3 Bed Character Property House For Sale Brampton, CA8

A superb smallholding/paddock opportunity, set in 2.3 acres, Birch Head Cottage dates back to the 17th century and offers charming, characterful accommodation. The land backs onto Miltonrigg Wood nature reserve, and enjoys spectacular far reaching views of the surrounding fells.

Approached via a track leading you away from the road by around 300 metres, Birch Head Cottage is found at the end and offers a secure coded gated entry to the ample driveway. You will find a large carport on your left, with the formal gardens, raised decking and chiminea BBQ to the front of the property. There is a fenced area currently used for chickens, a glazed canopy seating area accessed via the garden room and from the driveway adjacent to the garage you will find a five bar gate leading onto the land and an EV charging point. 

The internal accommodation, which was originally two cottages, offers entrance via the boot-room, into the dual aspect dining kitchen, from here you can access the main living room to the left or to the right you will find a useful utility room, separate WC, a workshop and integral access to the garage. Back in the main living room is a multi-fuel stove set in a traditional stone fireplace, stairs to the first floor and door to the garden room, which has bifold doors leading out to the canopied seating area and garden. The first floor landing enjoys three windows running along the rear elevation, proving a lovely reading nook or space to just sit and take in the view of the land, there are three double bedrooms, one with ensuite WC plus a modern family bathroom. 

The village of Milton is just a stones throw from the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the RSPB Geltsdale Nature Reserve. The thriving market town of Brampton and it's convenient railway station, are both within a short drive of around 5 minutes, as is the beautiful Talkin Tarn Country Park. You could seek the embrace of the ever welcoming Blacksmiths Arm in Talkin village, or if you desire a little added elegance then the luxurious Farlam Hall Country House and Michelin star Restaurant is just a mile away. It is also only around a 13 mile drive west into Carlisle city centre, an hours drive to the east will get you into Newcastle or its airport, a similar drive time can see you immersed in the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. 

SERVICES

Mains electricity & water.  Septic tank drainage; LPG gas central heating; majority double glazing installed throughout; telephone & broadband connections installed subject to BT regulations. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Birch Head Cottage can be located with the postcode CA8 1HY and identified by a PFK For Sale board. Alternatively by using What3Words: ///rope.interview.proudest