5 bedroom house

Accommodation in Brief

Entrance Vestibule | Hall | Kitchen | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Two Ground Floor Bedrooms/Studies | Ground Floor Bathroom | Three Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom 

Extensive Barns | WC | Garden | Garage | Parking

The Property

Hill House is a charming farmhouse originally dating back around 250 years with extensive outbuildings occupying a rural position in peaceful surroundings. Comprehensively refurbished, the property effortlessly blends characterful details with versatile living accommodation that is both bright and spacious.

The glazed porch leads into the entrance hall and onwards to the ground floor accommodation which includes the kitchen, reception rooms and downstairs bedrooms. To one side of the hall is the main sitting room which provides a fabulous heart of the home, offering a feature fireplace as well as traditional timber beam. To the other side of the hall is the kitchen, which is bright and inviting with space for a dining table and chairs along with a range of contemporary units and stylish worktops. An interconnecting door leads from the kitchen to the dining room, currently used as a second sitting room with fireplace and traditional beam. There are two ground floor bedrooms which are generously proportioned and served by a bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and WC.

To the first floor there are three further bedrooms, all with great natural light and offering useful fitted storage. The first floor bedrooms are served by a bathroom with suite comprising comprising bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.

Externally

Hill House has an enclosed front garden featuring a large paved terrace. To the rear of the property there is a delightful raised garden ideally positioned to enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Mainly laid to lawn, the rear garden also offers vegetable patches. There is ample parking for numerous vehicles and a substantial sandstone garage with power. 

The double height sandstone barn has scope for renovation and lends itself to a variety of uses including extension of the main property, subject to the necessary consents. There is a large double glazed converted barn currently used as a games room, which offers potential as an annexe or generous office space. This space has both power and water as well as a separate WC.

Local Information

Hill House is situated in a peaceful hamlet with the nearby village of Westnewton offering a church, primary school and village hall. Yearngill is positioned midway between the Solway Coast and the Lake District National Park, both areas of outstanding natural beauty. The nearby market towns of Wigton and Aspatria are within easy travelling distance for everyday amenities and the property is within commuting distance of many busy centres. Cockermouth is within easy reach. All the surrounding towns provide a wide range of shops, supermarkets, chemists, medical and dental surgeries, sports centre and many restaurants and pubs. Carlisle provides further comprehensive cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. 

There is a choice of popular primary schools in the area and for secondary school there are highly regarded schools in Wigton and Cockermouth. For the commuter there is easy access to Carlisle and onwards to the M6 for links to the north and south. There is a rail station at Aspatria and Wigton which offers services on the Cumbrian Coast Line while the rail station at Carlisle provides regular services to major UK cities north and south and also services east to Newcastle. 

Approximate Mileages

Aspatria 1.4 miles | Wigton 8.5 miles | Cockermouth 10.1 miles | Carlisle 20.2 miles | J43 M6 26.3 miles