5 bedroom house

Outstanding in every way, Sycamore Lodge is a stunning five-bedroom home with a triple garage and is situated in one of North Cumbria's most exclusive postcodes. With dramatic views to the rear across rolling Cumbrian countryside towards the Pennine hills, this exceptional home occupies a truly enviable position on an approximately one-acre site. QUOTE AP0121

Everything about this delightful home is quality...as you pull into the wide and spacious driveway the house is perfectly set in front of you with the triple garage (with potential studio/annexe above) off to the right. The bespoke, handmade porch is your first introduction and sets you up for a wonderful tour of the house. The house itself is brick facing in a vernacular style with a slate roof and has wood cladding sympathetically added to parts of the exterior adding depth and giving a natural look in keeping with the surroundings. On entering the hallway, spacious and inviting with quality flooring and staircase, there's a handy WC off to the left but you probably won't take much in as your eyes are drawn immediately to the kitchen/dining/family room straight-ahead (we will come to that room shortly). Also off to the left is the family room, currently set up as a playroom. Off to the right of the hallway is a gorgeous living space. This room offers a glorious retreat from the world. Pull the blinds shut on a winters day/evening and watch the flames flicker in the wood-burning stove with a glass of whisky or wine. Now we move onto the kitchen/dining/family room and what a room this is! At approximately 50ft long with full-width windows it is difficult to take in the views on offer - they are amazing. Over the huge back garden and over the fields you have the Pennine Hills in the distance to the east (lit up brilliantly at sunset), the Scottish hills to the north and Wetheral Village in the background. To say light fills this space is an understatement...the kitchen area has quality and individuality at every turn and is finished beautifully with a stunning centre island and worksurface. The main living/dining area of this room features a woodburning stove. This room has it all...fling the two sets of sliding doors open on a summers day and let the children roam around the gardens whilst you watch them play. Off the kitchen is a utility room which has been cleverly designed and again is flooded with light from the roof lights. 

On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and a good size single bedroom as well as a luxurious family bathroom complete with a freestanding bath. The rear-facing bedrooms are a delight and benefit from large windows which take in the views on offer.

Outside the property continues to impress. Whilst the house is quite simply stunning, the gardens are also a significant feature. The front garden is delightful with two sycamore trees planted perfectly in proportion to the house. To the side, there's a log store and additional storeroom (this could be anything from a home office to a sauna room) with a covered area where a hot tub currently sits. Imagine sitting in there on an evening taking in the views! The back garden is mainly lawn and leads to two covered stores at the rear. 

The triple garage is a major feature at approximately 36ft long with three electric doors. Over the garage, a staircase leads to a potential studio or annexe space offering the new owners scope to develop as they need.

Hall:

A fabulous entrance. The hall is spacious and inviting. Light floods into this room from the kitchen/dining area where you get your first glimpse of the garden and the views. Quality flooring and staircase finish this area off brilliantly. 

Cloakroom/WC:

WC and wash hand basin.

Living Room 16'2" x 14'7"

The perfect space to escape from it all. Watch the flames flicker from the wood-burning stove. A gorgeous room!

Family Room 14'9" x 14'7"

A wonderful second reception room, currently set up as a playroom. This is the perfect solution to family life...let the children own this room and close the door!

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room 49'6" x 15'9"

An incredible space with a stunning backdrop! Does a family living area get any better? At the Wetheral end of this room, you have a wood-burning stove and cosy sofas, in the middle a family dining area, and to Eden Valley end has the kitchen. The kitchen is a sublime design and finish with a stunning island and all the best in terms of units, work surfaces and appliances. Two sets of sliding doors open to the garden.

Utility Room:

Cleverly designed and filled with light. Features quality worksurface, units and two roof-lights. 

First Floor Landing:

Doors to all bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One 18'9" x 15'0"

Rear-facing bedroom with superb views. Dressing space/cupboard.

En-suite Shower Room:

Quality three-piece suite.

Bedroom Two 16'3" x 14'11"

Rear-facing bedroom, again with glorious views.

En-suite Shower Room:

Three-piece shower suite.

Bedroom Three 14'10" x 14'6"

Front-facing double bedroom.

Bedroom Four 16'3" x 14'10"

Front-facing double bedroom. Access to significant loft space via pull down ladder. Scope (subject to planning) to develop.

Bedroom Five 9'10" x 8'10"

Front-facing bedroom.

Bathroom:

Indulge yourself in here...quality bathroom fixtures and finish complete with a four-piece bathroom suite featuring a freestanding bath.

Triple Garage 36'0" x 19'1"

With individual electric doors to each part. Studio/workspace over this room - 36'0" x 13'7" (restricted head height).

Outside:

To the eastern side of the garage, there is a store/studio and covered seating area where a hot tub (not included in the sale) currently sits. There is a good size log store. The front gardens are in perfect proportion to the house. There's a large driveway providing more than ample parking for several vehicles. The enclosed garden to the rear gently slopes down towards open countryside. The top part of the garden has a superb patio seating area, which can be accessed directly from the kitchen/dining area, and a fire pit where all the family can gather whilst they take in the incredible views on offer.

Why Wetheral Pasture?

If you are looking for true Cumbrian life this is where you'll find it. Wetheral Pasture is perhaps the most sought after location in North Cumbria and when you arrive here it's easy to why. The constant backdrop is always there...The Lake District National Park to the west and The Pennines to the east. As well as peace & quiet, space and the views the beauty of living here is convenience. Equidistant between the villages of Wetheral and Cumwhinton and (both within walking distance) only a couple of miles from the M6 as well as an easy commute to Carlisle City Centre where the west coast mainline can take you to London in just over 3 hours.  

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About Andrew Pearson – Powered by eXp

I'm Andrew Pearson, husband to Melanie and dad to Sadie & Charlie. Cumbrian born and bred, I currently live in Carlisle and have done for the last 23 years but have connections and links throughout the county. I have extensive estate agency experience gained over the last 15 years and have helped customers buy and sell houses in most areas of the county, including Carlisle, Penrith, The Lake District and West Cumbria. I have a true passion for all things property and with that in mind, I aim to offer something very different for estate agency in the area, with a truly customer-centric focus. Instead of dealing with multiple people within an office, I'll be there as your personal property consultant to guide you through the process from the initial valuation right up to the key handover. I'll be there when you need me, outside of the typical 9-5. By focusing on quality rather than quantity, sellers will no longer be just another instruction. We'll work together to create a bespoke service that's as unique as your property.