Alston Lane, Alston, Preston, Lancashire

A rare opportunity to purchase a superb detached family property located in a small hamlet of houses on Alston Lane in Grimsargh. This property has spacious living accommodation with 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a beautiful garden and long distance views. Externally there are 2 stables and a field / paddock with seprate accesss extending to approximately 6 acres, available by separate negotiation.This converted and extended barn has been lovingly maintained by the owners and offers the opportunity to be a substantial family home extending to approximately 2616sqft in a semi-rural position yet close to local amenities. The property has some lovely features internally with exposed beams and stone walls whilst the outside is superb with uninterrupted rural views across the valley.

Alston is located in between Longridge and Grimsargh and is popular due to good school catchments and being a commutable distance to Lancashire’s business centres.

The property briefly comprises -

From the spacious entrance hall a staircase leads to the first floor whilst also providing access to all ground floor rooms. There is a large 24ft, dual-aspect lounge with picture windows, beamed ceilings and a feature fireplace. There is a sitting room which takes in some stunning views of the rear of the property with a door to the back patio and access to hallway. The dining kitchen is spacious and well-planned with a range of fitted wall and base units with integrated appliances.

The kitchen leads to the dining room, this space would easily combine into a modern and central dining kitchen if desired. From the kitchen there is a spacious utility room which is larger than the norm and there is a separate W.C. At the far end of the ground floor is another hallway with access from the driveway, this leads to a separate gym / office room, behind is a large family room, suitable for a number of uses and with French doors leading to the rear garden.

To the first floor there is a spacious landing leading to four good-sized double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and a generous en-suite bathroom with four piece suite.
One of the bedrooms has superb south-facing long distance views, looking over the garden and valley towards Mellor. Another bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and separate access to the ground floor via an external stone staircase. There is a separate house shower room with 3 piece suite. This property has huge potential, viewing inspection internally is recommended.

Externally a stone-flagged driveway leads past the house towards a timber-framed car port—all providing ample off road parking.

The front is mainly lawned with hedgerow border and mature trees providing screening from the single track road that serves 3 properties beyond.

To the rear of the property there is a beautiful stone-flagged patio with a garden that is mainly laid to lawn with a woodland area to one side and a paddock with two stables to the other. The home and gardens along with the paddock total just under 1 acre.

A further plot of land at approximately 6.23 acres is available with separate negotiation with a guide price of £75,000.

Alston, Grimsargh, and Longridge offer a charming mix of rural life with modern amenities. Longridge, boasts a bustling high street with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, Grimsargh is a picturesque village known for its annual agricultural show and Grimsargh wetlands, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Alston is a quieter hamlet surrounded by rolling countryside, ideal for walking and cycling.

For commuters, Preston is just a 15-minute drive away, with access to the M6 and regular train services to Manchester and London. The area is also near Beacon Fell Country Park, and the Ribble Valley which both offer stunning views and outdoor activities, making it an attractive place to live.