Town End Farm, Melling, LA6 2RB

In an edge of village setting and most deceptive in terms of size and also orientation from the roadside, the main emphasis of Town End Farm is the stunning vista across the Lune valley - panoramic, far reaching valley views can be enjoyed from the gardens and principal rooms.

Dating back to the late 17th Century, the property was originally a barn and farm worker's cottage and was converted into a farmhouse decades ago. The current owners purchased the property in 2017 and have enhanced with refurbishment and alterations to the layout in addition to adding a contemporary garden room to the south west elevation. Being open to the dining room and adjacent to the kitchen as well as leading out to the elevated terrace, it's wonderfully light and bright with full height windows, sliding doors and a lantern window - a splendid, sociable and welcoming space from which to enjoy the far reaching views and entertain family and friends.

This modern addition blends effortlessly with the more traditional features of the former farmhouse. Period charm still remains with oak window lintels, painted ceiling beams, window seats, tongue and bead doors, four panelled doors, parquet floors in the inner hall and snug, fireplace in the snug with terracotta tiled hearth and exposed stone wall.

The accommodation, set over three floors, is generously proportioned and beautifully presented with a gross internal area of 2723 sq ft (253 sq m).

Let us take you on a guided tour...

Come on into the glazed entrance which allows access to both the sitting and garden rooms.

The garden room has exposed stone walls and a woodburning Henley stove set on a slate hearth. There is also a former well with a glazed cover.

The dining room has a part glazed door out to the garden and a lovely picture window framing the view.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units with granite worktops and integral appliances including a microwave/combination oven, warming drawer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, five ring gas hob and electric oven and grill. There is a breakfast bar and table with oak tops, internal window with seat and a super view from the sink unit!

There's an inner hall, large cloakroom and an understairs cupboard.

A dual aspect sitting room has a wood burning stove on a flag hearth and double doors into the glazed entrance. There is also a snug/playroom with Jotul stove set in a cast iron surround with tiled hearth.

From the dining room, stairs lead down to the lower ground floor, with a practical utility/laundry room, fitted with base units, space for an undercounter washing machine and a separate two piece cloakroom. The boot room has external access as well as a door into the garage.

From the sitting room an enclosed staircase leads to the first floor landing. Off here are three double bedrooms, a house bathroom and linen cupboard housing the boiler. The principal bedroom is dual aspect with plantation shutters to the windows. There is a walk-through dressing room with built-in wardrobes and a three piece en suite shower room with large walk-in shower.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 have pine floorboards and open views to the front. There is also a good-sized three piece bathroom.

Dual aspect bedroom 4 with en suite shower room is accessed via a staircase from the dining room. This could also be a home office/study.

Outdoor space

The drive and large parking area provides excellent provision for a number of vehicles.

The 'L' shaped double garage has an up and over door.

The gardens are a real delight - the lower west facing garden has a seating terrace, lawn, rose covered wooden arch, greenhouse, fruit trees and vegetable garden. There is a garden store with power and lighting, as well as a small modern building providing storage for garden equipment.

The lawn continues around to the northwest of the house to an elevated decked seating terrace.

Bordering the drive, is a garden area with space for a couple of chairs which is surrounded by an array of herbaceous plants providing a burst of colour and fragrances (and a supply of cut flowers for the house!).

A metal gate and stone steps lead up to the walled upper terrace with space for seating, planted beds and trees.

In all, c. 0.42 acres (0.17 hectares).