Chorley Road, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire

A little bit in love! This gorgeous character style property will capture the hearts of many - set in 3.03 acres (1.23 ha) or thereabouts and enjoying attractive gardens and agricultural land, this property has so much to offer. The house has a beautiful living kitchen, likely to be the heart of this home, three further reception rooms, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and the scope to extend into the attached barn.Set in a picturesque location in the much loved and sought after area of Withnell, this property boasts the very best of rural living whilst being conveniently positioned for Chorley and Blackburn. Offering fantastic transport links, with access directly from the A674 (Chorley Road), which lies close to Junction 8 of the M61, Junction 3 of the M65 and Junction 29 of the M6. The nearby village of Withnell Fold boasts a village primary school, cricket and tennis clubs and is also within walking distance to the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

The front door opens into the dining hall which has views to both the front and rear. This is an attractive and welcoming space. Double oak doors open into the lounge where there is a woodburning stove set in a brick chimney giving a warming focal point to the room. There is a feature wall with fitted units, a range of cupboards and a television point with a window overlooking the front of the property.

The stunning ‘L’ shaped living kitchen is complete with a ‘Homestyle Kitchens of Wigan’ range of kitchen units along with a contrasting central island and built in breakfast bar under a Dekton worktop. Integrated appliances include hob with an extractor, double sink with Quooker tap, wine cooler, two dishwashers and double Neff steam ovens. This fabulous room is well designed for entertaining both outdoors and in, with an open feel and with large sliding doors which extend out to the gardens and grounds, this really is a super space.

The utility room has a range of units and door to the rear of the property along with a point for a washing machine and dryer, there is also a 1 ½ sink and drainer as well as a built in fridge-freezer.

The spacious dining room is open to the living kitchen and has views to the front. A wood burning stove is set in a chimney breast and gives a lovely focal point to the room.

A wide staircase with an oak balustrade rises to the first floor where there are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom has vaulted ceilings and a window to the side and rear along with an ensuite which includes a shower, double ended bath, built in television, wash hand basin in a unit and a WC. There are two further bedrooms with windows to the front of the property and the family bathroom includes a double ended bath, separate shower, wall mounted wash hand basin and WC.

Planning permission for the property to be extended into the stone barn has been granted, with building work commencement being confirmed by Chorley Borough Council under ref. 18/00639/BR - Convert outbuilding and link with an extension to the existing house. This stone barn has been recently been reroofed and would offer approximately 1,000 sqft of accommodation as well as a mezzanine floor, lending itself to flexible annex, office or entertainment room potential.

Electricity to the property is well provided for, with 4kw of solar panels and 24kwh of battery storage available. A double garage with electric shutter doors and three phase electricity is provided. A gym building is also provided with sliding doors looking out over the gardens and grounds along with Velux windows.

The gardens have been carefully planned and include expanses of lawn, some hardscaped areas along with raised vegetable beds, greenhouse, point for a hot tub and a decked area along with a garden store. These well-equipped gardens offer something for everyone. Beyond is agricultural land with potential for those with agricultural or equestrian interest or those who simply enjoy the space. The area for sale extends to around 3 acres (1.2 ha) and the plan can be found within these sales details. There is an option to purchase the land edged blue extending to 5.9 acres (2.3 ha) or thereabouts. Up to approximately 18 acres (7.3 ha) is available via separate negotiation.