Summary - Garth Lea, Papcastle CA13 0JW
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious historic family home with large private garden and renovation potential.
NO CHAIN — vacant sale, ready to progress
Five double/single bedrooms with two family bathrooms
Approximately 0.5 acre mature, south-facing garden and orchard
Private driveway, turning circle; outbuildings provide garaging/storage
Significant period features: high ceilings, exposed beams, sash bay windows
Most sash windows are single glazed — thermal and noise consideration
Hayloft and stores need renovation but offer conversion potential
Council Tax Band G — higher ongoing local tax costs
This handsome five-bedroom detached house in Papcastle combines genuine period character with generous family living space. The original core dates to the 1600s with later 18th-century improvements, giving high ceilings, bay windows, exposed beams and several original features that create welcoming reception rooms and a cosy Tudor sitting room.
Set in approximately half an acre of mature, sheltered garden, the plot is a standout: south-facing terrace, orchard, spring bulbs and informal lawns provide private outdoor space for children, pets and entertaining. A private driveway, turning circle and outbuildings give practical parking and storage for multiple vehicles and hobbies.
Practical details important to buyers: most sash windows are single glazed, the kitchen has a low head height in places, and parts of the property (notably the hayloft) will benefit from renovation to unlock their full potential. The home is gas‑heated via boiler and radiators; broadband is average while mobile signal is excellent. Council Tax sits in Band G, so running costs are relatively high.
This house will suit a family seeking a character home in a peaceful village with easy access to Cockermouth and local schools. It offers immediate comfortable living with clear opportunities to renovate and personalise, particularly the hayloft and ancillary stores. Viewings are recommended to appreciate the scale, setting and historic detail.
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