4 bedroom house

Accommodation in Brief

Allergarth

Sitting Room | Drawing Room | Kitchen | Study | Boot Room/Utility | Cloakroom/WC | Principal Bedroom | Jack & Jill Bathroom | Three Further Bedrooms | Shower Room



Allergarth Barn

Porch | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Boot Room | Three Bedrooms | Shower Room



The Duck House

Sitting Room/Kitchen | Bedroom | Shower Room



Externally

Workshop | Garage | Byre | Wood Store | Long Barn | Old Barn | Store Rooms | Dutch Barn | Land | Over 14 Acres In All



The Property

Allergarth is a superb smallholding comprising traditional Cumbrian farmhouse, two cottages, range of outbuildings, gardens, pasture and woodland. In all the property extends to over 14 acres. Tucked into the south-facing hillside and protected by a shelter-belt of mature trees, Allergarth is blessed with total privacy and sensational panoramic views ranging over glorious open countryside. The vista stretches across the Pennines, the Lake District, and the Galloway Hills over the Scottish Border.



The historical nature of the buildings and the site is apparent. A date stone is inscribed 1686, but it is thought that some parts are probably significantly older, with the site resting in the locality of such significant historical landmarks as Hadrian's Wall and Lanercost Priory. The buildings sit around a picturesque cobbled courtyard which acts as a sun trap throughout the day. It is the perfect spot to unwind during the day or in the evening; wildlife abounds and the unpolluted night skies add to the atmosphere of peaceful nature.



Everyday access to the main house is through the bright and airy boot room with tiled floor, cloakroom off and access to the rear gardens. The kitchen is warm and welcoming, with a four-oven oil-fired AGA set in a sandstone inglenook. The stunning views that sweep across the surroundings can be taken in from a window seat and there is a feature salt cellar. The kitchen has been fitted with stunning contemporary yet sympathetic units with lovely solid walnut work surfaces. A step up leads to the cosy and quaint sitting room. The room features views of the gardens, exposed wooden beams and stone flooring with original tiles inset in the hearth. The sandstone inglenook fireplace houses a log burner, perfect for winter nights. The sitting room also leads to the outer hallway where the front door opens to the gardens. Across the hallway is the drawing room which is open and inviting with a log burner and patio doors to the front garden. Off the inner hallway is a study/office which offers an ideal spot to work from home. Original stone stairs with an eye-catching exposed stone wall lead to the first floor. The principal bedroom is beamed with double height ceiling and garden views. A Jack & Jill bathroom acts as en-suite to the principal bedroom, with a free-standing claw foot bath which is bathed in light from skylights. There are three further bedrooms served by a shower room with double size walk-in shower.



The two cottages are immaculately presented and well-maintained. The cottages are currently used by visiting family and friends, but could provide a variety of options and opportunities including multi-generational living or an income stream as holiday lets, subject to securing the necessary permissions. Allergarth Barn has spacious accommodation laid out on a single storey. There is a large sitting room with wood burning stove and a kitchen/family room with a two-oven off-peak electric AGA. The three bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom. The Duck House is a charming one bedroom cottage with an open plan sitting room/kitchen to the ground floor with multi-fuel stove and a bedroom with shower room upstairs.



Externally

Driving along the ¾ mile track to Allergarth, the sense of privacy and tranquility grows as the countryside passes by. Gardens wrap around the house, cottages and outbuildings. There are lawned areas and flower beds, along with vegetable beds, fruit plantings and a well. A productive orchard has a variety of fruit trees including apple and damson.



The impressive range of outbuildings offer a wealth of further possibilities. There is a fabulous workshop adjoining the main house, whilst the expansive long barn benefits from electric roller shutter door and concrete flooring. There are numerous barns, store rooms and a Dutch barn, all very well-maintained.



The land at Allergarth is predominantly pasture with areas of woodland protecting the properties. The fields are fenced and benefit from mains water along with easy access from the house or track. In all the property extends to over 14 acres.



Local Information

Allergarth is located north of Brampton with easy access to the M6, Scotland, the Solway Coast, the Lake District National Park and only a short distance from the course of Hadrian's Wall. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walks and outdoor opportunities. Carlisle is within easy reach and offers a comprehensive range of social, leisure, retail and cultural opportunities with an attractive pedestrian area and an impressive cathedral and castle. For day to day amenities, the towns of Brampton and Longtown are also close by, along with a variety of picturesque countryside villages.



For schooling, there are several primary and secondary schools all within easy reach, whilst private schooling is offered at Austin Friars School in Carlisle.



The property is well positioned for access to surrounding villages and the M6 for onward travel north and south, while the A69 provides easy access to Newcastle in the east. There is a rail station in Carlisle providing excellent main line services to major UK cities north and south, whilst Brampton Rail Station links east and west. Carlisle Lake District Airport with free parking currently provides flights to Belfast, Dublin and London Southend.



Approximate Mileages

Carlisle Lake District Airport 10.2 miles | M6 J44 14.1 miles | M6 J43 14.9 miles | Gretna Green 16.8 miles | Carlisle City Centre 17.2 miles | Newcastle International Airport 49.3 miles

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