7 Hatlex Drive, Hest Bank, Lancaster, LA2 6HA

The house has been designed to be easy to manage, there’s electric underfloor heating in the kitchen area and all the bath and shower rooms and convenient lighting circuits in the sitting room, family room and main bedroom. Some of the Velux skylights are fitted with rain sensors (controllable via an App), glazing units incorporate integral blinds within several rooms, TV points are wired to every room, speakers are installed in the sitting room and the seating end of the kitchen (wired to the TV for surround sound and capable of connecting to your own streaming service) and a pressurized hot water supply to ensure maximum simultaneous use. Via an App NEST controls the zoned central heating and video doorbell and there is remote access to the external CCTV. Outside lighting is on sensors and the main seating area has speakers and power points.

All in all, these contribute to a house that’s easy to run and a pleasure to occupy.

Step inside

The accommodation is both generous and has been designed to offer maximum versatility, with bedrooms on the ground and first floors, allowing for flexible living arrangements. There is excellent potential to create an independent suite of rooms, ideal either for owners seeking a degree of separation or for guests wishing to enjoy privacy. The ground floor bedrooms also provide the option of single level living as a future proofing measure later.

The front door is approached via a wide porch, through into the entrance vestibule and then central hall. Delivering a real WOW factor, at the heart of the property lies the outstanding open-plan living kitchen, providing ample space for cooking, dining and relaxing in the family room. Bathed in natural light, this superb room is perfectly suited to everyday family life as well as entertaining, with doors opening directly onto a seating terrace and the garden beyond.

For more formal or intimate occasions there is a smart sitting room, three further ground floor rooms which can be used as bedrooms or additional reception space, a stylish shower room, a utility room and a cloakroom, all finished to an exceptional standard.

To the first floor, the accommodation continues to impress and is particularly well suited to creating a luxurious owner’s retreat. The wonderfully spacious principal bedroom is here, featuring a dual-aspect with French windows open onto a Juliet balcony, commanding far-reaching views towards Morecambe Bay. Complementing the suite is a walk-in wardrobe and a stylish, beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom.

Also on the first floor is a large second double bedroom, benefiting from an en-suite shower room, making this an ideal space for family members or guests. The upper floor is further enhanced by excellent accessible storage comprising a loft room and additional store cupboards, ensuring the home remains both practical and uncluttered.

Step outside

The present owners have said that when they first viewed the property it was the garden that held huge appeal. With six grandchildren, they could picture the younger ones at play and everyone spending time here together. The garden has more than lived up to this promise. A swing has been fitted to the branches of the striking blue cedar tree and the lawn is big enough for toys, climbing frames and a trampoline whilst still leaving room for games of football and rounders. The large terrace enjoys day long sun during the summer months and is perfect for eating outside. The front porch has proved to be the perfect place for a quiet moment at the end of the day as the sun sets over Morecambe Bay. 

The garden is well established and private thanks to mature hedging and shrubs which provide seasonal colour, including a magnolia and camelia, rhododendrons and azaleas.

There’s plentiful parking on the drive with ample space to also accommodate a caravan, motorhome or boat. The single detached garage has scope to be replaced (subject to consent) with a double garage, possibly with an office, gym or hobby room above.

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating from a Worcester boiler in a cupboard off the utility room. Electric underfloor heating in the kitchen and three bath/shower rooms. External CCTV, alarm and video doorbell.

Power, lights, speakers and water to the garden. Electric to the garage.

Mobile and broadband services

For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk  

Local Authority charges

Lancaster City Council – Council Tax band E

Tenure

Freehold

Included in the sale

Fitted carpets, blinds, light fittings and domestic appliances as follows: two NEFF ovens, warming drawer and five plate induction hob, pop up extractor fan, Samsung fridge freezer with water and ice dispenser, AEG dishwasher, InSinkErator (instant hot water tap) and temperature-controlled wine store.  

Various items of furniture are available through negotiation, further details from the Agents.

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