Detached house for sale in Hill Top House, Shap, Penrith CA10

Tucked away in a serene corner of this delightful village, HillTop House is perched on a raised plot, offering some of the most breathtaking views towards the grand Lakeland Fells.

Previously the site of Bramleys Garden Centre, this home has been cherished by the same family for over 40 years and now awaits a new family to cherish and revel in its remarkable setting.

The property stands to gain from modernisation and refurbishment, an endeavour that would encompass the transformation of the outdoor area where the Garden Centre once thrived. There is potential to expand and transform an existing outbuilding, subject to the appropriate planning consent.

Within its walls, the home boasts a wealth of original features and character-filled charm. The future owners will find a tranquil haven to call home, conveniently situated within reach of local amenities, including a doctor's surgery, primary school, outdoor swimming pool, playground, shops, cafes, and pubs. Additionally, it offers a plethora of excellent walking trails right on the doorstep and swift access to motorway connections. Join us as we delve into the unique allure of this exquisite property and discover whether Hilltop House can capture your heart...

Entrance Hallway
The grand entrance gives a hint to the size and character as you step inside. An ideal place to kick off muddy boots and explore this incredible space that awaits a full modernisation and renovation.

Snug
Larger than most family lounges The 'sung' offers a wealth of original features which include soaring ceilings and intricate coving.
Deep skirting boards below and a 1930's style open fireplace welcome you home.
Views to the front lane can be seen from the large double glazed windows that would benefit from an upgrade, but allows the glorious Cumbrian light to flood through.

Family Room
This capacious room could easily be split into two rooms with a connecting door and still play host to large family gatherings or create the most incredible kitchen diner here...
The two large double glazed windows illuminate the room with light and the enormous cast iron surround of the open fireplace is the most outstanding feature.
The most alluring room where small changes would make the most exceptional difference.

Understair storage

This space once housed a staircase that took the occupants down into the cellar but could easily be reinstated for ease of access to ample storage.
Ideal as a utility cupboard, it offers space to hide daily cleaning equipment.

Kitchen diner

This room has seen a more modern extension but would benefit from a rethink of the space to accommodate a large family.
With views to the outside space, with correct building control advice and consent, permissive development would be enough to be able to increase the square footage of this room and created the most incredible space where the family could enjoy a living kitchen.

Upper floor

The original staircase is ornate and stunning, standing grandly in the main hallway as it ascends to the upper floor. The large Georgian arched window at the top reveals a glimpse of the property's age and adds charming and beautiful illumination to the stairwell.
At the top of the staircase we can access all four double bedrooms and both bathrooms.
There is a large loft hatch to the upper floor ceiling which gives access to the loft recess.

Bedroom one

A large double with wonderful views out to the fells and the quiet lane at the front of the proeprty.
Wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom two

Bedroom Two has a L shaped configuration with deep cornicing to the ceiling.
The two side windows are single glazed with the central panel having views to the fells and is double glazed.
An original fireplace is currently boarded up but could easily be reinstated.

Bedroom three

Bedroom Three and Four are down a hallway where a shower room sits at the far end. A second loft hatch is accessible from this landing
Bedroom Three is an incredibly large double with soaring ceiling heights and stunning views through a double glazed window.
The floor is an oak planked flooring.

Bedroom four

Bedroom Four is another incredibly large double with a cast iron open fireplace that has been inserted with selves but could be easily reinstated.
Views to the stunning fells.

Shower room

The Shower Room suite is avocado and has a low flush WC with sink.
There is a mains fed shower behind a glass shower enclosure.
Heating is provided by a pull cord electric wall mounted heater.

Bathroom

The Family Bathroom is located on the main landing and contains a bath, sink and a high flush WC.
The room benefits from having a good amount of under eaves storage which could be incorporated into the room and would make a good sized bathroom.
A Velux style window provides natural light

Outbuildings

Hilltop Cottage boasts a variety of outbuildings and storage spaces, including an undercroft cellar accessible by a stone staircase.
At the rear, the property offers three lockable stone-built storage rooms and an elevated store reached via a stone staircase. With correct planning consent these could potentially be transformed into an annex, incorporating the lower storage area into the design.

Gardens of hilltop house

Hilltop House has four stone outbuildings, and a cellar accessed via stone steps from the outside of the property.
The gardens are where the garden centre was located and is currently laid to paving slabs with a large South East facing plot which has views to the Eastern fells.
The structure of the garden centre remains but could easily be removed to create an exceptional garden for the family.
Parking is private and the driveway would accommodate multiple vehicles

Services

The property is connected to mains drainage, water and electricity. The heating system is mains gas and the Council Band is C

location, location, location
Shap is a delightful village which has a bustling community and includes a range of shops, pubs, eateries, a local Co-op, an award winning fish and Chip shop, and a local doctors surgery.
It is easily accessible via the neighbouring town of Penrith and enjoys good transport links via junction 39 of the M6.
The village school his locally loved and there is an open air swimming pool which is available to the public during the Summer months.