St. Annes Road East, Lytham St. Annes, FY8

Entrance Hall

A particularly impressive reception hallway retaining much of the character expected from a property of this period. The hallway features patterned Laura Ashley tiled flooring, deep moulded skirting boards and decorative ceiling cornicing. A striking staircase rises to the first floor, finished with dark-painted newel posts, handrail and turned spindle balustrade, contrasting beautifully with the Farrow & Ball lighter decorations. Radiator, ceiling lighting and access to the principal ground-floor rooms. Useful under-stairs storage cupboard with access to the cellar head.

Lounge

4.65m x 5.55m (15'3" x 18'2")

A generous principal reception room positioned to the front of the property. The focal point is the large walk-in bay window, incorporating attractive refurbished original stained-glass panels across the upper sections. The bay and tall ceiling create a particularly spacious feel, while ornate decorative cornicing and ceiling mouldings reflect the property's period origins. Herringbone-style flooring, wall lighting, radiator, deep skirting boards and power points.

Dining Room 1

4.02m x 4.83m (13'2" x 15'10")

A second well-proportioned reception room enjoying windows to both the front and rear elevations. The room retains substantial decorative ceiling cornicing and mouldings together with deep skirting boards. A period-style fireplace with tiled surround and marble hearth forms the central feature of the room. Herringbone-style flooring continues through the room, complemented by wall lighting and radiator. Its size and open plan position between the hallway and kitchen make it suitable as a formal dining room, family room or additional sitting room.

Dining Room 2

4.02m x 4.83m (13'2" x 15'10")

A second well-proportioned reception room enjoying windows to both the front and rear elevations. The room retains substantial decorative ceiling cornicing and mouldings together with deep skirting boards. A period-style fireplace with tiled surround and marble hearth forms the central feature of the room. Herringbone-style flooring continues through the room, complemented by wall lighting and radiator. Its size and open plan position between the hallway and kitchen make it suitable as a formal dining room, family room or additional sitting room.

Utility Room / Ground Floor WC

2.90m x 1.62m (9'6" x 5'4")

A useful utility area fitted with complementary base and wall units and work surface. Space and plumbing are provided for a washing machine with additional space for a tumble dryer. Vanity wash basin with storage cupboard beneath, low-level WC, patterned tiled flooring and double-glazed window to the side elevation.

Dining Kitchen

4.04m x 6.38m (13'3" x 20'11")

A standout feature of the property is the impressive extended dining kitchen, spanning the rear of the house and finished to an exceptional standard. Fitted with a contemporary TKC true handleless kitchen, it offers an extensive range of full-height, wall and base units with soft-close fittings, complemented by wood-effect detailing and illuminated display shelving. Calacatta quartz worktops and upstands, an inset sink with extendable brushed brass mixer tap and a comprehensive AEG 6000 Series appliance package add a luxurious finish. The substantial central island incorporates an air-venting induction hob, providing additional preparation space with breakfast bar area and naturally dividing the kitchen and dining areas. Concealed LED and track lighting, herringbone-style flooring and extensive power and USB points complete the space. French doors with a large glazed surround open onto the paved terrace and garden, creating an excellent setting for both family living and entertaining.

Landing 1

A spacious landing reached via the impressive staircase from the entrance hall. The staircase continues to the upper floor with matching dark-painted spindle balustrade and handrail. Decorative ceiling cornicing, radiator, ceiling lighting and access to the first-floor bedrooms, bathroom and en-suites.

Landing 2

The staircase continues to the top floor with matching spindle balustrade and handrail. A new roof light provides additional daylight to the landing, with ceiling spotlights, ‘secret door’ loft access and access to both upper-floor bedrooms.

Bedroom One

4.62m x 5.55m (15'2" x 18'2")

A superb principal bedroom positioned to the front of the property and occupying the full width of the main bay. The large bay incorporates attractive original-style stained-glass upper panels, creating a particularly impressive feature. Decorative ceiling cornicing, wall detailing, radiator, bedside pendant lighting, power points and newly fitted carpet. A doorway leads directly into the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite One

3.30m x 1.39m (10'10" x 4'7")

A beautifully finished contemporary en-suite shower room. The suite includes a generous walk-in shower enclosure with Scudo rainfall shower head and separate hand attachment. Two circular freestanding wash basins are positioned beneath individual round mirrors, with wall-mounted black taps providing a striking contrast. Low-level WC, black heated towel rail, tiled shower area, herringbone-style flooring, twin motion activated LED mirrors, ceiling spotlights and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two

4.24m x 4.40m (13'11" x 14'5")

A generous double bedroom with windows to both the front and rear elevations. The front window incorporates refurbished original decorative stained-glass detailing, while the rear window overlooks the garden. Decorative ceiling cornicing, deep skirting boards, radiator, power points and newly fitted carpet. Doorway leading to the private en-suite.

En-Suite Two

2.92m x 1.32m (9'7" x 4'4")

Fitted with a contemporary walk-in shower enclosure with rainfall shower head and additional hand shower. Vanity wash basin with drawer storage beneath, wall-mounted tap, low-level WC, large wall mirror, tiled splashbacks, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, ceiling lighting and double-glazed window to the side elevation.

Bedroom Three

4.06m x 4.45m (13'4" x 14'7")

Another generous double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property. Double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden, decorative detailing, radiator, power points and fitted carpet.

Family Bathroom

2.92m x 2.18m (9'7" x 7'2")

A beautifully finished family bathroom with an excellent contemporary specification. The suite includes a freestanding bath positioned beneath the rear window, together with a separate walk-in shower area featuring a  Scudo rainfall shower. Stone resin vanity wash basin with storage beneath, wall-mounted fittings, low-level WC and heated towel rail. Large-format marble-effect tiling continues across the floor and shower area, while the feature wall behind the bath is finished with vertical timber-effect panelling and concealed ambient lighting. Double-glazed window to the rear elevation, statement ceiling light, LED mirror, wall lighting and extractor fan.

Bedroom Four

4.78m x 4.04m (15'8" x 13'3")

A generous double bedroom located to the front of the top floor. The room features two double-glazed windows, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, power points and fitted carpet. A doorway leads through to the adjoining dressing room.

Dressing Room

1.74m x 2.40m (5'9" x 7'11")

A useful dedicated dressing area positioned between the bedroom and en-suite. Loft access point, fitted carpet, LED lighting and access into the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Three

1.82m x 2.40m (6'0" x 7'11")

A smart contemporary en-suite comprising of a walk-in shower enclosure with Scudo rainfall shower, vanity wash basin with storage beneath and low-level WC. Wall-mounted fittings, mirror, heated towel rail, herringbone-style flooring and complementary wall panelling.

Bedroom Five

4.32m x 4.27m (14'2" x 14'0")

A further substantial double bedroom located to the rear of the upper floor. Double-glazed window overlooking the rear, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, fitted carpet, and power points.

Eaves Storage

2.52m x 8.16m (8'3" x 26'9")

Accessed through a ‘secret’ door, an exceptionally useful area of accessible eaves storage extending along one side of the upper floor, which may suit a variety of future uses such as; cinema room / office / playroom.

Front

The property forms part of an attractive and imposing period building with a handsome red-brick façade, decorative stonework and timber fascias, twin gables and large projecting bay windows. The original architectural detailing is particularly striking, including refurbished decorative stone mouldings and stained-glass panels within the bay windows. A block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles, with lawned and planted areas around the approach. A pathway runs alongside the property providing access towards the rear.

Rear Garden

The property enjoys a particularly generous rear garden, providing an excellent amount of outside space for a house in this location. Immediately adjoining the kitchen is a paved terrace, providing space for outdoor seating and dining and accessed directly through the French doors. Beyond the terrace, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a pathway running along one side. Mature hedging and traditional brick and rendered boundary walls provide a good degree of enclosure. A timber pedestrian gate is positioned towards the far end of the garden. The rear elevation also shows the scale of the extended accommodation, with French doors opening from the kitchen directly onto the garden. There is an outside power point and cold water tap.

Planning permission

The property benefits from full planning permission for a substantial 1.5 storey heritage style annex, situated towards the rear of the back garden. Fylde Borough Council planning reference 25/0380. Designed to an exceptionally high standard to optimise the space available, the ground floor layout incorporates a single garage area with separate side access, a generous open-plan space with vaulted ceiling (suitable for a home office, artist studio or living space) featuring patio doors to access the garden with additional private access to the back lane. The first floor leads on from a mezzanine balcony to a shower room, double bedroom with roof lights and dormer. With additional separate built in storage cupboard.

Additional Specification

The property has undergone extensive renovation and upgrading, including energy-efficient LED lighting throughout, USB sockets in every room and concealed shaver points within the bathrooms. A new heating system has been installed throughout and is controlled via a Hive smart thermostat, with an Alpha E-Tec plus boiler carrying a ten-year warranty. The property has also benefited from replacement double glazing, including the careful encapsulation of the original decorative leaded windows, allowing an important period feature to be retained while improving efficiency. The electrical installation has been fully rewired and carries an NIC guarantee, while the roof has been newly tiled, battened and felted with new lead flashings. The vendors also advise that full planning permission has been granted for a substantial outbuilding, designed to incorporate an open-plan office, garage, bathroom and bedroom.