Leyland Road, Preston, PR1

You’ll Fall In Love With The Inside - But You’ll Live Your Life Out On The Decking. This stunning Penwortham family home’s got style, space and just the right blend of old and new – but the peaceful garden and sun-soaked decking completely steals the show.

From the moment you step into the hall and see the gorgeous geometric floor tiles, you know this Victorian semi has been updated with real care and attention.

Every inch has been thoughtfully renovated – with a superb finish throughout that combines period charm and modern touches. High ceilings, elegant flooring, and light pouring in from all angles give the home a fresh, bright feel, while carefully chosen materials and colour tones add a real sense of calm and cohesion.

There’s room to spread out, too – with three separate reception rooms, giving you flexibility to use the space to fit your lifestyle.

A classic bay-fronted lounge with a feature fireplace makes the perfect cosy hideaway, while the rear garden / family room is ideal for entertaining or just keeping an eye on the kids as they play outside. The central dining room connects it all together beautifully.

The kitchen is smart and stylish, with integrated appliances, plenty of storage and open access to both the dining and garden areas. And with a downstairs utility space tucked neatly out of the way, everything’s been designed to make daily life that little bit easier.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The main bedroom measures an impressive 5m across, with twin windows and space for wardrobes without compromising comfort. The second bedroom is bright and peaceful, perfect as a guest room or older child’s space. And the third makes an ideal nursery, dressing room or home office – complete with a built-in cupboard housing the combi boiler.

There’s also a contemporary family bathroom with everything you need – including a shower over the bath, sleek fittings and a heated towel rail.

But as stunning as the inside is, you’ll probably spend much more time out back.

The raised decking catches the sun from morning ‘til late, making it the perfect spot for coffee, drinks, dinner or simply doing nothing at all.

Below it, there’s a 30m lawn with plenty of space for play, planting or pets – backed by woodland that gives the garden a surprisingly private feel.

Out front, you’ve got off-road parking and side access to the garden.

If you have younger children there’s a choice of primary schools nearby - all of them rated “Good” by Ofsted. St Mary Magdalen's is the closest - it's just a 5 minute walk away.

If you need to head into town it’s a pleasant half an hour walk along the river and through the park to the shops. If you’re in a rush you can drive it in under 10 minutes or it’s even quicker to get the bus from nearby.

If you need to catch the train it’s less than 10 minutes drive to the station. Fast and frequent West Coast Mainline trains will take you to London and Glasgow, along with more local northwest services to Liverpool and Manchester.

But you don’t need to go far for your day-to-day essentials. There’s a handy One Stop just opposite and a café and a choice of takeaway only a couple of minutes walk away on Leyland Road.

This is a beautifully updated Victorian semi that’s stylish, spacious and superbly finished - with three reception rooms, off street parking and a garden you’ll never want to leave.