WIGTON 13 High Street Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9NJ T: 016973 43641 F: 016973 43743 E: [email protected] W: www.hopesauction.co.uk 2 EAST COTE FARM, SKINBURNESS ROAD, SILLOTH, CA7 4QH . Price Guide £239,000 2 East Cote Farm, Skinburness Road, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4QH GENERAL DESCRIPTION ACCOMMODATION A perfectly delightful former farmhouse dating, in all probability from the late 18th century and retaining immense Ground Floor charm and character of that Georgian era, forming part of a select small courtyard immediately off Skinburness Road Entrance Hallway and less than a mile from Silloth town centre. with noteable fretwork panelling at the side of the stairs, and feature stained glass motif window and restored original The accommodation briefly provides a fine entrance hall fanlight above (through into the sitting room), laminate with cloak room, sitting room, fabulous conservatory, flooring, useful understairs store and stripped pine doors. "country" kitchen, landing with painted period frescoes, three double bedrooms (two en-suite) and house bathroom. Adjoining is a most useful two storey barn with an intriguing Cloak Room complexity of roof timbers, most attractive garden and with WC and wash hand basin. parking facilities at both front and rear. The house is most tastefully decorated throughout and the Utility/Laundry Room period ceiling beams, the "Grecian Keys" fretwork panelling 9'6" x 7'6" approx (2.90m x 2.29m approx ) to the stairs, the barrel-backed secretaire cupboard in the having good range of fitted cupboards incorporating kitchen and the painted original panelling between the front vegetable baskets, porcelain sink, beech worktop, plumbing bedrooms combine to create a fascinating home. for washing machine, central heating boiler and outer door. The adjoining barn is on two levels, the upper displaying the Dining Kitchen intricate original roof structure with its more recent bracing. 14'10" x 14' (4.52m x 4.27m ) Obviously, there is scope for a conversion if additional room is needed (subject to the appropriate consents) but a most attractive room with original barrel-backed bureau presently the building serves as an excellent store room, cupboard/secretaire featuring shelving and fretwork friezes, workshop and studio. The garden faces south east allowing "cottage"-style cupboards and shelving, double porcelain sun for most of the day and presently some additional sink, beech work surfaces, integrated dishwasher and ground is rented at its foot which could easily be used as a fridges, Rangemaster cooker, filter canopy hood above, small paddock if required. multi fuel stove, skirting radiator, painted flooring, spotlights and ceiling beam. A door connects with:- The vendors took up occupation at the end of 2003 and have completely renovated the house with rewiring and Sitting Room replumbing, new kitchen, bathroom, damp and timber 15'9" x 14' (4.80m x 4.27m ) treatment (guarantees available), created the en-suite with Victorian slate fireplace inset with multi fuel stove, shower rooms and installed both central heating (cast iron stripped floorboards, ceiling beam, door to conservatory period radiators) and double glazing. As outlined above, as many of the original and period features as possible have and connecting door to:- been retained and, overall, an internal inspection is essential to fully appreciate just what a delightful property Cloaks Corridor this is. also linking with the conservatory and with the entrance hall. LOCATION Conservatory The East Cote courtyard lies immediately off the 25'7" x 9'8" approx (7.80m x 2.95m approx ) Skinburness Road just under a mile and a half north of featuring gothic-style glazing astragals. Silloth town centre. The town's varied day-to-day amenities are therefore within easy reach - handsome parish church, small supermarkets, general shops and refurbished post FIRST FLOOR office, cafes, hotels, doctor's surgery, primary and secondary schools, sports clubs and the renowned Dog Leg Staircase championship golf links. For those needing to commute, featuring the original Georgian arched window above which Carlisle to the east and Maryport, Workington and are painted the Angels of Justice and Compassion (1792 Cockermouth, with Sellafield beyond, are all within originals), matching fretwork and a handsome staircase comfortable driving distance. The Lake District National Park is a few miles to the south and the coast line north and with exposed newels and bannisters. south of Silloth is now An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For access, proceed from the centre of Silloth up Central Landing Skinburness Road, past the East Cote "lighthouse". After a off which are bedrooms and bathroom:- further half mile turn right and the sign for the Sea Cote Caravan Park. Follow the entrance between the barns straight ahead into the courtyard where the rear of the house is across on the right. Bathroom SALE DETAILS 9'6" x 9' approx (2.90m x 2.74m approx ) newly refitted with four piece suite comprising spa bath, Services shower cubicle, WC and basin, aqua-panel splashbacks, radiator/towel rail, panelled ceiling, spotlights and shaver All mains installed; gas fired central heating; sealed unit point. double glazing, including the barn; excellent levels of insulation; solar panels provide hot water, predominantly from May to October inclusive; telephone line installed; Double Bedroom 1 good supply of power points throughout. 14' x 12'2" (4.27m x 3.71m ) with original painted wall panelling, painted plank floor Please note that none of the services has been tested. boards and Tenure En-Suite Shower Room having single shower, basin, WC aqua-panel splashbacks Freehold. and shaver point. Council Tax Rear Double Bedroom 2 Band 'C' 13' x 9'8" (3.96m x 2.95m ) again with painted plank floor, access to insultated and Viewing boarded loft space with drop down ladder and light. Strictly by appointment through Hopes Estate Agents 016973 43641. En-Suite Shower Room similarily fitted. Double Bedroom 3 14' x 13'2" (4.27m x 4.01m ) having original panelled inner wall, flanking cupboards and drawers, fretwork cornice and painted plank floor. OUTSIDE Communal Forecourt with two reserved parking spaces. Adjoining Barn 23'9" x 19'6" overall (7.24m x 5.94m overall ) the ground floor having doors to both the forecourt and garden and a new staircase leading up to the upper level studio or workshop, itself having windows looking down the garden. There are light, powerand water. Garden with raised stone flagged patio area, lawn, circular central bed for table and chairs, shrubs and ornamental and flowering trees, borders, greenhouse (20 feet - 6 metres), fruit trees and two newly created additional parking spaces. Additional Ground beyond the rear garden presently rented for £100 per annum (paid up to May 2017). HALLWAY SITTING ROOM . KITCHEN CONSERVATORY . STAIRWAY WINDOW BEDROOM 1 . BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 . BATHROOM BARN ROOF TIMBERS . REAR GARDEN REAR GARDEN/CONSERVATORY . 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.