House For Sale £290,000
Located on a popular road on the outskirts of Workington town centre is this substantial, double-fronted, semi-detached, Victorian town house. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a spacious property, which retains many beautiful, original features, with high ceilings, cornice, ceiling roses, and original decorative fireplaces in most of the rooms. Within the house there is a surprising amount of space, three reception rooms, six double bedrooms, and a home-office, with a downstairs WC, first-floor shower room, and second-floor bathroom. The property also enjoys beautiful views of the sea, Solway Firth, and from the top-floor you can also see Skiddaw Fell. Within the property there is a vestibule, large entrance hall, grand lounge with high ceilings and original cornice, separate formal dining room, Morning room with patio doors which flood the room with the morning sun, kitchen, utility area, and a downstairs WC. The stairs, which have a half-landing with views to Solway Firth, lead up to the first-floor which has three, large, double bedrooms, shower room with separate WC, and a home-office/study. To the second-floor, the large landing leads to a further three, good-sized, double bedrooms, and a large walk-in storage cupboard, there is also a bathroom. The exterior is certainly a surprise as the property boasts a good-sized garden, which is a delightful place to sit and relax with the family, with various mature flower beds, and to the front the property has a large lawn, with mature trees to the borders and a large driveway, providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. Viewing is essential to appreciate the opportunity to own this grand Victorian home.
Entrance Vestibule (4' 8'' x 5' 1'' (1.42m x 1.55m))
Spacious vestibule with high ceilings and original cornice, entered through a solid wooden door, with parquet flooring, and double glazed door leading into the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall (16' 1'' x 16' 1'' (4.90m x 4.90m))
Impressively-sized, L-shaped entrance hall with beautiful high ceilings, original corbels and corners, dado rail and single panel radiator. Provides access into three reception rooms, downstairs WC, and to the first-floor via the staircase.
Dining Room (17' 8'' x 17' 8'' (5.38m x 5.38m))
Grand, formal, dining room with original decorative cast-iron, Adam design fireplace, with ornate surround and tiled hearth, high ceilings with original cornice and central ceiling rose, uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front garden with original wood panelling below, and heating built into the skirting.
Sitting Room (15' 8'' x 17' 9'' (4.77m x 5.41m))
With beautiful high ceilings and original cornice, central ceiling rose, and feature gas fire built into a stone fireplace with wooden mantle. TV aerial point, large uPVC double glazed, bay window providing plenty of natural light, with original wood panelling below, and heating built into skirting boards.
Downstairs WC (4' 9'' x 6' 7'' (1.45m x 2.01m))
Useful downstairs WC with uPVC double glazed, frosted-glass window, WC, and wall-mounted sink. With under-stair storage area and tiled flooring.
Morning/Breakfast Room (14' 1'' x 15' 1'' (4.29m x 4.59m))
Bright and spacious room, with patio doors to the garden and providing plenty of natural light, tiled hearth with gas point. Access to kitchen.
Kitchen (8' 2'' x 9' 3'' (2.49m x 2.82m))
With a range of wood-effect wall and base units, complementary work surfaces and colourful tile splashback. With integrated dishwasher, ceramic 1.5 sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, built-in double electric oven and grill, gas hob set into the worktop, with integrated extractor hood above. Integrated fridge/freezer. Tiled flooring, and uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Utility Area (5' 1'' x 3' 5'' (1.55m x 1.04m))
Useful utility area with plumbing for washing machine, and built-in worktop. Also houses the combi boiler, and provides access to the side of the property. With tiled flooring and uPVC double glazed window.
Half-Landing
With uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the side of the property.
First-Floor Landing (12' 9'' x 10' 6'' (3.88m x 3.20m))
Spacious, open landing area with original corbels and high ceilings, original cornice, and double panel radiator. Provides access into four bedrooms, and the family shower room.
Shower Room (10' 3'' x 8' 2'' (3.12m x 2.49m))
Spacious shower room with built-in cupboard housing the water tank. Suite briefly comprising: Corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal sink and bidet, with towel-heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Provides access into a separate WC.
WC (2' 7'' x 7' 8'' (0.79m x 2.34m))
Useful separate WC, with uPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom (14' 7'' x 13' 9'' (4.44m x 4.19m))
Spacious, light and airy bedroom with beautiful high ceilings, original cornice and ornate original fireplace. UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden with single panel radiator below.
Bedroom (16' 9'' x 14' 0'' (5.10m x 4.26m))
Generously-proportioned, double bedroom with original cornice to the ceiling, and decorative original fireplace, with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property and double panel radiator below.
Home-Office/Study (4' 9'' x 8' 7'' (1.45m x 2.61m))
Useful home-office, or hobby room, with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property.
Bedroom (18' 1'' x 15' 1'' (5.51m x 4.59m))
With uPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property and beautiful, original panelling below, high ceilings with original cornice, and large, original, decorative fireplace cast-iron, with tile inset and wooden surround, and a single panel radiator.
Half-Landing
With uPVC double glazed windows enjoying views, across Workington, and towards the sea.
Second-Floor Landing (11' 6'' x 7' 9'' (3.50m x 2.36m))
Second, spacious landing area, with large built-in storage cupboard. Provides access into the bathroom, and three further double bedrooms.
Family Bathroom (5' 2'' x 10' 0'' (1.57m x 3.05m))
Good-sized family bathroom with suite briefly comprising of: Bath with tile splashback, WC, and pedestal sink with tile splashback. Exposed ceiling beam, and storage into the eaves.
Bedroom (10' 8'' x 12' 8'' (3.25m x 3.86m))
Spacious double bedroom with storage into the eaves and skylight window, with original decorative fireplace, and electric storage heater.
Bedroom (13' 1'' x 14' 2'' (3.98m x 4.31m))
Generous double bedroom, with original fire surround, uPVC double glazed dormer window, storage into the eaves, and electric storage heater.
Bedroom (15' 0'' x 15' 1'' (4.57m x 4.59m))
Large, light and airy double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, electric storage heater, and exposed ceiling beams.
Externally
To the front of the property is a good-sized garden which is mostly laid-to-lawn, with driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with patio areas, a range of mature plants and shrubs, and brick-built shed.
Tenure
We have been informed by the vendor the property is leasehold. A peppercorn rent with a charge of £5.50 per year.
Low Fees, Local Expertise
We are pleased to offer a family run, independent estate agent service in Cumbria, offering property sale services without the premium charges of high street estate agents. We have a range of low fee options and could save you thousands in estate agency fees. Launched in 2011 First Choice Move has grown rapidly, largely due to recommendations and referrals from our many happy customers. Not only could we save you a fortune, but our customers also love our extended open hours, 7PM during the week and 5PM on Saturdays. We offer free valuations, provide great photography and a friendly team which is there to support and guide you from the initial marketing to completion of the sale of your property.
Mortgages
Need help finding the right mortgage for your needs? First Choice Move Mortgage Services are part of the Mortgage Advice Bureau network, one of the UK's largest award-winning mortgage brokers. We can search from a selection of over 90 different lenders with over 12,000 different mortgages, including exclusive deals only available through us, to find the right deal for you. Our advice will be specifically tailored to your needs and circumstances, which could be for a first-time buyer, home-mover, or for re-mortgaging or investing in property.
Contact us on to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced and dedicated in house mortgage and protection advisers.
You may have to pay an early repayment charge to your existing lender if you re-mortgage
There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.
Note
Please note that all measurements have been taken using a laser tape measure which may be subject to a small margin of error. Some photos may have been taken with a wide-angle camera lens. First Choice Move has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents.
Entrance Vestibule (4' 8'' x 5' 1'' (1.42m x 1.55m))
Spacious vestibule with high ceilings and original cornice, entered through a solid wooden door, with parquet flooring, and double glazed door leading into the entrance hall.
Entrance Hall (16' 1'' x 16' 1'' (4.90m x 4.90m))
Impressively-sized, L-shaped entrance hall with beautiful high ceilings, original corbels and corners, dado rail and single panel radiator. Provides access into three reception rooms, downstairs WC, and to the first-floor via the staircase.
Dining Room (17' 8'' x 17' 8'' (5.38m x 5.38m))
Grand, formal, dining room with original decorative cast-iron, Adam design fireplace, with ornate surround and tiled hearth, high ceilings with original cornice and central ceiling rose, uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front garden with original wood panelling below, and heating built into the skirting.
Sitting Room (15' 8'' x 17' 9'' (4.77m x 5.41m))
With beautiful high ceilings and original cornice, central ceiling rose, and feature gas fire built into a stone fireplace with wooden mantle. TV aerial point, large uPVC double glazed, bay window providing plenty of natural light, with original wood panelling below, and heating built into skirting boards.
Downstairs WC (4' 9'' x 6' 7'' (1.45m x 2.01m))
Useful downstairs WC with uPVC double glazed, frosted-glass window, WC, and wall-mounted sink. With under-stair storage area and tiled flooring.
Morning/Breakfast Room (14' 1'' x 15' 1'' (4.29m x 4.59m))
Bright and spacious room, with patio doors to the garden and providing plenty of natural light, tiled hearth with gas point. Access to kitchen.
Kitchen (8' 2'' x 9' 3'' (2.49m x 2.82m))
With a range of wood-effect wall and base units, complementary work surfaces and colourful tile splashback. With integrated dishwasher, ceramic 1.5 sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, built-in double electric oven and grill, gas hob set into the worktop, with integrated extractor hood above. Integrated fridge/freezer. Tiled flooring, and uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Utility Area (5' 1'' x 3' 5'' (1.55m x 1.04m))
Useful utility area with plumbing for washing machine, and built-in worktop. Also houses the combi boiler, and provides access to the side of the property. With tiled flooring and uPVC double glazed window.
Half-Landing
With uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the side of the property.
First-Floor Landing (12' 9'' x 10' 6'' (3.88m x 3.20m))
Spacious, open landing area with original corbels and high ceilings, original cornice, and double panel radiator. Provides access into four bedrooms, and the family shower room.
Shower Room (10' 3'' x 8' 2'' (3.12m x 2.49m))
Spacious shower room with built-in cupboard housing the water tank. Suite briefly comprising: Corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal sink and bidet, with towel-heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Provides access into a separate WC.
WC (2' 7'' x 7' 8'' (0.79m x 2.34m))
Useful separate WC, with uPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom (14' 7'' x 13' 9'' (4.44m x 4.19m))
Spacious, light and airy bedroom with beautiful high ceilings, original cornice and ornate original fireplace. UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden with single panel radiator below.
Bedroom (16' 9'' x 14' 0'' (5.10m x 4.26m))
Generously-proportioned, double bedroom with original cornice to the ceiling, and decorative original fireplace, with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property and double panel radiator below.
Home-Office/Study (4' 9'' x 8' 7'' (1.45m x 2.61m))
Useful home-office, or hobby room, with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property.
Bedroom (18' 1'' x 15' 1'' (5.51m x 4.59m))
With uPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property and beautiful, original panelling below, high ceilings with original cornice, and large, original, decorative fireplace cast-iron, with tile inset and wooden surround, and a single panel radiator.
Half-Landing
With uPVC double glazed windows enjoying views, across Workington, and towards the sea.
Second-Floor Landing (11' 6'' x 7' 9'' (3.50m x 2.36m))
Second, spacious landing area, with large built-in storage cupboard. Provides access into the bathroom, and three further double bedrooms.
Family Bathroom (5' 2'' x 10' 0'' (1.57m x 3.05m))
Good-sized family bathroom with suite briefly comprising of: Bath with tile splashback, WC, and pedestal sink with tile splashback. Exposed ceiling beam, and storage into the eaves.
Bedroom (10' 8'' x 12' 8'' (3.25m x 3.86m))
Spacious double bedroom with storage into the eaves and skylight window, with original decorative fireplace, and electric storage heater.
Bedroom (13' 1'' x 14' 2'' (3.98m x 4.31m))
Generous double bedroom, with original fire surround, uPVC double glazed dormer window, storage into the eaves, and electric storage heater.
Bedroom (15' 0'' x 15' 1'' (4.57m x 4.59m))
Large, light and airy double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, electric storage heater, and exposed ceiling beams.
Externally
To the front of the property is a good-sized garden which is mostly laid-to-lawn, with driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with patio areas, a range of mature plants and shrubs, and brick-built shed.
Tenure
We have been informed by the vendor the property is leasehold. A peppercorn rent with a charge of £5.50 per year.
Low Fees, Local Expertise
We are pleased to offer a family run, independent estate agent service in Cumbria, offering property sale services without the premium charges of high street estate agents. We have a range of low fee options and could save you thousands in estate agency fees. Launched in 2011 First Choice Move has grown rapidly, largely due to recommendations and referrals from our many happy customers. Not only could we save you a fortune, but our customers also love our extended open hours, 7PM during the week and 5PM on Saturdays. We offer free valuations, provide great photography and a friendly team which is there to support and guide you from the initial marketing to completion of the sale of your property.
Mortgages
Need help finding the right mortgage for your needs? First Choice Move Mortgage Services are part of the Mortgage Advice Bureau network, one of the UK's largest award-winning mortgage brokers. We can search from a selection of over 90 different lenders with over 12,000 different mortgages, including exclusive deals only available through us, to find the right deal for you. Our advice will be specifically tailored to your needs and circumstances, which could be for a first-time buyer, home-mover, or for re-mortgaging or investing in property.
Contact us on to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced and dedicated in house mortgage and protection advisers.
You may have to pay an early repayment charge to your existing lender if you re-mortgage
There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.
Note
Please note that all measurements have been taken using a laser tape measure which may be subject to a small margin of error. Some photos may have been taken with a wide-angle camera lens. First Choice Move has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents.
