5 Bedroom Country House, Drumleaning, Aikton, Wigton, Cumbria

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Drawing Room | Kitchen | Utility | Dining Room | Ground Floor Bedroom | Shower Room | Play Room

First Floor
Four First Floor Bedrooms | Dressing Room | Family Bathroom | Basement

Externally
Brick-Built Outbuilding with Garaging & Storage | Parking | Gardens | Extensive Range of Agricultural Outbuildings | Paddock of Around 2.5 Acres | 4.47 Acres in all

The Property
Drumleaning is a substantial and attractive five bedroom country house set within a peaceful rural position, well placed for access to both the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Lake District National Park. The house sits comfortably within its surroundings, with open views across the countryside and a sense of space that carries throughout the interiors and grounds.

Alongside the house is a detached period outbuilding and a further range of agricultural buildings, which together offer a notable degree of flexibility. While entirely separate from the day-to-day running of the house, these buildings provide scope for a variety of uses, whether for storage, workshop space, or potential income-generating opportunities such as secure storage, kennels or similar ventures, subject to the necessary consents. Three-phase electricity is connected, and a back-up generator is in place, allowing for a wide range of practical uses if required.

The house itself is a fine example of a Cumbrian country house, with well-proportioned rooms and a number of retained period features. A pillared portico leads into a welcoming entrance hall, from which two principal reception rooms are arranged, both enjoying open views and centred around feature fireplaces. The drawing room connects through to the country-style kitchen, which in turn leads to the dining room, where French doors open directly onto the gardens, creating an easy relationship between inside and out. A spacious utility room adds practicality.

To the rear of the house, a ground floor bedroom with French doors to the garden is positioned alongside a playroom and a well-appointed shower room. This part of the layout offers flexibility, with potential to be used for guest accommodation or as a more self-contained space if required.

The first floor provides four further double bedrooms, each with a different outlook across the surrounding landscape. One benefits from an adjoining dressing room, also accessible from the landing. These rooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom, fitted with a freestanding roll top bath, separate walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.

A large basement, divided into two spacious rooms, provides useful additional storage.

Externally
The approach is via a wide tarmac driveway, opening out to a generous turning circle in front of the house and reinforcing the sense of arrival.

A substantial detached period barn sits to one side, currently arranged to provide garaging and storage, with further space above. The building is well suited to a range of alternative uses, whether as additional accommodation, a workspace or leisure space, subject to the necessary consents, though it remains equally valuable as practical storage aligned to a country lifestyle.

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 4.47 acres and are predominantly laid to lawn, with a patio terrace positioned to be accessed directly from both the dining room and the ground floor bedroom.

To the rear, the agricultural buildings are set apart from the main garden areas, ensuring they do not dominate the immediate setting of the house, while still offering considerable flexibility for those with specific requirements.

To the south, a well-fenced paddock of around 2.5 acres slopes gently down to a stream, forming a natural boundary and offering clear appeal for equestrian or smallholding interests.

Agents Note
In addition to the main house and grounds, further land may be available by separate negotiation. In total, the wider holding extends to approximately 68.47 acres, comprising a mixture of productive agricultural land and areas of woodland and shelterbelts. The land is currently managed under a seasonal arrangement and presents an opportunity for those seeking a more substantial rural holding, or alternatively can remain as an adjoining asset without impacting the day-to-day enjoyment of the house.

Local Information
Drumleaning is a hamlet in Cumbria surrounded by wonderful open countryside yet easily accessible and within reach of local and regional centres. The nearby market town of Wigton is within easy travelling distance for everyday amenities and the property is within commuting distance of many busy centres. Carlisle provides comprehensive cultural, recreational and shopping facilities, with a wide range of shops, supermarkets, chemists, medical and dental surgeries, sports centre and many restaurants and pubs.

There is a choice of popular primary schools in the area and for secondary schooling there are highly regarded schools in Wigton and Cockermouth. For the commuter there is easy access to Carlisle and onwards to the M6 for links to the north and south. There is a rail station at Wigton which offers services on the Cumbrian Coast Line while the rail station at Carlisle provides regular services to major UK cities north and south and also services east to Newcastle.

Approximate Mileages
Wigton 3.0 miles | Carlisle City Centre 10.3 miles | Carlisle Lake District Airport 15.4 miles | Penrith 23.9 miles | Keswick 24.1 miles

Services
Mains electricity (single-phase to house, three phase to agricultural buildings). Mains water. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil-fired central heating. Underfloor heating in dining room and ground floor annexe area. Fibre broadband available.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.

Directions
Travelling on the A596 past Wigton, take the exit to head north signposted Kirkbride. After 0.6 miles turn right signposted Moorhouse, Aikton, Wiggonby. After 0.9 miles, at the T junction, turn right. After another 1 mile the entrance to Drumleaning is on the left-hand side.