• Detached Victorian Country House +
• Recently Refurbished +
• Versatile Reception Rooms +
• Wraparound Gardens & Patio Terrace +
• Productive Kitchen Garden with Vegetable Plots & Greenhouse +
• Double Garage with EV Charger, Workshop & Ample Driveway Parking +
• Peaceful Rural Location +
• Approx 2.69 Acres in All +

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway | Kitchen/Dining Room | Kitchen | Pantry | Utility Room | WC | Two Living Rooms | Study | Garden Room | Ground Floor Bathroom | Boiler House First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Four Further Double Bedrooms | Single Bedroom/Dressing Room | Family Bathroom Externally
Ample Parking | Double Garage with EV Charger | Workshop | Greenhouse | Two Storerooms | Wraparound Gardens | Paddock The Property
Sebergham Castle House is an impressive detached Victorian country house dating from 1873, set within approximately 2.69 acres of mature grounds, woodland and paddock on the outskirts of Welton, north of the Lake District National Park. Built for a merchant seaman captain and constructed in traditional Cumbrian sandstone, the house combines Victorian character with thoughtful recent renovations, creating a substantial and inviting home in an enviably peaceful setting. Sheltered by established trees and approached via a private drive that crosses a beck, the property enjoys fine, far-reaching views across sweeping Cumbrian countryside, while offering excellent access to Dalston, Carlisle and the M6 motorway. The interior is generous in scale and quietly elegant, refurbished to a high standard and arranged across two floors with five bedrooms and a versatile choice of reception spaces. The entrance hall sets the tone with its high ceiling, arched glazed doorway and wood-burning stove, a welcoming space that leads naturally into the main living areas. Two principal sitting rooms, both with tall sash windows and distinctive fireplaces, offer contrasting atmospheres, one set for relaxed evenings, the other suited to more formal entertaining. The study, currently arranged as a music and reading room, offers a private retreat with garden outlooks. A further garden room provides a more informal space, fitted with bespoke bookcases and looks out onto the terrace. The dining kitchen is well planned for everyday life and entertaining, an oil-fired AGA set beneath a handsome mantel framed by exposed sandstone. A large bay window draws in daylight over the dining area, while a second adjoining kitchen offers additional preparation space, extensive cabinetry and a range cooker. A practical side entrance connects directly to the utility room, with fitted storage, while a downstairs WC adds further convenience. Upstairs, the landing is light filled, opening to five impeccably decorated bedrooms that each display individual character. The principal bedroom enjoys generous proportions, a period fireplace and long views, together with a smart en-suite shower room. The remaining rooms include a smaller bedroom currently used as a dressing room, offering flexibility for future use. A family bathroom is finished with marble effect tiling, a spa bath and separate shower, positioned to enjoy the views. Approached along a private drive that crosses the beck, the house sits within wraparound gardens that are mature, well-kept and designed for easy enjoyment. Broad lawns are edged by established trees and natural hedging for privacy, with long views across sweeping Cumbrian countryside from a number of quiet seating spots. A wide paved terrace adjoins the house, set for open air dining and summer evenings, while further paved areas provide additional places to follow the sun. To one side, a productive kitchen garden is neatly arranged with raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and space for composting, a practical set up for home growing through the seasons. Beyond the main lawns, the land opens to a paddock and areas of woodland, extending the grounds to approximately 2.69 acres. A charming bridge crosses the beck and threads through the woodland, offering leisurely circular walks directly from the house and enhancing the sense of privacy. Outbuildings include a double garage, workshop and store, useful for equipment, hobbies or additional freezer space. An EV charging point is mounted on the garage, providing convenient home charging. Parking is generous on the driveway and within the forecourt beside the house. The overall setting feels calm and private, yet remains conveniently placed for Dalston and Carlisle, with the Lake District close at hand for weekends on the fells and water. Sebergham Castle House sits on the outskirts of Welton, a small and peaceful Cumbrian village north of the Lake District and close to Carlisle. The area offers rolling countryside for walking and cycling, historic churches and wide views, an easy base for wildlife watching and exploring nearby attractions. For broader shopping and services, head into Carlisle. For families, nearby primary options include Raughton Head CE, Rosley CE, Thursby Primary and St Michael’s CE. Secondary schooling is typically sought in Carlisle, such as Richard Rose Morton Academy, with sixth form and further education available within the city’s schools and at Carlisle College. Welton offers straightforward commuting via quick access to the A595, A69 and M6, linking easily to Carlisle, Penrith and the Lake District. Carlisle provides West Coast Main Line rail services to Glasgow, Edinburgh and London. Local bus routes and the regional road network support convenient travel across Cumbria and beyond. Welton 2.1 miles | Wigton 6.5 miles | Carlisle 11.3 miles | Silloth 18.1 miles | Brampton 19.9 miles | Keswick 19.9 miles The property is connected to mains electricity and water, with oil-fired central heating and drainage to a septic tank. Freehold Band G The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars. We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. 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