6 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

‘Egerton Cottages’ present a rare opportunity to acquire a superbly renovated and extended, detached farmhouse with a separate, recently converted, detached cottage.Planning permission has been granted to enable independant access to each property, as such they could be sold individually. Both are brick built under grey slate. Situated towards the end of a country lane, and set in a plot of approximately 2/3 of an acre, with gated access to a sweeping, gravelled reception driveway. Both properties share large gardens with long distance views across open farmland. Within two miles of Poulton-Le-Fylde railway station, the village centre, and it’s many shops bars and restaurants. Easy access to major motorway networks.

DETACHED FARMHOUSE

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

RECEPTION HALLWAY
3.74m. (max) x 2.94m.

Accessed through a large, wooden, etched glass panel door with tiled timber portico over. An attractive reception hall featuring an open white spindled staircase with oak handrail leading to the first floor accommodation. Fitted bookshelves under the stairs make good use of the space. Double glazed, UPVC, glass panel window to front elevation. Light point and smoke alarm to ceiling, light point and picture rail to wall. Double panel radiator.

SITTING ROOM
4.11m. (max) x 3.95m.

A charming informal sitting room accessed from the reception hallway. The period oak fire surround with an inset solid fuel stove on a raised stone hearth makes a fitting centrepiece. Two sash windows to both front and right elevations. Light point to ceiling, picture rail to wall, double panel radiator.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
5.47m. x 4.08m

A beautifully presented, well appointed farmhouse kitchen, fitted with original doors accessed from the reception hallway. Featuring a range of bespoke, cream painted, ‘Shaker style’ base cabinets with contrasting black granite counters. Original larder cupboards complement the kitchen design and provide excellent additional storage space. Inset ‘Franke’ stainless steel sink with chrome taps and moulded granite drainer, space for a large ‘American style’ fridge/freezer. A four oven ‘Aga’ gives the room character and a warm cosy ambience. There is ample space for a large dining table. Two sash windows to right elevation overlook the courtyard, single glazed wood window overlooks the side entrance porch to the rear elevation. Light point and recessed light points to beamed ceiling, two wall lights, picture rail to some walls, tiled floor. Open to original pantry. Doors to utility room, downstairs W.C. and rear entrance porch.

PANTRY
2.08m. x 1.80m.

Fantastic for the serious cook! featuring an original stone counter and extensive shelving for glass and crockery storage. Light point to beamed ceiling, tiled floor.

UTILITY ROOM
2.91m. x 2.11m.

Fitted with storage cupboards, shelving and work surfaces over inlaid with a stainless steel single drainer sink and chrome mixer tap. Free-standing gas cooker, central heating boiler. Plumbed for washing machine and dryer Light point and drying rack to ceiling, single panel radiator, tiled floor.

DOWNSTAIRS W.C.

Leading off the rear entrance porch and fitted with a modern white suite comprising;- low flush W.C. and corner wall mounted hand basin with chrome taps. Opaque glass panel window to rear elevation, light point to ceiling. Single panel radiator, tiled floor.

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH
5.01m. x 2.01m.

Accessed from the kitchen and perfectly placed to accommodate the boots, shoes, and coats that a country lifestyle demands. Double glazed wood door to right elevation leads to the gravelled courtyard. Large fixed panel window to rear elevation, tiled floor. Light point and recessed light point to ceiling. Double panel radiator.

FORMAL LOUNGE
8.35m. x 4.13m. (max) x 3.02m. (min)

Stylish, dual aspect lounge. Two sash windows to front elevation, two fixed windows to left elevation, and French doors opening to the rear terrace flood the room with natural light. A focal point is provided by the hand carved stone fireplace with inset gas fire. Light point to ceiling, four wall lights, two double panel radiators, oak flooring.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING

Light point and smoke alarm to ceiling, double panel radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM
5.09m. x 4.15m.

Fitted with a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes with sliding mirror doors that open to a wonderful, contemporary en-suite. Two sash windows to front elevation, window to left elevation, fixed, opaque glass panel to stairwell. Light point to ceiling, double panel radiator.

EN-SUITE
3.04m. x 2.44m.

Fitted with a white suite comprising;- Low flush W.C., with concealed cistern, vanity unit with tiled splash back and moulded counter incorporating washbasin with chrome mixer tap and storage space under. Large walk in, fully tiled dual drencher shower with chrome fitments. Heated chrome towel rail. Part opaque sash window to rear elevation. Recessed light points and extractor to ceiling. Part tiled elevations, tiled floor.

BEDROOM TWO
4.30m. x 4.13m.

An elegant bedroom featuring an open flue fireplace, with tiled fascia, wood surround and mantelpiece. Fitted wardrobes. Sash windows to right and rear elevations. Light point to ceiling, picture rail to walls, double panel radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
4.08m. x 4.00m.

Light point to ceiling, picture rail to walls, feature fireplace. Double panel radiator, pine flooring.

BEDROOM FOUR
3.01m. x 3.00m.

Light point to ceiling, picture rail to wall, double panel radiator. Sash window to rear elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM
2.92m. x 1.90m.

Contemporary white suite with chrome fitments comprising;- low flush W.C., pedestal washbasin, roll top, freestanding ‘Bensham’claw foot bathtub with central taps and hand held shower unit. Heated chrome towel rail. Fully tiled shower cubicle with drencher shower, part tiled elevations.
Two, part etched, sash windows to front elevation. Light point and attic access to ceiling, oak flooring.

DETACHED COTTAGE

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMODATION

RECEPTION HALLWAY
4.70m. x 2.39m.

A warm and welcoming reception hallway, accessed through a large, wood, glass panel door with a tiled wooden ‘Portico’ over. An open staircase with pine newel post, spindles and balustrade leads to the first floor accommodation. Hardwood, double glazed glass panel window to front elevation, fixed window to rear elevation. Exposed brickwork to one wall, two light points and smoke alarm to ceiling. Storage heater.

LOUNGE
4.74m. x 3.54m.

A split glass panel door opens from the hallway into this light and bright living room. The feeling of space is further enhanced by a large glass panel door that opens into a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. An electric fire is set in a recess with stone hearth and wood mantelpiece, a storage heater provides background heating. Two glass panel windows to front elevation, light point to ceiling.

CONSERVATORY
3.46m. x 3.26m.

Of UPVC construction with fitted blinds, set on a low brick wall with views across the garden and open farmland. French Doors open to the right elevation onto a sunny, stone flagged terrace and barbeque area.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
4.85m. x 4.33m.

Accessed through a glass panel door from the reception hallway. Fitted with a range of simple and stylish maple wall and base cabinets, with complementary counters, over inlaid with a cordinating, single drainer sink and matching mixer tap. Integrated appliances include:- ‘Panasonic oven and microwave, ‘Neff Ceran’ hob with extractor over, fridge. Two glass panel windows to front elevation, light point and recessed light points to ceiling. UPVC French Doors, with matching glass side panels, open onto a large, fenced, Indian stone flagged terrace with views over the private rear garden and open fields beyond. Storage heater. Opaque, split glass panel door leads to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM
4.60m. x 3.38m.

Fitted with an extensive range of pale wood finish base units with complementary work surfaces, and incorporating a tall larder unit. Plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Glass panel window to front elevation, UPVC, double glazed, glass panel window to rear elevation overlooking the garden. Light point, extractor and roof space access to ceiling.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING
3.50m. x 0.98m.

Light point and smoke alarm to beamed ceiling. Window to rear elevation. High quality wood doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM
4.55m. (max) x 4.37m.

A beautifully presented elegant room. Two low level glass panel windows to front elevation, window to rear elevation. Light point to beamed ceiling, storage heater.

BEDROOM TWO
4.69m. (max) x 3.67m.

Bright and spacious, fitted with extensive wardrobe, drawer and storage space. Glass panel window to front elevation, two windows to rear elevation. Light point to beamed ceiling, storage radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM
3.57m. x 1.67m.

Well appointed, fitted with a modern white suite with chrome fitments comprising;- low flush W.C., pedestal wash basin, large fully tiled shower cubicle. Glass panel window to front elevation, recessed light point and extractor to ceiling. Heater to wall.

EXTERNAL

The cottage is set at the end of a gated, gravelled driveway, with ‘Old Stone’ paving to the immediate frontage. It overlooks a large, easily maintained border, filled with mature plants and shrubs. Gated access to the sides leads to the rear garden. A large, fenced, Indian stone paved terrace spans the rear of the property, which steps up to a barbeque area with a brick and timber built pergola. The perfect sunny place to take in views across the long lawn and open farmland.


BRICK BARN
9.86m. x 6.34m.

Situated to the rear of the main residence and adjacent to the smaller cottage. As yet undeveloped, but supplied with electricity, and offering significant storage and workshop space. Potential to convert for other uses subject to relevant planning permissions. At the rear elevation a large Indian stone flagged terrace with pergola and barbeque area overlooks the lawn and open farmland beyond. Perfect for relaxing and alfresco dining.

The properties are bounded by mature hedging, fencing and mature trees. To the front elevation, a large wooden gate, set in brick piers, opens to a large sweeping gravelled reception driveway with off road parking for several vehicles.

GENERAL

The main residence fitted with double glazed UPVC sash windows with a ‘tilt to clean’ feature. Gas central heating is fitted throughout and has external courtesy lighting.

NOTES

All measurements are approximate and taken at the widest points. Electrical appliances have not been tested.