Bankhead Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire

This delightful four-bedroom cottage is located in a beautiful semi-rural area on a fantastic plot of 0.7 acres (0.28 ha) OTA. The property boasts fantastic gardens with well stocked borders, mature trees and large greenhouses - perfect for keen gardeners. Ideal for those wanting an idyllic rural lifestyle yet only a short distance from Bamber Bridge, Preston and motorway networks.Entrance is taken into a front porch with part stained-glass UPVC door. From here, access is taken into a large open-plan dining area/living room. This spacious room features carpeted flooring and exposed wood beams to the ceiling. Moving through to the living area there is a delightful fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantle over. A conservatory is accessed through French doors, with fully glazed walls and ceilings providing excellent views over the rear garden.

The lounge is located to the other side of the property and is again another generous reception space which boasts traditional wood beams to the ceiling and walls. An electric fireplace provides a cosy focal point to the room, with tiled hearth and wooden mantle over. A bay window gives views over the front gardens.

To the rear of the property, the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern wall, drawer and base units with contrasting work top surfaces over. There are integrated appliances to include a ‘Neff’ oven, gas hob with extractor over, microwave, double sink unit and plumbing for a washing machine. A rear porch provides access to the rear garden and there is a useful W/C found off - perfect for long days working and entertaining in the garden!

To the first floor there is a landing that provides access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a carpeted floor and contains a range of fitted wardrobes, overhead storage cupboards and vanity unit. A useful ensuite is located to the rear and boasts a three piece suite to include integrated WC, wash hand basin and a bath with shower over.

The second bedroom can be found to the opposite side of the property. This room again boasts a range of fitted wardrobes along with a three piece ensuite to include shower, WC and wash hand basin. A loft hatch can be found here also. The remaining two bedrooms are both of a good size and are served by the three piece family bathroom which contains a shower, WC, wash hand basin and useful boiler cupboard.

Externally, the grounds of this property are guaranteed to impress. To the front, a lovely cottage-style garden provides an instant welcome to all visitors, with varied planting to include specimen trees, hydrangeas, and a beautiful wisteria growing up the front of the property. The rear garden is a gardeners paradise, with an extensive range of well stocked borders, lawned areas and shrubbery set across an extensive plot. Block paving extends from the rear of the property, leading down the garden past a detached garage and to two large greenhouses.

A delightful pergola sits centrally, providing a lovely seating area in which to enjoy the garden. Moving through the varied areas of planting, there is an ornamental pond, rockery area and stone trough planters scattered throughout. Towards the rear can be found a range of mature specimen trees which provide colour and interest throughout the year. The rear garden also benefits from an access track leading to Bankhead Lane which provides vehicular access and parking on the extensive driveway.