Grade II listed country house for sale in Holmrook

The six-bedroom period property, previously used as a B&B guest house, boasts living accommodations exceeding 4,700 square feet and a landholding of about 1.7 acres.

The property, dating back to 1749, provides uninterrupted views of countryside vistas, is described as being immaculately presented, and retains original features and character.

Hallway (Image: Britton Estates)

The house sits in proximity to locales such as Ravenglass, Gosforth, and the Solway Coast.

The house could serve as a large family home or be utilised for a number of flexible options. It could be transformed into a self-contained annexe or studio.

Alternatively, it could be a main four-bedroom home coupled with a separate 2-3 bedroom property complete with its own garden and independent access.

Kitchen area (Image: Britton Estates)

On the ground floor, an entrance hallway, porch, spacious sitting room, lounge, and a dining kitchen and utility room are present.

The first floor hosts four double bedrooms, four stylish bathrooms, and a kitchenette area.

Extending the main house, the cottage has a separate private entrance and additional space including a large living/kitchen/dining room, utility room, WC, pantry, and garden room/lounge.

Living area (Image: Britton Estates)

The second floor offers four rooms suitable for storage, hobby or craft rooms.

Located close to the picturesque Wasdale and Eskdale valleys, the village of Holmrook offers convenient access to beaches, mountains, and the countryside.

The locale provides easy access to the A595, nearby villages of Gosforth and Ravenglass, and Sellafield power plant.

Residing within the grounds of the property, known as Carleton Green, a studio is ideal for Airbnb or perhaps as a home office.

Bedroom (Image: Britton Estates)

The room, equipped with an en-suite shower, has its own access via a private terrace or from the main house.

Carleton Green sits within approximately 1.7 acres of land, highlighted by an in-out gravel driveway providing ample parking for various vehicles.

Gardens, brimming with established trees, shrubs, wild gardens, and a well-stocked fruit orchard, surround the property and attract a multitude of wildlife.

Garden (Image: Britton Estates)

The sheltered gardens are sectioned to provide private spaces for the different parts of the property.

The home, filled with original features like ornate cornicing, corbels, archways, and fireplaces, has had a range of uses over time.

Along with being a family home, it served as a guest house for three decades and a finishing school for Norwegian girls in the past. The guest house operation traces its roots back to the 1910s and 1920s.