Description
Excellent small holding with extensive pig buildings.
Description
Situation
Woodside sits south of Carlisle, between the village of Dalston and hamlet of Wreay, close to the M6 motorway. The property sits just off a single track road, surrounded on three sides by open fields and woodland. The junction 42 of the M6 motorway provides swift access north-south and east-west via the A66 and A69. The property is also well placed to take advantage of the beautiful countryside of the Eden Valley and Lake District National Park, whilst still being practically located for road and rail connections.
Woodside Bungalow
The property is substantial and well-constructed with a southerly aspect, forming part of the wider steading, this benefits from a separate private access and parking. The accommodation consists of an entrance hall, which also doubles up a boot room and office, utility with sink, open plan kitchen-dining room with integrated appliances (LPG hob) central island and Belfast sink, there is also a traditional pantry adjacent. The large living room opens onto to a substantial sun room, both with log burning stoves. Completing the living accommodation are four bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom. In all, the internal accommodation extends to over 2,180 sq ft.
The property is rendered with a concrete tile roof, UPVC windows and oil fired central heating. Set in an enviable rural position this could be further extended should a purchase wish. The bungalow is believed to be subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Restriction (AOC), limiting occupation to persons presently or lastly employed in agriculture or forestry.
Gardens and Grounds
The well-presented gardens are south facing and include a sun terrace with pergola, opening onto central lawn with mature shrub and flower borders. The area is sheltered by mature specimen trees and a substantial hedgerow. There are raised vegetable beds west of the house, which lead around to the substantial gravel parking area to the north and adjacent pedestrian gate to the grass parcel perfectly suited for equestrian, hobby agricultural or amenity use.
Farm Buildings
The farm buildings have a separate access from the residential property and are arranged arounds a concrete yard area. These have formed part of a wider pig enterprise, with substantial farrowing, sow and gilt accommodation. Notwithstanding the current use, these building could be repurposed as office space, storage, equestrian facilities or other amenity use. There may even be the possibility to create residential or holiday cottages, all subject to the necessary consents.
Land & Woodland
Encompassing the south of the property are two grassland parcels (the larger of which was previously arable). The land is level and productive, perfectly suited for equestrian, hobby agricultural or amenity uses, in all the two parcels extend to 9.92 acres. To the northwest of the land is a mature deciduous woodland, known as America Wood, this further adds to the amenity of the property as well as provided shelter, in all the woodland totals 1.71 acres.
Acreage: 13.67 Acres