Carlisle, Cumbria

STEP INSIDE 8 Devonshire Terrace

An elegant and substantial Grade II listed townhouse with period style & character in a prime residential area and within walking distance to a wide range of amenities and Carlisle city centre. The property benefits from an enclosed west facing garden with private parking for three cars.

8 Devonshire Terrace is a substantial townhouse. The property is entered into a generous entrance hall featuring an elegant Georgian staircase along with period details including cornicing and ceiling rose. A door to the right leads you into a large, bright sitting room flooded by light through two full height floor to ceiling sash windows forming a bay window. The décor combines traditional touches including cornicing, and original marble fireplace with log burning stove and tasteful Farrow and Ball colour palette. A second reception room which could be used as a second living room, playroom or dining room has period details and fitted shelving. The room also benefits from double glazed French which doors lead out onto a private flagged patio and to the garden.

At the rear of the property is a generous sized fitted kitchen with wooden units and granite worktops. There is a large range cooker and integrated appliances including an electric cooker and dishwasher. The floor is tiled and continues through to the rear into the breakfast room/boot room and a handy utility area. Double glazed French doors lead out to the garden.

A set of steps leads you down to a good-sized basement, with plenty of useful storage space and accommodating the Worcester boiler which keeps the space dry and warm.

Taking the grand staircase, there is a half landing which leads to an impressive and generously sized contemporary bathroom which features a black and white tiled floor. There is space for all the family, having a free-standing bath, twin wash hand basins, shower cubicle and WC. Next to the bathroom is a separate WC. At the end of the hall is a pretty bedroom with west facing oriel window and original feature fireplace.

The first floor provides a further three bedrooms, the master bedroom at the front of the property benefitting from large windows and built-in wardrobes. A smaller bedroom works well as a nursery or an office and a further double bedroom completes the bedroom accommodation on this floor.

Following the original wide staircase up to the second floor which provides further practical space with a large double bedroom with modern ensuite shower with elevated views over the rear of the property. A further smaller bedroom with Velux window could be used as office space or a snug.

KEY FEATURES 8 Devonshire Terrace

Location

The house is most conveniently situated just a short walk from the city’s two main parks and the city centre itself. There are a wide variety of amenities within Stanwix village, including a church, restaurants and pubs and a local Sainsburys. Within 300 metres is a good primary school, and Austin Friars private school in also within walking distance as well as Cumbria University. The property is complemented by its setting and has the benefit of an enclosed rear garden and parking. Access to the parking is via a lane from St George’s Crescent. The garden to the rear of the property includes a patio area and astro turf grass along with a summerhouse and log store.

Services

All mains connected. Water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating.

Council Tax Band E

The property has planning permission for an extension to the kitchen. Further details upon request.

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

From Hardwicke Circus proceed over the river and as the road rises turn second left into St. George’s Crescent. Turn first left onto the lane into the garden where parking is available.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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 the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2022 Fine & Country Ltd. Company No: 5351187. Registered Office Address: 1 Little Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HL. Trading As: Fine & Country North Cumbria. Printed 22.12.2022

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