Drummersdale Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire

This characterful, five bedroom barn conversion is located well away from the public highway and boasts well presented accommodation designed to suit family life. Set in a total plot of 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) OTA with private rear grounds, stable block and paddocks.Access is taken via the entrance hall, which itself provides access into the delightful living room and dining/kitchen spaces. Beautifully finished in a rustic farmhouse style with wooden worktops, the kitchen is well catered for in terms of both storage space and appliances. The main cooking space is served by a Range cooker with gas hob and also boasts a Belfast sink along with space for an American fridge freezer and dishwasher. This area links to the dining room which has a feature open faced brick wall and spotlights overhead.

An arched brick doorway provides access to the cosy morning room with exposed brick feature wall, open fireplace and wooden flooring. French doors lead out to a covered gazebo area with stone flagged patio seating area. A handy boot room/cloakroom and W/C are located off, with door providing side access to the garden.

The formal living room is accessed from the entrance hall and boasts a large feature inglenook fireplace with exposed brick and log burner. Featuring cream carpet and exposed wood beams, French doors open out into the rear garden and patio seating area.

Stairs from the entrance hall give access up to the bedroom accommodation of which there are five located on the first and second floors.

The principle bedroom is a generous size and boasts exposed beams and arched brickwork. The ensuite facility comprises of a large freestanding bath and two vanity basins.

There are three further bedrooms located on the first floor along with the family bathroom with four piece suite featuring corner bath.

A further bedroom can be found on the second floor, featuring exposed wood beams, velux windows and boasting an ensuite shower room. A loft room can also be found on this floor, providing excellent use for extended living purposes, being previously used as a play room, games room, gym, sitting area and office. Large eaves storage cupboards can also be found to either side of this room, extending along the full length of the house.

The rear grounds are well maintained, with South facing gardens to the rear and side being bounded by post and rail fencing. There are two entertainment areas which comprise the stone flagged patio, directly outside the living room, as well as an additional covered gazebo area located outside the morning room. An exterior log store can also be found under the original stone staircase within the gazebo.

The additional land is located in three parts, with the largest of the grazing paddocks being located to the rear of the formal garden and containing a detached timber stable building. A further paddock is located to the left of the property, with gated access from the track through to both paddocks. This area boasts a mature orchard with a variety of hard and soft fruits along with a pond with wildlife area and vegetable patch.

A detached stable block, garage and tack room can be found across the track, directly opposite the property. There is a further gravelled parking area located here along with a small paddock that the current vendors use for keeping poultry.

This is a great property, set within the greenbelt and occupying a superb position, being only a short walk to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and scenic public footpaths. The combination of being in the countryside, yet within easy reach of Southport and Ormskirk, as well as great local schools including Scarisbrick Hall make this a special opportunity.