Highcroft House, Vicarage Lane, Allithwaite, LA117QN

Occupying a substantial south-facing plot in the welcoming rural village of Allithwaite, this impressive detached family home enjoys attractive views towards Morecambe Bay and offers an exceptional blend of generous living space, versatility and beautifully maintained gardens. Arranged over three light-filled floors, the well-proportioned accommodation comprises two spacious reception rooms, a large breakfast kitchen, six generous bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, a family bathroom, a separate shower room and a ground floor cloakroom, making it ideally suited to growing or multi-generational families. Externally, the property is surrounded by attractive lawned gardens with established planting, mature borders and a pond, together with paved patios providing excellent spaces for alfresco dining, entertaining and relaxing. Further benefits include a detached outbuilding incorporating a workshop and utility room, a detached garage, and a summerhouse, all with power and lighting. A generous driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles, completing this outstanding family home.

Directions

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Location

Located on the edge of the semi-rural village of Allithwaite, this exclusive south-facing setting offers elevated views across Morecambe Bay, visible from the majority of the living spaces as well as the surrounding gardens. The village is home to a welcoming family pub, a shop, a children's play area, a primary school, a church, a community orchard and field, a football pitch, a cycle pump track, and a bowling green, making it ideal for families. Just a short distance away, the Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands offers a variety of independent retailers, bakeries, butchers, a greengrocer, a chemist, and a health centre, ensuring all essential amenities are within easy reach. Additionally,  train stations at Kents Bank and Grange provide convenient links to Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, and Manchester.

Description

Nestled in the charming village of Allithwaite, this impressive six-bedroom detached family home occupies a substantial south-facing plot, offering excellent versatility and attractive views towards Morecambe Bay. With generous accommodation spread over three light-filled floors, this property is ideally suited for family life and entertaining, combining spacious interiors with extensive, beautifully maintained outdoor spaces.

A welcoming entrance porch, retaining its original tiled floor, opens into a spacious reception hall with stunning feature staircase and further period features include decorative cornicing, picture rails and original tiled flooring immediately reflecting the character of the home.

To the front of the property, the elegant bay-windowed lounge is centred around an open 'marble' fireplace and enjoys an abundance of natural light. The room flows through to the formal dining room, where glazed doors provide direct access to the rear gardens, creating an ideal space for entertaining.

The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen, breakfast area and sitting room, which features exposed oak flooring, creating a warm and inviting everyday living space. . The living room area enjoys a further bay window to the front allowing lovely views over the established front garden.

The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of cabinetry complemented by granite work surfaces and a central island. Integrated within the worktops are a stainless-steel one-and-a-half bowl sink with drainer and a two-ring gas hob. Appliances include an integrated electric oven and grill together with a gas fired Aga featuring twin hotplates and double ovens, which also supplies the property's hot water. American style fridge freezer and and dishwasher.

A rear porch provides practical access from the kitchen to the rear garden, while glazed internal doors open into a delightful sun room. Benefitting from a radiator for year-round comfort, this versatile space enjoys lovely views across the surrounding gardens and direct access outside.

Completing the ground floor is a convenient ground floor cloakroom, ideal for families and guests alike and useful understairs storage.

The first floor offers four generous double bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom comprising a 'whirlpool' bath, separate shower enclosure, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

The second floor provides two further double bedrooms, one of which is currently arranged as a hobbies room, together with a shower room. Additional storage is available from two built-in cupboards and useful eaves access.

The property stands within beautifully maintained south-facing, private gardens, thoughtfully landscaped to provide a variety of outdoor spaces. Extensive lawns are complemented by mature trees, including an attractive willow, established planting and a dedicated wildflower garden.

Several seating areas allow the gardens to be enjoyed throughout the day, including a paved terrace beside a feature pond and an elevated patio with summerhouse, providing peaceful places to relax while taking in the surrounding outlook.

A detached outbuilding is divided into a workshop and utility room, offering excellent flexibility for hobbies, storage or home working. A detached garage, together with the outbuilding, benefits from both light and power. To the front, a generous driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.