Both a contemporaneous and old-fashioned five-storey townhouse on Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, has just been listed for sale.
The stunningly presented house which dates back to the 19th century has been put on the market with an asking price of £650,000.
The property boasts a melting pot of traditional and contemporary features that make up the 6 double bedroom home, and is being marketed by Fine & Country, Penrith.
The house excels itself on the vast space on offer within a home situated within the city centre, perfectly complimented by a Victorian feature office and a newly converted basement which opens up for the possibility of a gym or perhaps a home cinema.
A spokesperson from the listing said the home is : "A magnificent fully renovated Grade II Listed five storey townhouse of grand proportions with a superb mix of traditional and contemporary features throughout.
"Built in 1874 this impressive townhouse was the meeting place for the Carlisle district Women’s Institute for over 20 years. The period details, including intricate cornicing and ceiling roses reflect the properties rich and historical importance.
"The property has been sensitively restored by the current vendors, most recently the basement has been converted into a gym/cinema room, which has been fully tanked, re-plastered and rewired. The kitchen has also had a recent transformation to create a beautiful and relaxed entertaining space.
"The whole house has been painted using Farrow & Ball paint in keeping with its heritage," they said.
The home is situated on a quiet residential street within the heart of the city centre, making up for plenty of close-by amenities for the whole family, such as schools, university, gyms, parks, restaurants, bars and very easy access to Carlisle's shopping district.
In terms of garden space, the garden comes with enough space for a dining area but attached with the property is access to the beautiful Chatsworth Square Gardens.
Parking for three cars is available with the property with the possibility of applying for additional visitor permits.
To find out more about the listing, contact Fine & Country, Penrith.
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