It Looks Like Every Other Terraced House On The Street - Until You Go Inside. Once you do, you'll find three tastefully updated floors, a gorgeous galley kitchen and a four piece bathroom that should really be in a boutique hotel. Property ref: KD0516

There's a particular kind of satisfaction in finding a home that's been done properly. Not "new laminate and a lick of paint" properly - properly properly.

The sort of upgrade where someone has clearly considered every room and thought about what it could actually become.

That's what's happened here since the current owners bought it in 2015.

The front living room sets the tone immediately. A striking original cast iron fireplace sits against a deep teal feature wall, with original coving overhead and original floorboards underfoot. A barn-style sliding door leads through to the second reception room, with warm wooden floors, tall windows pulling in the light and enough space for a proper family dinner table. From here, you flow straight into the kitchen.

The kitchen is a galley with bold navy blue shaker units and solid wooden worktops, white metro tiles, open shelving, a Belfast sink, a gas range and a sleek extractor hood overhead.

A small extension has created a separate area at the back which could be used as a playroom or a sunny reading spot, as double doors open directly out to the garden - which has a patio area, an artificial lawn and a shed.

Upstairs, the bathroom has clearly had some serious thought put into it. There’s full tiling throughout, a walk-in glass shower with a rainfall head, a bath, a vanity unit with storage and a painted tongue-and-groove ceiling in sage green.

It feels calm, considered and a little bit indulgent.

The main bedroom is a good size with original floorboards, a sage green palette, high ceilings with coving and a window with internal shutters. The second bedroom works well as a child's room, with bags of personality and a lovely view out over the allotments and trees.

And there’s a third bedroom on the top floor, under the eaves with a Velux window. It’s currently being used as a dressing room and home office, but offers real flexibility for whoever comes next.

Richardson street is popular with families thanks to the substantial, well built homes and the location near to Chances Park.

The entrance to the park is only a short walk away so if you tire of sitting in the garden it’s perfect for the kids (or the dog) to burn off some energy.

If you need to head into town for work, to hit the shops or catch up with friends it’s only a 4 minute drive, or if you want to get your steps in it’s a 25 minute walk.

As this is a family-friendly home, it’s good to know the Newthlaites Infants & Junior Schools are both rated “Good” by Ofsted. And they’re both a pleasant 13 minute walk away or a couple of minutes in the car.

Older kids have a little further to travel to the Richard Rose Morton Academy but it still takes less than half an hour to walk or a short bike ride away.

This is a home that's been updated with real care and real taste - and it shows at every turn.

Get in touch to arrange a viewing - I’m expecting plenty of interest.

Terraced House in Carlisle