Summary - THE OLD RECTORY HAYTON WIGTON CA7 2NN
8 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious character home with self-contained annex and large private grounds.
- Six-bedroom main house with period features and high ceilings
- Two-bedroom annex with separate entrance, meter and heating
- High-spec Siematic kitchen, Corian worktops, premium Siemens appliances
- Original sandstone wine cellar with arched rooms — renovation potential
- 24 solar panels; oil-fired boiler and multiple wood-burning stoves
- Large 1-acre plot, mature trees, patios and expansive coastal views
- Private drainage via septic tank; rural location and travel time considerations
- Council Tax Band G; sandstone walls assumed with limited insulation
Set in about an acre with sweeping Solway Coast and northern fells views, The Old Rectory is a substantial Victorian house finished to a high standard. The main house has six generous double bedrooms, extensive reception space, a high-spec Siematic kitchen with Corian worktops and top-tier Siemens appliances, plus original sandstone cellar arches that would make a dramatic wine-room conversion. A connected two-bedroom annex with its own entrance, meter and heating system offers genuine multigenerational flexibility or a lettable unit for extra income.
The period features are a key draw: high ceilings, ornate mouldings, bay windows and multiple marble surrounds are complemented by five wood-burning stoves and an oil-fired boiler with radiators. Renovations appear sympathetic and comprehensive — new double glazing and modern bathrooms fitted by local specialists — while 24 solar panels improve running efficiency. Practical outbuildings include a double garage workshop with running water, an attached storage shed, greenhouse, log store and ample parking.
Be clear about the practical considerations: the property runs on oil heating and uses a private septic tank, and the sandstone walls are historic with assumed limited insulation. Council Tax is Band G and the location is rural and relatively remote, which suits privacy seekers but adds travel time for commuting and services. Broadband and mobile signal are good for the area, but access to some utilities and services reflects the village setting.
This home will suit buyers wanting a spacious family residence with character and flexible accommodation, buyers looking for a holiday-let or income stream from the annex, or anyone seeking private, elevated rural living with excellent views. The property offers immediate move-in quality with scope to personalise the cellar and grounds further.
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