4 bedroom detached house for sale

Impressive detached residence dating back to early 1700s, set on an extensive plot measuring 0.788 acres (0.319 ha) OTA, exuding wonderful character spaces yet blended with the contemporary. Open living space and separate reception rooms with four bedrooms and four reception rooms. Detached outbuildings to include workshop, gym and bar area. Rural yet in a good location for access to the main road, motorway networks & local amenities. Additional adjacent field which is roughly 3.218 acres (1.302ha) OTA.Beautiful and sympathetically improved to retain many character features whilst enjoying a more open plan feel, this wonderful property is a statement in itself! Offering generous and carefully considered accommodation to include a wonderful kitchen with open plan living space and plenty of glazing with the upstairs bedrooms benefitting from stunning views of the countryside beyond. The house has four bedrooms in total, an integral garage and two fantastic outbuildings containing a workshop, gym and bar area.

The property is positioned in the rural area of Brindle, the area is well known for its fantastic rural properties and many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with many local walks along country lanes and public footpaths. Given the rural location, the property is well located for access to the main road and motorway network, making the area ideal for many commuters including those who wish to get to Manchester, Preston, Chorley, Lancaster and beyond.

The electronically operated timber gate opens to the drive and parking area beyond and provides a magnificent first impression, thoroughly setting the tone for the property. Entrance to the property is taken via a stone front porch which provides access through to the entrance hall. From here, access is taken through to the lounge, living room and upstairs of the property. The lounge is a wonderful room with solid wood flooring, cream walls and spot lighting overhead. A bay window and external door open out to the side of the property. Across the hall, the living room has a fantastic wood burning stove set within an original stone surround, giving a warm and cosy welcome. Windows to either side provide views of the front and rear.

The open plan kitchen/diner is likely to be the hub of the home and is furnished with a range of wall and base mounted units to include a central island with a solid wood work surface, integrated drinks fridges and breakfast seating to one side.. A large ’Smeg’ range cooker sits centrally with an extractor over and is flanked by integrated microwave/ovens to each side. There is an integrated dishwasher as well as space for an American fridge-freezer.

Tiled flooring extends across this open plan space through to a dining area to the rear, providing a more formal area to dine and offering a more contemporary feel. With plenty of glazing, wide bifold doors allow the ‘outdoors in’ and making the most of the fantastic gardens. A range of wall units provide further storage as well as space for a freestanding fridge. A useful utility room is accessed from the kitchen which boasts a range of wall and base mounted units with wooden worktop, Belfast sink and plumbing for a washing machine. An external door provides access to the rear garden.

The games room is accessed off the dining room and offers a fantastic versatile space for relaxation and entertaining. To one side, a useful study is located to the front of the property boasting fitted units and desk. To the rear is a handy shower room boasting a fully tiled three piece suite. Access to the garage can be taken from the games room via an internal door.

From the hallway, a solid wood, half-turn staircase rises up to the landing. The first bedroom is an excellent room, with wonderful dual windows to each side providing wonderful views over the front. There are a range of fitted wardrobes along with a fully tiled ensuite with corner shower and heated towel rail. There are two further bedrooms on this floor, with the principal bedroom at the far end benefitting from double doors opening onto a balcony area.

The family bathroom has a shower, freestanding roll-top porcelain bath, WC and wash handbasin set in a unit. The bathroom is fully tiled, with contrasting floor and wall along with spot lighting overhead.

A fourth bedroom is accessed from the games room via a private staircase, providing excellent annexe potential or accommodation for a relative or dependent. This room also benefits from access to the first floor balcony and has views over the rear garden.

The property benefits from a Control 4 home automation system throughout that controls the lighting, AV and security. All can be timed/programmed and controlled from anywhere remotely.

Moving outside, the property is well equipped with plenty of parking, with a gravel driveway extending from the front, around and to the rear of the grounds. A delightful garden area is found to the rear and is complete with various Indian stone seating areas, shrub borders and a path leading centrally through a manicured lawn.

Beyond the garden area, two detached brick-built outbuildings are located to the rear boundary. A workshop building offers a fantastic space, with bi-fold doors and skylights making it a versatile and useable area. The plot extends to roughly 0.788 acres (0.319 ha) OTA.

An excellent gym/bar area can also be found in the neighbouring building, with a vaulted roof and bi-fold doors making this a fantastic space to work, relax and entertain.

The property also includes a field which is adjacent to the entrance, this is currently rented to a local farmer and extends to roughly 3.218 acres (1.302ha) OTA.

The property really must be viewed to fully appreciate the quality of the accommodation on offer.