- Grand hallways, glorious light and a Georgian backstory that’s far from ordinary +
- Elegant former mansion home with period features, high ceilings and calm, cinematic spaces +
- Eye-catching pillared entrance leads to a sweeping staircase, skylight and original panelling +
- Large, light-filled lounge with working open fire and lovely garden views +
- Modern kitchen-diner with integrated appliances and room to cook, eat and connect +
- Flexible snug shown as Bedroom 4 on floorplan – ideal as an office, reading room or future bathroom +
- Three double bedrooms upstairs, each with open countryside views +
- Four-piece family bathroom plus large, part-boarded loft with Velux and real future potential +
- Not listed and outside a conservation area – unusual freedom to adapt, extend or enhance over time (STPP) +
- Low-maintenance outdoor space with room to sit and park, just minutes from schools, Cockermouth and the Lakes +
Grand Hallways, Glorious Light And A Georgian Backstory That’s Far From Ordinary. An architecturally striking and elegant home in a historic village with links to Wordsworth’s legacy - now chain free and ready for you to create your own.
From the moment you arrive at the handsome pillared entrance, it’s clear this is something of a special home. High ceilings, original detailing and sunlit rooms set the tone - this is a period property with real character and presence.
Part of what was once Brigham Hill Mansion - an 18th-century residence with ties to Lord Joshua Lucock, the owner of Wordsworth’s birthplace in Cockermouth - this Georgian home carries a quiet sense of heritage. And if that weren’t enough of a backstory, the Fletcher family also lived here in the 19th century, with ancestral links to Fletcher Christian of Mutiny on the Bounty fame.
The grand hallway is a showstopper in itself - the panelled walls, large skylight and beautifully sweeping staircase set the scene the moment you walk through the door. It’s a space that feels calm, generous and just a little bit cinematic.
To one side, the lounge is light and bright, with a working open fire and lovely garden views.
The kitchen-diner is modern, sociable and well laid out, with integrated appliances, space for a table, and a lovely open feel. Just off the kitchen is an additional room - shown on the floorplan as Bedroom 4 - that’s currently used as a snug. It’s an inviting, versatile space; ideal as a home office, reading room or quiet coffee spot. And with accessible plumbing nearby, it could also work well as a ground floor bathroom if that ever became a priority.
Upstairs, all three bedrooms are spacious doubles, each one with a beautiful view across the fields. The four piece main bathroom is clean and simple, with a separate bath and shower cubicle.
And up on the first floor landing, a pull-down ladder gives access to the large, part-boarded loft, complete with Velux window and scope for storage - or more, if you’ve ever dreamed of creating a hobby space or home office tucked into the rafters. And unlike many homes of this period, it’s not listed and sits outside a conservation area - so if the idea of making changes ever calls, you’ve got the freedom to follow through (subject to all the usual planning consents, of course).
Outside, the front terrace offers the perfect place to enjoy the views - without the maintenance of a large garden. You’ve room to sit, to park, and to breathe, with the Derwent Valley stretching out ahead and Cockermouth just down the road.
Being just off the A66 means the Brigham is less than a 10 minute drive to Cockermouth or Workington.
The village primary school is rated “Good” by Ofsted and it’s only an 8 minute walk away. Older kids will need to head to Cockermouth School but the X5 picks up in the village and drops off outside the school gates - the journey will only take around 20 minutes.
In addition to the primary school there’s a village hall, church and social club in the village. You don’t have to travel far for your day to day essentials as there’s a handy village store in nearby Great Broughton, or you can head to Cockermouth.
This is a home that offers style, substance and a story or two. A place to enjoy walks from the door, access to local schools and the Lakes beyond, and a sense of quiet elevation - both literally and figuratively.
And with no onward chain, it's ready when you are.
This may be listed as a three bedroom semi-detached but it really is like no other - we’re expecting plenty of interest so get in touch to arrange a private viewing.