Thistlewood Tower, High Bridge, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7DS Guide price 625,000

Thistlewood Tower, High Bridge, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7DS Guide price 625,000

Thistlewood Tower, High Bridge, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7DS A beautiful Grade I listed dwelling and adjacent self-contained one bed cottage beautifully set within a small peaceful settlement beside Roe Beck. Considerable character. Outstanding accommodation. Underfloor heating to ground floor. Wonderful oak framed garden room into the large kitchen. An appealing historical home in a rural setting convenient for Carlisle, Penrith and the Lake District.

Situation and description Thistlewood Tower is beautifully situated in a small settlement including another historic dwelling and converted former barns and outbuildings. The situation is desirable being just 9 miles from Carlisle and 13 miles from Penrith. There are good links to the main road network with access to the M6 motorway at either junction 41 south (Penrith) or 42 north (Carlisle). The village of Dalston is a little over 5 miles and offers a good range of amenities and has both primary and secondary schools. Raughton Head primary school is approximately 1.7 miles and the Crown Inn public house approximately 1.8 miles. The area is steeped in history and the origins of Thistlewood Tower can be clearly traced back to the 14th century. In the 16th century the house was attached to the tower to provide more accommodation. The regional capital, Carlisle, has a superb range of social, leisure and retail opportunities available. It has an attractive pedestrianised area and features a prominent cathedral and castle. The city benefits from being on the West Coast Mainline which provides fast and frequent services to London from 3 hours 23 minutes and non-stop to Glasgow. There are many other services from Carlisle serving the Lake District and West Cumbria, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Manchester Airport and Birmingham. Thistlewood Tower has considerable character. The accommodation has been improved and the period character blends well with contemporary features required by the modern buyer. The kitchen leads into the beautiful oak framed garden room which has a delightful private aspect over the rear garden. This creates a superb living space which complements the three other living spaces which include a living room, interesting first floor sitting room and the vaulted dining room from the former keep. There are three bedrooms and a bathroom, the main bedroom and ensuite being on the second floor and located in the tower and accessed via spiral stone steps. Of interest is the adjacent fully self contained one bedroomed cottage which could be utilised as an annex for a dependent relative or a letting property. Accommodation Ground floor Entrance Entry door with two double glazed panes. Entrance into living room and access to kitchen. Kitchen 15'0 x 14'6 (4.57m x 4.42m) A delightful room having period windows with oak lintels to the front and side. Exposed beam. Flagged floor. Base cupboards. White bowl sink unit with double drainer. The chimney recess houses an excellent Everhot electric range cooker. Appliances include fridge freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen opens into a wonderful oak framed room. Garden room 15'11 x 13'0 (4.85m x 3.96m) A beautiful cruck framed structure with extensive double glazing and private aspect to the garden. Double glazed French doors to garden. Sandstone flagged floor with underfloor heating. In short a very appealing living space. Living room 15'6 x 14'11 to chimneybreast (4.72m x 4.55m to chimneybreast) Sandstone flagged floor. Stairs to first floor. Fireplace with multi-fuel stove. Windows to front and rear. Dining room 13'3 x 10'4 (4.04m x 3.15m) An impressive dining space created within the former keep and featuring a vaulted ceiling and flagged floor. Access to store/wine cellar. Store/wine cellar 13'0 x 6'5 (3.96m x 1.96m) Vaulted ceiling. Arrow-slit. Stone shelving. Rear lobby Flagged floor. Double glazed window to garden. View to courtyard. Boiler room With replacement boiler. Cloakroom White two piece suite. Vintage pedestal wash hand basin. WC. Double glazing. Extractor fan. Flagged floor. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. First floor Landing Approached via a staircase. Timber floor. Window to front. Shower room White three piece suite. Vintage pedestal wash hand basin. WC. Large shower cubicle. Window. Ladder radiator. Extractor fan. Tiled floor. Shaver socket. Bedroom 15'10 x 14'11 (4.83m x 4.55m) Having a delightful aspect over adjacent countryside. Windows to front and side elevations. Timber floor. Wall lights. Two cast iron radiators. Bedroom 11'8 x 7'8 (3.56m x 2.34m) Window to front elevation. Aspect to beck and countryside. Timber floor. Exposed beam. Built-in wardrobe. Sitting room 15'9 into recess x 13'8 (4.80m into recess x 4.17m) A special room with great character having 18th century panelling and exposed beams and stonework. The fireplace

houses a wood burning stove. The room has pretty windows to two elevations, one with a window seat. Cast iron radiator. Of interest is the medieval carved stone which sits above the doorway with stone steps that lead to the main bedroom. Second floor Main bedroom 14'11 x 13'1 (4.55m x 3.99m) This room is at the top of the tower and features a high ceiling with exposed beams. Elevated aspect with windows to two elevations, one with a window seat. Decorative fireplace. Timber floor. Cast iron radiator. Ensuite 8'4 x 6'0 (2.54m x 1.83m) Featuring an attractive marble tiled floor and part marble tiled walls. White three piece suite. Bath with shower mixer. Vintage pedestal wash hand basin. WC. Radiator. Extractor fan. Aspect to beck and countryside. THISTLEWOOD COTTAGE The cottage itself is self contained having its own access from the courtyard and also from the rear of the tower. The cottage has considerable character and access to the garden. It makes a wonderful guest annex which would be suitable for a dependant relative or a letting property. Sitting room 14'10 x 13'7 (4.52m x 4.14m) Featuring a pitched ceiling and exposed beams. Washed walls. Timber floor. Entrance door to courtyard. Door to garden. Kitchenette 9'3 x 6'9 (2.82m x 2.06m) Range of fitted base and wall units. Timber floor. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Dishwasher. Fridge. Double glazing. Electric hob. Bedroom 13'9 x 9'6 min (4.19m x 2.90m min) Double glazed window to rear garden. Double glazed arrow-slit. Exposed beam. Timber floor. Wall mounted electric heater. Bathroom 6'6 x 6'5 (1.98m x 1.96m) White three piece suite. Bath with shower mixer. Pedestal wash hand basin. WC. Double glazed arrow-slit. Underfloor heating. Velux skylight. Exposed beam. Electric towel rail. Shaver socket. Cupboard with plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor. Outside Thistlewood Tower stands proud on a corner site with courtyard parking and access to the side Directions Proceed from Carlisle towards Ivegill. Turn right after the Crown Inn and proceed to the T junction. Turn left, then right. Continue on and turn left at the next T junction. Turn left immediately after the bridge. The property is on the right. All descriptions, dimensions, floor plans, 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. 7 Paternoster Row, Carlisle CA3 8TT Tel: 01228 810300 Fax: 01228 810303 Mayfair Office - Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1U 3JT Tel: 0870 112 7099 E-mail: info@haywardtod.co.uk www.haywardtod.co.uk M AY F AIR o f f i c e. c o. u k