Elswick Lodge, Mellor Brow, Mellor, Blackburn

***STUNNING CHARACTER PROPERTY***Be blown away by this incredible home positioned in the popular village of Mellor. This impressive house is steeped in period features to include exposed beams, exposed stone work, coving, ceiling rose, high ceilings, amazing windows, reclaimed and refurbished cast iron radiators to name just a few. The house extends to 3817 sq ft (354.65 sq mts) or thereabouts and includes a welcoming entrance hall, impressive lounge, snug, dining kitchen which is open to the orangery, 4 bedrooms including an impressive principal bedroom and two bathrooms.Thought to have been built in 1872, Elswick Lodge retains many period features. It is easy to see the impressive nature as you pull onto the drive with its turret like features it is sure to turn heads. There are well presented lawned and bedded gardens at the side of the spacious driveway ahead of the front door and double garage.

The substantial front door opens into the spacious and welcoming entrance hall, the height of the ceilings and grandeur is unveiled here. There are doors off to various ground floor rooms and a cloak room and WC is conveniently located off the hall. Double doors open to reveal a stunning lounge oozing grandeur in the height, coving and impressive windows. An open fired is positioned in a cast iron hearth and surround. The snug is a cosy room and has a wood burning stove set in a brick surround, there is also built in book shelving and cupboards.

The dining kitchen is another stunning room and fitments have been chosen to suit the property. A range of painted units and central island provide plenty of cupboard space. A gas Aga gives a warming focal point to the room. There is a sink and a point for a fridge. The kitchen opens into the orangery, this is a beautiful addition to the property which lets light flood in. Ideal for enjoying the views over the gardens. Bi-fold doors can be thrown open, allowing the outdoors in making outdoor entertaining easy.

A well-equipped and spacious utility room is found at the rear of the kitchen. It has a range of units, double oven, washer and a part glazed stable style door providing good access to the pedestrian door into the garage.

The staircase rises to the first floor where there is a spacious landing that is currently being used as a home office. The principal bedroom suite it something to behold, the bedroom itself is so spacious, it sits in the same impressive window arrangement as the lounge. A range of built in wardrobes are included leaving so much room. A wood burning stove is set in a fireplace which gives the room that cosy feel. There is an impressive dressing and ensuite arrangement. The dressing area has a wash handbasin set in a unit whilst the impressive ensuite includes a shower, WC, wash handbasin set in a unit along with a heated towel rail.

There are three further bedrooms and the family bathroom has a double ended bath, shower head fitting, wall mounted wash handbasin, WC, shower and a heated towel rail.

There is a double garage with an electric ‘up and over’ door and pedestrian access out to the rear gardens. There are attractive gardens at the rear which include lawned and bedded areas along with a patio and covered hot tub.

Mellor is a lovely village which has the benefit of a primary school, 3 pubs and a shop. Stanley House is just a short drive away and offers plenty of leisure facilities. There is good access to the main road and motorway network and the property is handily located for those who work at BAE with fantastic access to the main road and motorway network.