4 bed detached house for sale

Dearham Bridge Road, Crosby, Maryport CA15

Set in a wonderful position in Crosby, this charming four-bedroom detached home is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and much-loved 1950s property, surrounded by approximately an acre of beautifully established gardens. Lovingly cared for over many years, the house offers generous proportions, character and a wonderful sense of space, while the grounds provide an extraordinary setting that feels both private and peaceful. There is an abundance of potential here for new owners to create their own dream family home while enjoying everything this special property already has to offer.

Inside, the house is wonderfully spacious and offers a warm and welcoming feel throughout. The generous lounge provides an excellent family and entertaining space, while the separate dining room offers a more formal setting for meals and gatherings. A particularly lovely feature is the garden-facing conservatory, where large windows draw the outside in and provide a beautiful outlook across the surrounding gardens. The kitchen is full of character and has the benefit of two useful pantries, providing excellent additional storage while retaining the charm and individuality of this much-loved home.There is also a convenient shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are four excellent-sized bedrooms, giving plenty of flexibility for family life, guests, hobbies or home working. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, offering generous proportions and wonderful views towards the gardens. One of the bedrooms benefits from their own en-suite facility, while a separate family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation. The bedrooms are all well proportioned, offering comfortable and versatile spaces with plenty of scope for future owners to put their own stamp on them.

While the house itself has considerable appeal, it is outside where this property truly comes alive. Extending to approximately an acre, the gardens have been lovingly established and cared for, creating a beautiful collection of lawns, mature trees, shrubs, flowering plants, patios and secluded garden areas. To the front, mature trees and established planting create an attractive and welcoming approach, while the large sweeping driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the garages.

Beyond the house, the gardens unfold into a wonderful variety of spaces. There is a delightful pond, established lawns, mature planting and numerous areas where you can sit, relax and enjoy the surroundings. The rear garden also incorporates a beautiful woodland area, providing an enchanting and secluded atmosphere. With its established trees, fruit trees, flowers and natural character, it is a particularly special part of the grounds and a wonderful place to wander, explore or simply sit quietly and enjoy the surroundings.

The gardens offer something different throughout the seasons. In spring, they are transformed by beautiful displays of bluebells and daffodils, alongside the many established shrubs, trees and flowering plants. For keen gardeners, there is an fantastic opportunity to develop and enhance what is already here, with areas that could lend themselves to growing your own produce and creating dedicated planting schemes. There is even potential for those looking to embrace a more rural and self-sufficient lifestyle, with space that could potentially accommodate chickens or other appropriate livestock, subject to any necessary requirements and permissions. The property also benefits from numerous outbuildings to the rear, providing an abundance of useful storage and additional space. For those with vision, these buildings could potentially offer opportunities for workshops, hobbies, studios or other uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. Combined with the extensive grounds, they add another layer of versatility and potential to an already exceptional property.

There is also considerable scope to adapt and enhance the home itself. The existing accommodation provides an excellent foundation for modern family living, while its generous proportions and character offer exciting possibilities for those wishing to update, modernise or simply make the property their own. It is a home that has been cared for rather than overly changed, meaning its new owners have the opportunity to decide what the next chapter looks like.

The location adds further appeal. This property provides a lovely sense of countryside living, close to the coast and nearby to popular towns. The beautiful Cumbrian coastline is within easy reach, while Cockermouth and Maryport are approximately a 10 –15 minute drive away, providing a good range of everyday amenities, shops, cafés, restaurants and services. The surrounding area also offers amazing opportunities to enjoy the countryside and everything this attractive part of Cumbria has to offer.

Ultimately, this is a property that is difficult to replicate. It combines the generous proportions and character of a traditional 1950s family home with approximately an acre of established gardens, woodland, patios and outbuildings. It is a place where children could grow up, families could gather, gardens could flourish and memories could be made. After being lovingly cared for by its current owners, the time has come for this wonderful home to begin its next chapter.

For those looking beyond the ordinary, this is an opportunity to create something truly special — a spacious family home surrounded by nature, with remarkable gardens, exceptional potential and a sense of peace and privacy that is increasingly difficult to find.

Entrance Hall

Living Room - 4.88m x 4.02m (16'0" x 13'2")

Kitchen - 4.95m x 4.36m (16'2" x 14'3")

Dining Room - 3.61m x 3.08m (11'10" x 10'1")

Conservatory - 3.9m x 3.34m (12'9" x 10'11")

W.C

First Floor

Principal Bedroom - 6.15m x 3.63m (20'2" x 11'11")

En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom Two - 4.9m x 3.99m (16'1" x 13'1")

Bedroom Three - 3.53m x 3.07m (11'7" x 10'1")

Bedroom Four - 4.06m x 2.49m (13'4" x 8'2")

Bathroom

Externally

To the front is a large sweeping drive, garage, pond and beautiful lawned garden. To the rear is laid to lawn gardens, woodland, orchard and patio areas as well as plenty of useful outbuildings.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.