3 bed detached house for sale

The Whins, Heads Nook, Brampton CA8

Appearances can certainly be deceptive, and Number 14 The Whins is the perfect example! From the outside you could easily be forgiven for thinking this was a relatively modest cottage-style home, but step through the front door and wow - there's almost 2,000 sq ft of incredibly versatile accommodation waiting to be discovered!

Arranged across three interesting split levels and offering three double bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms, a fantastic breakfast kitchen, substantial living room, conservatory and adjoining sunroom, this really is a home full of surprises and one that simply has to be viewed to fully appreciate everything that's on offer.

Tucked away right at the very end of a peaceful no-through road within the ever-popular village of Heads Nook, Number 14 occupies a fantastic position and combines a real sense of privacy with an enormous amount of internal and external space.

Beautifully presented and neutrally decorated throughout, this is a home that's ready to move straight into from day one, while its quirky layout, generous proportions and abundance of natural light give it a character all of its own.

Better still, the property is offered to the market with the fantastic advantage of no onward chain, making it an even more appealing proposition for anyone looking to make their next move.

Your first impression is a good one too. An extensive block-paved area directly outside the property provides an abundance of off-road parking, meaning there's plenty of room not only for your own vehicles but also for family and friends when they come to visit.

Stepping inside, the entrance porch provides a wonderfully practical introduction to the home with plenty of space to greet guests as they arrive, while also giving you somewhere to leave coats, shoes and umbrellas before continuing into the main accommodation.

Located immediately off the entrance is the first of the property's three bedrooms, and this is an excellent double room in its own right. A large window overlooking the front elevation fills the room with natural light, while the generous proportions provide plenty of space for a large bed, wardrobes, drawers and additional bedroom furniture. What really elevates this room, however, is its superb private four-piece en-suite bathroom.

And what a bathroom it is! Beautifully appointed with a traditional roll-top bath complete with telephone-style shower attachment, a generous separate walk-in shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, this is far more substantial than the average en-suite. Half-tiled walls, quality flooring, LED ceiling spotlights and chrome accessories complete the look, creating a bathroom with a genuine touch of luxury and somewhere that will certainly make the morning routine a little more enjoyable.

Moving further into the property brings you to the impressive breakfast kitchen, and this really does sit at the heart of the home. Fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units complemented by generous work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, there's an abundance of preparation and storage space for anyone who enjoys cooking. Integrated appliances include a microwave, electric oven and electric hob, while under-unit lighting, LED ceiling spotlights and quality flooring provide a smart and practical finish.

There's also plenty of room to sit down and enjoy breakfast or an informal meal, making this a kitchen that works equally well for busy weekday mornings as it does when you're cooking for family and friends at the weekend. One of our favourite features has to be the French doors opening directly onto the side decking and garden area. Throw them open during the warmer months and you've got a wonderful connection between the kitchen and outside space - perfect for morning coffee in the sunshine, summer dining or simply letting some fresh air flow through the house.

Located conveniently off the kitchen is a separate utility room, another incredibly useful addition and perfect for keeping washing, appliances and everyday household clutter away from the main kitchen. Fitted with additional base units, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and a stainless-steel sink, there's excellent practical space here, but there's also a little hidden surprise - tucked away within the utility is a WC, giving you that all-important additional convenience on this level.

It's from the kitchen that you really begin to appreciate just how unique and quirky the layout of Number 14 actually is. One staircase rises towards the first-floor bedrooms, while another short staircase leads down into the main living accommodation - and this lower level is where the house really starts to open up.

Step down into the substantial living room, and you're immediately greeted by a fantastic amount of space. There's an abundance of room for sofas, chairs and additional furniture, allowing you to create a layout that works perfectly for your family, while multiple windows ensure the room remains wonderfully bright throughout the day. The real centrepiece, however, has to be the beautiful brick fireplace with oak surround and log-burning stove. It's a fantastic focal point, and you can just imagine gathering around here with the fire roaring away on a cold winter evening - this is exactly the sort of room that makes you want to settle down and stay awhile.

French doors lead directly from the living room into the conservatory, providing yet another fantastic reception space and adding even more flexibility to an already impressive home. Flooded with natural light, this would make a wonderful formal dining area, additional sitting room, entertaining space or simply somewhere to relax and enjoy the outlook towards the gardens.

But even here, the house isn't finished surprising you!

The conservatory flows into an adjoining sunroom, creating another wonderfully bright and versatile area beneath its self-cleaning blue-tinted glass roof. This additional room could be used in so many different ways depending on your lifestyle, and with French doors providing access to both the side and rear gardens, it creates a brilliant connection between the house and outside space. A further glazed door takes you directly back into the living room, creating a wonderful circular flow through the accommodation that works particularly well when entertaining family and friends.

Heading back through the house and taking the staircase to the first floor, you'll find a landing providing access to two further bedrooms - and there's certainly no fighting over bathrooms in this house because both bedrooms have their very own private en-suite shower rooms!

Each of the first-floor bedrooms is an excellent double, offering plenty of room for beds, wardrobes, drawers and additional furniture depending on your requirements. Velux windows allow plenty of natural light to pour into the rooms, while the sloping ceilings add another layer of charm and character to the upper floor and make these spaces feel quite different from a conventional modern home.

Both bedrooms benefit from modern private en-suite shower rooms, each well equipped with a generous shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin. Whether these rooms are occupied by children, older teenagers, visiting relatives or overnight guests, having an en-suite to every single bedroom gives everyone their own space, privacy and independence - a genuinely unusual feature and something that makes Number 14 incredibly versatile for modern family life.

And the surprises continue outside.

The side garden has been thoughtfully designed with low-maintenance living in mind and leads onto an extensive raised timber decking area finished with contemporary glass balustrades. It's a fantastic private outdoor entertaining space with plenty of room for seating and dining furniture, making it ideal for enjoying a glass of wine on a summer evening, having friends over for a barbecue or simply sitting outside and enjoying the peace and quiet.

To the rear, the garden provides a lovely contrast with an easily maintained lawn alongside an extensive flagged patio, giving you another excellent area for outdoor furniture, children's play equipment or pots and planters. A useful brick-built storage building provides secure space for garden furniture, tools and outdoor equipment, helping to keep everything neatly tucked away.

But perhaps one of the most unusual features of Number 14 is waiting just beyond the garden.

Included with the property is its very own small area of woodland, providing a wonderful natural backdrop and something very few homes can offer. You could simply leave it exactly as nature intended and enjoy watching the seasons change, and local wildlife flourish right on your doorstep, or for families with adventurous children it provides a brilliant little area to explore and enjoy.

Either way, having your own piece of woodland tucked immediately behind the property gives Number 14 a wonderfully individual character and reinforces that feeling of escaping to somewhere a little more peaceful, and that's exactly what life in Heads Nook is all about.

Situated approximately seven miles east of Carlisle, Heads Nook offers that increasingly sought-after opportunity to enjoy a quieter village lifestyle while remaining within straightforward travelling distance of the city. It's a small rural community surrounded by attractive Cumbrian countryside, mature trees, fields and hedgerows, giving the village a lovely green and established feel. There's a village hall along with a village green and children's play area, helping retain that sense of community that makes village living so appealing.

For everyday shopping and a wider choice of services, the surrounding villages of Warwick Bridge, Great Corby and Hayton are all within easy reach, while Brampton provides a broader selection of shops and amenities. Carlisle itself is only around seven miles away, so commuting into the city or accessing its extensive shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and railway station remains perfectly manageable. Excellent road connections towards the A69 and M6 also make Heads Nook a particularly convenient base for anyone who needs to travel throughout the region.

For anyone who loves being outdoors, this is a brilliant part of Cumbria to call home. The surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunity to get outside and explore, while the wider area places you within easy reach of some beautiful countryside and walking destinations. It's that combination of peace, greenery and village atmosphere, without feeling completely disconnected from Carlisle, that gives Heads Nook so much of its appeal.

Almost 2,000 sq ft of accommodation, three double bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms, a superb breakfast kitchen, substantial living room with log-burning stove, conservatory, additional sunroom, fantastic outside entertaining areas, extensive parking and even your very own piece of woodland - Number 14 The Whins is anything but ordinary!

Add in its peaceful position right at the end of a no-through road, immaculate presentation and the fantastic advantage of no onward chain, and you've got a truly individual family home that absolutely needs to be viewed to understand just how much is hiding behind that deceptively modest exterior.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - D

EPC Rating - E

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