a second parking area to the left in front of the swimming pool. An arch provides access into the rear garden.

The front and side garden grounds are extensive with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and lawned areas. There is a flagged terrace between the parking area and the front door.

The grounds and woodland are in excess of 2 acres. It is rare to find such a large site in such close proximity to the central city area. Immediately beyond the kitchen is a flagged terrace which is an ideal setting for alfresco dining. There is a significant expanse of lawn. Beyond this a pleasant walk down the length of the garden opens into a wooded area by the banks of the River Eden. This area has river frontage with views along two reaches of the river.

To the left of the pool enclosure and beyond the arch is a large Workshop and Shed 40'9 x 13'8 (12.42m. x 4.17m) and 13'8 x 9'9 (4.17m x 2.97m) respectively. The workshop has double doors, a single door, electric power and light. The shed has 2 double glazed windows. Light and power. Door to garden.

The large area of lawn immediately to the rear of the property and the swimming pool is an excellent area for a marquee for entertaining and is more than big enough for the construction of a full sized tennis court.

SERVICES
All mains services connected including water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating.

TENURE
Freehold - solicitors will confirm.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

DIRECTIONS
From central Carlisle proceed north over Eden Bridge turning right at the traffic lights onto Brampton Road. Take the next right and proceed through Rickerby Park. On leaving the park and crossing the cattle grid the entrance to Rickerby Cottage is on the right hand side.

DISCLAIMER
All descriptions, dimensions references to condition, occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact. Interested parties must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Fireplace, Hot Tub, Parking, Patio/Deck, Pool, Refrigerator, Tennis

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01228 810300

Posted:

February 19 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

01228 810300