Rosewood, Preston, PR4

Lazy Garden Weekends, Hot Tub Nights…And A Handy Cut-Through To School. This extended family home is tucked away but only 5 mins walk from the Coop and Cottam Primary. Inside is impressive but you’ll still be talking about the garden on the way home.

If you’ve been holding out for a modern family home with sociable outdoor space, this one’s going to go right to the top of your list.

It’s got the perfect outdoor setup for weekend fun - but never at the expense of weekday practicality. Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac, it’s out of the way and yet there’s a handy cut-through that gets you to the school gate or Coop in under five minutes.

Inside, there’s plenty of space for everyone. The stylish kitchen and dining area has been combined to create one large, sociable room - perfect for everyday family life and weekend get-togethers.

There’s room to pull up a stool at the breakfast bar, space to relax and solid oak flooring underfoot. The large conservatory is made for year-round use, thanks to the log burner in the corner to keep you warm in the winter. It’s currently setup as a dining room, freeing up space in the kitchen for more relaxed seating.

There's also a separate lounge at the front, perfect for when you want somewhere quiet to relax.

And if you need to do some work or make a call there’s even a small office just off the conservatory - so you can be productive without feeling left out of the conversation.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including a main with a stylish ensuite bathroom, plus a separate family shower room.

But it’s the back garden that seals the deal.

There’s multiple decked areas to sit, sip or stretch out, a covered hot tub and a versatile summerhouse that’s currently setup as a gym but could be easily turned into a bar. It’s the sort of space that makes you want to stay home on a Saturday night. And thanks to the corner plot position, thoughtful layout and fencing, it still feels private and peaceful.

At the front, there’s a driveway, garage and a bigger-than-usual lawned garden that curves around the cul-de-sac. And being tucked into the corner gives you that little extra breathing room too.

Cottam Village Green is opposite the school, a lovely green space featuring the Kings Maze and sculptures by local artists.

And if you’ve had a hard day and just can’t face cooking in your superb hi-end kitchen, the nearby Ancient Oak serves up great quality, pub food in warm and welcoming surroundings.

If you need to head into town to hit the shops or catch up with friends, it takes less than 20 minutes to drive to the city centre.

It’s the same distance to the station, where fast and frequent West Coast Mainline trains will take you to London and Glasgow, along with more local northwest services to Liverpool and Manchester.

And if you’re heading further afield by car, it’s in a convenient location, less than 10 minutes drive to the M55 and the M6.

If you're after a modern family home that’s not just practical but properly enjoyable for all ages, this could be the one. The garden’s the headline - but the updated and extended house delivers too.