5 bedroom detached house

A landmark property, Highfield House is situated in a prominent andsemi-rural position just on the verge of Bretherton village and enjoyingfar-reaching pastoral aspects from its prime location. This impressiveearly-Victorian family home has some fine original features amidst thegenerously spacious accommodation which extends to just shy of 3370square feet and offers an under-stated elegance throughout. The propertyis approached via a lengthy, sweeping driveway to a turning circle at thefront and giving way to a cobbled parking area and an attached brick builtdouble garage and a second gated entrance to the property. The wellestablished surrounding gardens are laid to lawn, paved seating areas,raised sun-terraces, has space for a hot-tub, mature trees and hedging tothe boundaries providing a high-degree of seclusion.The handsome, stone quoin-edged main house is entered via a broadtimber door into the sectioned hallway with original Victorian tiledflooring, decorative coving and corbels, hand-painted glazed panels and astaircase to the first floor.

The high-ceilinged rooms, some with friezes,each have sizable sash-windows creating a light and airy aura and includethe dual aspect principal lounge with tall timber fire surround and multifuel burning stove. The large dining room with oak flooring gives wayinto a study area, the rear conservatory with two doors to the garden, andalso into the rear hall which gives access to the cloakroom with two-piecesuite, the utility/boot room and the personal door of the double garagewith power and light.Off both the main and rear halls is the attractively appointed living dining-kitchen fitted with an extensive array of bespoke, Kevin Ropertwo-tone painted cabinetry and a long central island unit and breakfastbar with curved finish to one end skilfully meeting a circular table andchairs. Parallel to the island, bi-folding doors line the side elevation andopen to a raised sun terrace with glazed balcony. A canopy niche housesthe Britannia six-ring gas range cooker and the Shaws Original porcelainsink unit gives a nod to its surrounding décor. A chimney breast withdecorative Victorian cast iron range and bread oven with open fire hasopenings to either side giving way to the living room with oak flooring,brick ingle with multi-fuel stove and a door back to the main hall. Fromthe kitchen is a door to the cellar and also the delightful stone flaggedconservatory relishing uninterrupted rural aspects.

The split-level, first floor landing with chandelier point, gives way to fivevery spacious double bedrooms, master fitted with Kevin Roperwardrobes and en-suite, another with Sharpes wardrobes, a further ensuite, and three served by the family bathroom with five-piece suiteincorporating a roll-top claw-foot bathtub, large shower cubicle twinSavoy wash hand basins and a w.c.
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Maria B Evans Estate Agents
We are reliably informed that the Tenure of the property is Freehold
The Local Authority is Chorley Borough Council
The EPC rating is D
The Council Tax Band is G
The property is served by septic tank.

Please note:Room measurements given in these property details are approximate and are supplied as a guide only.All land measurements are supplied by the Vendor and should be verified by the buyer's solicitor. Wewould advise that all services, appliances and heating facilities be confirmed in working order by anappropriately registered service company or surveyor on behalf of the buyer as Maria B. Evans EstateAgency cannot be held responsible for any faults found. No responsibility can be accepted for anyexpenses incurred by prospective purchasers.

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Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold