Kirkham Road, Freckleton, Preston, Lancashire

So beautiful, this house depicts welcoming country living. Steeped in character and charm, there is a wealth of features throughout the house including gorgeous fireplaces, character beams, pitch pine doors, vaulted ceilings and characterful window spaces. Presented as a welcoming family home, this house has been a great place to bring up a family and we look forward to seeing the next owners cherish all that it has to offer.
The property is situated in a rural setting on the outskirts of Freckleton, in an area known as Hall Cross, and is within walking distance of the local primary schools. The area is served by High schools in Kirkham and Lytham and has easy access to the independent Kirkham Grammar school and AKS.

Freckleton has a range of amenities including, GP practice and health centre, shops, pubs, restaurant, library, hairdressers and a park to name a few. The property has good access to the main road and motorway network and there is a railway station in nearby Kirkham and a mainline station in Preston, making this a great choice for commuters.

The property is accessed through an attractive wooden gate that opens onto a cobble path with beautiful lawned and well stocked gardens either side. The attractive outer porch leads to a charming substantial front door that sits under a date stone of 1777, and opens into a welcoming entrance dining hall. This really sets the tone for this gorgeous home. There is a wood burning stove set in a character stone fireplace and a window seat with views out over the front garden and beyond. Double timber doors are set in an arched doorway which open into the beautiful lounge with an open fire set in an attractive fireplace, wooden flooring and a large window overlooking the front garden.

A further reception room, with an open fireplace, known to the vendors as the ‘cloakroom’ would make a great study or snug. A door leads from here into the garage.

The morning room, at the rear of the property has a number of character features and has patio doors that lead out to the rear garden allowing plenty of light in. This room flows seamlessly through to the kitchen by way of a brick archway. An attractive fully fitted Laurel Farm kitchen is timeless and together with the wooden flooring and character doors, suits the style of the house. There are points for a range cooker, dishwasher and washing machine. A charming character door leads off the kitchen to the utility room.

The pine staircase, with a feature window, rises to the first floor landing from a small inner hallway. There are 3 bedrooms to this floor including the spacious principal bedroom with beamed ceiling, overlooking the views to the front of the property through a large window. There are 2 further bedrooms, one at the rear of the property, with built in wardrobes overlooking the rear garden and fields beyond, and the third bedroom, which is currently being used as a study, with a feature fire surround and rural views to the front of the property.

Leading directly off the first floor landing is a cosy sitting room with an open fireplace and built in storage area with rural views to the front of the property.

The family bathroom is also accessed off the landing via an inner hall and is light and airy with two windows overlooking the rear garden and includes a shower and a Heritage double ended bath, pedestal wash basin and WC.

A further staircase rises to the second floor landing leading to a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, desk and storage areas and a vaulted ceiling. A light and airy kitchen / living area and a shower room are also accessed from the landing . The second double bedroom, with a vaulted ceiling, has a range of fitted wardrobes, desk space and TV stand, and is accessed via the living area. This lovely spacious room has the benefit of open aspects to the front and rear of the property.

At the front of the property there is a driveway that can accommodate 2 cars, together with a spacious garage that leads to a further parking area through double doors at the rear of the garage.

The front and rear country style gardens set the house off beautifully with well stocked borders, mature trees and spacious lawned areas. The patio area leading off the morning room at the rear of the property provides easy outdoor entertaining.