Crookey, Aspatria, Wigton

HERE WE HAVE A FABULOUS HOME WITH ADJOINING ANNEXE which offers flexibility and versatility for a variety of living arrangements: perfect for a relative, or as a holiday or long term let or it could be converted into the main house.
Located at the end of a lane just off the centre of Aspatria is this unique three bedroomed house with spacious adjoining annexe. It presents a perfect opportunity for those seeking a family home with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Lake District fells in the distance.
The main house boasts two reception rooms and a large kitchen with three bedrooms, one being a super-spacious master suite with dressing room and en-suite. The annexe has two reception rooms and the potential of two bedrooms.
Outside there's a pretty garden complete with a patio area, lawns, and a large workshop, perfect for hobbies or additional storage. The picturesque setting invites you to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature right at your doorstep. You would never know you were quite so near the town centre!
While the property does require some upgrading it has been very well looked after and loved for many years by the present owner and it presents an exciting opportunity to create a home tailored to your tastes. With the right vision, this house could be transformed into a stunning residence that takes full advantage of its fabulous location and breathtaking views.

Owners' Comments - "A lifetime of happy years and equally happy memories spent at 4/5 Crookey, now 4 Crookey. The very real feeling of appreciation - waking up each day to the changing and spectacular views of my Cumbrian Heritage".

Things You Need To Know - Electric heating
Double glazing

Entrance - The property is accessed via a upvc door, with a frosted glazing panel to the side, which leads into:

Inner Lobby - 1.70 x 1.11 (5'6" x 3'7") - With exposed brickwork, small heater, spotlight and glazed timber door with glazed side panelling leads into:

Entrance Hall - 5.25 x 4.02 (17'2" x 13'2") - A beautiful entrance hall with a fabulous view of Skiddaw from the window opposite the front door. Open tread staircase to the first floor, telephone point and wall mounted shelving. Doors into the lounge and dining room and with access into the annex.

Lounge - 5.76 x 5.26 (18'10" x 17'3") - A lovely open room separated by a hand built fireplace in Lakeland stone with open fire (with back boiler) and raised hearth Windows to two aspects, wall lighting and television point. Patio doors to the side.

Dining Room - 4.19 x 3.55 (13'8" x 11'7") - With windows to the side and rear and door to the rear. Meter cupboards and additional storage space with shelved cupboard. Steps lead down to:

Kitchen - 4.29 x 3.99 (14'0" x 13'1") - Fitted with a range of base and wood units in natural wood with marble effect worktop over. The kitchen includes double electric oven, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for dishwasher and space for under counter fridge, stainless steel sink unit with double draining board and mixer tap. Electric hob with Expelair extractor above, ceramic tile splashback, coving, spotlighting and window to the side.

Staircase And Landing - Open tread natural wood staircase with large window at half-landing level (with a fabulous outlook towards Skiddaw and the Lake District. Leads to:

First Floor Landing - With access into the loft.

Bedroom 1 (Master Bedroom) - 5.76 x 4.00 (18'10" x 13'1") - Superb, large master bedroom with windows to two sides and two sets of double wardrobes with cupboards above and opening into:

Dressing Room - 3.54 x 2.92 (11'7" x 9'6") - With an extensive range of hand built wardrobes. Wooden door with frosted glazing leads into:

En-Suite - 3.49 x 2.12 (11'5" x 6'11") - Fitted with a 4-piece suite comprising wash basin with chrome mixer tap, bidet and low-level wc set within vanity unit in wood effect with gold handles and contrasting worktop. Step-in shower unit, with curved screen in frame, and a New Team jacuzzi style shower. Fully fitted throughout with cream ceramic tiles. Spotlighting, wall mounted electric heater and additional radiator (heated by the back boiler to the open fire in the lounge).

Bedroom 2 - 4.50 x 3.98 (14'9" x 13'0") - Spacious double bedroom to the rear with cupboard housing cylinder tank and shelving; double cupboard with hanging space and shelf.

Bedroom 3 - 3.97 x 2.41 (13'0" x 7'10") - Double room to the side with built-in cupboard and wall mounted shelving.

Family Bathroom - 2.50 x 2.03 (8'2" x 6'7") - Well fitted with bath and tap connected shower over, wash basin and low-level wc set into beech effect vanity unit with matching wall mounted cupboard and a good range of fittings. Chrome ladder style radiator, heated mirror. Large picture window overlooking the garden and countryside with Skiddaw in the distance.

Adjoining Annexe - From the hall, double doors lead into:

Inner Lobby (Annexe) - 1.82 x 0.74 (5'11" x 2'5") - With coat racks. Opens up into:

Utility Room (Annexe) - 5.99 x 2.41 (19'7" x 7'10") - Could easily be fitted as a kitchen but currently fitted with stainless steel sink with cupboards below, plumbing for washing machine and space for additional appliances. Large window and upvc door to the rear. Ceramic tiling.

Dining Room (Annexe) - 4.19 x 3.55 (13'8" x 11'7") - With open fire in tiled surround. Window to the rear and upvc door to the rear.

Sitting Room (Annexe) - 3.82 x 3.55 (12'6" x 11'7") - With fire surround in tiles with timber mantle over, ceiling mounted clothes airer and upvc window. Stairs to the first floor and under stair storage cupboard.

First Floor (Annexe) - 4.50 x 3.80 (14'9" x 12'5") - Opens out into a large storage area with door leading into:

Main Bedroom (Annexe) - 4.21 x 3.54 (13'9" x 11'7") - Double room with spot lighting and window to the rear. Door leading into:

Bathroom (Annexe) - 3.95 x 2.41 (12'11" x 7'10") - Original cast iron bath with chrome taps, matching low-level wc and wash basin. Black ceramic tiles in places, shelving and window to the side.

Externally - An adopted driveway leads to a gravelled area. Although used by the property, this does not belong to the house.

There is a large area of garden land to the side of the house which could be available by separate negotiation.

Side Garden - A paved path leads to a side garden which is laid to lawn, with shrub and floral border. This leads to the:

Front Garden - The garden opens up to a larger lawn with steps that lead to a patio and a lovely wildflower garden. This leads to the outbuildings which incorporates a garden store, separate wc with wash basin and a second store. Outside tap and door leading into the workshop. Steps lead up to a concrete access which then leads back onto the drive.

Workshop - 8.81 x 4.14 (28'10" x 13'6") - Double height, sandstone built workshop with coal bunker opening up into large storage/workshop area.

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From the centre of Aspatria, turn down signed Crookey and the property is located at the bottom.

Outlook - There is a superb outlook from the side of the property, taking in the Caldbeck fells and round to Binsey, Skiddaw, Ullock Pike, Dodd and the Northern Lake District fells in the distance.

Aerial View -

Council Tax - We have been advised by Cumberland Council ) that this property is placed in Tax Band D.

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