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" Looking to live in one of the most sought-after parts of Cockermouth, just a few steps away from Harris Park, a few minutes walk from Fairfield and St. Josephs Primary schools and with Sainsburys close enough to be your nearest corner shop, then Muscat could well be the property for you. Muscat is a very distinctive four bedroomed semi detached property, beautifully improved by the present owners, enhancing the traditional features inherent to a property of this age and style yet stunningly fitted and finished throughout with quality, contemporary fittings and tasteful finishes. The interior is light and airy, many rooms having windows to two aspects and the top floor has a feeling of being open to the skies featuring a series of velux windows. The property also benefits from off street parking and a large south facing garden.

MUSCAT, FERN BANK Muscat is an ideal family house with an open plan theme to the kitchen and day living area which also incorporates dining and sitting space, a lovely lounge ideal for family and entertaining and four large bedrooms together with two bathrooms on the upper floors. The accommodation is approached by wide hall and landing areas featuring a beautiful wrought iron and mahogany staircase, lincrusta wall panelling and ornate ceiling cornices and detailing. The kitchen, hand crafted by Thwaite Holme of Carlisle (see their website at www.thwaite-holme.co.uk) is finished with granite work tops and integrated appliances and the bathrooms are simply stunning, with carefully chosen ceramics, glass and high quality white and chrome finished fittings. The decor throughout is tasteful with neutral shades to compliment the mix of traditional and contemporary. Completing the accommodation is a useful utility and additional shower room with WC on the ground floor.

Externally, the property includes car parking space for several vehicles and private secluded gardens. ENTRANCE VESTIBULE A traditional entrance area with design detailing typical of a property of this era including panelled joinery with fretwork and arch detailing, corniced ceiling, shoe and boot shelving, leaded light, glazed inner door and side panels to:- WIDE ENTRANCE HALL An imposing part of the house with beautiful detailing including lincrusta wall panelling, fretwork detailing and ornamental ceiling incorporating plaster arch and pillasters, beautifully proportioned 'easy' staircase with wrought iron and mahogany balustrade, two contemporary 'school style' radiators, useful understairs cloaks area. LOUNGE 24'2' x 16'1' (7.37m x 4.90m) An imposing and distinctive room with deep bay window with views into Harris Park, virtually full height glazing and glazed side French doors leading to the garden, creating light and airy living space, beautiful ceiling with ornate coving, centre rose and frieze detailing, and picture rail, polished horseshoe fireplace surround incorporating living flame style gas fire set within marble surround and slate hearth, stripped timber flooring, two contemporary 'school style' radiators. FAMILY LIVING KITCHEN 20'8' x 16'0' max. measurements. (6.30m x 4.88m ma A superb family area to an open plan theme with dedicated kitchen and sitting/dining area as follows:-

KITCHEN 16'0' x 10'9' (4.88m x 3.28m): Bespoke kitchen by Thwaite Holme, beautifully fitted to the present owners' design and specification, including Farrow & Ball paint finish, extensive range of base cupboards and drawers all with brushed steel finished fittings, black granite work top surfaces with inset stainless steel sink bowl and brushed steel mixer tap, range of wall units to match, integrated Neff 4 ring halogen hob set in flush with the granite work top surrounds, built-in extractor and down lighting above, built under brushed steel extra wide oven, matching built-in pan drawers and full range of integrated appliances including refrigerator and dishwasher, both with matching fronts, ornate corniced ceiling, cream high gloss ceramic tiled floor, radiator. Archway to:-

SITTING/DINING AREA 14'2' X 8'6' (4.32m x 2.59m): Matching cream ceramic tiled floor, light and airy with bi- folding doors to the garden and additional window to the side, contemporary 'school style' radiator, inset down lighting, TV point. UTILITY 8'1' x 6'4' (2.46m x 1.93m) Work top surface with appliance spaces beneath, external door to rear garden, cream high gloss ceramic tiled floor, Gas fired combi boiler SHOWEROOM/WC Beautifully fitted with a very contemporary white suite including 1200mm larger than average Matki shower cubicle, sliding glazed door, chrome cascade shower fitting with additional shower head slider, square designed wash hand basin and low level WC with chrome taps and fittings, all set against dark coloured ceramic tiling for maximum visual effect. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Continuing the traditional/contemporary theme from the hall with beautifully finished decor and dado, wrought iron, timber and mahogany balustrade, corniced ceiling, contemporary 'school style' radiator. BEDROOM ONE (MASTER) 20'10' x 16'0' (6.35m x 4.88m) Light and airy with windows to two aspects set within timber panelled reveals, corniced ceiling, interesting quadrant corner cupboard, corniced ceiling with plaster centre rose, two contemporary 'school style' radiators, TV point. Door leading to; EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM A stunning en suite with very contemporary square designed white suite including 1500mm Matki walk-in shower area with fixed glazed side screen, chrome cascade style shower fitting with additional flexible shower head, his and hers wash hand basins, each with chrome mixer taps, low level WC, dark textured grey ceramic tiled floor with light coloured matching tiled wall surfaces, corniced ceiling, contemporary 'school style' radiator. BEDROOM TWO 16'0' x 10'10' (4.88m x 3.30m) A light and airy room with windows to two aspects, each set in reveals with panelled joinery and small built-in window seat, contemporary 'school style' radiator, corniced ceiling, built-in storage cupboard. BATHROOM Beautifully fitted with a contemporary suite, but with touches of retro design including a Victoria and Albert free-standing volcanic resin bath with floor mounted chrome mixer tap, his and hers wash hand basins with chrome mixer taps, low level WC, Matki corner shower cubicle with textured light grey ceramic tiling, chrome cascade shower and additional flexible shower head, pivot glass splash screen, dark grey textured ceramic tiled flooring, Velux windows set within vaulted roof line, contemporary 'school style' radiator. SECOND FLOOR LANDING Including half landing with head of arched window, beautifully opened up with six Velux windows to create a light and airy space, contemporary 'school style' radiator. BEDROOM THREE 15'8' x 11'1' (4.78m x 3.38m) Radiator, two built-in cupboards, large Velux window together with arched dormer window, the latter with views towards Harris Park, contemporary 'school style' radiator, TV point. BEDROOM FOUR 15'8' x 11'5' (4.78m x 3.48m) Again, light and airy with four inset Velux windows creating extensive glazing and sunlight, useful built-in cupboard, access to under eaves storage, contemporary 'school style' radiator, TV point. OUTSIDE Muscat offers car standing space for several vehicles. Large hardwood double gates. GARDENS Muscat is approached by a sweeping gravelled driveway bordered by a formal path to the front door lined with box hedging and bordered by green slate shillied areas of trees and shrubs. Side gate access to delightful enclosed secluded south facing private garden laid out with lawns surrounded by established trees, bushes and hedging. Stone built outhouse providing useful storage space, Outside WC, Garden shed and tree house. DIRECTIONS The property is best approached by leaving Cockermouth town centre and proceeding up Station Street. Proceed up the hill and at the traffic lights take the left hand turning into Fernbank. Our property can be found on the right hand corner of Fern Bank and Parkside Avenue COUNCIL TAX We have been advised by Allerdale Borough Council (01900 702530) that this property is placed in Tax Band E. NOTES TO BROCHURE Please note that all measurements have been taken using a laser tape measure which may be subject to a small margin of error. None of the appliances, heating system or fittings included within the sale have been tested or can be assumed to be in full working order. Purchasers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves by way of survey and their own enquiries. The brochure does not constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS To view this property, please contact us on 01900 829977. MOVING WITH GRISDALES
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