The Cottage, Woodend, Egremont, CA22

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 4300 sqft

Key Features: • Exceptional detached oak-framed residence • Beautiful private gardens & extensive parking • Five bedrooms & four bathrooms • Potential ancillary accommodation, subject to consent • Ideal for families or relocation • Tenure: Freehold • EPC Rating TBC • Council Tax Band F

Location: • Nearest Station: St. Bees Station • Distance to Station: 2.569249806989998 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 68 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LU

Full Description: <p>A truly exceptional and individually designed detached oak-framed residence, occupying a peaceful position within the sought-after hamlet of Woodend, on the edge of Egremont and just a two-minute walk from Longlands Lake and Country Park.</p><p>Designed and built by the current owners to their own exacting specification by OakMasters, this remarkable home has been transformed beyond recognition from the modest cottage that once occupied the site. Today it is an impressive and substantial family residence, offering an exceptional combination of scale, quality and architectural character, while remaining wonderfully homely and beautifully considered for modern family life. The striking oak frame construction is the defining feature throughout, with exposed structural timbers, dramatic vaulted and sloping ceilings, impressive full-height oak posts, stone-mullioned windows and a gallery landing creating a sense of individuality and permanence rarely found in a modern home. The quality of the construction is further reflected in the specification, with pure bronze sash windows throughout, incorporating double glazing with K-glass, while the remaining windows are triple glazed.</p><p>At the heart of the property is a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, complemented by a generous lounge, a second reception room currently used as a home office, five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a luxurious principal suite. The accommodation continues to a versatile lower ground floor incorporating a large laundry room and generous integrated double garage, with exciting potential for further conversion to ancillary accommodation, accommodation for a dependent relative or holiday letting, subject to the necessary consents.</p><p>The property has also been designed with modern comfort and energy efficiency in mind. Two whole-house ventilation systems provide controlled ventilation throughout, while a 4kW solar photovoltaic system provides electricity to the grid. A further 4kW solar thermal system contributes to the heating of a large unvented hot-water cylinder, providing an impressive level of self-sufficiency and efficiency for a home of this scale.</p><p>Outside, the property is equally impressive. Approached through secure gates, a private driveway provides excellent off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the integrated double garage. The house is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, with a spectacular oak-framed covered entrance porch providing a fitting introduction to this unique home. To the front is a beautifully landscaped lawn framed by planted borders and mature shrubbery, while the side and rear gardens provide a variety of spaces for entertaining and relaxation. A substantial paved terrace runs directly from the kitchen and is perfectly suited to outdoor dining, continuing around the property towards a further balcony seating area. Steps lead up to an additional lawned garden enclosed by fencing and mature hedging, creating a wonderfully private outdoor retreat. The combination of generous grounds, excellent parking and multiple areas for enjoying the garden makes this an exceptional home both inside and out.</p><p>The setting provides an enviable balance between peaceful countryside living and everyday convenience. Woodend enjoys a tranquil rural atmosphere, while the property's position just a two-minute walk from Longlands Lake and Country Park provides immediate access to beautiful waterside and woodland surroundings. The area is also within easy reach of Egremont, Whitehaven, Cockermouth and the wider West Cumbrian area, with the spectacular Ennerdale valley and wider Lake District National Park readily accessible for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits.</p><p>For buyers seeking a home of genuine individuality, exceptional quality and remarkable versatility, this outstanding oak framed residence represents a rare opportunity to acquire something truly special.</p>