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5 bedroom detached house for sale

Bandrake Head, Cumbria LA12
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Detached house
5 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: G*
2.43 acre(s)

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Super-fast 56Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Available as a whole or in two lots.
  • Located within the Lake District National Park.
  • Requiring refurbishment but offering potential to become a spacious family home through conversion of the adjoining buildings.
  • Five bedrooms.
  • Two reception rooms.
  • Office / Study Space.
  • Sizable curtilage, raised lawn, orchard and adjoining land.
Lot 1 - Located in the Hamlet of Oxen Park, Moss Rigg is a charming Lake District Property. While in need of complete refurbishment, it offers potential for a spacious home tailored to modern living in a sought-after location.

Moss Rigg House is an attractive, stone-built and rendered property under a slate roof, set in well-established gardens. The house benefits from additional land, including two paddocks and two undefined areas of common land on Bandrake Head Scar and Bethecar Moor, which enhance the property's appeal. Though it requires modernisation and reconfiguration, the house offers spacious accommodation across two floors.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor:
Porch
Sitting Room
Kitchen
Hall
Dining Room
Store Room
Study
Outside WC

First Floor:
Staircase to Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom
Second Staircase to Landing
4 Further Bedrooms
Storage Loft with external access

Outside:
Mature gardens extending to 0.40 acres
Adjoining barn
Off-road parking

This combination of indoor and outdoor space, along with the need for modernisation, provides significant potential for personalization and improvement. The adjoining barn and the garden space add to the overall appeal of the property, offering opportunities for various uses or expansion.

Directions
1. Take the A590 towards Barrow.
2. At Greenodd, take the A592 towards Penny Bridge.
3. Turn right off the A592 onto Springfield Road and continue along this road towards Colton.
4. After passing through Colton, take the first left turn towards Bandrake Head.
5. Upon entering the village, turn right and continue towards Oxen Park.
6. The property is the last property on the left.

These directions should lead you directly to Moss Rigg.

Location
Moss Rigg, Bandrake Head is located in the scenic Rusland Valley, an area known for its natural beauty.

The property of Moss Rigg House enjoys an impressive setting on the edge of the village, offering peaceful surroundings. It borders the common land called Bandrake Head Scar, which likely adds to the tranquility and openness of the location, providing expansive views of the surrounding landscape.

This area could offer opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking or enjoying nature, with a sense of privacy and connection to the land.

Outside
The property includes two distinct blocks of land:

Block Behind the House:
This block extends to 2.43 acres and is primarily unenclosed rough grazing. It offers a large area of open space, ideal for livestock or other agricultural uses, though it may require some development or fencing.

Block to the Southeast:
Located to the southeast of the house, this block covers 1.71 acres and consists of enclosed meadow land. This area is more defined and could be better suited for farming, pasture, or other uses that require a more structured space.

Together, these two blocks provide a total of 4.14 acres of land, offering a combination of grazing and meadow areas that could support various agricultural or recreational activities.

Services
Private Water Supply
Mains Electricity
Private Septic Tank Drainage

Rooms

Kitchen
6.85 x 3.95 x 5.38 - The kitchen features fitted wall and base units, providing ample storage space. There is also room for a large table, making it a spacious area for dining and family gatherings. A door leads from the kitchen to the hallway, offering easy access to other parts of the house. Additionally, a ladder leads to the loft, offering potential for extra storage or conversion. The kitchen is equipped with a radiator and an electric storage heater for warmth, and the exposed beams add character, enhancing the rustic charm of the space.

Store / Pantry
3.91 x 1.76 - The store has a concrete floor, ensuring a robust and easy-to-maintain surface. This room provides plenty of storage space for dry goods, food items, and other essentials. These features enhance the practicality of the pantry, offering organized storage within the property.

Dining Room
3.33 x 5.12 - The dining room is a cozy and functional space, featuring a multi-fuel burning stove that powers 9 radiators throughout the house, ensuring warmth and comfort. The room also includes an understairs cupboard, offering additional storage space. Exposed beams add character and charm to the room, enhancing its rustic appeal. There is an external door leading to the front garden, the dining room also benefits from UPVC windows, allowing natural light to flood the space, and stairs leading to the first floor of the property. This combination of features makes the dining room a welcoming, practical area with access to both the garden and upper levels of the home.

Sitting Room
6.26 x 3.71 - The sitting room is a large room, formerly the main reception area, featuring an open fire that adds warmth and character to the space. The room retains the old front door, which leads to the front porch, contributing to its traditional charm. There is also a door that leads to the stairs, providing access to the first floor and the study. The sitting room is equipped with 2 radiators, ensuring comfort throughout the year. Exposed beams enhance the rustic feel, while the door leading to the porchway offers additional access to the outdoors. This combination of features makes the sitting room a cozy and inviting space with easy flow to other parts of the house.

Front Porch
1.22 x 1.42 - The front porch is a welcoming space, featuring UPVC doors and windows that provide a light and airy entrance to the property. The porch leads directly onto the front garden, offering a seamless connection to the outdoor area.

Study
2.86 x 2.18 - Previously a small bedroom or single bedroom, this room could be an ideal space for a study. It features a stone flagged floor, adding a rustic and durable touch to the room. A radiator is also included, ensuring the space stays warm and comfortable. The room offers a cozy and functional area for work or study, with the natural character of the stone flooring enhancing its charm.

Bedroom 1
3.65 x 3.83 - This double bedroom features an open cast fireplace, adding warmth and character to the room. A radiator is also present, ensuring comfort throughout the year. The room boasts views out of the window, offering a picturesque outlook onto Oxen Park.

Bedroom 2
2.55 x 3.73 - This double bedroom is bright and comfortable, featuring a radiator for warmth. The room offers beautiful views out of the window, looking onto the picturesque Oxen Park, providing a serene and scenic backdrop.

Bedroom 3
1.87 x 2.13 - A single bedroom which features a small window, providing natural light while maintaining a cozy and intimate feel.

Bedroom 4
2.06 x 2.20 - A single bedroom which features a window that allows natural light to brighten the space, creating a pleasant and airy atmosphere. The room is also equipped with a radiator, ensuring warmth and comfort throughout the year.

Bedroom 5
5.49 x 5.25 - This large double room is a spacious and inviting space, featuring low exposed beams that add rustic charm to the room. The room is equipped with a radiator. Additionally, it includes an en suite bathroom, providing convenience.

En Suite Bathroom
2.0 x 2.84 - The en suite bathroom in the large double room includes a sink and a bath, providing essential facilities for convenience and comfort. Additionally, there is an airing cupboard, offering a practical space for storing linens and towels. These features enhance the functionality of the bathroom, making it a comfortable and well-equipped space within the room.

WC - Outhouse
An outside toilet is located adjacent to the kitchen door of Moss Rigg, serving as the toilet for the property. This functional space is accessible from the exterior of the house, providing convenient facilities, particularly in a traditional rural setting.

Garage
At the rear of the property is a single garage constructed with brick and features a concrete block mono-cast finish, providing a durable and practical structure for storage or parking.

Old Cow Shippon's
The cow shippons are accessed via two pedestrian doors and consist of three stalls. The cobbled set floor provides a sturdy and practical surface, suitable for livestock or other agricultural uses. This space offers a functional area for farming activities, with the design reflecting traditional rural structures, making it ideal for housing animals or storing equipment.

External Storage Loft
5.45 x 7.11 x 5.27 - The external barn/loft is located above the kitchen and can be accessed either via a ladder from the kitchen or through double doors at the rear of the property. This space has a wooden floor and functions as a barn/workshop-like area, offering plenty of room for storage or practical use. It includes water holding tanks, adding to its utility, and features built-in storage, providing an organized space for tools, equipment, or other items. The barn/loft offers versatility and potential for various uses, whether as a workshop, additional storage, or other purposes.

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