Workington: Period property on the market for £325k

Ellerbeck House, built in the late 19th century as accommodation for the matron of the former Ellerbeck Fever Hospital, is on the market for £325,000.

The period property, which has been in the same family for generations, is now looking for a new family to call it home.

The private rear garden (Image: Zoopla) Situated on a ‘substantial’ plot, the house features three reception rooms on the ground floor.

The lounge leads to a conservatory with views of the open lawn to the rear.

A formal dining room, and a kitchen diner with a gas Rangemaster cooker and decorative wooden beams on the ceiling, complete the ground floor layout.

The kitchen diner, complete with gas Rangemaster cooker and decorative wooden beams on the ceiling (Image: Zoopla) The property also includes a downstairs WC and access to a double garage.

On the first floor, there are four bedrooms, three doubles and one single, and a four-piece family bathroom.

The master bedroom suite has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite shower room.

The master bedroom, complete with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite shower room (Image: Zoopla) The property’s decor is a blend of old and new.

In addition to the front garden, which is open to the street, there is a bigger private garden and parking for several cars.

The location of Ellerbeck House may make it attractive for those who want the countryside on their doorstep but want to be within walking distance of the town.

The property’s formal living room (Image: Zoopla) The property is a 25-minute walk from the town centre.

It is also 20-minute walk to the nearby Ashfield schools, which are rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

For older children, St Josephs and Workington Academy are also nearby, both within a 30-minute walk.

Mark Buchanan Property Group, the estate agent marketing the property, said: “This fantastic period property will take you back to simpler times.”

The conservatory, which adjoins the living room, has views of the lawn to the rear (Image: Zoopla) They added: “If your family needs a spacious home on a substantial leafly plot, even the most exclusive modern properties may struggle to compete with this 19th century classic.”

Ellerbeck House is chain-free and freehold.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, call Mark Buchanan Property Group on 01900 378574.