The Forge, Arkholme, LA6 1AS

Situated within the picturesque village of Arkholme, The Forge is a Grade II Listed semi-detached, stone and slate property in a quiet laneside setting with generous gardens and an orchard.

Dating back to c, 1817 the listing 'The Forge is of one bay having windows with small panes, some opening as casements. Door at left. At the right is a 1st floor door, reached by a flight of external stone steps against the projecting wall of the smithy. Chimneys at left, and at right in wall of smithy. The smithy has a wide opening at the left, with curved timber lintel, the area inside being open to the street. Above is a blocked opening with timber lintel'.

The current owner has a number of old photographs showing The Forge and adjacent smithy, which are available at the property.

Character abounds with a former water pump, beamed ceilings, stone and cast iron fireplaces, ceiling hooks in the kitchen, oak floors, window lintels, recess niches, boarded doors with Suffolk latches, and exposed stone walls to name a few.

With a gross internal area of 2074 sq ft (192.7 sq m), the accommodation is spacious with a versatile layout. Period and modern features blend beautifully with the addition of a contemporary garden room leading out to a splendid garden area with seating terrace.

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Come on in through the front door into a living kitchen - a welcoming room having a stone fireplace with wood burning stove, base and wall units, matching island unit with breakfast bar, cream Rangemaster stove, dishwasher and space for American style fridge/freezer. This space is open to the light and bright garden room with glazed oak framed windows and sliding doors and three skylight windows - it is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the lovely outlook and there is also space for a table and chairs for al fresco entertaining.

Leading off the living kitchen is a hall/dining room with understairs cupboard. There is also a useful utility/laundry room, with Belfast sink and a cloakroom.

The dual aspect good-sized sitting room has a wood burning stove.

From the hall, an enclosed staircase leads to a split landing. The principal bedroom has a recessed stone arch, a four piece en suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. There are three further double bedrooms - bedroom 3 has a door to the external stone steps, and bedrooms 3 and 4 both have fireplaces. There is also a three piece shower room and an airing cupboard.

Outside space

There are large timber gates leading to a gravel driveway, which provides private parking, a single timber garage with sheeted roof and two stone and slate outhouses, one with a Belfast sink.

To the north of the house is the garden with gently sloping lawn, herbaceous borders and mature trees. A gate leads through to a westerly facing orchard with pear trees and lovely far reaching views.

To complete the picture is the contemporary garden area which adjoins the garden room, a splendid, private and sociable 'outdoor room' with slate terrace and steps, raised planted beds and providing space for dining and seating. In all, c. 0.27 acres (0.11 hectares).