• Detached period property, restored to a high standard +
• Private 1.2 acre southwest facing garden with countryside views +
• Double glazed throughout +
• 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms to the house +
• Additional 3 bedroom apartment to the 2nd floor +
• Newly fitted Thwaites-Holme bespoke kitchen +
• Ground floor ensuite bedroom +
• Grand period hall and staircase +

UPGRADES The property has undergone considerable updating with extensive renovation over the last three years, including a new central heating system, boiler and large hot water storage tank. Significant insulation to the walls, between floors and roof. The bathrooms have been completely renovated to very high standard with a combination of mosaic and travertine natural stone tiling and electric underfloor heating. There is a new, bespoke Thwaite-Holme kitchen, breakfast area and pantry also with underfloor heating. The three-room cellar has been tanked and insulated. The large stained-glass window which sits in the centre-front of the property is triple glazed. It is not only the building itself that impresses, in addition, the property has a private west-facing garden with delightful views onto open [preservation-protected] countryside and an imposing illuminated drive. It is most unusual to find such a significant period property so extensively updated and modernised, eliminating the usual concern as to the cost of major renovation works.  ACCOMMODATION This exceptional home is entered through an impressive stone portico leading into the glazed vestibule and grand hallway, boasting many original features including decorative plasterwork and original Minton tiles. The imposing staircase provides access to the extensive accommodation set over three floors and there is a beautifully finished guest WC and cloakroom, well positioned off the main hall. There are two spacious main reception rooms. The sitting room is sizeable yet still cosy with exceptional wood panelling to the ceiling, deep period mouldings, and a large multi-fuel stove set in a period fireplace. There are duel aspect windows onto the rear garden. The main living room was originally two reception rooms, which has been opened into one generous and sociable space by the current owners. Flooded with light from the windows which wrap around the house, it has a working fireplace in a marble surround and period moulding. There is separate room from the hall, currently used as an office. The bespoke kitchen is impressively appointed and finished and was designed and installed by Thwaite-Holme, within the last 18 months. It is a bright space, with a glazed door onto the terrace and an extensive range of quality in frame, hand painted cabinets. A new Electric Rangemaster cooker with two ovens, two grills and a five-burner gas stove, sits in an impressive feature mantle. There is also a breakfast island with oak cabinets, an undercounter ceramic Villeroy and bosh sink, and a Quooker tap with filtered boiling, chilled and carbonated water. There is a new dishwasher, and a plumbed-in fridge freezer with integrated ice and chilled water dispenser. Directly from the kitchen is a generous pantry, tastefully continuing with the same cabinetry, with a generous range of floor cupboards and shelving and an additional sink. All the work surfaces are a luxurious quality granite stone. From the kitchen is a bright dining area with windows onto the rear garden. The kitchen, pantry and dining area have a bespoke parquet ceramic floor with electric underfloor heating. There is potential to extend this delightful space onto the adjacent terrace. From the rear hall there is a ground floor ensuite bedroom, offering flexible accommodation for the new owner if required. It is an attractive, bright, dual aspect room with a quality and newly installed ensuite bathroom, with a walk in shower, WC, sink, towel rail and electric underfloor heating. There is a sizeable utility room/boot room with a Belfast sink, ample storage and plumbing for white goods. This room houses the boiler and water tank. There is also a room purposed currently as a bar/party room, insulated and timber clad with a wood burner, offering a multitude of uses. From here is access to the courtyard where there is a newly installed WC and shower/wet room, intended for use with a hot tub. The cellar has three useful areas which are now tanked, vented and with new floors. Providing many options for the new owners, it is currently purposed as practical dry storage space. FIRST FLOOR The grand staircase leads onto the spacious bright landing where there is a superb stained glass feature window, recently insulated and protected with secondary bespoke inner glass. There are four generous double bedrooms to this floor, all with new and attractive ensuite bathrooms with the luxury of underfloor heating. In addition, there is a considerable master suite, comprising of a spacious bright and airy living area and his and hers walk-in wardrobes. It has a large ensuite, with bath, separate shower, WC, sink with vanity and is fully tiled. SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT To the second floor is a spacious, self-contained (if required) well-appointed, three bedroom apartment, offering a multitude of uses for the new owner. This versatile space has a generous living room, a dining kitchen, with built in wall and base units, oven, fridge and extractor and striking elevated views. There are three generous double bedrooms and a newly fitted bathroom, with underfloor heating. There is a separate boiler for the apartment, situated in the kitchen. OUTSIDE The property is approached from the road by a sweeping driveway leading to a large parking area at the front of the house and is surrounded by impressive, well maintained mature gardens. The front garden has a flagged terrace with mature beds and borders and steps leading to the main entrance. To the rear of the property there is a delightful, private west facing garden with scenic rural views and a formal lawn or tennis court and terrace. A perfect place to catch the afternoon and evening sun. There is a stylish, second entertaining area to the east side of the garden with a cedar wood gazebo. There is also a newly built tree house, fully insulated with heating and electricity alongside a purpose-built fire pit for family BBQ’s. On the side entrance to the property the current owner has created an inner courtyard, ideal for a hot tub or another area to entertain, with new and superbly appointed wet room and separate WC. There is also an impressive Victorian greenhouse for the green fingered. The garden has an abundance of native trees and plants, it is a haven for the local wildlife but serves equally well as a rather superb family garden. There is also a double garage with electric remote-controlled doors, with a partially boarded loft. LOCATION Brampton has excellent facilities including a good range of shops, a medical practice, pharmacy, banks and cafes. There are two excellent schools - William Howard Secondary and Brampton Junior with others (Hayton Primary and Lanercost) just a few miles away. Brampton Golf Club, railway station and the stunning Talkin Tarn country park are also close by. The property is well connected with easy access to both the A69 for Carlisle and Newcastle and the M6 at junction 43 or 44. Newcastle International Airport is within an hour by car. SERVICES AND INFORMATION EPC D. Council Tax G, Cumberland Council. Built in 1881. The property is in the Brampton Conservation area and is freehold. It is served by mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Telephone installed subject to BT regulations. Broadband is Fibre, supplied by Utility Warehouse (EE). Mobile signal is good. Gas central heating with a new Worcester Bosch Boiler and central heating system replaced 2023, boiler last serviced 2025. Separate boiler to the top floor apartment, same meter as house. The three-room cellar is insulated and tanked. Electric underfloor heating to all the bathrooms and the kitchen, pantry and breakfast area. The windows are double glazed. Significant upgrading to insulation has been undertaken. Loft is insulated, minimal boarding, mostly utilised as 2nd floor apartment, smart-home ready with, CCTV and alarm fitted. Please note - the mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.