Hall Lane, St. Michaels, Preston, Lancashire

An incredible country home extending to above 5000 sq. ft (including garage), ideal for those who love to gather family and friends. The heart of the house is a huge glass atrium reception space, along with 4 further reception rooms and a peaceful study room. There are 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an incredible swim spa, steam room, sauna and gym plus a fabulous breakfast kitchen of contemporary design.
The house has been thoughtfully finished to ensure the character continues throughout, including the use of exposed brick and beams, hand-made oak doors throughout, Ted Todd engineered flooring, retention of picture windows and several vaulted ceilings. A central courtyard offers a peaceful outdoor space whilst the beautifully stocked and tended gardens provide another relaxing retreat.

Hall Cottage is found on the edge of St Michaels, a village full of community with a highly-rated primary school, village hall and country-style pub, in addition to the iconic 11th Century church, for which St Michaels is famed. The market town of Garstang is just a short drive away with further amenities including a senior school. Lancaster, Preston and Manchester are all within commutable distance.

Set between the forest of Bowland National landscape and the Fylde Coast there is plenty to do in the area and the Lake District is less than an hours drive away. Private schools in the locality include Kirkham Grammar School, AKS, Rossall School and Stonyhurst. Royal Lancaster Grammar Schools, both Boys and Girls, are nationally recognised as producing excellent results for their alumni.

A driveway sweeps up to the electronically operated steel gates which open to an ample parking area ahead of the garaging.

A WERU entrance door opens into an impressive orangery, a wonderful bright space; there are patio doors to the attractive courtyard and doors to the main open reception space, breakfast kitchen and dining room, a great layout for entertaining !

The breakfast kitchen is a highly impressive room with the feature floating stairs and wine display area, creating a real feature. A high gloss contemporary kitchen with complimentary central island and Dekton work surfaces makes an incredible social space. There are a range of integrated Siemens appliances to includes a steamer, oven, combi-oven, coffee machine, fridge and freezer. A wood burning stove provides a further feature. Units in the laundry/utility room compliment those in the kitchen area.

The main reception area leads through to other reception rooms with patio doors to both the courtyard and patio. This charming space enjoys wonderful features to include a picture window, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a contemporary fireplace.

The formal, well-sized dining room is nestled between the breakfast kitchen and the library. The library is fitted out with floor to ceiling book cases and is the perfect place to sit quietly by the open fire.

From the library, a wood burning stove is found in the garden room along with a part-glazed door to the garden. A convenient WC is located off the garden room.

A separate study area is provided off the main reception and leads to the spa bedroom and spa itself. The Spa bedroom has a shower ensuite and would be ideal for guests.

The spa area is pure luxury and includes a swim spa area which has bi-fold WERU doors to the courtyard. A sauna, steam room shower and we complement the swim spa. A large gymnasium is found beyond through contemporary KOMFORT system glass doors.

The "Small Barn" provides excellent guest accommodation to include a mezzanine and a shower ensuite bathroom.

A further bedroom is provided over the kitchen space and includes a dressing room and ensuite shower room.

A curved staircase with bespoke ironwork and oak handrail rise from the main salon area to the mezzanine leading through to the impressive principal bedroom suite. This area is a fantastic luxurious space and has a designated dressing room, with KOMFORT glass doors, along with a spacious ensuite, including the traditional luxury of a cast-iron bath.

The impressive gardens are carefully planned and beautifully stocked. A brick wall at the front gives a "walled garden" feel and excellent levels of privacy. A large patio with seating areas and an expanse of lawn with attractive shrub beds along with a kitchen garden area completes the space.