3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Milestone House, Penrith CA11

Situated in an elevated position just a short drive north of Penrith sits Milestone House, an incredibly spacious former farmhouse, filled to the brim with character features and enjoying far reaching views to the Lakeland fells and beyond...

With parts of the house dating back to 1809, Milestone House is split over three floors (four if you count the cellar) and boasts three reception rooms, three double bedrooms, an expansive conservatory, two attic rooms, workshop, garage, utility room, cellar and kitchen.

Nearly all of these rooms have double height ceilings, which adds to the feeling of space throughout the house There are exposed beams and numerous other historical features, tying Milestone House back to its origins as a Westmorland farmhouse. Externally, Milestone House has access to copious amounts of private parking thanks to it's enclosed paved courtyard to the back of the house and to the side, mature gardens that had previously been the farmhouse kitchen gardens, but are now split into three different sections of lawn, patio and beds housing mature shrubs.

Milestone House represents a fabulous opportunity to acquire a substantial property, with the ability to put your mark on it and fully utilise the space available to suit your needs. So why not take a look through the doors and see what this house can offer you?

Side Entrance Porch (2.29m x 2.21m, 7'6" x 7'3")

Coming in from the rear courtyard via a part glazed wooden door is this well proportioned hallway, fitted with wood effect vinyl and wall mounted coat & key hooks, perfect for shrugging off your coat and storing your shoes at the end of the day

Living Room (5.46m x 4.83m, 17'10" x 15'10")

Opening the nearly two hundred year old wood door, you are rewarded with a generously sized living room complete with an impressive Inglenook fireplace. Flanked by brick with a timber lintel, it currently houses a multifuel cast iron stove, ideal for lighting a fire to chase away those cooler winter nights.

Elsewhere in the room, is a wood door leading to the workshop, an alcove with exposed stonework and wood lintel, double glazed wood window with exposed wood lintel to the rear courtyard, loft hatch leading to the insulated roof space. Two radiators and a sliding door leading to the conservatory

Workshop (5.08m x 2.72m, 16'8" x 8'11")

Ascending a short flight of stairs up from the Living room, you enter the Workshop, a double height space suitable for any budding

DIYer or experienced hobbyist. Benefitting from a rear door to the side garden, double glazed Velux window, power and lighting, this versatile space can be used for a multitude of different purposes

Conservatory (2.93m x 7.93m, 9'7" x 26'0")

Entering from the Kitchen or Living room, you are presented with this most impressively sized conservatory. Consisting of a low level wall with timber framework and double glazed units, it's a perfect place for a hot cup of coffee in the morning or to house those citrus trees you've always wanted to get

Utility Room (2.59m x 2.24m, 8'5" x 7'4")

Accessed via a part glazed wood door from the Conservatory, is the very useful utility room. Currently housing the oil boiler that was replaced in November 2023, the room features plumbing for a washing machine, multi level shelving, corner sink and loft storage (accessible by a pull down ladder), ideal for housing the obligatory Christmas decorations

Kitchen (3.81m x 3.15m, 12'6" x 10'4")

The heart of any home, this Kitchen features prominent exposed beams, feature stone wall and a range of fitted units with complimentary worktop and 1 1/2 sink and drainer, plumbing for a dishwasher, tiled splashback along with a wood double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator, electric range cooker and extractor fan above

Hallway

The crossroads of Milestone House, linking the original house to the later conversion. The hallway itself is in keeping with the scale of the rest of the house, providing plenty of usable space, with two alcoves and under stair storage with stairs leading up to the first floor, stairs down to the cellar and a door to the Sitting room

Cellar (4.14m x 2.67m, 13'6" x 8'9")

Probably serving as the original house's "fridge" back when it was first built, this space would make an ideal wine cellar or additional storage space. With sandstone steps down to the flagged floor

Dining Room (4.55m x 4.14m, 14'11" x 13'6")

Previously used as the Dining room, this room houses a stunning example of exposed beams, along a with inglenook fireplace housing a multifuel stove with tiled hearth and oak mantel. A wood double glazed window to the front aspect along with door to the front porch and sitting room finish the room

Sitting Room (4.11m x 3.15m, 13'5" x 10'4")

Currently utilised as a home gym, this former sitting room benefits from some more lovely examples of exposed beams, a decorative cast iron fireplace and wood double glazed window to the front aspect

Entrance Porch

Accessed from the front garden, is this useful porch area which houses the original date stone along with wood glazed window and door into the dining room

First Floor Landing

Spacious landing providing access to all three bedrooms and the bathroom with further steps up to the attic

Bedroom One (4.14m x 3.40m, 13'6" x 11'1")

A well proportioned master bedroom with views to the fells and surrounding countryside, featuring built in cupboard storage, alcove, double glazed wood window with secondary glazing, radiator and access to the Ensuite

Ensuite (1.73m x 1.42m, 5'8" x 4'7")

Fitted with a three piece suite, comprising a low level w/c, shower cubicle and wash hand basin.

(Note: The macerator for the w/c requires replacement, but hasn't been replaced due to the marketing of the property and the requirements of the new buyer)

Bedroom Two (4.22m x 2.72m, 13'10" x 8'11")

A good sized double bedroom with views to the fells and surrounding countryside, featuring built in cupboard storage, double glazed wood window with secondary glazing and radiator

Bedroom Three (3.30m x 2.82m, 10'9" x 9'3")

Currently utilised as a walk-in wardrobe, this double bedroom has a double glazed wood window to the rear garden and radiator

Bathroom (3.50m x 1.90m, 11'5" x 6'2")

Generously sized and consisting of a four piece suite that comprises of a low level w/c, wash hand basin, double width shower cubicle and bath, the rest of the bathroom features a tiled floor, half tiled walls, alcove and radiator

Attic Room One (5.51m x 3.56m, 18'0" x 11'8")

One of two rooms located on the 2nd floor and currently used as storage space, featuring a double glazed Velux window and radiator

Attic Room Two (5.51m x 3.89m, 18'0" x 12'9")

One of two rooms located on the 2nd floor currently used as storage space, featuring a double glazed wood window to the side elevation and radiator

Garage (5.31m x 4.14m, 17'5" x 13'6")

A useful garage space with both power and lighting installed, with up and over door and glazed wood window to the courtyard area

Rear Courtyard

Located behind Milestone house is a large block paved courtyard, providing ample parking for 5 or 6 vehicles with access to the garage and pedestrian access to the side entrance

Front And Side Gardens

Accessed from the workshop, conservatory or the front of the property and split into a number of different areas, the gardens to the front and side consists mostly of lawn, with a further patio area and a number of beds housing mature plants and shrubs linked by a paved pathway

Thoughts From The Agent

Milestone house is conveniently located a short distance from Penrith and the M6, allowing easy access to major transport links, amenities and the rest of this beautiful county.

The property itself is an incredible opportunity for someone to make it their own, with spacious internal dimensions and plenty of scope to reconfigure the layout of the house, making it ideal for a range of potential buyers. With the easily maintained exterior spaces and generous off road parking, Milestone House would easily suit a busy family or tradesperson with multiple vehicles and a need for storage, both inside and out

Services & Other Important Information

Mains water, broadband and electricity. Private drainage is to a septic tank shared with adjoining properties. Mostly double glazed windows and doors throughout with oil fired central heating and hot water, backed up by two multi fuel stoves. Further information can be found within the attached Key Facts brochure

Directions

Head North out of Penrith on Scotland road/A6. As you leave the town travel for approximately 0.8 mile. Turn right, immediately beyond Milestone House, bending slightly right into the rear courtyard

Rights Of Way

From the main road, Milestone house has a right of way for pedestrian and vehicular access over the shared driveway