Grange Avenue, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7PB

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Cragvale, Grange Avenue, Great Harwood

Tucked away on a quiet little-known cul-de-sac just off Cliffe Lane, Cragvale is a truly outstanding three-bedroom semi-detached home that perfectly demonstrates how to modernise a traditional property without losing any of the character that makes it special.

From the moment you step inside, there is personality everywhere. Original coving, picture and dado rails, feature wall panelling, beautiful flooring, fireplaces and internal window shutters all combine to give the property a warmth and individuality that is increasingly difficult to find.

Yet this is far from simply a traditional home. The property has been comprehensively modernised to an exceptional standard, cleverly blending its original features with the contemporary finishes and practicalities required for modern family life.

At the front is a beautiful formal lounge, centred around a multi-fuel burning stove and feature fireplace. A large bay window brings plenty of natural light into the room, while the carefully retained period detailing creates a wonderfully cosy space away from the main open-plan accommodation.

To the rear is where the house really comes into its own.

The owners have created the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space so many buyers are looking for. Designed as the true social heart of the home, it provides dedicated areas for cooking, dining and relaxing while remaining completely connected.

At its centre is a superb high-specification fitted kitchen with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, combining contemporary design with the character found throughout the rest of the property. It is a fantastic space for everyday family life but equally impressive when entertaining.

Practicality hasn't been forgotten either, with a separate utility area and downstairs WC complementing the main living accommodation.

Upstairs are three generously proportioned bedrooms alongside a beautifully finished family bathroom, continuing the same immaculate standard and attention to detail found downstairs.

And then there is the garden.

Rather than one conventional outside space, the rear garden has been beautifully designed across multiple tiers, each offering something different. Indian stone paving creates a fantastic patio for outdoor dining, while lawned areas sit alongside an abundance of colourful flower beds, established planting and a dedicated miniature vegetable garden.

A feature pergola provides another wonderful place to sit and enjoy the surroundings, with the different levels, planting and entertaining areas giving the garden a real sense of discovery as you move through it.

Two useful external outbuildings provide valuable additional storage without compromising the main garden.

Cragvale is one of those properties where the details make the difference. The original features and fireplaces, multi-fuel stove, open-plan rear living space, high-specification kitchen and spectacular tiered garden all have their own individual appeal, but together they create something particularly special.

Add its tucked-away cul-de-sac setting and immaculate finish, and this is an exceptional family home that manages to feel full of traditional character while being completely suited to modern-day living.

A composite entrance door with UPVC double-glazed sidelights opens into a beautiful entrance hallway, immediately introducing you to the combination of original character and contemporary design that runs throughout Cragvale.

Entrance Hallway
The entrance begins with an original-style tiled porch area before transitioning onto solid wood flooring.

There is an abundance of character, including an original-style cast-iron radiator, traditional coving and the original staircase and spindles, all complemented by contemporary panelled walls and spotlights.

From the hallway there is access to both reception rooms and useful understairs storage, while the original staircase rises to the first-floor accommodation.

A thermostat completes the space.

Formal Lounge
Positioned at the front of the property, the main lounge is a stunning traditional reception room.

A fabulous bay window with fitted shutters fills the room with natural light, while original coving, solid wood flooring and an original-style cast-iron radiator retain the character of the house.

Bespoke storage has been cleverly incorporated within the alcoves, while the centrepiece is a multi-fuel burning stove set against a brick backdrop with sandstone hearth and wooden mantelpiece.

A wall-mounted TV point completes what is a wonderfully cosy yet beautifully finished formal living room.

Open-Plan Living, Dining & Kitchen
Moving towards the rear, the second reception room has been opened into the kitchen to create a spectacular open-plan living, dining and entertaining space.

LVT flooring flows throughout the dining and kitchen areas, helping connect the different zones into one fantastic family space.

The dining area retains plenty of traditional character, with original coving and an original-style cast-iron radiator sitting alongside a wall-mounted TV point and a further multi-fuel burning stove.

Two separate sets of UPVC double-glazed French doors – one from the dining area and another from the kitchen – open directly onto the rear garden, creating a brilliant connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

A UPVC double-glazed roof section introduces further natural light from above.

Kitchen
The kitchen is finished to an exceptional specification, with a contemporary range of grey wall and base units complemented by white quartz worktops.

At its centre is a substantial island incorporating storage, a wine cooler and a generous breakfast-bar overhang, with feature lighting positioned above.

A four-ring induction hob with integrated extractor is incorporated within the kitchen, alongside an electric oven, microwave oven and plate-warming drawer.

There is also a full-height integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher, integrated bins and large larder cupboards, providing an excellent amount of concealed storage.

A one-and-a-half bowl ceramic sink is inset within the quartz worktop, with drainer grooves cut directly into the stone and a boiling-water tap completing the sink area.

Further features include spotlights, a Velux roof window and UPVC double-glazed window.

From the kitchen there is access to the downstairs WC, utility area and an external door to the side of the property.

Utility Area
The separate utility space has been cleverly created from part of the original garage, adding valuable practicality without compromising the main living accommodation.

There is dedicated space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, alongside a wall-mounted combi boiler, central heating radiator and Velux roof window.

Access continues into the remaining garage/storage area.

Garage / Storage
The remaining section of the garage provides useful dedicated storage space and is accessed directly from the utility area.

Downstairs WC
A separate downstairs WC completes the ground-floor accommodation, providing another valuable practical feature for a busy family home.

First Floor
The original staircase rises to a central first-floor landing, where the property's character continues.

A UPVC double-glazed window provides natural light, while feature panelled walls and a feature wall light add further detail.

From here there is access to all three bedrooms, the family bathroom and loft space.

Principal Bedroom
Positioned at the front of the property, the principal bedroom is a generous double room with a UPVC double-glazed window and central heating radiator.

Built-in wardrobes provide excellent storage, while a traditional picture rail continues the character found throughout the rest of the house.

There is also a wall-mounted TV point.

Bedroom Two
Bedroom two is another excellent double bedroom positioned towards the rear.

A UPVC double-glazed window overlooks the beautiful garden, while the room also benefits from a central heating radiator, built-in wardrobes and wall-mounted TV point.

Bedroom Three
The third bedroom is another well-proportioned room featuring a UPVC double-glazed window and central heating radiator.

Built-in wardrobes provide useful storage, while a dado rail and feature panelled wall add plenty of personality.

Front & Parking
To the front, a tarmac driveway provides valuable off-road parking.

An attractive rockery area filled with established shrubs, trees and plants provides plenty of greenery and kerb appeal.

There is also additional parking available across the unadopted road opposite the property.

Tiered Rear Garden
If the interior of Cragvale is impressive, the rear garden takes the property to another level.

This is a substantial, completely private tiered garden, carefully designed so that each level provides a different space to enjoy.

At the lower level is an Indian stone flagged patio, creating an excellent area for outdoor furniture and entertaining.

From here, the garden begins to rise through beautifully planted rockeries and flower beds bursting with colour and established planting, including hydrangeas.

The next tier provides another substantial Indian stone flagged entertaining area, surrounded by retaining stone walls with integrated lighting – creating a fantastic space to enjoy long summer evenings.

Continuing upwards is a lawned garden, again framed by attractive stone retaining walls and mature planting.

Pergola & Allotment Garden
At the very top of the garden is yet another completely different space.

A dedicated mini allotment area with raised growing beds provides the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables, complemented by an established apple tree.

Alongside it is a stone-covered seating area and feature pergola, providing another peaceful place to sit and enjoy the garden.

The different levels, mature planting, stonework and abundance of colour give this garden a wonderful sense of discovery while maintaining an excellent degree of privacy.

Outbuildings
At the bottom of the garden are two useful external outbuildings, both benefiting from power and a water supply.

One incorporates a WC, adding another particularly useful feature when entertaining or spending time outside.

Cragvale is a home where the details really matter. From the original staircase, coving, picture rails and cast-iron-style radiators to the panelled walls, shutters and fireplaces, its traditional character has been carefully retained rather than replaced.

Combine that with the high-specification open-plan kitchen, two multi-fuel stoves, practical utility accommodation and incredible multi-level garden, and the result is a truly individual family home that offers something special at every turn.

Representing Agent - Louis Percival

EPC rating - D

Tenure - Freehold

Council tax band - D