5 bedroom detached house for sale

*SUBSTANTIAL HOME IN 2.1 ACRES* An impressive detached home set in 2.1 acres [0.8 hectares] or thereabouts in a lovely ‘hidden gem’ type setting with attractive views over the golf course to the rear.

Beautifully presented and well laid out, this home has a superb design for modern family life. There is a fabulous living kitchen and 3 further reception room, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms along with garaging for 4 cars. In a spacious plot with plenty of parking, fabulous gardens and a paddock - there is a lot to love about this house.
In a ‘hidden gem’ type location, the property is positioned next to the golf club and is rural in feel yet so accessible for main road and motorway networks, a great location for commuters with the main line train station in Preston. The property almost sits alongside the locally renowned cycle route the ‘Guild Wheel’, perfect for cyclists. There are plenty of amenities in the locality with Preston City Centre being just a short drive away.

The road down to the property rises up to electronically operated steel gates which are positioned within brick pillars and open to reveal an impressive home. There is plenty of parking ahead and to the side of the house for many vehicles. It is plain to see from the outset that this property will be exceptionally well-presented throughout and is substantial in nature.

Part glazed double doors open into the entrance porch and further doors open into the impressive dining hall. This wonderful room sets the tone for this fantastic house with dual height ceiling, a galleried landing overlooking the hall and doors off to various ground floor rooms. A spacious WC is provided which has a wall-mounted WC, wash hand basin set in a unit along with a cloak store.

The lounge is found to one side of the property and has windows to two sides and patio doors out to the rear ensuring that this is a fantastic bright and spacious room. A further reception room is used by the current vendor as a cinema room and has bifold doors out to the rear gardens and glazed double doors to the hall.

The hub of this fantastic home is likely be the living kitchen which is spacious, has views out to the front of the property and also bifold doors out to the rear allowing the property to be fantastic for outdoor entertaining. The kitchen has the ability to be used flexibly with space for both dining and living should a purchaser choose. There is a range of contemporary kitchen units and a contrasting central island. Integrated appliances include a gas hob, two ovens, steam oven, microwave, dishwasher along with a sink and drainer.

The utility room is found off the kitchen and has a range of units, points for a washer and a sink and drainer are also provided. A WC is found off this room. There are two doors each into a double garage facility, each garage has either electric up-and-over doors or electric roller shutter doors.

The impressive staircase rises from the dining hall up to a galleried landing which gives a wonderful feel to this space. The spacious principal bedroom has windows to three elevations enjoying plenty of natural light. There is a walk-in wardrobe and a bath ensuite which includes a double ended bath, shower, wash hand basin set in a unit along with a WC and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two has windows out to the front of the property, includes a range of fitted wardrobes and has a bath en-suite which includes a ‘P’ shaped bath with a shower over, WC and wash hand basin set in a unit and heated towel rail.

The third bedroom enjoys views out to the rear of the property, over the gardens and golf club beyond. There is a shower en-suite which has a shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom Four also has a shower ensuite whilst Bedroom Five includes a range of fitted wardrobes, has windows to two sides, again providing plenty of natural light and includes an ensuite which has a bath with a shower over, WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.

The property is encompassed within a fantastic plot extending to 2.1 acres [0.8 hectares] or thereabouts. There is a tarmacadam driveway and parking area ahead of the front of the property which continues through to a paddock area to the side. There is plenty of space for off-road parking and garaging for four cars. A further storage building is provided close to the paddock.

The gardens to the rear are largely down to lawn with attractive flower and shrub bed borders. There is a vegetable garden which includes raised beds and a greenhouse which the vendor has found quite productive. There is a beautifully designed hardscaped area which is served by a specific kitchen/kitchenette. The kitchenette has a pizza oven and a range of units. A WC is also found in here. This hardscaped area is contemporary in nature and design and has some beautiful features, a great private place to enjoy and entertain.

The original house is thought to have been owned by Henry de Horton and was built in 1863 and has been rebuilt by the current vendors to a good standard throughout. This home is one of a kind for the immediate area and must be seen to be fully appreciated.