Kirkborough Lodge, Ellenborough, CA15
- Land size
- 1.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Four bedroom semi detached property in an exceptional tucked away setting
- Approx. 1.5 acres including a large adjoining field with stunning views
- Spacious and versatile accommodation ideal for families or multi-generational living
- Beautifully maintained mature gardens and extensive parking
- No onward buying chain
- EPC Rating D
- Council Tax Band C
- Tenure: Freehold
Description
Nestled within an exceptionally private and idyllic position on the edge of Maryport, this charming four bedroom home enjoys a truly unrivalled setting with approximately 1.5 acres of stunning grounds and far-reaching views across the town towards the Solway coast. Having remained in the same ownership for many years, the property is offered for sale with no onward chain and now presents an exciting opportunity for a new family to modernise and create a wonderful forever home tailored to their own taste and specification. Combining a peaceful tucked away location with excellent accessibility, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home offering both privacy and convenience in equal measure.
Accessed via a private right of way alongside the neighbouring property, the home offers accommodation that is both spacious and versatile, perfectly suited to growing families or those seeking multi-generational living potential. A welcoming hallway leads to a generous lounge and a second reception room which could equally serve as a ground floor bedroom, ideally positioned alongside a utility/shower room to create potential en-suite facilities for a dependent relative or guest accommodation. The kitchen is a particularly attractive space, featuring an original fireplace and room for dining. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, all enjoying delightful outlooks over the gardens and surrounding countryside.
Externally, the property is truly exceptional. The lovingly tended grounds have been carefully cultivated over many years and include extensive parking, formal gardens, mature shrubs, colourful planting and a delightful hidden garden area creating a magical and peaceful environment. Most impressive of all is the adjoining one acre field, offering enormous lifestyle appeal and potential for a variety of uses, all while enjoying breathtaking elevated views over Maryport towards the sea. Despite its wonderfully secluded feel, the property remains just a short distance from Maryport town centre, schools and transport links, making it perfectly suited for families, relocation buyers or anyone seeking a unique home in a spectacular setting.
EPC Rating: D
Kitchen
Approached via UPVC entrance door. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching wooden wall and base units, worksurfacing incorporating a 1.5 bowl sink and drainer. Electric oven and hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer. Window to front, original feature fireplace, radiator. Door to lounge.
Lounge
Large reception room with 3 windows to front elevation overlooking the property's grounds, solid wooden staircase leading to first floor accommodation, stone fireplace with open fire, radiator. Door to entrance hallway.
Inner Hallway
Large storage cupboard, doors to lounge and living room.
Living Room
A versatile room, which is located next to a shower room/utility and could be utilised as a ground floor bedroom for a dependent relative, with sliding patio doors leading out to the property's gardens. Radiator.
Shower Room/Utility
Small utility area with base units, worksurfacing with plumbing for a washing machine, wall mounted gas boiler. Low level wc, wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle with mains shower, part tiled walls, radiator and obscured window.
First Floor Landing
Window, 2 storage cupboards, doors to accommodation.
Bedroom 1
Large double bedroom with dormer window overlooking the property's grounds, further window to side, fitted wardrobes and radiator.
Bedroom 2
Dormer window overlooking the gardens, radiator.
Bedroom 3
Window overlooking the gardens, radiator.
Bedroom 4
Dormer window overlooking the gardens, fitted wardrobes, radiator.
Family Bathroom
Fitted with 3 piece suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin, freestanding bath, dormer window overlooking the gardens, radiator, laminate flooring.
Access to Kirkborough Lodge
The car park to the rear of Kirkborough Lodge and Kirkborough Coach House is owned by the vendors of Kirkborough Lodge, who also own the pathway running alongside the Coach House and leading to the entrance of Kirkborough Lodge. Kirkborough Coach House have a right of access and to park on the car park.
Directions
The property can be located using either CA15 7RD or W3W///vacancies.measures.gossip
Services
Mains gas, electricity and water, septic tank drainage. Gas central heating and partial double glazing. Please note: measurements are approximate so may reflect the maximum dimensions and the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.
Septic Tank
We have been informed that the property has a shared septic tank and would advise any prospective purchaser to check it complies with current standards and rules introduced on 1st January 2020
Referral Fee Disclosure
PFK works with preferred providers for services relating to buying or selling property. These providers offer competitive pricing, but you are under no obligation to use them and are free to choose alternatives. If you do use these services, PFK may receive a referral fee as follows (all figures include VAT): • Conveyancing (Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd, Beyond Conveyancing Ltd): £120 to £240 per completed sale or purchase. • Auction – If you decide to sell your property via Auction House Cumbria following our introduction, the average referral fee earned for 2025 was £2,398 and is dependent on the final sale price. • Financial Services (Emma Harrison Financial Services): average referral fee of £221 in 2024 for arranging mortgages, insurance, and related products. • EPCs (M & G EPCs Ltd): £25 for EPC • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks (via Landmark): between £8.50 and £15.50.
Garden
The gardens and grounds are without doubt one of the property’s most outstanding features, extending to approximately 1.5 acres and enjoying a truly idyllic setting with breathtaking elevated views across the town and towards the Solway coast. Lovingly nurtured and maintained over many years, the grounds offer an exceptional sense of peace, privacy and maturity, with beautifully stocked formal gardens, established shrubs, colourful seasonal planting and a charming hidden garden area creating a magical retreat to enjoy throughout the year. An adjoining one acre field offers enormous lifestyle appeal and potential for a variety of recreational or hobby uses
Parking - Off street
The property benefits from an owned parking area for several cars.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-27
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 790 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ellenborough Academy738 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Academy converter
- Netherton Infant School759 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Community school
- Ewanrigg Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Community school
- Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Maryport CofE Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 297
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Netherhall School901 metresOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 894
- Type
- Community school
- Workington Academy5.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,234
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington5.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 539
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Cockermouth School5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Type
- Academy converter
- Beacon Hill Community School6.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 135
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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