Six Foxes, Jacksons Lane, Bispham, L40 3SS

Six Foxes is set in an idyllic location and is surrounded by an undulating landscape of stunning rural aspects - both near and far reaching. Commissioned by the current owner in 1995, the property was designed by the renowned architects, Francis Roberts. This idiosyncratic detached family home offers charming accommodation to include four reception rooms, a living-dining-kitchen with separate utility room, boot room, five bedrooms – four double and one single – a family bathroom and an en suite to the master bedroom. The property is approached via a private driveway, providing parking for several cars and having a cobbled and stone flagged area and is surrounded by gardens and paddock land. Viewing is essential to appreciate the full portrait of what this lovely home has to offer.The broad, solid oak front door with decoratively glazed inset is sheltered by an overhang, slate tiled porch and opens to the welcoming dining hall with windows to the rear, lit by four wall lights plus a chandelier point above the table space and warmed by a radiator in a decorative cover. The exposed raftered ceiling introduces some of the character, which can be found throughout the property, as do the pillars, a broad, stone, spiral staircase rises and turns to the first floor, has a storage cupboard beneath and the wooden flooring continues into the inner hall and reception rooms.Also warmed by a decoratively covered radiator, the inner hall has three wall lights, access to a boarded attic above, a built-in cloaks cupboard and a settle is built-in beneath the deep sill window to the front and timber doors open to the rooms off.Firstly, the very spacious, dual aspect lounge which has a side window. three windows to the rear and is lit by four pendant lights and two wall lights for evening ambience.  The focal point of the room is the striking, exposed brick fireplace with canopy above the log burning stove which rests on a stone flagged hearth and there are three radiators to supplement the warmth. Secondly, the triple aspect snug with windows to front, rear and side, a pendant light and two wall lights.  Warmed by two radiators, there is a built-in wall cabinet with shelving, cupboards and a niche for a wall-mounted television. Both the above log burners have been installed within the past four years.  Also, off the hall is the shower room which is fitted with a glass panelled cubicle and power shower, a wash hand basin and a w.c.Off the main hallway, stone steps rise to the terracotta tiled passageway which continues beyond the door opening into the living dining kitchen. Having two side windows and recessed downlighting, the breakfast kitchen has a central space for a table and chairs and is also fitted with an excellent range of painted timber cabinets with oak worktops and incorporating a stainless-steel double drainer twin bowl sink unit with swan neck mixer tap.  There is a niche-set electric range style cooker with induction hobs and an integrated automatic dishwasher along with a wine chiller, wine rack and basket storage.  An opening gives way to the triple aspect sitting room with windows to the front, side and rear, laminate flooring and two radiators.  A high-level fire surround with tiled inset and hearth houses a multi-fuel stove whilst wall panelling and built-in seats with storage sit to either side of the fireplace. Off the kitchen, a door opens to the boot room fitted with further storage cupboards, having space for a fridge freezer, a built-in seat beneath the side window and a stable-style door to the rear porch.  The porch has a ceiling light, a stone flagged floor, a further stable-style door to the garden.  A louvre-style door opens to the utility room which houses the three-year old balanced flue Worcester Bosch oil fired central heating boiler, has plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and a tile-topped cabinet to the side.The stone, spiral staircase to the first floor has a narrow window to the rear, is lit by three wall lights and arrives at a split-level landing with a further carpeted staircase to the second-floor, tower room study with varying windows to four sides, a vaulted ceiling with chandelier point and dado height timber panelling to the walls.On the first floor, a door opens to an inner landing with three wall lights, two built-in linen cupboards and painted tongue and groove doors to each of the rooms off which include four double and one single bedroom and the family bathroom.The bathroom has a rear window, a ceiling light, radiator and wood laminate flooring.  Tiled to all splash areas, the three-piece white traditional style suite comprises a tile panelled enamel bathtub with telephone-style mixer tap and hand shower over, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush w.c.The triple aspect master bedroom has deep sills to the front, rear and side windows which all offer stunning views over the landscaped side garden with summerhouse.  The room is also lit by two ceiling lights, two radiators and allows ample space for a range of bedroom furniture.  The en suite has a side window, recessed downlights, an extractor fan, under-floor heating and radiator.  Tiled to the floor and all splash areas, the Duravit contemporary, white three-piece suite comprises a shower cabinet with rainfall and hand shower, wall mounted w.c. and vanity drawer set wash hand basin with illuminated mirror over.Bedroom two has a side window, two ceiling lights and a radiator.  Fitted wardrobes line two walls and incorporate over-bed cabinets, a drawer bank and a nightstand.Steps descend to the second landing with window overlooking the front, two wall lights, a radiator and doors to bedrooms three and four.  Dual aspect bedroom three has side and rear windows, two ceiling track spotlights and two radiators.  There are built-in under-eaves cupboards for storage and the room also features a decorative Victorian cast iron fireplace.Bedroom four has a rear window, a pendant light and a radiator.  There are built-in wardrobes plus a vanity cabinet set wash hand basin with upstand. Bedroom five has a rear window, ceiling track spotlights and a radiator.  The room is set up as a home office having built-in office furniture to one wall.To the front of the property, alongside the driveway, is a front lawn set beyond a high hedgerow and surrounded by mature shrub borders.  To the side of the property is an enclosed lawn garden displaying island rose beds.  

Beyond this is a further parking area accessed via a five-barred gate to the rear of the property and running alongside the detached, converted barn to the rear.  A stone wall-enclosed sun terrace offers a private al fresco dining space and has a wisteria laden arbour sheltering a log store beneath.

To the side of this is a raised paddock area with access gate and the perimeter York stone path also gives way to the far side of the property with a low retaining wall and an extensive raised lawn garden at the far end of which is a stone-built summer house with slate roof, water supply, power and light.  Alongside, and also having outside lighting, is an open sun terrace with seating areas. 

Beyond is a further paddock with mature trees, a five-barred gated access to a further field having direct access to Jacksons Lane.In all, the property is set in 0.76 Acres of land 

More land to include flood lit sand paddock circa 0.8 Acres available by separate negotiation

Viewing is strictly by appointment through Maria B Evans Estate AgentsWe are reliably informed that the Tenure of the property is FreeholdThe Local Authority is West Lancashire Borough CouncilThe EPC rating is E The Council Tax Band is GThe property is served by septic tank – installed 2022Please 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. We
would advise that all services, appliances and heating facilities be confirmed in working order by an
appropriately registered service company or surveyor on behalf of the buyer as Maria B. Evans Estate
Agency cannot be held responsible for any faults found. No responsibility can be accepted for any
expenses incurred by prospective purchasers.