White Ash, High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UQ
£625,000
Sold STC
White Ash, High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UQ
House
Description
Blending timeless character with modern family comfort, this detached five-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers a rare opportunity to own a property brimming with period features and inviting living spaces. The house welcomes you with elegant exposed wooden beams throughout, creating a sense of warmth and history in every room. Two spacious reception rooms showcase charming stoves set within decorative mantles or rustic stone fireplaces, complemented by hardwood flooring, ornate area rugs, and classic period furniture. Large windows and French doors bathe the living and dining spaces in natural light, offering delightful garden or countryside views and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen, enhanced by rustic wooden cabinetry, a double oven, ample storage, and double sink, is a practical and sociable hub when combined with the breakfast room creating an area perfect for family gatherings or with the formal dining room, entertaining on a grand scale. Upstairs, the generous bedrooms continue the theme of elegance, with exposed beams, chandeliers, and panoramic windows framing tranquil rural vistas.
Beyond its enchanting interiors, the property boasts an array of features designed for comfort, convenience, and year-round enjoyment. The beautifully landscaped, mature garden is a true highlight, surrounded by lush greenery, mature trees, and colourful garden beds - ideal for children to play or for hosting summer barbeques. Multiple patio and outdoor seating areas invite alfresco dining and relaxation, while meandering stone and paved pathways offer scenic strolls through your private oasis. Eco-conscious buyers will appreciate the addition of solar panels, enhancing the home’s energy efficiency. Off-road parking is provided via a spacious gravel driveway leading to a detached garage with underground wine cellar, ensuring ample space for family vehicles and guests. The property’s whitewashed exterior and period stonework add irresistible kerb appeal, while the abundance of natural light inside creates an uplifting and welcoming atmosphere throughout.
With its blend of rustic charm, modern practicality, stunning outdoor spaces, and immense flexibility- capable of ranging from a 3 bed to a 5 bed depending on your needs, this exceptional family home is sure to appeal to those seeking a peaceful retreat without compromising on style or space. Properties of this calibre, offering such a harmonious mix of character and comfort, are rarely available - early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Rooms
Entrance porch
Dimensions: 6' 7" x 5' 2" (2.01m x 1.58m)
Accessed via wooden external door with glazed inserts, upvc glazed internal door giving access to hallway.
Hallway
Dimensions: 7' 2" x 6' 1" (2.18m x 1.85m)
Stone detail shelving, stairs to first floor landing, understairs storage cupboard.
Dining Room
Dimensions: 15' 4" x 14' 11" (4.68m x 4.54m)
Light and airy character filled room with exposed beams, stone fireplace and surround with gas fired stove, laminate flooring, space for a 10 person dining table.
Living Room
Dimensions: 13' 10" x 11' 8" (4.21m x 3.55m)
Cosy living room offering excellent flexibility as a home office, playroom, snug or bedroom if required. Laminate flooring, multi fuel stove in tiled fireplace. Exposed beam and wall mounted lighting
Rear porch
Dimensions: 7' 1" x 6' 0" (2.15m x 1.83m)
Triple aspect room with wooden external door, tiled floor.
Bedroom
Dimensions: 10' 3" x 11' 9" (3.12m x 3.57m)
Side aspect room with exposed beam, wood panelled ceiling, lamimnate floor and views towards the Lake District Fells
Hallway
Dimensions: 6' 0" x 9' 9" (1.83m x 2.96m)
Point for telephone, open access into dining/ breakfast room. Glazed partition and door leading into rear hall way.
Breakfast Room
Dimensions: 11' 0" x 13' 11" (3.36m x 4.25m)
Light and airy dual aspect room with French doors leading to the garden. Built in storage units with complementary counter top and stainless steel sink with cold tap.
Kitchen
Dimensions: 9' 4" x 11' 3" (2.84m x 3.42m)
Front aspect room comprising a range of base and wall units in a shaker style finish, tiled counter top, four burner counter top mounted induction hob, separate electric double oven with grills, tiled splash back, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainage board, integral fridge and dishwasher. Tiled floor.
Utility Room
Dimensions: 13' 2" x 4' 11" (4.02m x 1.50m)
Side aspect room, fitted with a range of base units in a shaker style finish with complementary granite effect counter top, composite sink with drainage board and mixer tap. Point for free standing fridge freezer. Tiled floor, built in storage and utility cupboard which houses a newly installed Gas boiler and plumbing for washing machine.
Rear Hallway
Dimensions: 9' 11" x 9' 8" (3.03m x 2.95m)
Wooden stable doors leading to bathroom, laminate flooring, solid wood spiral staircase leading to first floor.
Bathroom
Dimensions: 6' 1" x 11' 10" (1.86m x 3.60m)
Comprising four piece suite; shower cubicle with mains powered shower, wc, wash hand basin and bath with hand held shower attachment. Tiled walls, heated towel rail.
Landing
Dimensions: 10' 2" x 9' 5" (3.11m x 2.88m)
Exposed beams, wall mounted light, built in storage cupboard, front aspect skylight.
Bedroom
Dimensions: 15' 0" x 15' 9" (4.57m x 4.79m)
Large rear aspect double bedroom with high ceiling, exposed beams, laminate flooring and internal door leading to rear landing/ dressing room.
Rear landing/ Dressing room
Dimensions: 11' 1" x 9' 7" (3.37m x 2.91m)
Rear landing with wooden spiral staircase leading to ground floor. Currently utilised as a dressing room and fitted with a bank of wardrobes.
Living Room
Dimensions: 13' 9" x 20' 3" (4.20m x 6.17m)
A generously proportioned, light filled dual aspect room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, statement fire place with Gas stove and slate hearth. Oak flooring, space for a three piece suite, spotlighting.
Bedroom
Dimensions: 14' 1" x 11' 0" (4.29m x 3.35m)
Currently utilised as a reading room, this light filled triple aspect room with fell views can comfortably be a double bedroom. With exposed beams, laminate flooring and loft access via hatch.
Bedroom
Dimensions: 13' 9" x 10' 5" (4.20m x 3.17m)
Dual aspect room with views towards the Lake District fells, built in storage cupboards, laminate flooring.
Bathroom
Dimensions: 7' 1" x 8' 3" (2.16m x 2.51m)
Side aspect room with views towards the fells. Comprising four piece suite with shower cubicle and electric shower, wc, wash hand basin and bath. Tiled walls and built in storage cupboard.
Garage
Dimensions: 19' 5" x 16' 7" (5.93m x 5.05m)
A large detached double garage with twin doors, power, lighting, ample storage.
Wine Cellar
Underground 1300 bottle spiral wine cellar accessed via trap door in the garage floor. 2.5 metres deep by 2 metres diameter.
Additional information
Services
LPG gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating, double glazing and solar panels installed for electricity generation and hot water. Please note: measurements are approximate so may reflect the maximum dimensions and the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.
Referral fee disclosure
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Directions
The property can be found under postcode CA13 9UQ
Property Details
- Property type: House
- Approx Sq Meter: 169 sq m
- Plot Sq Meter: 979 sq m
- Council Tax Band: G