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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Gib Lane, Preston PR5
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Detached house
4 beds
4 baths
1.01 acre(s)
EPC rating: D
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand G
BroadbandBasic 14Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Stunning period home built circa 1890
  • Plot extending to 1.1 acres OTA
  • Four reception rooms & four bedrooms plus tower room
  • Original features including converted tower
  • Well maintained gardens with mature trees and plants
  • Extremely accessible location
  • Gated driveway & garage/workshop

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Built circa 1890 this Accrington red brick built period property is bursting with character and offers an array of accommodation throughout.. There are four reception rooms, four bedrooms plus a tower room. The plot extends to 1.1 acres OTA and offers a double gated driveway, large garage/workshop and extensive well maintained gardens. The property has been lovingly maintained and improved by the current owners and would ideal for a variety of buyers.

The house is in a commanding semi-rural position and has great accessibility to the main road, motorway networks and is only a short drive to the City of Preston where a host of amenities can be found.

The well planned accommodation comprises of an entrance porch which has the original mosaic tiled floor and a stained glass door to the hallway. Off the hallway is the spacious drawing room which has an original open fire with a marble surround, solid wood flooring and a feature servants bell. Continuing through the property, the generous dining room boasts original features including two servants bells and an original marble fireplace. There is also a cosy morning room with a wood burning stove, a games room boasting a beamed ceiling which has potential to be many uses, plus a utility room, boot room with modern walk in tiled double shower, W.C and wash basin, and a large cellar which houses the boiler and meters. In the cellar there is also space for extra storage and built in wine rack.

The excellent sized dining kitchen hosts a fully fitted kitchen, a generous amount of units with integrated appliances including two fridges, dishwasher, double oven and a 5 ring gas hob. There is space for a large dining table. The working servants bell panel is located in the kitchen which is another beautiful feature.

The original return staircase leads to a split landing which the 4 piece bathroom is off, comprising the original refurbished cast roll top bath, modern walk in double shower with fitted TV, W.C and a pedestal wash basin.

Continuing to the main landing the main bedroom can be found which has floor to ceiling built in wardrobes and a 3 piece en-suite. There is also a separate 3 piece shower room, and a further three generous bedrooms. The tower room which has been used by the vendors as a fifth bedroom is accessed from bedroom four up an open staircase and offers fabulous views over the garden.

Externally the property has two gated entrances with two large driveways and ample parking. There is also a large garage/workshop which has a 1st floor and has power and light laid on.

The extensive well maintained garden comprises of spacious lawned areas with soil beds housing mature plants, trees and shrubs as well as cobbled pathways and a generous patio ideal for alfresco dining.

The property also has the benefit of a fitted gazebo with slate roof to mirror the water tower, which houses a six person hot tub which will be included in the sale.

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Armitstead Barnett - Clitheroe
Armitstead Barnett - Clitheroe
5 Church Street Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2DD
01200 328209
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We aim to provide the highest levels of professionalism and service within all sectors of our business and at every point of contact with the public. The company has exceptionally strong agricultural connections which have grown from the original business and now exist throughout the North West of England. In addition to this highly visible agricultural connection, Armitstead Barnett now operates throughout the entire rural property sector which itself is a niche market. Clients vary from private individuals through to large corporate companies and as an independent practice of Property Consultant we are full members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). Our aim is to provide bespoke and pro-active advice. We not only have traditional values and working methods available to us, but also our up-to-date technology and forward thinking which allows us to provide a truly tailored service to our clients through a good understand of their needs.
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