WIGTON 13 High Street Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9NJ

T: 016973 43641 F: 016973 43743 E: [email protected] W: www.hopesauction.co.uk

COWPER HOUSE, NEW COWPER, ASPATRIA, CA7 3LD

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Price Guide £250,000 COWPER HOUSE, NOW COWPER, ASPATRIA, CA7 3LD

ACCOMMODATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A most intriguing combination of property - a Ground Floor handsome, traditional former farmhouse in need to general upgrading and modernisatiuon but Entrance Hallway offering 2/3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms and a having attractive staircase leading out and useful most interesting range of outbuildings, courtyard, understairs pantry/store. garden area and a separate paddock of approximately 1.25 acres. Sitting Room 12'10 x 12'6 (3.91m x 3.81m ) The house stands in this small hamlet just half a mile off the B5301 between Silloth with extended 'cast stone' fireplace and displays (approximately 6 miles to the north) and Aspatria with fitted shelving above. (3 miles to the south). The Solway coast, now an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just 3 Front Dining Room miles away via Edderside. 12'9 x 12'5 (3.89m x 3.78m ) The two neighbouring towns cater well for everyday needs with primary and secondary Utility Room schools (there are also primary schools in 12'9 x 9'9 (3.89m x 2.97m ) neighbouring villages), sports clubs, churches, with base cupboard and cooker point. small supermarkets and general shops, a railway link at Aspatria and the championship golf links at Kitchen Silloth. For those needing to commute, the more 13' x 12'6 (3.96m x 3.81m ) industrial centres of West Cumbria and Carlisle having base cupboards and stainless steel sink, to the east are all within commuting distance. meat hooks, recess and flue for wood burning stove and rear outer door. The Lake District National Park is also just a few minutes' drive to the South. First Floor This is an increasingly rare opportunity for refurbishment with obvious scope to return the Central Landing house to the period character of the late From left to right are:- Georgian/Early Victorian era. The outbuilding immediately behind the house would, subject to the appropriate consents, make an ideal cottage Rear Bedroom 1 annex, suitable for a dependant relative, older 12'11 x 9'9 (3.94m x 2.97m ) children or indeed holiday or sub-letting, and the stables and barns provide scope for livestock, Front Double Bedroom 2 garaging, workshops etc. The property is 12'10 x 9'1 (3.91m x 2.77m ) competitively price to reflect its present condition and, overall, an inspection is thoroughly recommended. Bathroom 9 x 7'5 (0.23m x 2.26m ) with 3 piece white suite and wall cabinet.

Directions Front Double Bedroom 3 From Aspatria take the B5301 for Silloth, and 12'9 x 12'6 (3.89m x 3.81m ) proceed past Yearngill and Westnewton. Just after the next hamlet, Mealrigg, take the left turn onto the minor county highway where our For Rear Double Bedroom 4 Sale board so indicates. The Cowper hamlet is a 12'10 x 12'6 (3.91m x 3.81m ) short distance along and the farmhouse itself is With airing/storage cupboards. in its centre. Outside Tenure Freehold. Side and Rear Garden Areas with dilapidated shed and vehicular access from Council Tax the rear roadway. There is a handsome stone Band 'D' retaining wall running along the rear pathway. Viewing Outbuilding Strictly By appointment through the Agents, 21'2 x 10'5 (6.45m x 3.18m ) Hopes Estate Agents, 13 High Street, Wigton Tel two storey in height and of traditional stone and 016973 43641 slate construction, and with power. There is an adjoining corrugated tin storeshed.

Front Garden again surrounded by attractive stone walling and with grass, shrubs and pathways.

Farm Courtyard providing more than ample parking and turning space and with some dilapidated buildings at its side.

Two Storey Barn 70' x 14 approx (21.34m x 0.36m approx ) providing 5 stalls and light, power and water.

Single Storey Buildings provide 2 further pens, again with water, light and power.

Tack Room

The Paddock extends to approximately 1.25 acres and is situated over the farm lonning to the south of the property.

SALE DETAILS

Services Mains water and electricity; septic tank drainage; no mains gas; background electric central heating; UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows in the main house. Please note that none of the services has been tested. . .

HALL SITTING ROOM

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DINING ROOM KITCHEN

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LANDING BEDROOM 4 .

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BATHROOM SINGLE STOREY PENS

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THE MAIN BARN INNER STALLS

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REAR OUTBUILDING HOUSE REAR .

Whilst these particulars are prepared with care and are believed to be accurate neither the Selling Agents nor the vendors warrant the accuracy of the information contained herein and intending purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves that the information given is correct.

ESTATE AGENTS AUCTIONEERS VALUERS LAND AGENTS Hopes Auction Company Limited Registered Office: Syke Road, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9NS - Registered in England: 052362 - VAT Registration No. 256 4393 42 Directors: B Walton (Chairman), J T Brockbank (Vice Chairman), J J Dixon, J Hope, R E Jackson, K Jarman, S Robertson, J T Wilson. Company Secretary: S Robertson