Country house for sale in Beanlands, Irthington, Carlisle CA6

Have You Reached That Stage In Life Where You Really Need A Gun Room And A Ha-Ha? This imposing Victorian residence is an exceptional family home in an acre of gorgeous grounds. It’s the perfect location to live out your own period drama, in some style. Property ref: KD0516

If you’re in the market for a truly special family home there's something to be said for grand, timeless period properties like Beanlands.

Built in the 1870’s and tucked away down a private lane, you can’t fail to be impressed as you approach on the sweeping driveway which leads to an elegant portico porch and a balcony above.

It sits in almost an acre of gorgeous grounds which include an area of mature woodland with a summerhouse and a private sandstone terrace giving access to a large lower lawn bounded by a ha-ha* to the open fields beyond.

The two large bay-fronted reception rooms offer stunning views over the gardens to the open countryside and towards the distant Pennines.

As you’d expect, this home is in excellent condition, highlighting the quality and durability of its original construction. You'll love the extensive quality woodwork (especially the original sash windows), moulded architraves and original panelled doors.

The decorative ceiling cornices and original fireplaces in the main living rooms and bedrooms add a feeling of timeless quality to the home's abundant historical charm and character.

In addition to the two large reception rooms the ground floor has a modern but homely kitchen / diner, a gun room (which could be used as a home office), a handy utility room and a w/c.

The first floor has four double bedrooms (two with ensuites) and the family bathroom.

There’s an additional versatile attic room, which is accessed from the rear bedroom on the first floor.

The property is only a 2 minute drive from Irthington village, which has a church, The Sally pub and a primary school that’s rated “Good” by Ofsted.

Older kids will have a little further to travel to a good selection of secondary schools (both state and independent) in Brampton and Carlisle.

It’s only a 2 minute drive to the A689 and then a further 10 minutes to the M6 or 15 minutes to the centre of Carlisle. If you’re heading east you can pick up the A69 at the Brampton bypass and be in Newcastle in just over an hour.

This is a truly unique four bedroom family home - certainly not your average four bedroom detached and with a timeless elegance and style you simply don’t get with even the most luxurious architect designed modern homes.

This is clearly going to be a property that will appeal to affluent, successful buyers. If you’d like to arrange a private viewing call me.

* A ha-ha is a type of sunken fence that was commonly used in landscaped gardens and parks in the 18th century. The point of the ha-ha was to give the viewer of the garden the illusion of an unbroken, continuous rolling lawn, whilst providing boundaries for grazing livestock.