5 bedroom detached house for sale

Stretching over 3800 sq ft is this magnificent detached property set in beautiful grounds with the River Darwen bordering the gardens. White Cottage is set off Pleasington Lane and boasts ample living accommodation over two floors which has been lovingly restored, extended and refurbished to the highest of standards by its current owners. Internally the property enjoys five bedrooms, four bathrooms, four reception rooms and large entertaining kitchen area.

Externally the property is set in stunning grounds bordering the River Darwen with sweeping lawned gardens and patios, open views, gated driveway and detached double garage and workshop. Very rarely does a property of this calibre come to market, early viewing is highly recommend to appreciate what this exclusive property has to offer.

The property has retained all of its original period features that have been further enhanced with an array of luxurious modern touches and decor throughout. The generous ground floor living space features the properties main lounge that offers feature stone open fireplace, large bay with window seating, beamed ceiling, panelled walls and ample natural light flooding the room. The adjoining dining room pours out onto the large patio area and enjoys exposed brick walls, lift to first floor, tiled floor and access into the inner hallway with hand painted stone effect walls and staircase to first floor.

The kitchen/diner has been masterfully created boasting a large range of bespoke made base and eye level units, range of integrated appliances including Rangemaster style oven with induction hob, large central island with bar seating, granite worktops, Belfast sink and secondary sink, vaulted dining area with French doors onto the patio and door into the well equipped utility room. This fantastic space for entertaining is a true credit to the owners. The ground floor further hosts a snug for cosier evenings to enjoy the log burning stove, downstairs wc and rear porch.

The first floor is welcomed by an L shaped landing with access into all bedrooms and ample storage cupboards. The principal bedroom has its own balcony taking advantage of the beautiful open views across the gardens and adjoining fields down to the River Darwen. Bedroom’s one, two and three all enjoy 3pc en suite shower rooms with tiled walls and floors and high quality fixtures and fittings with bedrooms four and five having the use of the tastefully finished family bathroom.

Externally, the property truly comes into its own and lies in of the most beautiful plots within the area with the River Darwen nestling into the garden and open views towards Pleasington. The property has gated access off Pleasington lane with an initial parking area leading to the detached double garage with a sweeping driveway down to the entrance of the property. There is a large patio area with ample outdoor seating, mature borders and hedgerows and extensive lawned gardens leading down to the river with further patio seating and terraced views over the river. Fishing right are also included within the properties title deeds.

The village of Pleasington has services that you would associate with a larger village, namely the Golf Club, two Public Houses, a Railway Station with links to Blackburn and Preston as well as farther afield and the Priory which is the Grade I listed Church. There are also a number of excellent Schools in the locality as well as superb access to the M65 motorway.

Services
Mains water, mains electricity, mains gas, drainage to Septic tank.

Tenure
We understand from the owners to be Freehold.

Council Tax
Band G.