AINSTABLE, CARLISLE HIGH GARTH GUIDE PRICE £240,000+

AINSTABLE, CARLISLE
A beautifully appointed cottage with adjoining barn, delightful gardens and open rural aspect.
The property, which dates back to 1638, has undergone complete refurbishment by the current owners
and has retained many original features including exposed beams and exposed stonework.
The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, breakfast kitchen, dining room,
lounge, three double bedrooms, three piece bathroom and separate WC. High Garth benefits from
majority double glazing, oil fired central heating, landscaped gardens, two useful outhouses and
adjoining generous size barn (which could allow the potential purchaser to extend the main house or
create an additional self contained cottage subject to relevant planning consent)
HIGH GARTH
EPC BAND - E
PRICE £265,000
A SUPERB THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM CHARACTERFUL
COTTAGE OCCUPYING A PLEASANT POSITION WITH VIEWS
OVER NEIGHBOURING FIELDS AND COUNTRYSIDE
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The majority double glazed and central heated accommodation with approximate measurements briefly
comprises:
Timber door with oval feature stained glass inset into –
ENTRANCE HALL Radiator, staircase to the first floor, telephone point, tiled flooring and doors to
lounge, cloakroom and kitchen
CLOAKROOM A white two piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Tiled
flooring, tiled splashback, exposed stonework to two walls, understairs storage cupboard, chrome ladder
style radiator and double glazed window to the rear.
KITCHEN (13’9 x 9’5) Beautiful country cottage style kitchen with a range of base units with
complementary worksurfaces incorporating a double drainer stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer
tap, tiled splashbacks and wall mounted shelving. Recess housing a Range style duel fuel cooker set on
a raised tiled hearth. Radiator, exposed beams to ceiling, white washed exposed stonework to two walls,
tiled flooring and door to integral garage. Window to the front and double glazed window to the rear.
KITCHEN
DINING ROOM (13’6 x 12’7) Feature bricked fireplace with tiled hearth with multi fuel stove
(currently not connected). Exposed beams to ceiling, white washed exposed stonework to one wall.
Display shelving with storage below to recess. Radiator, telephone point and wood flooring extending to
the sitting room. Double glazed window to the front and single glazed window to the rear.
DINING ROOM
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LOUNGE (13’5 x 9’4) Feature fireplace housing a multi fuel stove set on a tiled hearth with stone
lintels over. Double glazed window to the rear and single glazed window to the front. Radiator,
exposed beams to ceiling, white washed exposed stonework to one wall and connecting door to the
Barn.
LOUNGE
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Beams to ceiling, radiator, two wall light points and double glazed
window to the rear with rural aspect. Doors to bedrooms, bathroom and further WC.
BEDROOM 1 (12’ x 10’6) Open to the apex with beamed ceiling, sash window to the front, radiator,
white washed exposed stonework to one wall. Purpose built storage unit providing cupboard space and
display shelving.
BEDROOM 1
BEDROOM 2 (12’6 x 9’9) Open to the apex with beamed ceiling, exposed stonework to one wall,
sash window to the front, radiator, two wall light points and built in wardrobe. Pedestal wash hand
basin.
WC Double glazed window to the rear, radiator, tiled flooring and white WC.
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BEDROOM 2
BATHROOM White three piece suite comprising cast iron bath with chrome shower fitment and glass
shower screen door over. WC and vanity unit wash hand basin with tiled worktop and display shelving
above. Complementary tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, chrome ladder style radiator and sash window to
the front of the property.
BATHROOM
BEDROOM 3 (13’7 x 8’) Open to the apex with radiator, double glazed window to the rear with rural
outlook.
BEDROOM 3
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OUTSIDE The property is approached by a driveway giving access to an integral garage with up and
over door, power points and lighting. Radiator, plumbing for washing machine, oil fired Worcester
central heating boiler (newly fitted beginning of 2015), door to kitchen and door to the rear.
To the rear of the property is access to the oil tank, feature sandstone retaining wall. Steps and footpath
extend along the rear of the barn and to the formal garden.
OUTSIDE STORE with water supply and lighting providing useful storage.
ADJOINING BARN (10.4 mtrs x 4.5 mtrs) Double doors to the front, power and lighting, window to
the rear, open apex with exposed beams.
The barn would lend itself to extending the main house or perhaps a separate dwelling – all subject to
relevant planning consent.
GARDEN Generous size garden arranged over two levels. The lower level is mainly laid to lawn
with various borders housing a range of mature plants, shrubs and trees. The landscaped upper level
has been recently landscaped by a local artisan Stone Walling Contractor and is mainly laid to chippings
with feature raised shrub borders, patio area, greenhouse and enjoying superb rural outlook. Access to
an additional sandstone built outhouse adjoining the gable wall of the barn.
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DIRECTIONS From Penrith take the A6 north for approximately 9 miles. On entering a short section
of dual carriageway, turn right signposted Armathwaite. Proceed straight through Armathwaite and at
The Duke’s Head Inn bear right. Cross over the river Eden and follow this road to Ainstable.
The property is located on the right hand side as you heading towards the centre of the village and can
be identified by our for sale board.
VIEW
NOTE: All windows to the rear of the property have been replaced, designed and fitted by a local
joiner. They are wood framed double glazed to match the traditional wood framed sash windows to the
front of the property.
COUNCIL TAX BAND We are informed the property is in tax band C
TENURE We are informed the tenure is Freehold
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and oil are connected. Drainage to septic tank.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Carpets (where fitted), white goods and cooker included in the sale
VIEWING Cumbrian Properties ELA Ltd, Fenton House, Corney Square, Penrith Tel 01768 867788
and 2 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle Tel 01228 599940