Old Crow Trees, Melling, LA6 2RE

Situated within the heart of the village yet set back off the road, Old Crow Trees is a Grade II Listed property dating back to the late 17th Century with wonderful character and charm. Since the current owner's purchase in 2008, the property has undergone comprehensive remodelling and a thorough and sympathetic refurbishment; this also included a single storey extension at the rear to create a fabulous, sociable split-level dining kitchen. Great care has been taken to retain the original features (beamed ceilings, inglenook fireplace, chamfered stone mullion windows (some leaded), cruck beams, parquet flooring and an oak staircase with closed string and turned ballusters) and these now sit harmoniously alongside the contemporary spaces and appointments - a perfect blend of old and new.

The welcoming accommodation is spacious and versatile with a gross internal area of 2758 sq ft (256.2 sq m).

Let us stake you on a guided tour...

Come on in through the open fronted porch and into the entrance hall with window seat, a two piece cloakroom and an understairs cupboard off.

The dual aspect sitting room overlooks the front garden and has a large inglenook fireplace with a contemporary gas stove. Also off the hall is the dual aspect dining room with inset glass shelving, which is open to the dining kitchen.

Beyond the dining room is the snug/family room and the study having fitted bookshelves, cupboards and glazed double doors and panels either side leading out to the courtyard.

The split-level, light and bright dining kitchen has a 'WOW' factor of its own. The dining area has bi-folding doors out to the garden; as the room is also open to the apex with large skylight windows, natural light floods in. Four oak steps lead up to the kitchen also with bi-folding doors and is comprehensively fitted with base and wall units and an island unit with breakfast bar, both with siltstone worktops, a useful pantry cupboard and integral appliances comprising oven/grill, microwave, combination oven, induction hob with feature extractor and light over, fridge/freezer, separate tall freezer and dishwasher.

Off the kitchen is a practical utility/laundry room with base units, space for undercounter washing machine and tumble dryer, cloak hooks and airing cupboard housing the boiler and hot water cylinder.

From the hall, the original staircase having a tall mullion window with working shutters leads to the first floor. The staircase splits and off the main landing are three double bedrooms, all overlooking the front garden and served by the good-sized four piece house bathroom with separate shower and vanity wash basin.

The original staircase continues to the principal bedroom, being dual aspect and open to the apex and a wet room.

To the east of the house is a detached stone and slate barn, (GIA of 2337 sq ft [217.1 sq m]) which has been converted into a self contained cottage, c. 869 sq ft (80.7 sq m), a games room and gym, office, excellent garaging and store.

The Cottage is perfect for visiting family or friends, dependent relative, holiday lets or longer term lets. A cobbled approach leads to the entrance, set within the original barn opening, and into a part double height hall with understairs cupboard and a two piece cloakroom off. The open plan living/dining/kitchen is light and bright with two picture windows as well as a glazed door and tall windows either side leading out to the garden. To the first floor is a four piece bathroom and a generous double bedroom, being part open to the apex with cruck beams, two conservation style skylights and a large window from which to enjoy the countryside views. To the rear is a private east, facing garden with decked terrace, lawn and planted beds. There is also a private parking space.

Attached to the cottage is a fabulous sun-filled games room and gym with two piece cloakroom - children and adults alike will love it! If you work from home, there is a dedicated home office with a separate entrance and an attractive outlook across the gardens. There is the potential to convert this space into a single level living space (subject to the relevant consent).

There is a also a double garage with up an over electric doors, power and light and a store with cold water tap, power and light.

Outdoor space

The property sits within beautiful, mature gardens and grounds, in all, c. 1.92 acres, (0.78 hectares).

A private drive with cherry trees to one side provides excellent parking provision.

A wrought iron gate leads from the drive into the front south-facing garden with a gently sloping lawn, a formal parterre and terrace. The front elevation is partly adorned with clematis, honeysuckle and rose.

Steps leads down to a flagged courtyard with box garden and rear access to the house.

To the rear, generous lawns, mature trees including a majestic cedar, thought to date back to the 16th century, seating terraces, a small orchard with apple and pear trees and a covered pergola.

Also to the rear, is a secluded flagged courtyard with a planted bed and access from both the dining kitchen and the snug. A feature stone arch and wrought iron gate leads to the main garden.

To the eastern boundary, there is a woodland area carpeted with wild garlic in the spring and leading down to the beck.