Corkickle, Whitehaven, CA28

Situated on what must be one of Whitehaven prettiest terraces is this fine Grade II Listed townhouse offering beautifully appointed accommodation including two large reception rooms, seven bedrooms and exciting potential to add yet further value. 

Boasting a simply stunning exterior, and just a short walk to the town centre, this beautiful property has been lovingly restored and maintained by the present owners to create a most stylish and comfortable interior to match with a wealth of original features, and is perfectly suited to families and buyers looking to relocate to the area. In brief comprising entrance vestibule, hallway with original cornicing and staircase, 2 large reception rooms complete with working shutters, contemporary dining kitchen, utility room and shower room to the ground floor. There is access into a the cellar from the ground floor which boasts three rooms prime for conversion if required and subject of course to the usual permissions being obtained. The remaining accommodation is spread across the first and second floors and offers seven bedrooms and a luxury four piece family bathroom. 

The property benefits from a large yard, adjoining two storey garage which provides excellent scope for conversion to create accommodation for a dependent relative, to utilise on the letting market or even look to sell on (subject to planning permission being granted), and a substantial garden to the front. The garden provides a delightful social outdoor space and includes a large summerhouse. 

A truly unique opportunity to acquire a period townhouse offering a wealth of accommodation and in a most convenient setting. Viewing is strongly encouraged.

The property is located just a short walk to Whitehaven town centre, which offers a wide range of amenities including shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. There are excellent transport links in the town including bus and rail links, with Corkickle railway station just over the road. The property is also within catchment for well regarded primary and secondary schools.

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating and single glazing installed throughout. Telephone line installed subject to BT regulations. Please note - the mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

From the centre of Whitehaven, follow the one way system around the town centre on to Scotch Street, turning left at the traffic lights onto Lowther Street and continue heading out of town, passing the retail park on the right. The entrance to Back Corkickle is on the right shortly after.

ACCOMMODATION


Entrance Vestibule
Accessed via traditional entrance door with glazed skylight over. With wood flooring and glazed door leading into the hallway.

Entrance Hallway
With imposing, original staircase leading to the first floor with original balustrades, cornicing and corbels, two traditional radiators, exposed floorboards, and doors to reception rooms.

Reception Room 1
4.84m x 5.66m (15' 11" x 18' 7") A generous, front aspect reception room with two large windows with original working shutters. Original cornicing and picture rail, traditional fireplace with slabbed hearth housing a wood burning stove, radiator and exposed wood floorboards.

Reception Room 2
4.90m x 4.87m (16' 1" x 16' 0") a Large, rear aspect reception room with working shutters, original cornicing and picture rail, traditional fireplace with original alcove cupboards to each side, radiator and exposed floorboards.

Inner Hallway
With exposed flooroards, side aspect door giving access to the rear yard and understairs door giving access to steps leading down to the large cellar room.

Kitchen
5.47m x 3.81m (17' 11" x 12' 6") Fitted with a range of contemporary, matching wall and base units with complementary wood work surfacing, incorporating 1.5 bowl composite sink and drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. Range style cooker with tiled splashbacks, set within exposed brick alcove, pantry cupboard and ample space to accommodate a large dining table and chairs. Contemporary, vertical laddered radiator, under plinth and under counter lighting, wood effect flooring, side aspect sash window, wood effect flooring and door leading into the utility room.

Utility Room
1.54m x 3.78m (5' 1" x 12' 5") Fitted with work surfacing with plumbing and space for under counter washing machine and tumble dryer, Belfast sink with tiled splashbacks and space for freestanding fridge freezer. Wall mounted combi boiler, radiator, laminate flooring, side aspect window, door giving access to the rear yard and door leading into the shower room.

Shower Room
1.41m x 2.22m (4' 8" x 7' 3") Fitted with three piece suite comprising close coupled WC, wash hand basin and large corner quadrant shower cubicle with power shower, laminate flooring.

HALF LANDING
A split level, half landing with large storage cupboard, obscured side aspect window and gives access to the family bathroom and bedroom 1.

Bedroom 1
4.53m x 2.70m (14' 10" x 8' 10") A generous side aspect double bedroom with coving to the ceiling and radiator.

Inner Landing
With original fireplace, exposed floorboards and door giving access to the family bathroom.

Family Bathroom
1.84m (min) x 3.68m (6' 0" x 12' 1") Fitted with four piece suite comprising rolltop bath with central mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin set on traditional vanity unit and large, walk in panelled shower cubicle with mains shower. Part tiled walls, contemporary laddered radiator, feature vinyl flooring and obscured side aspect window.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
With stairs leading to the second floor, large storage cupboard and doors giving access to remaining first floor bedrooms.

Bedroom 2
3.65m x 5.0m (12' 0" x 16' 5") A generous double bedroom with rear aspect bay window and working shutters, radiator and large walk in storage cupboard.

Bedroom 3 (Principal Bedroom)
4.88m x 4.06m (16' 0" x 13' 4") A generous front aspect double bedroom with working shutters and enjoying views over Whitehaven. With radiator and large storage cupboard, which is shared with bedroom 2 (this provides scope for conversion to a Jack and Jill ensuite if required, subject to the relevant permissions).

Bedroom 4
3.66m x 3.30m (12' 0" x 10' 10") A further front aspect double bedroom with working shutters and enjoying views over the garden towards Whitehaven. With storage cupboard, radiator and exposed floorboards.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
With Velux rooflight and doors giving access to three further bedrooms.

Bedroom 5
2.62m x 3.68m (8' 7" x 12' 1") With part sloped ceiling.

Bedroom 6
2.84m x 3.7m (9' 4" x 12' 2") With part sloped ceiling.

Bedroom 7
5.16m x 3.54m (16' 11" x 11' 7") (Currently used as a gym) With part sloped ceilings,small Velux rooflight and original fireplace.

BASEMENT LEVEL - CELLAR
Split into three rooms, two of which are very large and a smaller room which would make a fantastic wine cellar.

Cellar Room 1
4.60m x 4.92m (15' 1" x 16' 2") With original window overlooking the yard. The current owners had given some consideration into converting this to a lovely garden room, but this would obviously be subject to the relevant permissions.

Cellar Room 2
4.63m x 5.49m (15' 2" x 18' 0") With excellent scope for conversion into additional accommodation if required, subject to permissions.

EXTERNALLY


Gardens and Parking
To the front of the property, there is a small, enclosed courtyard garden area and over the road, there is an enclosed, substantial lawned garden area with large wood summerhouse, the perfect setting for families and children. To the rear of the property, there is an enclosed yard area.

Garage
4.78m x 3.41m (15' 8" x 11' 2") (ground floor measurement) To the rear of the property, there is an adjoining double storey garage. Similar properties on the street have converted the garage building into a self contained cottage and this would be possible, but would require permission. It could also be utilised by a dependent relative, on the letting market or would even would be suitable for selling on, subject to permissions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Tenure & EPC
The tenure is freehold.
The EPC rating is E.

Referral & Other Payments
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