Melling Fold, Preston, PR1
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Unique detached house with vast flexible living space ideal for home working
- 2,445 Sq Ft house plus huge attic, double garage with workshop, single garage, gazebo
- Two large living rooms, 5 double bedrooms
- Feature double height living space, gallery landing, Juliet balcony, 7 Velux rooflights
- Extensive landscaped gardens with mature trees, shrubs, paving, decking, pond
- Perfect situation for River Ribble, Guild Wheel, local parks, outstanding schools
- Ideal location for BAe, National Cyber Centre, City centre, university, hospital
- Solar panels, (fully paid for) generating 5.5kW electricity and regular income
- Huge potential building plot for additional house, chalet, home office
- Planning permission previously granted for conservatory and balcony
Description
Internally the house has a vast open-plan living-dining-kitchen area, a utility room and an inner hallway with three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Upstairs is a feature gallery landing, a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a brand new en-suite. There is a spectacular upstairs lounge of 40 m2 with a Juliet balcony, and a fifth double bedroom with access to a gigantic floored and boarded attic. The total living space is approximately 227 square metres, or 2,445 square feet (excluding the attic and garages).
Externally the whole estate, which is not overlooked from any direction, is around a third of an acre. There is parking for several cars, a double garage with additional workshop area, a bamboo gazebo and a further single garage. Full planning permission has previously been granted for a conservatory balcony and porch, and there is potential for a building plot for another detached house. The property has solar panels generating 5.5kW of electricity and two storage batteries.
The house is situated on a private, gated, elevated plot a few metres from the River Ribble and the Guild Wheel, walking distance to Avenham and Miller Parks, Fishwick Nature Reserve, and the Capitol Centre retail park, cinema, gym and restaurants. It is very close to the A6 and only 5 miles from BAe and the new National Cyber Force at Samlesbury. Preston City Centre, the train station and the university are 1.5 miles and the hospital 3 miles. Cardinal Newman, Christ the King, Frenchwood Primary and Lancaster University School of Mathematics are all within easy walking distance.
Please note, Google Maps street view does not show the exact location of the property as it is located on a private road.
Family Reception Room
4.7m x 4.37m
UPVC double glazed front entrance door, double-height ceiling, two UPVC double glazed windows, staircase to the first floor, stone tiled flooring, door to the inner hallway
Dining Kitchen
8.38m x 4.95m
Two UPVC double glazed side and rear doors, UPVC double glazed windows to three sides, 3 radiators, fitted range of wall and base units with granite effect surfaces and tiled splashbacks, double stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap, range cooker with a five ring hob and extractor hood, integrated dishwasher and fridge, breakfast bar, tiled flooring, door to utility room
Utility Room
3.6m x 1.8m
UPVC double glazed window, several wall and base units, plumbing for washing machine and dryer, space for American style fridge freezer, boiler, tiled flooring
Inner Hallway
Doors to three bedrooms and family bathroom
Bedroom Two
5.1m x 4.14m
UPVC double glazed window and a central heating radiator
Bedroom Three
4.07m x 3.6m
UPVC double glazed window and a central heating radiator
Bedroom Four
4.3m x 3.56m
UPVC double glazed window and a central heating radiator
Downstairs Bathroom
2.65m x 2.64m
UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator and a four piece suite comprising of a corner bath with traditional taps and a shower attachment, new shower enclosure with an overhead shower, dual flush WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled flooring and partially tiled walls
Gallery Landing
Three electrically controlled Velux roof lights. Doors to the lounge and master bedroom
Lounge
7.93m x 6.11m
Two UPVC double glazed windows, UPVC double glazed sliding doors to the Juliette balcony, two Velux windows, three radiators with designer glass covers, wall mounted plasma fire, television point and door to bedroom five
Master Bedroom
6m x 5m
Two double glazed windows overlooking greenery and garden, two Velux rooflights, eaves storage, extensive range of fitted wardrobes and drawers and two radiators. Door to the en-suite bathroom
En Suite
2.71m x 1.87m
UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, shower enclosure with waterfall shower and attachment, vanity units with a two sinks and dual flush WC, tiled flooring and fully tiled elevations. All newly fitted 6 months ago
Bedroom Five
4.1m x 2.63m
Currently used as craft room / home office. Wooden stairs to attic
Attic
Approx 16 m long, fully boarded open plan room with light fittings and electrical connections. Currently only used as storage but potential for further use
External
The property boasts approximately a third of an acre of private gardens which are completely secluded and not overlooked in any direction The main garden has extensive lawns, dozens of mature trees and shrubs including fruit trees, silver birch, beech, willow, bamboo and many specimen samples of Acer. Above the house is a large paved patio area and a further secluded oriental “secret” garden with decking and natural pond
Double Garage
9.94m x 5.54m
Double garage with solar panels and an additional workshop area
Additional Storage Garage
Approx 17'2" x 8'5"
Bamboo Gazebo
Bamboo gazebo with fitted seating, table and heater
Tenure & Council Tax Band
We have been advised the Tenure is Freehold and the Council Tax Band is Band E
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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