4 bed country house for sale

Isel, Cockermouth CA13

Brief Résumé

A substantial and beautifully positioned four-bedroom country house, set within generous gardens and grounds in the peaceful rural hamlet of Isel within the National Park, enjoying open countryside and local fell views.

Description

The Old Almshouses is a truly distinctive property, originally built in 1849 as four interlinked almshouse cottages and sympathetically converted into a spacious family home in the 1960s. Retaining a wealth of character and period features, the property occupies a peaceful rural setting surrounded by open countryside, with views towards the surrounding local fells.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers excellent flexibility for family living and entertaining. On the ground floor, an entrance porch leads into a welcoming entrance hall, with the staircase rising to the first floor and access to all the principal rooms. There is a formal drawing room with an adjoining office, a separate dining room, kitchen and a well-appointed breakfast room which benefits from its own kitchen conservatory. To the rear is a further conservatory, providing an enjoyable space from which to appreciate the peaceful and tranquil surroundings.

The first floor provides four generous bedrooms, all enjoying lovely views across the surrounding countryside towards Isel church and the local fells. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious, with a dressing area and en-suite facilities. There are two further double bedrooms, together with a fourth large double bedroom incorporating a small dressing area with fitted wardrobes. The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom with bath and separate shower, together with a separate WC.

Outside, the property is surrounded by extensive and mature gardens, providing a high degree of privacy and a variety of attractive areas in which to sit and enjoy the peaceful setting. A beck runs along the Easten boundary, adding to the property's secluded and idyllic character. There is also a substantial double garage and ample space for parking.

The Old Almshouses is a particularly special home, combining historic character, generous accommodation, beautiful gardens and a wonderful rural setting. The peaceful location at Isel provides a genuine sense of countryside living whilst being within easy reach of Cockermouth and the wider North West Lake District.

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Accommodation:

Entrance

Double wooden gates and cattlegrid enter a gravelled circular drive. A paved path leads to the front of the property.

Entrance Porch

Double glazed doors. Plenty of room to hang coats and store shoes. Door to:

Entrance Hall

Spacious elegant entrance hall. Staircase to first floor. Access to all principal rooms. Window to front aspect. Radiator. Double glazed doors to:

Dining Room

Dual aspect windows to the front with window seat and to the rear. Recess in the chimney breast. Radiator. Exposed beams and lintels. Door to pantry with shelving and window to side

Breakfast Room

Large bay window to front aspect with lovely garden views. Oil fired aga with two ovens and two hobs, extractor fan above. Tiled to floor. Ample room for dining table and chairs. Door to:

Kitchen Conservatory

Fully glazed to three sides. Wonderful views of the garden. Door to garden.

Kitchen

Full range of wall, drawer and base units. One and a half bowl sink and drainer. Tile splash backs. Space for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Radiator. Tiled to floor. Space for dining table and chairs. Door to garden. Floor mounted oil boiler.

Drawing Room

Large spacious room with bay window to the front aspect with window seat looking over the gardens and to Isel Church. Large open fireplace with cast iron grate, slate and wood surround and slate hearth. Coving to ceiling. Further window to side aspect. Two radiators. Double folding doors to:

Study

Dual aspect windows to side and rear. Radiator. Coving to ceiling.

Rear Conservatory

Paved slate and stone to floor. Exposed stone to back wall. Glazed to front and roof. Door to garden access.

Cloakroom

Space to hang coats and store shoes. Sliding door to:
WC


Window to side. WC. Wash hand basin house in vanity unit.

Staircase to First Floor

Landing

Access to all rooms. Two windows to rear aspect. Radiator. Door to storage cupboard. Door to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom One

Large double bedroom with window looking to the front of the garden, church and local fell range. Coving to ceiling. Radiator. Open to

Dressing Area

Window to side aspect with window seat. Plenty of room for wardrobes. Door to:

En-Suite

Bath with shower attachment. Wash hand basin set in vanity unit. WC. Fully tiled to walls. Window to side. Ladder style radiator.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom. Window to front aspect with views of the garden and surrounding local fells. Inset small cupboard and shelf over the stairs. Radiator.

Bedroom Three

Double or twin room. Window to front aspect. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. Loft Access.

Bedroom Four

Large double bedroom with window to front with fine views. Radiator. Open to small dressing area with built in wardrobes.

Bathroom.

Bath. Corner shower unit with Mira electric shower. Wash hand basin. Part tiled to walls. Window to side. Ladder style radiator
WC


WC. Window.

Outside

The gardens are a particularly attractive feature of the property combining extensive lawns with mature planting and a wonderful sense of privacy. To the front a large, gently sloping lawn provides an impressive approach to the house, framed by established shrubs, specimen trees and well stocked borders. The eastern side the garden into a narrow-wooded area reached via a charming bridge over the beck and creating a secluded natural corner of the grounds. Continuing round the side of the house is a further neatly maintained lawn and patio area. The gardens offer a delightful combination of formal lawed areas, mature woodland, sitting and dining out areas. An impressive gravelled circular driveway offers ample room for parking.

Garage

Double garage with up and over door.

Services

Oil fired boiler heats the radiators for heating. The aga in the breakfast room heats the hot water tank. Mains Electricity and water. Newly installed (March 2026) water treatment plant for sewage.

Fishing.

Permanent residents of The Old Almshouses are able to apply to obtain a fishing permit for a local section of the River Derwent on certain days of the week. Such permits are granted at the discretion of the National Trust.

Tenure

Freehold.

Agent’s Note

Mobile phone and broadband results not tested by Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.

Council Tax

Edwin Thompson is advised by our client that the council tax band is F. The rate for 2026/2027 is £3609.98

Offers

All offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.

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