4 bed detached house for sale

St. Benedicts Way, Wetheral, Carlisle CA4

If you're searching for a spacious family home in one of Carlisle's most desirable village locations, with beautiful open countryside views, four double bedrooms and plenty of room for everyone to enjoy, then Number 7 St Benedicts Way could be exactly what you've been waiting for! Situated within the lovely Priory Grange development in Wetheral, this impressive four-bedroom detached home offers over 1,600 square feet of beautifully proportioned accommodation, with three bathrooms, a separate dining room, a fabulous living room with bi-folding doors, an integral garage and a wonderful rear garden overlooking open green fields.

And there's an awful lot to like about this particular property. Built in 2019 by the highly regarded local developer Story Homes, this attractive home is the popular Cambridge design and has been lovingly maintained by the same family since new.

Number 7 is one of just four Cambridge-style homes on this small and select development, while St Benedicts Way itself is a no-through road, creating a pleasant residential setting with no passing through traffic. It's a wonderful combination of modern family living, attractive surroundings and the convenience of having the amenities of Wetheral village close by.

On arrival, the property creates an excellent first impression, with its attractive exterior, smart block-paved driveway and integral garage. The driveway provides off-road parking for your vehicles, while an adjoining gravelled area keeps the frontage looking neat and tidy without requiring a great deal of maintenance.

Step through the front door, and you'll find yourself in a welcoming entrance hallway, where the quality and generous proportions of this home immediately become apparent. Attractive wood-effect lvt flooring provides a lovely finish, while the half-turn staircase rising to the first floor creates an appealing feature. From here, doors provide access to the living room, dining room and dining kitchen, and there's also a conveniently positioned ground-floor WC, which is always a welcome addition to a busy family home.

The dining room is positioned towards the front of the property and offers a wonderful amount of flexibility. There's plenty of space for a generous dining table and chairs, making this an ideal setting for family meals, Sunday lunches or entertaining friends. However, what makes this room particularly appealing is that it doesn't necessarily have to be used as a dining room at all.

The current owners have cleverly adapted the space to provide a home office and additional sitting room for the children, demonstrating just how versatile the accommodation can be. Whether you need a dedicated room for working from home, a playroom, a snug or a more formal dining room, this is a space that can easily change to suit your family's requirements over the years.

Moving through to the living room, you'll discover another beautifully proportioned reception room, with plenty of space for comfortable sofas, armchairs and other furniture. It's a lovely room for relaxing at the end of the day, enjoying a family film night or simply spending time together.

One of the standout features is the large set of bi-folding doors opening directly onto the rear garden. These allow natural light to flood into the room and create a wonderful connection with the outdoors. During the warmer months, you can open the doors wide and enjoy the fresh air, while the garden provides a lovely backdrop throughout the year. It's easy to imagine sitting here on a summer afternoon with the doors open, or enjoying a cosy evening indoors when the weather turns cooler.

And then there's the dining kitchen, another excellent space that has been thoughtfully designed for modern family life.

The kitchen is fitted with a quality Symphony range of contemporary wall and base units, providing an excellent amount of cupboard and drawer storage, complemented by attractive work surfaces. There's plenty of room for preparing meals, while the layout has been designed to make everyday cooking as practical and enjoyable as possible.

A range of integrated appliances includes an eye-level electric oven, gas hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher, helping maintain the smart, streamlined appearance of the kitchen. LED plinth lighting and under-unit lighting provide additional illumination and a lovely finishing touch, particularly during the evenings.

A large window overlooks the rear garden and the open fields beyond, allowing plenty of natural light into the room. It's a particularly useful feature for families, as you can keep an eye on children playing outside while preparing meals, and of course those lovely countryside views make spending time in the kitchen even more enjoyable.

There's also space for a dining table, providing somewhere for everyday family meals, breakfast before school or sitting down together at the end of a busy day. Having this dining space within the kitchen means the separate dining room can be used for something entirely different, giving the ground floor even more flexibility.

Positioned just off the kitchen is a dedicated utility room, another excellent feature for family living. This provides useful additional space for laundry appliances and everyday household essentials, helping keep the main kitchen free from clutter. A uPVC double-glazed door provides direct access to the rear garden, while a further internal door leads into the integral garage.

The garage itself offers valuable additional space, whether you prefer to use it for vehicle storage, bicycles, gardening equipment or those larger household items that you don't necessarily want to keep inside the house. Having direct access from the utility room is particularly convenient, especially when unloading shopping or moving things between the garage and kitchen.

Heading upstairs via the attractive half-turn staircase, you'll arrive at a spacious first-floor landing providing access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. There's also a generous built-in storage cupboard, ideal for towels, bed linen and other household essentials.

The principal bedroom is a wonderful size and offers plenty of room for a large double bed and additional bedroom furniture. With generous natural light and excellent proportions, it's a lovely space to retreat to at the end of the day.

And of course, the principal bedroom benefits from its own private en-suite shower room, which has been beautifully finished with a contemporary three-piece white suite comprising a large walk-in shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin. Quality Porcelanosa tiling adds a luxurious finish, complemented by stylish chrome accessories. It's a smart, modern room that provides a little extra privacy and convenience away from the main family bathroom.

Bedroom two is another excellent double room and enjoys a particularly attractive position overlooking the rear garden and the open green fields beyond. It's a lovely outlook to wake up to in the morning, with the surrounding countryside creating a wonderful sense of space.

And one of the biggest advantages of this home is that bedroom two also benefits from its own private en-suite shower room.

This is a particularly appealing feature for larger families, older children or anyone who regularly has guests staying, as it provides additional privacy and makes busy mornings that little bit easier. The en-suite features a contemporary three-piece white suite, including a walk-in shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, complemented by quality Porcelanosa tiling and chrome fittings.

Bedrooms three and four are both excellent double bedrooms, offering plenty of room for beds, wardrobes and other furniture. Having four genuine double bedrooms is a real advantage, particularly for growing families who don't want to compromise on bedroom sizes. Alternatively, one of these rooms could easily become a dedicated home office, hobby room or guest bedroom if required.

Completing the first-floor accommodation is the impressive four-piece family bathroom, which has been finished to the same high standard as the en-suites.

The bathroom features a separate bathtub, perfect for enjoying a relaxing soak at the end of a long day, together with a generous shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. Attractive Porcelanosa tiling and chrome accessories complete the room, creating a smart and contemporary space that's both practical and stylish.

And as much as we like the accommodation inside, the outside space is another reason why this home is so appealing.

The rear garden is a fantastic size for family life, offering a lovely balance of lawn and patio space without becoming unnecessarily difficult to maintain. The lawn provides plenty of room for children to play, pets to enjoy the outdoors or simply somewhere to relax in the sunshine.

There's also a generous patio area, ideal for arranging outdoor furniture, enjoying a barbecue or sitting outside with a glass of wine on a warm summer evening. It's a lovely space for entertaining friends and family, particularly with the bi-folding doors from the living room creating such an easy connection between the house and garden.

But what really makes this garden special is the outlook.

Directly beyond the rear boundary are beautiful open green fields, creating a wonderful countryside backdrop and giving the garden a lovely open feel. Rather than looking directly towards another row of houses, you can enjoy views across the surrounding landscape, which is a particularly attractive feature of this property.

And then there's the location, which is another huge part of the appeal.

Wetheral is one of the most sought-after villages on the outskirts of Carlisle, and it's easy to understand why. With its attractive village surroundings, established community and excellent range of local amenities, it offers a wonderful lifestyle for families and anyone looking to enjoy village living without being too far from the city.

The village is well known for its beautiful surroundings and offers lovely opportunities for countryside walks, including routes around the River Eden and the historic Wetheral Viaduct. It's a particularly appealing setting for anyone who enjoys getting outdoors, whether that's walking the dog, exploring the countryside or simply appreciating the scenery.

For families, Wetheral is particularly well positioned, with primary schooling available in the neighbouring villages of Scotby and Cumwhinton, both within easy travelling distance. Further primary and secondary schooling options can also be found in Carlisle and the surrounding area, making this an appealing location for families looking to enjoy village life while remaining conveniently connected to local education facilities.

And one of the things that makes Wetheral particularly attractive is that it has a good selection of amenities within the village itself. There's a local convenience store, places to eat and drink, a dental practice and other useful services, meaning you don't necessarily have to travel into Carlisle for every little thing.

The Crown Hotel is another well-known feature of the village, offering dining and leisure facilities, including its health club and swimming pool. There are also popular local pubs and places to enjoy a meal or a drink, adding to the welcoming village atmosphere.

Wetheral also benefits from its own railway station, providing a useful alternative to travelling by car, with services towards Carlisle and Newcastle. It's a particularly convenient feature for commuters or anyone who enjoys exploring the wider region by train.

Carlisle city centre is only a short drive away, providing access to a much wider selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities and employment opportunities. The village is also conveniently positioned for road connections towards the A69 and M6 motorway, making it a practical base for travelling throughout Cumbria, towards Newcastle and further afield.

It's this combination of beautiful village surroundings, excellent amenities, transport connections and proximity to Carlisle that makes Wetheral such a desirable place to call home.

But ultimately, what makes Number 7 St Benedicts Way so appealing is the amount of space and flexibility it offers for modern family life.

With over 1,600 square feet of accommodation, four double bedrooms, two private en-suite shower rooms, a separate family bathroom, two reception rooms, a spacious dining kitchen and a dedicated utility room, there's room for everyone to enjoy their own space.

Add in the integral garage, off-road parking, attractive rear garden and those wonderful open countryside views, and you've got a property that offers an excellent combination of comfort, practicality and location.

If you're looking for space, quality and a wonderful village lifestyle, this is certainly a property you'll want to come and see for yourself!

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - E

EPC Rating - B

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