GARTH HOUSE, BRAMPTON, CUMBRIA

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1 GARTH HOUSE, BRAMPTON, CUMBRIA

2 GARTH HOUSE, BRAMPTON, CUMBRIA An imposing Grade II Listed detached house and adjoining cottage (by separate negotiation) with mature gardens including indoor heated swimming pool. Mileages Carlisle 11 miles Penrith 27 miles Hexham 28 miles Newcastle 49 miles Edinburgh 106 miles Situation Brampton is an ideally situated market town located within easy access of the M6 and the A69. It supports a traditional range of amenities including the popular William Howard School. For the commuter there are excellent links throughout the region and beyond complemented by the West Coast mainline railway, the Trans-Pennine service and the Carlisle/Settle route. International airports at Newcastle, Edinburgh & Glasgow provide further communications with the rest of the country. Many of the region s renowned attractions are within a short drive including Hadrian s Wall and various Roman forts, the Lake District, Kielder Water, Northumberland National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Property Garth House is a stunning Grade II Listed Gentleman s residence providing generously proportioned accommodation spanning three floors. It has an attached leisure wing including a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub and an area suitable for a gymnasium. It stands within mature and established gardens including an enclosed courtyard to the rear with a two storey barn/studio. To the east of the property is a cottage which is available through separate negotiation and offers excellent potential for a dependant relative or as an income earning opportunity. This is a striking and important house incorporating many original features with the benefit of gas fired central heating throughout. Whilst it is presented to a good standard, a buyer may wish to undertake a certain level of cosmetic updating. A substantial portico entrance with Doric columns leads to a grand entrance hallway with central archway and stairs leading off rising to the first floor. The two principal reception rooms are dual aspect and enjoy a westerly outlook over the terrace and gardens. Both have substantial fireplaces with a gas fires along with decorative ceiling roses and ornate coving. The further reception room is again dual aspect and similarly appointed and adjoins the kitchen which is comprehensively fitted with a range of units including granite worktops, Belfast sink and a range style cooker. Beyond are a breakfast room/ playroom and a rear hallway with cloakroom/wc and access to the generous double garage. At the rear of the principal hallway is access to a useful range of cellars and a glazed doorway leading through to the leisure suite. There is a gymnasium area with shower room and WC along with a hot tub section and a large heated indoor pool with an electrically operated cover. The staircase with half landing and decorative balustrading leads to the first floor where there is a master bedroom with fitted wardrobe units and ensuite bathroom/wc with separate shower cubicle. A further guest room has an en-suite with shower/ WC and an ante-room, and there are two further bedrooms plus a family bathroom/wc. On the second floor is a self-contained suite comprising a living room with kitchenette, a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom/wc. Externally The property is approached through double opening gates leading over a sweeping driveway up to the front entrance. The principal gardens lie to the west of the property with a broad flagstone sun terrace having steps leading down to a hexagonal lawn, central pond and fountain with a stone arbour to the boundary. The gardens are located on either side of the property with an enclosed block paved courtyard to the rear including a delightful loggia/ alfresco dining area and a two storey barn/studio providing excellent additional facilities. There is a further ornamental garden area leading off the courtyard and a neat laid lawn the front with a more informal garden area adjoining containing a variety of mature and maturing trees. Housekeepers Cottage The cottage has an enclosed courtyard and a goodsized garden with views over open countryside.

3 New Development Please note that to the west of the property is an exclusive new development of 5 individual homes within a section of what originally would have been a part of the garden relating to Garth House. Housekeepers Cottage Local Authority Carlisle City Council, Civic Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8QG It currently comprises an entrance hallway, sitting room and kitchen along with two bedrooms to the first floor, a dressing room and a bathroom/ WC with shower cubicle. Adjoining is a laundry room and workshop and there is potential for the accommodation to be re-modelled, subject to consents. General Information Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the properties. Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves The cottage will have vehicular and pedestrian access over the initial section of the driveway before turning to the right onto a separate approach. Historical Note The property is Grade II Listed. Tenure Freehold Post Code CA8 1AY Directions From Carlisle follow the A69 towards Hexham and continue through Warwick Bridge and beyond until reach the roundabout. Continue straight over following signs to Brampton at the subsequent T-junction turn right towards the town centre. Take the next left turn onto Longtown Road take the second turning on the right to Greenfield Lane. The subject property will be found shortly on the left hand side. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills Smiths Gore. 64 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DR Date of Information Particulars prepared June 2015 Photographs taken June 2015 For information purposes only. Not to scale. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise SH.

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6 Garth House Housekeepers Cottage Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. Carlisle office t carlisle@savills-smithsgore.co.uk savills-smithsgore.co.uk