Orebank House
Bigrigg, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2TE
Guide Price
£565,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jun 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Woodland
Orebank House is a beautiful period property dating from the Victorian era, situated on the edge of the village with far-reaching views to the Lake District National Park only 2 miles east and the Irish sea coast 2 miles to the west.
On the market for the first time in a generation, built for the manager of the iron ore mine in the village, the property maintains a lot of original character features and would benefit from refurbishment to create an outstanding family home.
The property extends in total to 3.48ha (8.59 Acres) and is offered for sale in two lots and as a whole.
Lot 1 House, buildings, Gardens and Agricultural Land extending to 0.82ha (2.03 Acres).
Lot 2 Agricultural Land and woodland extending to 2.65ha (6.55 Acres).
LOT 1
Ground floor accommodation:
The internal floor area extends to approx. 142.8 sq. metres (1536 Sq. Feet) and has an impressive 3 reception rooms. The main entrance has a vestibule leading into the central hall.
The Living room and dining rooms have dual aspect windows with views of the garden. The rooms retain original features including ceiling cornicing and picture rails. Large kitchen/breakfast room has fitted units with integrated electric oven and has a utility room adjoining, with stairs to the fifth bedroom/office on the first floor. There is also a shower room with WC and wash hand basin.
From the central hall there is access stairs down to two cellar rooms extending to approximately 28 Sq. Metres (301 Sq. Feet) containing original Sandstone slab shelving.
First floor Accommodation:
internal floor area extends to approx. 143.9 Sq. Metres (1549 Sq. Feet).
The Impressive cast Iron turned staircase has a window on the half landing. On the central landing there is access to four double bedrooms and a smaller single. The two double bedrooms on the northern aspect have dual aspect windows maximising the light.
The family bathroom has a bath, WC, wash hand basin and storage cupboard.
The staircase from the landing continues up to the second floor which has a further 2 bedrooms with Skylight windows. There are two storage rooms and under eaves storage.
There is a fifth double bedroom on this level which is accessed by a separate staircase leading up from the utility room
Gardens and grounds
The house is accessed from the A595 through a Sandstone wall and pillared entrance gate. The tarmac driveway provides access to a parking area in front of the house and along the side leading to a double garage.
The gardens and grounds extend to approx. 6.58 acres. There are lawns with mature shrubs and trees on the western and northern aspects. The formal gardens lead to an orchard and the agricultural land. Behind the garage there are netted fruit shrubs and a garden shed, there is a stable and store leading into the land behind.
On the northern fringe of the garden there is a sandstone rock face with a shear face drop down to the land below. The agricultural land is permanent pasture and bordered by post and wire fences.
LOT 2
2.65ha (6.55 Acres) of Agricultural Land
The agricultural Land is accessed from the public road on the northern boundary, there is a metered mains water supply on this boundary. The western boundary on the A595 is a steep tree lined bank providing shelter and privacy. There are two land parcels divided by a post and wire fence. Within the fields there are two tree lined hollows, (believed to be mine or quarry workings).
The purchaser of lot 2 will be responsible for erecting a stock proof fence between points A and B.
Council Tax Band: F (Copeland Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Marketed by: Mitchells Land & Property, Cockermouth
On the market for the first time in a generation, built for the manager of the iron ore mine in the village, the property maintains a lot of original character features and would benefit from refurbishment to create an outstanding family home.
The property extends in total to 3.48ha (8.59 Acres) and is offered for sale in two lots and as a whole.
Lot 1 House, buildings, Gardens and Agricultural Land extending to 0.82ha (2.03 Acres).
Lot 2 Agricultural Land and woodland extending to 2.65ha (6.55 Acres).
LOT 1
Ground floor accommodation:
The internal floor area extends to approx. 142.8 sq. metres (1536 Sq. Feet) and has an impressive 3 reception rooms. The main entrance has a vestibule leading into the central hall.
The Living room and dining rooms have dual aspect windows with views of the garden. The rooms retain original features including ceiling cornicing and picture rails. Large kitchen/breakfast room has fitted units with integrated electric oven and has a utility room adjoining, with stairs to the fifth bedroom/office on the first floor. There is also a shower room with WC and wash hand basin.
From the central hall there is access stairs down to two cellar rooms extending to approximately 28 Sq. Metres (301 Sq. Feet) containing original Sandstone slab shelving.
First floor Accommodation:
internal floor area extends to approx. 143.9 Sq. Metres (1549 Sq. Feet).
The Impressive cast Iron turned staircase has a window on the half landing. On the central landing there is access to four double bedrooms and a smaller single. The two double bedrooms on the northern aspect have dual aspect windows maximising the light.
The family bathroom has a bath, WC, wash hand basin and storage cupboard.
The staircase from the landing continues up to the second floor which has a further 2 bedrooms with Skylight windows. There are two storage rooms and under eaves storage.
There is a fifth double bedroom on this level which is accessed by a separate staircase leading up from the utility room
Gardens and grounds
The house is accessed from the A595 through a Sandstone wall and pillared entrance gate. The tarmac driveway provides access to a parking area in front of the house and along the side leading to a double garage.
The gardens and grounds extend to approx. 6.58 acres. There are lawns with mature shrubs and trees on the western and northern aspects. The formal gardens lead to an orchard and the agricultural land. Behind the garage there are netted fruit shrubs and a garden shed, there is a stable and store leading into the land behind.
On the northern fringe of the garden there is a sandstone rock face with a shear face drop down to the land below. The agricultural land is permanent pasture and bordered by post and wire fences.
LOT 2
2.65ha (6.55 Acres) of Agricultural Land
The agricultural Land is accessed from the public road on the northern boundary, there is a metered mains water supply on this boundary. The western boundary on the A595 is a steep tree lined bank providing shelter and privacy. There are two land parcels divided by a post and wire fence. Within the fields there are two tree lined hollows, (believed to be mine or quarry workings).
The purchaser of lot 2 will be responsible for erecting a stock proof fence between points A and B.
Council Tax Band: F (Copeland Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Marketed by: Mitchells Land & Property, Cockermouth
Land Registry Data
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