£595,000 5 bedroom detached house for sale Billinge End Road, Blackburn, BB2

A prestigious family home located on the edge of the local countryside found between Blackburn and Pleasington. With woodland to the front and views towards Mellor village to the rear, the property sits within distinctly semi rural surroundings, yet you are within minutes of the commercial heart of Blackburn and the excellent East Lancs motorway network [M65, M61 & M6]. There are commuting opportunities across the Northwest.

The property is generously proportioned throughout and has many original period features combining perfectly with a range of contemporary creature comforts. Gas central heating is installed.

The accommodation comprises of an open porch, a stunning entrance hall with oak flooring and panelled elevations, a cloaks wc, an elegant drawing room with the rear views, a sitting room and a large dining room, ideal for anyone who enjoys entertaining. The kitchen and morning room combine to create a very modern area for informal dining and family time. The kitchen itself is well appointed and equipped. A side hall provides internal access to the garages and cellars. There are five double bedrooms to the first floor, all leading from a large galleried landing. One bedroom has en-suite facilities. The others offer fitted furniture, vanity washbasins and are served by both a house bathroom and a separate shower room.




ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor

Portico Porch 4.3m x 1.5m (14’0 x 4’10)
A most attractive open portico style entrance porch with four columns and tiled flooring. A solid oak front door leads into the property itself.

Entrance Hall 7.9m x 4.9m (26’0 x 16’2)
A superb formal entrance featuring solid Russian oak flooring and original oak panelled elevations and covings. A beautiful matching staircase rises to a half landing before returning to a galleried landing. Downlighters are fitted and a chandelier will remain in situ. Individual doors offer access to the cloakroom, drawing room, dining room and kitchen.

Cloakroom/WC
The immediate cloakroom area has hooks for outdoor wear and a vanity washbasin. An inner door leads into the separate wc. Both areas have leaded light windows.

Drawing Room 6.4m x 6.2m (21’0 x 20’2)
A most elegant room with side and rear bays fitted with cushioned window seating. The room is decorated in character with deep covings and period wall panelling. An Adams style fireplace is fitted with a marble inlay and hearth. There are wall light points and a central light. The room comfortably accommodates the families grand piano!. Double doors, with glazed panels open through to the lounge/sitting room. Radiators are neatly concealed.

Lounge/Sitting Room 4.3m x 3.9m (13’11 x 12’11)
Located on the front corner of the house with large south and west facing windows affording plenty of natural light. A radiator is fitted and the room has deep covings and skirtings.

Dining Room 5.4m x 5.2m (17’9 x 16’11)
A most visually appealing room, perfect for anyone who enjoys entertaining, parties or formal dining. Double doors connect to the entrance hall and there are separate doors leading to both the drawing room and the kitchen. The Russian oak flooring continues through from the hallway. The elevations are oak panelled and the central focal feature is the original fireplace with its reeded inlay and marble hearth. The rear bay window looks out over the garden. A double radiator is fitted, the room is coved and a centre light point is fitted.

Breakfast Room/Morning Room 5.0m x 3.1m (16’3 x 10’3)
The kitchen and breakfast/morning rooms have been merged to create one large through area ideal for family time and informal meals. The whole area has the Russian oak flooring, which combined with the new dιcor and kitchen fitments, gives a very contemporary look to this part of the property. Patio doors lead from the breakfast area to a decked garden terrace which is perfect for summer dining and barbeques.

Kitchen 4.5m x 4.4m (14’10 x 14’6)
The kitchen section comes equipped with an extensive range of modern units with cabinets fitted at both base and eye level. Appliances are integrated and these include a Flavel range oven with 8 gas hobs, a microwave, a dishwasher and an American style cabinet fridge. The sink unit is set into the front bay area.

Side Hallway
With an external access door and a separate wc. This hallway offers internal access into the garages and the cellars.

WC Two


First Floor

Half Landing 4.2m x 1.4m (13’11 x 4’8)
On this landing there is a particularly attractive oval leaded light window to the front elevation.

Landing 7.0m x 2.9m (23’0 x 9’8)
The main landing is very generous, traditional and elegant. It also features the oak panelled elevations. It is coved and downlighters are fitted. The landing creates access to all principal first floor rooms.

Master Bedroom 5.8m x 5.2m (19’2 x 17’2)
This spacious room is fitted with an extensive range of bedroom furniture and has bay windowed views to the rear. A vanity washbasin is fitted and a television aerial lead is available.

Bedroom Two 5.4m x 5.2m (19’2 x 17’2)
Another large double room with fitted furniture and a washbasin.

Shower Room 3.4m x 2.4m (11’1 x 7’10)
A spacious separate shower room which has a fitted double cubicle with splash screen doors. A washbasin and wc are installed and the elevations are fully tiled. A radiator and linen cupboard are fitted.

Laundry Room 2.4m x 1.4m (7’10 x 4’9)
The laundry room has connections for an automatic washing machine and drier.

Bedroom Three 6.2m x 5.1m (20’4 x 16’10)
Has mirror fronted wardrobes, a fitted dressing table and shelving, laminated wood flooring and an inner door to an en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom 2.1m x 1.6m (7’0 x 5’3)
With half tiled elevations, a corner fitted bath with an en-tap shower attachment, a pedestal washbasin and a low suite wc.

Bedroom Four 4.5m x 4.0m (14’11 x 13’1)
Offers fitted furniture, a vanity washbasin, a TV aerial lead and has an en-suite separate wc.

Bedroom Five 4.9m x 4.2m (15’11 x 13’11)
Enjoying front and side aspects and has fitted bedroom furniture plus a vanity washbasin.

Bathroom 2.9m x 2.4m (9’5 x 8’0)
The house bathroom is fully tiled and has a bath, a shower above the bath and a pedestal washbasin. The elevations are fully tiled. Another separate wc is available.


Basement Level
Steps lead down from the side hallway to two useful cellar areas:-

Cellar One 4.7m x 3.7m (15’7 x 12’0)
The larger of the two rooms where the central heating boiler and hot water systems are located.

Cellar Two 2.3m x 1.8m (7’8 x 5’10)
A smaller wine/storage cellar.


External

Grounds
The property enjoys a formally landscaped frontage with a central driveway leading down from the entrance on Billinge End Road. There is an array of mature trees across the front boundary. External lighting flanks the driveway which runs in front of the house to the garages. There is ample turning and casual parking space.

The Braids benefits from excellent garaging facilities. Both garages are heated and have light and power installed. The garages are connected and there is internal access to them from the side hallway.

Double Garage One 5.3m x 5.1m (17’5 x 16’10)

Double Garage Two 6.2m x 4.0m (17’5 x 16’10)

To the rear of the house is a full width raised patio with a feature balustrade. A fountain water feature is a focal point and beyond the patio is a lower level lawned garden section contained within an attractive beech hedge. There is a range of purpose built kennels and a large timber utility shed for storage of outdoor equipment. A modern decked patio is adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room.


Location

Billinge End Road joins the west side of Blackburn with Pleasington Village. Several schools, most notably Westholme and Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School are located in west Blackburn so this is a perfect location for any busy family wanting to be within easy reach of facilities, yet away from the busy areas. Local countryside is on the doorstep and there are walks and open green space to be enjoyed. Pleasington Golf Club is renowned for the quality of its 18 hole course and also within the village are the Clog and Billycock pub restaurant, the Butlers Arms and the Railway Hotel which offer a superb choice of local fayre and traditional beers. Train services run through Pleasington and these connect with the west coast mainline at Preston.


Directions

From Blackburn centre take the A677 [Preston New Road] for 1 mile to the traffic light junction at Billinge End. Turn left at the lights into Billinge End Road. Proceed for approximately 0.75 miles and the Braids can be found on the right hand side.