5 bedroom detached house

Accommodation in Brief
Church Hill
Porch | Sitting Room| Dining Room | Kitchen | Laundry & Utility Room | Rear Lobby | Downstairs WC | Principal Bedroom | Three Further Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms

Church Hill Byre
Porch | Vaulted Sitting Room | Breakfast/Dining Kitchen | Study/Office | Downstairs Bathroom | Mezzanine Bedroom

Externally
Gravel Driveway and Parking | Detached Garage Block and Stores | Walled Garden | Rear Courtyard Garden | Sun Terrace | Paddock

The Property
Church Hill is a delightful stone-built property which has been tastefully and thoughtfully updated by the current owners whilst retaining a traditional feel with a host of charm and character throughout. Some period features are evident including beams to the ceilings and exposed stone walls. The property boasts good sized comfortable and flexible accommodation over two floors with an adjoining one bedroomed self-contained annexed cottage (the former byre) which could lend itself as additional family accommodation, a holiday cottage or Airbnb. Standing in a tranquil and picturesque setting of around three acres with walled gardens and lovely panoramic views, rear courtyard and adjoining paddock. The property was historically constructed as a vicarage, subsequently converted into a farm and is now a family home with protected greenfield land around it. It is adjacent to St Cuthbert's Church which dates from 1868, however a church has existed here since the 12th Century on the site of a pre-Hadrianic Stanegate Roman Fort; an area classed as a Scheduled Monument and judged to be of archaeological importance. The surrounding area falls within Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site and provides doorstep walks and other country pursuits which will delight lovers of history and flora and fauna.

Church Hill
From the rear courtyard a half glazed stable door opens into the rear lobby and onwards to the impressive kitchen, boasting an impressive range of quality wall and floor cabinetry with complementary granite work surfaces and tiled flooring. An AGA range cooker sits to one side and integral appliances include an induction hob with extractor over, a separate electric fan oven, dishwasher and separate under counter fridge and freezer. Off the kitchen is an equally impressive laundry and utility room with further storage and laundry solutions and plumbed for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The sitting room, which sits to the front of the property, is a beautiful room filled with natural light with windows overlooking the south facing garden to the front and views beyond. There are beams to the ceiling; a feature exposed stone wall and solid wood floor covering. An inglenook fireplace sits centrally to the room between two alcoves with a multi-fuel stove with dressed stone and wooden mantle over. An exposed stone archway offers access to the porch at the front of the property and onwards to the dining room. Another room of good size and also light and bright with a dual aspect, window seat and multi-fuel stove.

A spindled staircase with half landing rises to the floor where four good sized bedrooms are offered. Three sit to the front elevation and each enjoy fabulous views; the principal bedroom benefits from a south facing dual aspect, feature fireplace and built-in wardrobes, whilst another offers built in storage, feature fireplace with far reaching views. The fourth bedroom sits to the rear of the property with a half glazed stable door and stone steps into the courtyard with views towards Hadrian’s Wall. All the bedrooms are served by two beautifully appointed bathrooms, the main bathroom with a walk in shower and each with a roll-top bath with claw feet, wash hand basins and WC. A downstairs WC off the rear lobby completes the accommodation.

Church Hill Byre
The entrance porch with a glazed door leads through a utility area, with plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier, to the dining kitchen with attractive floor cabinetry and complementary oak work surfaces. Integral appliances include a fan oven, ceramic hob and dishwasher, under counter fridge/freezer and ample room for a table and chairs. Open access through to the delightful sitting room which benefits from crux beams to the ceiling, a dual aspect with views over the walled garden to the front and French doors to the rear courtyard garden with a multi-fuel stove set in a feature copper surround. A wooden spindled staircase rises up to the mezzanine bedroom with built-in storage solutions and Velux windows, one with a stained glass feature. Off the sitting room is the good sized study/office and the bathroom, comprising bath with shower mixer taps, wash hand basin and WC.

Externally
Church Hill is approached from the rear of the property via a gravel drive which offers ample parking for a number of vehicles, a detached garage block with two garages and a store room/log store/workshop. A gate to the side gives access to the adjoining paddock whilst a courtyard kitchen garden is nicely set out to include raised vegetable beds. A sun terrace provides for outdoor entertaining with further areas for sitting and relaxing at various times of the day to enjoy the views. To the front of the property is a beautiful secluded walled garden planted with an abundance of shrubs, flowers and perennials completed by stunning far reaching views.

Local Information
The property is situated close to the thriving market town of Brampton which offers excellent local amenities with a good range of shops, Post Office, chemist, hairdresser, art gallery, GP practice and dental surgery. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walks at nearby Talkin Tarn Country Park and Gelt Woods and the RSPB Geltsdale nature reserve nearby.

There are amazing walks directly from the property, with the line of historic Hadrian’s Wall passing close by to the north.

For schooling there are nursery and primary schools in Brampton and Lanercost, whilst William Howard School offers secondary education. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith and Austin Friars school in Carlisle also offer excellent alternatives for secondary schooling.

Carlisle is within easy reach and offers a comprehensive range of social, leisure, retail and cultural opportunities and an attractive pedestrian area, along with an impressive cathedral and castle.

The property is well positioned for access to the M6 for onward travel north and south, while the A69 provides easy access to Newcastle in the east. Brampton Junction rail station offers cross country services between Newcastle and Carlisle, while the station in Carlisle provides excellent main line services to major UK cities north and south.

Approximate Mileages
Brampton 4.3 miles | Carlisle City Centre 16.1 miles | Hexham 23.3 miles | Newcastle International Airport 42.2 miles

Services
Mains electricity and water. LPG central heating. Drainage to septic tank. Superfast broadband.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.