HARECROFT HALL NEAR WASDALE CUMBRIA

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1 HARECROFT HALL NEAR WASDALE CUMBRIA

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3 HARECROFT HALL NEAR WASDALE CUMBRIA A substantial Victorian country house requiring renovation in over 12 acres with coach house and views of the Wasdale Fells APPROXIMATE MILEAGES Gosforth 0.8 miles Sellafield 4.7 miles Whitehaven 12.4 miles Cockermouth 25.5 miles Carlisle 46.1 miles ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF Entrance Porch Entrance Hall Reception Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Study Internal Atrium Kitchen Utility Room Breakfast Room Playroom Second Study Sitting Room Cellars Nine First Floor Bedrooms Bathroom Three WCs Four Attic Bedrooms Store Room Coach Houses Garden Finest Properties Cumbria & The Lakes 39A Station Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9QW Marketing Specialists for Interesting Country Properties T: E: cumbria@finestproperties.co.uk

4 LOCAL INFORMATION Gosforth is a beautiful village situated in stunning Lake District scenery and offers a good range of local amenities. The village has a wide range of shops which provide everyday provisions together with an arts and crafts, hobby and antiques shops. There is also a library, various eateries and a village hall. Originally an agricultural area, Gosforth still holds an agricultural show in August. For the outdoor enthusiast the surrounding countryside includes sandy beaches and dunes, part of which is an important bird reserve, together with walking along the nearby River Bleng and on to the ancient packhorse bridge known as Monks Bridge, on Cold Fell, and the opportunity to explore the surrounding Lake District. The property is located close to Sellafield, a major employer in the area, and is also within commuting distance of many other busy centres. There is a primary school in Gosforth and West Lakes Academy at Egremont provides secondary and sixth form schooling. St Bees School is nearby which provides private schooling from primary through to sixth form. EXTERNALLY Harecroft Hall is set in delightful parkland-style grounds, woodland and an adjoining field amounting to approximately 12 acres. There is an in-out carriage driveway that leads to and from the road. The formal gardens surround the house and include large areas of lawn with various planted areas and mature trees, a level parking area, grass tennis court and children s play area. To the perimeter paths lead through areas of wild flower meadow to the boundary woodland from where there are stunning views towards the Wasdale Fells. The property also benefits from a separate field which is situated to the side of the property. There is a courtyard to the side of the house which provides a further parking area and gives access to the Coach Houses. A separate walled garden may be purchased by separate negotiation. THE PROPERTY Harecroft Hall is beautifully set within the Lake District National Park enjoying grounds in excess of 12 acres with gorgeous views of the Wasdale Fells. The property offers the buyer a chance to experience the type of living that few other properties can provide. Built in 1881 and retaining many features from the arts and crafts period including original William Morris wallpaper and William de Morgan tiles to certain fireplaces together with original wood panelling, decorative plasterwork and original windows. This lovely property was previously used as a private school and is now ready to begin a new chapter in its history as a family home or possible commercial venture. The accommodation is extensive, requires certain alterations and modernisation and offers up to 13 bedrooms and a number of reception rooms depending on a purchaser s requirements. In addition to the main house there are adjacent Coach Houses for ancillary accommodation. Harecroft Hall is a project which is not for the faint hearted, but the buyer will be rewarded with a very special home, steeped in history and situated in beautiful surroundings. The Coach Houses are set to the side of the main house across a courtyard and comprise two useful storage barns and a large room currently divided into three sections. These buildings are ready for conversion to annex or holiday let (subject to change of use). Bowbridge Cottage, which is full of character and provides spacious accommodation, may also be available by separate negotiation. Bowbridge Cottage adjoins the Coach Houses and offers four reception rooms together with a kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, downstairs cloakroom and large bathroom. There are five bedrooms and a shower room to the first floor. Externally the cottage enjoys secluded and generous gardens. SERVICES Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. DIRECTIONS From Whitehaven take the A595 south to Gosforth, passing Egremont and Calderbridge, and continue for just over 11 miles. After passing the two left turnings for Gosforth village, turn off the main road (0.4 miles after the first turn to Gosforth) through a prominent entrance into the grounds for the property. POSTCODE CA20 1HS EPC EPC Rating F COUNCIL TAX Band H FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Some items, such as carpets, curtains and light fittings, not mentioned in these sales particulars may be either excluded from the sale or available by separate negotiation. TENURE Freehold IMPORTANT NOTICE The property misdescriptions act: Finest Properties Limited, for themselves and for the Vendors and Lessors of this property whose Agents they are give notice that: (1) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (3) No person in the employment of Finest Properties Limited, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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