4 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

*APPROX 350 YEAR OLD PERIOD DETACHED COTTAGE (Former Captains House) AFFORDING EXTENDED, MODERNISED & FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION OVER FOUR LEVELS WHILST STILL RETAINING ALL CHARM & CHARACTER THROUGHOUT * Located in the heart of this award winning village the accommodation offers 3 reception rooms & kitchen with a range of modern units, ground floor W.C., inner hall with access to cellar/utility/workroom. To the first floor are three bedrooms & modern bathroom with 4 piece suite including a roll top bath. To the second floor are 2 attic rooms currently used as the master bedroom (Bedroom 4) with dressing room. Outside to the rear is a South facing secluded tiered garden with decked patio areas, pergola, mature shrubs & off road parking to the front. The property enjoys stunning views over open countryside to the rear. A PROPERTY OF LOCAL HISORICAL NOTE * CHARMING & WELL APPOINTED FAMILY SIZED COTTAGE**

Property Reference 0010029

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Ground Floor

Pleasant Lounge  (Dimensions : 20' (6.10 M) 07 approx x 10' (3.05 M) 7 approx)
Well appointed and tastefully decorated principal reception room affording:- Cottage effect composite entrance door with two sealed unit double glazed panels, two upvc double glazed leaded windows to front elevation at either side of the main door with diamond shaped leaded light uppers. Two double panel radiators with ornamental radiator covers, wood panelled walls to dado height, country oak effect laminate floor. Three exposed wooden beams to ceiling. Two ceiling light points, cable/ broadband point, T.V. media point, T.V. aerial point, telephone point. Feature fireplace with part exposed brick chimney breast, open fire with stone hearth. Internal cottage style door leading inner Hallway.

Inner Hallway
Staircase with spindled balustrade leading to the first floor, wiring for one wall light, doors to kitchen and rear living room. Door to steps leading to the Cellar/Utility/Work Room.

Rear Living Room  (Dimensions : 10'7 (3.05 M) approx x 7'4 (2.13 M) approx)
Double glazed uPVC window to rear elevation overlooking decked patio area. Ceiling light, double panel radiator. T.V. aerial point, cable/ broadband point.

Extended & Contemporary Fitted Kitchen  (Dimensions : 16'11 approx x 6'10 approx widening to 11'06 approx)
Kitchen recently installed by 'Birch Interiors' of Mawdsley with an extensive range of modern wall & base units (guaranteed for 25 years) incorporating:- Cupboards, drawers, pan drawers, complementary composite work surfaces with breakfast bar, cottage style ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit with central mixer tap, tiled splash backs laid in a brick design with a decorative & contemporary feature mosaic border. Integrated 'Flavel' fridge freezer, integrated 'Indesit' dishwasher, fitted chimney style extractor hood . Tiled flooring, eight recessed lights. Open to Dining/Family Room Extension with open aspect and views of Freckleton countryside.

Dining/Family Room Extension  (Dimensions : 10'09 (3.05 M) x 9'08 (2.74 M) approx)
Ideal for entertaining this extended Rear Dining/Family room enjoys stunning open aspect views of the Freckleton countryside. French casement patio doors incorporating matching side panels leading to the rear garden, sealed unit double glazed window to side elevation. Tiled flooring, four recess lights, double panel radiator, T.V. aerial point, telephone point. Internal timber door leading to downstairs Cloakroom/W.C., uPVC door with sealed unit double glazed panel leading to side elevation & providing access to decked patio area.

Downstairs Cloakroom/W.C.
Low suite W.C., hardwood sealed unit obscure double glazed window to side elevation, mosaic tiled flooring.

Cellar/Utility/Work Room  (Dimensions : 10'05 (3.05 M) approx x 10'04 (3.05 M) approx)
Internal door leading from the inner Hallway leading to Cellar/Utility/Work Room. Access via a return stair case with stone steps, fitted shelving area & electric light leading to a corridor area with quarry tiled flooring and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. The main Cellar/Utility/Work Room houses a recently fitted wall mounted 'Worcester' combination boiler, electric consumer unit & electric meter.



First Floor

Landing
Return spindled staircase leading from ground floor with wood panelling to walls at dado height leading to first floor landing area. One ceiling light point, two wall light points, exposed timber floor, spindled staircase to second floor.

Bedroom 1  (Dimensions : 10' 7" (3.05 M) X 10' 6" (3.23 M) max)
Double glazed uPVC window to front elevation with diamond shaped leaded light upper, single panel radiator, telephone point, tv point and Oak style flooring.

Bedroom 2  (Dimensions : 10' 8" (3.05 M) x 9' 11" (2.95 M) max)
Double glazed uPVC window to front elevation with diamond shaped leaded light upper, single panel radiator, telephone point, original stripped & varnished wooden flooring.

Bedroom 3  (Dimensions : 10' 6" (3.05 M) x 6' 11" (1.98 M) max)
Double glazed uPVC window to rear elevation with open aspect views of Freckleton Marsh, single panel radiator, stripped & varnished wooden flooring.

Luxury Bathroom  (Dimensions : 10' 6" (3.05 M) X 7' 2" (2.29 M) max)
Contemporary 'Edwardian' style bathroom recently fitted by 'Birch Interiors' of Mawdsley with a four piece suite comprising of a roll top bath with clawed feet, pedestal wash hand basin, low suite W.C., corner double shower cubicle with double sliding doors & thermostatically controlled shower unit. Tiled splash backs with feature decorative mosaic border, original wooden floorboards, uPVC double glazed sealed unit window to rear elevation overlooking Freckleton Marsh. Double panel radiator.



Second Floor

Second Floor Landing Area
Return staircase with spindled balustrade leading to the second floor. Access to two attic rooms currently used as the master suite.

Attic Room-Currently used as Master Bedroom  (Dimensions : 13' (3.96 M) plus storage into eaves x 7'06 (2.13 M) to 10'04 (3.05 M) max)
Exposed timber floor, original pitched beamed ceiling, double panel radiator, single glazed side window overlooks Bunker Street and Freckleton Boatyard in the background. Panoramic views from the Velux window.

Additional 2nd Floor Room
Currently used as a dressing/storage room with an original pitched, beamed ceiling, double panelled radiator, panoramic views from a Velux window. Three ceiling light points, textured walls and ceiling, television point and stripped flooring.



Outside

Gardens
Adjacent to the rear of the property is a decked patio area enclosed by trellis style fence panels, a gate leads through to a secluded tiered South facing garden enclosed by a mixture of walls and timber fence panels. The upper garden area is laid to lawn with mature shrubs and steps leading down to a second garden area with gravel beds and rockery and leading down to a further grassed area with timber shed. The lower garden features broken slate beds, a raised decked area with pergola and gate providing access to the driveway at the front of the property. External double power point & outside lighting. There is an external water supply and the decked areas provide storage below.

Garden Areas
Views To Rear
Floor Plan


Services

ALL MAIN SERVICES ARE INSTALLED. THE PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING VIA A RECENTLY INSTALLED COMBINATION BOILER (WITH 7 YEAR WARRENTY & PORTABLE THERMOSTAT) & SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING.

Tenure
We understand from the seller that the site of the property is held Freehold and is free from any chief rent or other encumbrances, this should always be clarified by a solicitor prior to purchase.

Council Tax Band
We understand from the seller that the property is currently in Council Tax Band C - review pending.



Agents Notes

The views from the rear of this property are to Freckleton Marsh, views to Darwen Tower and Winter Hill. Off road parking for 2 - 3 vehicles.

Please Note
Wooden cottage style doors with metal latches to all rooms. Thermostatically controlled radiators to all rooms, outside gas meter. Smoke alarms fitted to every floor. Coal store & concealed space for recycling bins.

Financial Advice
A full range of products and services including free independent mortgage advice, insurance and conveyancing are available through Taylor Estates Mgt Ltd.