Caldew Bank
Bridge End, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria
Guide Price
£875,000
For Sale
"A handsome Georgian detached house with a host of period features and standing in beautifully established gardens"
The Property
Tucked behind painted stone gate posts in the heart of the village, Caldew Bank is a substantial Grade II Listed property dating from 1760. This characterful and distinctive house combines the charm of a bygone era with a layout tailored for contemporary living. With a south-facing garden, elegant reception rooms, rich period detailing, and a spacious open-plan kitchen, the house combines character and comfort in a desirable Cumbrian village setting.
The entrance hall sets the tone for the house: generous, bright, and full of personality. A well-proportioned study sits to one side of the hallway, while opposite the snug features an original cast iron fireplace set in a stone surround and offers a warm, characterful retreat. Behind the snug, the dining room offers an elegant space for formal entertaining, enhanced by an ornate stone fireplace and period detailing including sash windows with working shutters.
At the heart of the house, the open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area forms a warm and inviting space, carefully zoned yet visually connected. Exposed timbers, original details and soft light combine to create an atmosphere of easy charm. The kitchen features bespoke cabinetry, timber worktops and a gas-fired cream Aga, with generous walk-in pantry with sandstone shelving, and utility room positioned just beyond for added convenience.
Beyond that lies a generous living room with dual aspect, and views east across the garden and field to the river Caldew. Two sets of French doors open onto the terrace, creating a natural flow between inside and out. A wood-burning stove provides a warm focal point, while the room’s scale and understated elegance make it equally well suited to entertaining or quiet retreat.
A large arched window above the staircase draws light into the heart of the house, illuminating the stairs and highlighting the elegant sweep of the balustrade. Four double bedrooms are arranged around the central landing. The principal suite includes an en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and adjacent bathroom. A further family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, with all rooms featuring period joinery and sash windows.
The second floor provides two additional attic rooms along with a central storage room, offering flexibility for guest accommodation, older children, or multi-generational living.
Externally
Caldew Bank is set within a generous and varied garden plot, arranged across several levels to create distinct areas for relaxation, planting and play. Lawns are edged with mature borders and fruit trees, while a productive vegetable patch is tucked discreetly to one side. A sandstone terrace with built-in benching leads to further seating areas, each thoughtfully placed to follow the sun and framed by traditional walls and planting.
The setting is both practical and picturesque. There is a securely enclosed space ideal for dogs, and ample private parking lies beyond the gate posts entrance. A series of outbuildings includes a workshop, double and single carports, two sheds, a potting shed, bike store with electric, log stores and a bin store, all positioned to offer flexible utility without compromising the garden’s tranquility. Several of these spaces offer scope for creative or practical use.
Key features
Description
Local Information
The popular village of Dalston offers a full range of everyday amenities. From the doorstep there are delightful walks and rides through stunning countryside and then onwards into the Lake District National Park. The regional capital of Carlisle is within easy reach and offers an excellent range of social, leisure and retail opportunities, along with an impressive cathedral and castle. The property is also well-located for easy access to Penrith, the Lake District National Park and the Scottish Borders.
For primary education there are village schools in Dalston and nearby Ivegill and Raughton Head, or the independent Hunter Hall School in Penrith. Secondary education is provided in Dalston or at the highly regarded Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith. Further independent schooling is available at Lime House School near Dalston and Austin Friars in Carlisle, both of which provide co-educational schooling from 3-18 years.
For the commuter, junctions 41 and 42 onf the M6 are within easy reach for travel south and north. West Coast mainline rail services are available at Penrith and Carlisle and provide fast and frequent services to London Euston in just over three hours, Manchester (including direct trains into Manchester International Airport) in less than two hours, and Glasgow and Edinburgh in just over an hour. The railway station at Dalston provides local services to west Cumbria.
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | WC/Cloakroom | Office | Snug | Dining Room | Kitchen/Diner/Living Room | Utility Room | Pantry
First Floor
Guest Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room | Principal Bedroom with Walk-in Wardrobe | Family Bathroom | Two Further Bedrooms | Family Shower Room
Second Floor
Two Double Bedrooms | Storage Room
Externally
Driveway & Parking | Double Carport | Bin Store | Bike Store | Potting Shed | Single Carport | Log Sheds | Workshop with Kennel | Covered Outside Fireplace on Sandstone Patio
Approximate Mileages
Dalston 1.0 miles | Junction 42 M6 7.2 miles | Carlisle City Centre 4.6 miles | Penrith 17.9 miles | Keswick 27.5 miles
Services
The property is connected to mains electricity, drainage, gas and water, with gas-fired central heating.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band G
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
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Submitting an Offer
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Location
Bridge End, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria
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