Listed for £700,000
October 13, 2025
ACCOMMODATION The property is entered via the door from the drive into the hall, the flooring is an attractive and hard wearing LVT which flows through several rooms downstairs giving a sense of continuity and space. The stairs and main ground floor rooms lead from here. The open plan, kitchen/diner was fitted four years ago by the current owners, retaining all its original charm with exposed beams. It has an excellent range of floor and wall mounted cupboards, a sizeable island with pendant lights over and attractive white worktops and matching splashbacks. There is an electric Aga and an extractor, an additional electric fan oven, grill and microwave, and a four-ring ceramic hob, all from Bosch. The flooring is tiled and there is ample space for the dining table. Patio doors open out onto the patio and garden. Along the hall there is a useful understairs cupboard. From here is a reception room, used as a study with views onto the garden. The utility room has full height built in storage, plumbing for white goods and space for a fridge freezer and a traditional Butler sink. The Worcester boiler is situated here; it is 6 years old and last serviced 09.01.25. There is also a separate cloakroom with wc and sink. The second reception room is a delightful snug, cosy in the winter with the benefit of a Clearview stove. Like the kitchen it has patio doors that lead straight out onto the terrace, making this a lovely room to enjoy in the summer months too. There are two generous bedrooms on the ground floor, both well-presented offering flexible accommodation. There is also a family bathroom with a walk-in shower, wc, sink and a dual fuel towel rail. UPSTAIRS The first floor has two further bedrooms, one with an ensuite, a second family bathroom and an impressive living room. The living room on this floor is full of character, it has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a Clearview wood burner in a feature stone chimney breast. It is a triple aspect with lovely views onto the garden. There are two further double rooms on this floor, one has an attractive exposed stone feature wall with exposed beams. The master bedroom is sizeable, bright and beautifully presented. It has an ensuite with shower, wc, countertop sink and ample storage. There is also an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and a second family bathroom comprising a shower, separate bath and built in sink wc and towel rail. OUTSIDE This delightful and characterful home is located in a peaceful and quiet corner of the County. The secluded 2.3 acres on which the property sits, has become a wildlife haven, and the owners regularly see visiting owls, kestrels, sparrowhawks and many hedgehogs with this in mind the garden has been designed to be easy to maintain in order to remain in harmony with the surrounding landscape. The property has an unspoilt, tranquil and enchanting woodland, with pathways and a surprise view with seating area with far reaching views towards the Solway and Criffel. It is evident that the sizeable garden has been a much-loved space by the current owners, with many hidden corners of well-chosen plants, shrubs and flowers. There are interconnecting water features, home to more wildlife and a wildflower meadow. There are numerous fruit trees, including apple, pear, quince, wild cherry and greengage. A pretty block paved terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and catching the afternoon and evening sun stretches across the width of the property. There is also a greenhouse, a workshop, and a separate shed for garden storage. LOCATION Tucked away from the main Lake District crowds, this charming village offers a peaceful Cumbrian lifestyle without the tourist hustle and traffic. Set within the North Pennines AONB, it is under 30 minutes from Carlisle’s vibrant centre, with direct West Coast Main Line links to London, Glasgow and Birmingham and just 60 minutes from Newcastle in the East. Nearby Castle Carrock boasts a well-regarded primary school, nursery, and the welcoming Duke of Cumberland pub. Secondary education is easily accessed via school bus to William Howard School in Brampton. Brampton also offers a wide number of independent shops, essentials, and everyday amenities. Outdoor lovers will enjoy scenic walking routes right from the doorstep, plus Talkin Tarn, Gelt Woods and the Pennines close by. The area is rich in heritage, with Hadrian’s Wall nearby and the Scottish border just a few miles away. Foodies will love local dining highlights including the Hidden River Café, Ruleholme Country Inn, The Howard Arms, and the Michelin-starred Penton Bridge Inn and Farlam hall. DIRECTIONS; What3words flown.walls.breath in the centre of the village of Cumrew. SERVICES AND INFORMATION The property is Freehold. Built approx. 1870, extension 1970. EPC D, Council tax F. Cumberland Council. The property is in a Conservation Area. Mains water and Elec. Drainage via septic tank, we are informed complies with current binding regulations. Oil fired central heating, boiler is 6 years old, last serviced 09.01.2025. Landline phone available via fibre WI-FI and Wi-Fi calling. Mobile signal is poor. Broadband is Fibre to the premises (current supplier BT) Loft insulated, not boarded. Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine & Country Cumbria. Tel Offers: Offers should be submitted to the selling agents. The owner reserves the right to sell at any time and will not be bound to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer. All genuinely interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents. 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. Matters of Title:The property is sold subject to all existing easements, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such matters. Tenure and Possession: The Freehold title is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion. Money Laundering Obligations: We are required by law to carry out Anti Money Laundering Checks prior to issuing a memorandum of sale. We use an external agency to conduct these checks. Once an offer has been agreed, Coadjute will contact you to complete the checks electronically. A fee of £45 + VAT per person will apply and will be processed by Coadjute. If you have any queries please contact the office. Website and Social Media: Further details of this property as well as all others offered by Fine & Country are available to view on our website updates on the latest properties like us on facebook.com/Fine & Country Cumbria and Instagram on @fineandcountrycumbria Referrals: Fine & Country work with preferred providers for the delivery of certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them Fine & Country will receive a referral fee: PIA Financial Solutions – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances; Fine & Country will receive a referral fee of £50 per mortgage referral. Figures quoted are inclusive of VAT. Company number 14680051 C&D Rural Ltd trading as Fine & Country Cumbria. Registered office: Lakeside, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5LY copyright © 2025 Fine & Country Ltd.
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