The Dovecote Southwaite Hill, Southwaite, Carlisle
The Dovecote A interesting Grade II Listed country home
A striking and charismatic three bedroom Grade II listed property which exudes character, with spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over an interesting split level layout. Located in beautiful countryside and with lovely views over an unspoilt open rural landscape, it is conveniently placed for travelling both to Penrith and Carlisle. An historic property with many attractive and special period features. It is beautifully presented. Dating from about 200 years ago, the property forms part of an exceptional courtyard development, the buildings being formerly part of the stable and grooms quarters serving the nearby Southwaite Hill House. At ground floor level the entrance hall leads to an ensuite bedroom and the utility room, with stairs up to the main living area. The large dining kitchen is open to the roofline given a wonderful feeling of space, with a short staircase into the sitting room, again to full height with exposed timbers, with a large stove set within a traditional fireplace and a mezzanine gallery with a further sitting area. On this level there are two further double bedrooms. served by the house bathroom. The courtyard is accessed through a large archway leading to a double garage, and there is a storage outhouse to the right. There are three further car parking spaces at the front of the property. The walled garden, accessed via the courtyard is hard landscaped with a summerhouse and sitting out or barbecue area.
KEY FEATURES Location and General • • • • •
A Grade II Listed character property Period features throughout Exceptional courtyard development Excellent national transport links Beautiful open countryside views
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Split level accommodation Entrance hall with tiled floor First floor sitting room with wood burning stove Kitchen/dining room with open beams Mezzanine level with seating area Ground floor bedroom with ensuite shower room Two further bedrooms Family bathroom Utility room and store room
Outside • Ample car parking to the front • Walled garden with established shrubs • Double garage
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Local Area Guide
LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK
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Southwaite
The Dovecote is situated in the village of Southwaite, with the nearby A6 giving access to both the city of Carlisle and the picturesque market town of Penrith at the heart of the Eden Valley, named as one of the top five places to live in the UK. The town is on the edge of the Lake District National Park and the iconic lake Ullswater is only six miles away.
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Leisure Time
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1 There is a great choice of places to eat and drink in Penrith - try Four & Twenty restaurant or enjoy lunch on the balcony at The Yard Kitchen 2 Explore the beautiful Eden Valley, named as one of the best places to live in the UK! 3 Spend the day at Ullswater, hike the fells or enjoy a cruise on the iconic ‘steamer’ boats
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Floor Plans Ground Floor Not to Scale
Approx. 112.7 m² (1213.1 ft.²)
Second Floor Approx. 24.9 m² (268 ft.²)
First Floor Approx. 98.1 m² (1055.9 ft.²)
further info On the road
Rail journeys Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details.
15m
Carlisle
1h 30
Glasgow
1h 40
Manchester
1h 45
Edinburgh
3h 15
London
Services Mains water and electricity Private drainage Oil central heating Council Tax Band: D
Penrith centre - 11.2 miles, 18 min Carlisle city centre - 8.8 miles, 18 min Ullswater - 20.8 miles, 32 min Keswick - 18.2 miles, 29 min Carlisle - 8.8 miles, 18 min M6 junction 41 - 9.5 miles, 13 min The above journey times and mileages are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested route on
Getting to The Dovecote Leave the M6 at Southwaite services Northbound between junctions 41 and 42 and turn left signed Lodge Guests Only. Turn left again at the T signed Southwaite, passing under the M6 and under the railway line and across the river. Climb up the hill and the property is on the right, to the right of the arch.
Address: The Dovecote, Southwaite Hill, Southwaite, Carlisle, CA4 0EW
To view: Strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country Telephone 01768 869007 or 01228 583109 email cumbria@fineandcountry.com
Agents Notes All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact us on the number below.
Fine & Country Tel 00(44)1768 869007 or 00(44)1228 583109 cumbria@fineandcountry.com 1 Little Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7HL 50 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DN Page 16 of 16