Black Brow, Aikton, Wigton, CA7

Blue Heron is a simply breath taking, rural detached property, set within generous private grounds of around 1.5 acres; the views are uninterrupted, panoramic and utterly phenomenal.

The living accommodation is exceptionally versatile, offering six reception rooms in addition to a huge dining kitchen, utility room, plus bathroom to the ground floor; some of these rooms could easily be utilised as additional bedrooms for accessibility if desired. To the first floor is the principal suite with walk in wardrobe and en-suite, two further double bedrooms and another family bathroom.

Access is via an electric operated, gated driveway - which provides an abundance of car parking; there are two garages, a double and a single, plus a double car port and two spacious workshops, all serviced with light and power. The ride on lawn mower comes as part of the sale - and you will need it, the wraparound grounds are mainly laid to lawn with a small, productive orchard.

This beautiful property benefits from two log burning stoves, a gas fire supplied by LPG (tank), the heating and hot water run from an oil central heating system and the waste water is serviced by a fully compliant septic tank, which, for your peace of mind, has just had a full report conducted on it.

This is an opportunity to acquire a superb home with flexible accommodation offering potential to fulfil various lifestyles – home working, multi-generational etc. An early viewing is highly recommended.

Black Brow is a stunning, rural location in north west Cumbria, located just under 3 miles from the A595 giving easy access to the city bypass and the M6 beyond, with the historic and thriving market town of Wigton just 5 miles away and the city centre of Carlisle just 6 miles. The village of Great Orton is just over 1.5 miles and offers pub, primary school, butcher and church; the Watchtree Nature Reserve, Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre and the beautiful Solway coastline are also all close by.

Mains electricity & water; septic tank drainage; oil-fired central heating supplemented by LPG gas fire - supplied from tank, double glazing installed throughout; telephone & broadband connections installed subject to BT regulations. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Blue Heron can be located with the postcode CA7 0JT.

ACCOMMODATION


Entrance
A wide glazed roof section provides a covered external entrance via a triple width front entrance way, with central door and glazed side panels and top lights.

Hallway
With vaulted ceiling, Velux roof light, feature stone wall, exposed brick insets and quoins, radiator, stone flagged flooring and attractive, bespoke wood spiral staircase to first floor accommodation. Access to double doored, deep storage cupboard and doors off to: -

Cloaks / Boot Room
2.14m x 2.02m (7' 0" x 6' 8") With coat hanging pegs, radiator and wall mounted alarm panel.

Reception Room 1
4.34m x 2.63m (14' 3" x 8' 8") A characterful room with exposed beams, two feature sandstone windows, radiator and sandstone fireplace with inset log burning stove on stone hearth.

Reception Room 2
4.23m x 3.30m (13' 11" x 10' 10") A rear aspect room with radiator and large built in storage cupboard.

Reception Room 3
6.74m x 4.36m (22' 1" x 14' 4") max. Double, glazed panel doors from the hallway provide access to this generously proportioned, bright room with picture window offering view to rear garden. Exposed ceiling beams, feature, exposed sandstone nooks, two radiators and attractive sandstone fireplace with inset LPG fire.

Ground Floor Shower Room
2.93m x 2.18m (9' 7" x 7' 2") With Velux roof light, exposed ceiling beam, radiator, extractor fan and three piece suite comprising shower cubicle fitted with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

Reception Room 4 / Dining Room
3.73m x 3.37m (12' 3" x 11' 1") Another good sized room. Ceiling cornice, window to rear aspect and radiator.

Dining Kitchen
5.42m x 4.97m (17' 9" x 16' 4") A very generous, family kitchen with window to front aspect and double patio doors to rear. Fitted with range of wooden wall and base units with complementary laminated work surfaces, sink/drainer unit and tiled splash backs. Integrated Neff electric oven, four-ring electric hob and dishwasher. Door to: -

Utility Room
5.01m x 2.46m (16' 5" x 8' 1") A large, rear aspect utility room fitted with base units incorporating stainless steel sink/drainer unit. Space/plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator, wall mounted RCD electric board, Worcester oil boiler, loft access (via hatch) and uPVC door giving access to front of property.

Reception Room 5 / Garden Room
5.92m x 4.29m (19' 5" x 14' 1") Accessed via the final door off the hallway leading from the left hand side. This fabulous room has a vaulted ceiling, four roof lights, exposed beams, two double glazed doors giving access to front and rear of the property, radiator, wooden flooring and feature bespoke oak glazed door leading into: -

Reception Room 6 / Sunroom
6.18m x 4.34m (20' 3" x 14' 3") A superb living space with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, inset spotlights, picture window and patio door to rear offering panoramic views, radiator and brick built fireplace and chimney incorporating log burning stove.

FIRST FLOOR


Balcony Landing


Principal Suite
5.30m x 3.53m (17' 5" x 11' 7") A dual aspect room with windows to front and rear. Exposed ceiling beams, two radiators, access to walk in wardrobe and door to: -

En Suite
2.15m x 1.61m (7' 1" x 5' 3") A fully tiled en suite with exposed beams, window to front aspect, radiator, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

Bedroom 2
5.50m x 2.64m (18' 1" x 8' 8") A large, dual aspect, double bedroom with exposed beams, two radiators and loft access hatch.

Bedroom 3
5.50m x 3.10m (18' 1" x 10' 2") max. Another well proportioned, double bedroom. Velux roof light, exposed beams, radiator and feature, exposed sandstone quoins.

Family Bathroom
2.62m x 2.16m (8' 7" x 7' 1") With exposed beams, window to front aspect, radiator and three piece suite comprising bath with shower head and mixer tap attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

EXTERNALLY


Access and Parking
Electric gates provide access to a well proportioned, private driveway which offers an abundance of parking.

Double Garage 1
4.87m x 4.64m (16' 0" x 15' 3") A double width garage, with up and over door, which houses the oil tank for central heating system and also provides housing for the ride on lawn mower. Power and light. On the main picture of the property this is the garage to the right of the house, adjacent to the door that leads out from the utility room.

Double Open Car Port
5.16m x 4.73m (16' 11" x 15' 6") This is situated adjacent to Garage 1 and is a double width car port. Power and light.

Workshop 1 / Stable
5.21m x 4.71m (17' 1" x 15' 5") Situated adjacent to the car port. Power and light. Single width door.

Workshop 2
6.06m x 4.39m (19' 11" x 14' 5") Attached to left of the main property, adjacent to reception room 6. Power and light.

The vendors inform us that there has previously been planning permission granted (which has now lapsed) to incorporate Workshop 2 & Garage 2 into Reception room 6, which would make a spectacular open plan living / dining / kitchen space to take advantage of the stunning open views over the gardens and beyond to the fells.

Garage 2
6.23m x 4.67m (20' 5" x 15' 4") Power and light.

Garden & Grounds
The property is set within extensive garden grounds of approx 1.5 acres which incorporate large areas of lawn, mature trees and planting and the benefit of a small, established orchard with cooking and eating apple and pear trees.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Tenure
The tenure of this property is freehold.

Septic Tank
The property has a septic tank which we understand is compliant with current standards and rules introduced on 1st January 2020. The current owners have had a report carried out by Border Water Technologies which can be made available to prospective purchaser(s) on request.

Referral & Other Payments
PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee: Napthens, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co Property Lawyers/Conveyancing Service - completion of sale or purchase - ?120 to ?180 per transaction; Pollard & Scott/Independent Mortgage Advisors ? arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2021 was ?233.44; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan ?35.00, EPC only ?24.00, Floorplan only ?6.00; - Mitchells Co Ltd - ?50 per property contents referral successfully processed (worth ?300 or more) plus 5% introduction commission on the hammer price of any goods sold from that referral. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.