Lowside Barn Nr EgrEmoNt, WEstErN Cumbria

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1 Lowside Barn Nr Egremont, Western Cumbria

lowside barn A unique and extensive detached former Threshing Barn with Gin case, set in a semi-rural position between Cumbria s coastline and the Western Fells.

APPROXIMATE MILEAGES Whitehaven 7 miles, St Bees beach 4 miles, Cockermouth 17.

Penrith & J40 M6 47 miles, Keswick 30 miles, Sellafield Ennerdale water 11. Wastwater 11.5 miles.

2 lowside barn A unique and extensive detached former Threshing Barn with Gin case, set in a semi-rural position between Cumbria s coastline and the Western Fells. Providing flexible accommodation which is finished to the highest standards and offering possibilities for a ground floor annexe or holiday let if required. APPROXIMATE MILEAGES Whitehaven 7 miles, St Bees beach 4 miles, Cockermouth 17.5 miles, Penrith & J40 M6 47 miles, Keswick 30 miles, Sellafield 5 miles, Ennerdale water 11.5 miles, Wastwater 11.5 miles. ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF Entrance hall, snug, study, ground floor WC, Kitchen with family area and sun room/dining area, utility room, Living/dining room in Gin case, three ground floor bedrooms and shower room, first floor landing, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Generous gardens with orchard, paddock and large sun terrace with space for hot tub, stable/workshop, detached double garage and extensive parking.

INFORMATION on local area Lowside Barn is situated close to the market town of Egremont with its castle ruin and the Florence Mine tourist attraction.

The property is well placed for access to the delights of the Western Lake District with beautiful Loweswater, unspoilt Ennerdale and dramatic Wastwater all within reach.

3 INFORMATION on local area Lowside Barn is situated close to the market town of Egremont with its castle ruin and the Florence Mine tourist attraction. There is plenty of walking opportunity from the door and the historic seaside village of St Bees with its sandy beach is located about 3 miles away. The property is well placed for access to the delights of the Western Lake District with beautiful Loweswater, unspoilt Ennerdale and dramatic Wastwater all within reach. There is a range of schooling in Egremont including the West Lakes Academy and plenty of local shopping facilities. Work opportunities exist in the nearby town of Whitehaven and nuclear related industries supporting Sellafield. THE PROPERTY Lowside Barn is an extremely versatile property, offering much character & with the notable inclusion of a stunning conversion of the Gin case. This former threshing barn is beautifully appointed and has been finished to an incredibly high standard with bespoke hand painted kitchen, Aga and sunroom with air conditioning being of particular note. The property has potential for subdivision, annexe or holiday let usage with a total of seven bedrooms on offer, or simply as a generous family home. Lowside Barn is situated in a private position just outside the historic market town of Egremont, between stunning coastline and the Lake District hills and occupies a large plot including orchard and paddock. The entrance door leads into an L-shaped hall with a calm, peaceful feel to it, enhanced by the natural stone floor and oak ledged and braced doors which lead to rooms. The snug has a double aspect and benefits from a stove set within chimney breast and a wooden floor & the study is of generous size overlooking the rear garden. The main living room is housed in the Gin Case and incorporates both living and dining areas with exposed feature stones in walls and a large fireplace with multi fuel stove. The kitchen/family room is without doubt the heart of this wonderful home and has been carefully planned to cater for every need, finished in a range of hand painted shaker style bespoke made units with granite work surfaces, butler sink with boiling water tap and an Aga with attached module. A centre island with wooden worktop and integrated chopping boards is complimented by further bespoke units including a dresser plus tv unit and the floor is laid with a flagstone style floor. Forming part of this relaxed space is a sitting area with space for fireside chairs in front of a stove and fireplace. A recent addition to the rear of this room is a glazed sun room with lovely vaulted ceiling & Velux windows, space for breakfast table and air conditioning unit. Also to the ground floor is a WC and utility room with units, granite worktop and door to exterior. There are three ground floor bedrooms located off the main hall which along with the main living room in the Gin case could be utilised to make a self-contained annexe or holiday let if desired. Included in this area and accessible from both a bedroom and hallway is a useful shower room with Travertine floor.

To the first floor a landing leads to the remaining bedrooms.

This bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower room.

4 To the first floor a landing leads to the remaining bedrooms. The master is a room of much charm with an aspect overlooking the rear garden plus a set of French doors that lead out onto the side garden, perfect for a weekend leisurely breakfast. This bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms on the first floor are well sized, again looking to the rear and the stunning family bathroom includes a freestanding double ended bath with separate double shower enclosure. externally Beautifully maintained gardens surround the property with extensive parking available at the front, leading down the side of the house to a detached double garage with workshop/stable behind. The main garden is lawned with a large seating & dining area plus space for hot tub, generous ornamental pond and separate seating area to the rear boundary affording views over the countryside. To the side is an orchard where the French doors from the master bedroom lead out and a separate paddock from where views of the Western Lakeland Fells can be enjoyed. Directions From Whitehaven take the A595 southwards to Egremont and turn right at the 2nd roundabout, along Main Street. In the market square turn right towards Nethertown and follow this road, ignoring a prominent right hand fork in the road. After crossing two sets of speed humps take a No Through Road on the left and follow for approx. 0.5 miles. Turn right onto an unmade track, prior to a large traditional property and at a fork in this track take the right hand turn which leads to Lowside Barn. Postcode CA22 2UD EPC Band E FIXTURES & FITTINGS Some items, such as carpets, curtains and light fittings, not mentioned in these sales particulars may be either excluded from the sale or available by separate negotiation. TENURE Freehold SERVICES Mains electricity and water are connected. Septic tank. Oil fired central heating. IMPORTANT NOTICE The Property Misdescriptions Act: Purple Diamond, for themselves and for the Vendors and Lessors 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 intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (3) No person in the employment of Purple Diamond Ltd, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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6 P U R P L E D I A M O N D R A R E & B E A U T I F U L H O M E S Address Purple Diamond 39A Station Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9QW Telephone cumbria@purple-diamond.co.uk

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