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USD 908,136

Surrounded by its own garden and then open green fields, the all round views are excellent. There are two garages, extensive parking and the advantage of three fields totaling approximately 11 acres enabling you to experience country living first hand by creating your own small holding – whether it’s keeping livestock, growing your own or simply having the land for children and dogs to let off steam, Nook House provides the venue. With the advantage of just one neighbouring property, this is a quiet and peaceful place to call home and whilst there is a feeling of great remoteness it is far from isolated and enjoys good access to the M6 at J33 and is handy for all that both the traditional market town of Garstang and vibrant city of Lancaster have to offer. Vendor Insight We bought the house as we wanted to give our children a rural upbringing as we’d had. We’ve loved our time here but as they’ve now flown the nest it’s time for us to move on. Location Whilst Nook House lies just outside the Forest of Bowland AONB it is nevertheless surrounded by stunning unspoilt open countryside and enjoys good 360 degree views including a view to the east towards Clougha Pike. The best of both worlds, fortunate indeed are those that enjoy a country lifestyle, surrounded by nature but still maintaining good accessibility to road and rail networks and a short drive to local towns and cities. Such is the case here at Nook House. It feels a lot more remote than it actually is and offers the sort of tranquil existence that usually goes hand in hand with a long drive on progressively narrow lanes. Not so here. The village of Dolphinholme has an active local community, a parish church (St Mark’s CoE), and a Methodist chapel, a village hall which hosts various events throughout the year as well as regular groups and classes, a primary school, playground, bowling green and tennis court. The Forest of Bowland, also known as the Bowland Fells covers 32 sq miles and is an area of fells, deep valleys, ancient woodlands, sprawling heather and peat moorland. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964 it offers multiple opportunities for fresh air and fun with excellent lanes, footpaths and bridle paths for walking, running and cycling and for those intent on more leisurely pursuits then the wildlife flourishes and the lack of street lighting means that you get some wonderful dark and starry nights. If you need a fix of city life, you’re easily into Lancaster which offers a full range of commercial and recreational facilities including a wide selection of restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, a great shopping experience with the majority of the town centre being pedestrianized, a choice of theatres and cinemas and a growing cultural and music scene with festivals and events throughout the year. There are also two universities and both private and NHS hospitals. Garstang is good for day-to-day needs; there are branches of Booths, Sainsbury’s and Aldi as well as a high street with independent traders. Whether you need to travel for business or love to get out and about for pleasure, transport links are to hand with convenient access onto the M6 at J33 and there is a train station on the main West Coast line in Lancaster. London and Edinburgh can easily be reached within 2.5 hours by train, while Manchester is reached in under an hour, bringing travel for work and pleasure in easy reach. Vendor Insight We love the rural lifestyle that Nook House has given us. It’s peaceful and quiet living here, it feels a lot more remote than it is as we’re easily into Lancaster or onto the motorway at J33. It’s also been fantastic for excursions to both the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks. There is a school bus service from the village or 5 Lane Ends to Lancaster. Then on the A6, buses run to Lancaster, Blackpool and Preston. Step Inside The main entrance tends to be straight into the kitchen, although the official front door is next door, through the porch and into the sitting room. The route into the kitchen just makes more sense somehow. Apart from the plentiful exposed beams and lintels, there’s a great use of natural materials throughout the house, the kitchen has a stone flagged floor, the internal doors on the ground floor are all boarded pine with Suffolk latches and are surrounded by pine architraves and skirting boards, they complement the golden tones of the oak floors in the sitting and dining rooms and the home office. The staircase has an attractive balustrade on the landing with twisted rails which echo the pine of the six panel doors into the bedroom and bathroom. There’s exposed stone walls in the porch and on the landing and many of the window surrounds are stone mullion. Window seats are to be found throughout offering a spot to perch and take in the views. Attached to the rear of the property there is a boiler/utility room. Step inside to the kitchen and it’s instantly welcoming; natural maple shaker style cabinet doors, pull out basket drawers, Travertine stone wall tiling and a pot sink give a timeless country look with cupboards extending into a peninsular unit and breakfast bar with space for four stools, perfect for informal family mealtimes. A Rangemaster 110 electric range oven and integrated NEFF dishwasher are included in the sale, there’s plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tall fridge freezer. Central to the layout is the sitting room, a Stovax wood burner is set into a traditional high stone mantlepiece, the enclosed staircase rises from here providing a useful store underneath in addition to a second coat cupboard. Off the sitting room to the front porch there’s a stone ledge which makes the perfect bench whilst you put your boots on. The dining room is atmospheric and warmed by a second wood burning stove. Beyond the dining room is the home office, the view is impressive, if possibly not a little distracting! Rising to the first floor the landing offers great storage cupboards as well as an airing cupboard. The principle bedroom has views to both the east and west and the benefit of an ensuite shower room. Bedrooms two and three are both double rooms with lovely views and share use of the house bathroom. Quaint, full of character features and cosy, this is a charismatic country home. Vendor Insight The sitting room is probably our favourite room in the house, it’s so cosy and characterful with the wood burner and beams. It’s been great having a dedicated office within the house as it’s meant we’ve been able to work from home when needed. Step Outside Nook House is about so much more than a period farmhouse. It’s a great package for a rural lifestyle with not just gardens but surrounding paddocks as well – the sum of its parts far exceed the individual elements. Ring fenced, the fields amount to approximately 10½ acres, giving a total area of around 11 acres when the garden, garages and parking areas are included (no commercial businesses allowed eg, livery, glamping, caravan park).  There is an overage clause on the piece of land opposite the garages for a total of 10 years, the first 5 years will be at 50% and the remaining years will be at 30%, payable when planning permission is granted. Surrounded by the great outdoors, informal gardens surround the house with just enough colour, seasonal interest and landscaping to look right. There is a succession of bulbs from early spring onwards; snowdrops, crocuses, bluebells, primulas and then into summer with alliums and agapanthus. Around March there is a ribbon of traditional yellow daffodils along the verges of the drive. A wide concrete path leads from the parking area to the house – the porch leads into the sitting room, the second door straight into the kitchen. The garden is mainly lawn with herbaceous and flowering shrub borders. Traditional cottage garden favourites feature including hydrangeas, delphiniums, lupins many of which are in shades of purple and pinks. A clematis is being trained around the boiler room door and a rose climbs above the pergola. Hedges surround the majority of the garden and are predominantly hawthorn. There are four raised beds to get you started growing your own fruit and vegetables. The sun rises onto the back of the house, shining into the kitchen at breakfast time. The front of the house enjoys a westerly aspect and the afternoon sun but it’s at the side where day long sun may be enjoyed – it makes the perfect place for garden furniture, it’s not at all overlooked and the views are fabulous. A detached garage block provides 2 garages, excellent parking and storage. Stone faced under a slated roof with wooden up and over doors. The one nearest the house gives access to mezzanine storage above. There is also an electricity cable laid, but at present no sockets. In front of the garages and extending in front of the house is a large concrete area providing plenty of great parking space for family and visitors. Vendor Insight Once the clocks go forward we tend to spend as much time outside as possible. Surrounded by nature, spring and summer are lovely here. The garden has been great for a growing family, the lawn has been both a cricket and football pitch for the children and our extended family. The field to the rear of the house is perfect for sledging. With many family summer birthdays we’ve been able to have parties and barbeques outside which has given us lots of happy memories. We get a lot of visiting...

3 bd

Lancaster

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USD 1,070,379

Set back behind a deep front garden and thus affording a degree of privacy rare in such a central location, Westwood occupies a prime position in one of Lancaster’s most desirable and quiet residential addresses. Being within walking distance of all city amenities including the railway station, schools and shops, it is an exceptionally convenient and accessible place to live and enjoy a city lifestyle. Whilst in many respects this is a true period piece, rich in architectural details with plentiful original features, it has all the appointments necessary for modern day living. An entrance vestibule opens into the staircase hall, there are three reception rooms, a kitchen opening into a garden room, an original ‘back’ kitchen, utility and cloakroom. A range of useful and substantial cellar rooms provide excellent storage. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. On the second floor, three further double bedrooms, a box room and bathroom. Outside, gardens surround the house to three sides. The front garden is well stocked and screens the house from quiet and elegant Westbourne Drive. The private driveway offers parking for several cars, the side seating terrace is an absolute sun trap and the back garden envelopes the garden room and creates a lovely leafy outlook from within. In short, a prime period house in a premier location – highly recommended for those seeking a large house with the convenience and amenities of a city centre lifestyle. Vendor Insight When we first viewed Westwood we felt it had “good bones” and we loved the scale of the house with all its original features. There have only ever been four or five owners since it was built and so not a tremendous amount had changed over the years. Over the last twenty years this has been a wonderful and much loved house for our family. We have enjoyed entertaining family, friends and colleagues here; over the years we’ve hosted wedding celebrations, parties for special occasions, many a barbecue and every year on Christmas Eve we hold a traditional candle-lit Swedish dinner for the whole family. Our children had friends who lived out of town and so our house became a hub for them after school and at weekends; somewhere they could all get together – we often had a house full and many sleep-overs. Location Within the Cannon Hill Conservation Area, leafy Westbourne Drive offers the best of both worlds and provides an attractive balance to life. All that the busy and bustling city of Lancaster has to offer is within walking distance and yet returning home there is a sense of peace and tranquility that pervades this smart and highly respected residential area. Lancaster has wide appeal for all ages with an established cultural and music scene, excellent schools, a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars offering cuisines from around the world, a good range of high street and independent shops mainly located with the pedestrianised centre, a twice weekly market, a comprehensive provision of professional services, two universities (Lancaster and Cumbria) and good healthcare provision with both private and NHS hospitals in the city. Centrally situated, Westwood is convenient for those working at the universities and hospitals and is within walking distance for children attending the Grammar Schools or Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy. Whether you need to travel for business or love to get out and about for pleasure, transport links are to hand. Importantly, the train station is within walking distance and has regular services to Manchester, London Euston and Edinburgh on the main West Coast line. If travelling by car, access to the M6 is either at J34 (where there is a convenient Park and Ride facility) or J33. Vendor Insight It’s a lovely quiet place to live. We are surrounded by greenery and hear the birds and owls, but within a short walk we’re right in the middle of the city. There are some great walks straight from the door - Fairfield Nature Reserve, Freeman’s Wood, along the canal and the river Lune from the quayside in both directions.. The location has been ideal for our family as the children could walk everywhere and then when they were old enough, the proximity of the station gave them great freedom and new opportunities. Step inside The owners tell us that it will be a wrench to leave Westwood and we fully appreciate why. It is an inviting, deeply charismatic and atmospheric period property, offering rare space and undeniable grandeur. With extensive accommodation laid out over four floors, it’s an ideal arrangement for family life where children can effectively have the top floor of bedrooms to themselves. Equally, it is the perfect house if you enjoy welcoming guests - the formal drawing room and dining room providing a real sense of occasion with the splendid proportions and fine period details. Deeply traditional in its layout, this is a substantial ‘four square’ house with generous and graciously proportioned rooms set over four floors connected by ample circulation space – a large hallway and spacious landings. It’s also a lovely light house, the front of the house attracts the morning sun which then moves round to the side terrace, sitting room, garden room and back garden for the afternoon and evening. For those appreciative of period features, Westwood provides a taste of a bygone era with rooms boasting many hallmarks of the Victorian period. High ceilings, ornate moulded cornices still crisp in their fine detailing, ceiling roses and picture rails. Many of the floor coverings are original offering everything from Victorian tiling to exposed and polished floorboards. There is an impressive selection of period fireplaces throughout the house - mahogany in the drawing room (said to be Gillows) with original hand painted tiles depicting pastoral scenes from the height of the romantic period, whilst the dining room mantlepiece is rouge royal red marble with a fire basket. The sunny south facing sitting room is a more informal room with a marvellous 1930s flame mahogany veneer fire surround with pastel coloured tiled insert and hearth. The former ‘back’ kitchen houses a high stone fire surround and whilst it is no longer in use it is flanked by the original and incredibly practical alcove cupboards and drawers. On the first floor, all four of the large bedrooms have period fireplaces and on the top floor, one of the three double bedrooms has a cast iron fireplace, presumably a former servant’s room. Befitting the proportions of the rooms, skirting boards and architraves are suitably deep, internal doors are weighty, panelled and feature original handles, finger plates and ironmongery. The substantial staircase with elegant mahogany banister rises from the hall to the second floor, impressive in its proportions with a carpet runner secured with the original brass rods. Stone steps lead down to the cellar rooms. Most windows are the original sash design, with double glazing in the extension. There is leaded and coloured glass featuring on the inner hall door and side panels and in the bathroom where the glazing is reminiscent of a sunrise, entirely appropriate as the bathroom suite is an authentic 1930s design in primrose yellow with the original vanity mirror and wall tiling. In addition to this absolute gem, there’s an adjacent modern second shower room with shower, plus a bathroom on the top floor and a ground floor cloakroom. Three of the first-floor bedrooms also have wash basins. The present owners undertook a gentle remodelling at the rear of the house to provide a family friendly living space with a kitchen partially open to a light and airy garden room; it’s a successful configuration of space that provides room to cook, eat, chat and relax. The layout is sufficiently connected and open plan to be sociable but retains a degree of separation. Joiner made cabinets are bespoke and topped with granite worktops. The garden room is lovely by day, magical by night – especially for a summer dinner party. The pine floorboards have been given a Scandinavian look and lightened using a traditional lye finish to reflect light, there is wrap around glazing and French windows open to the garden. The outlook is surprisingly green; the lawn extending to mature and established planted borders with neighbouring trees providing a sense of seclusion. All in all, an outstanding house, substantial, light and spacious and delightfully rich in architectural details. Vendor Insight The garden room is very much our ‘day room’ and it is also wonderful for a dinner party as candlelight reflects in the glass. We put our Christmas tree in front of the French windows for the same reason, so the lights reflect all around. We also much enjoy coming together during the evenings in the winter months around a fire in the very snug little sitting room. Step outside A deep front garden screens Westwood from this quiet street providing a rare and surprising degree of privacy and seclusion, unusual in a setting as central as this. Stone gate pillars sit either side of the entrance to the drive which offers parking for several cars. To both the front garden and the deep planted border that runs along the length of the drive are a variety of flowering and colourful shrubs including rhododendrons and a wide selection of acers. The boundaries and front elevation are adorned with a variety of climbing...

6 bd

Lancaster

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USD 641,987

Burnham offers a fabulous opportunity for buyers to remodel, update and possibly extend to create a bespoke residence in an amazing situation with frontage onto the River Lune.   By way of a historical note, built in the 18th Century, the impressive Halton Hall once stood on the banks of the River Lune in this very spot but was demolished in the 1930s. The site was sold off in plots and a series of individual homes were built as the years went by, each one enjoying a south facing aspect with river frontage and views to the opposite bank. Stonework was salvaged and used by the various developers in their projects giving each house a bespoke historical link.  The house has been in the ownership of the same family since it was built when it was a wedding gift. Passing through the generations it has been both a first and second home over the years and thankfully  has been somewhat protected from the successive makeovers of a string of new owners, consequently there remain some delightful original architectural features from the thirties.  The accommodation is mainly on one level with a choice of entrances, a central hall off which is a kitchen, sitting room, dining room, double bedroom and bathroom. From the kitchen is a side lobby with a staircase rising to a spacious landing and a second double bedroom.   Outside there are screened and private tiered gardens with seating areas which extend to lawns with established planting and frontage onto the River Lune. There is a useful undercroft which provides storage areas and a delightful covered seating area. Parking is well provided for with space immediately outside the walled garden and a detached row of five single garages fronted by an enclosed additional parking area.  The location is impressively accessible for anyone who requires motorway connections for work, family commitments or leisure. Accessing all that the vibrant city of Lancaster has to offer could not be easier, and all of this with the benefits of village life and being surrounded by some unrivalled open countryside.  This is a tremendous opportunity to create a highly individual property with a unique history and a very special setting.  Location As a satellite village for the city of Lancaster Halton is within the highly scenic Lune Valley and has a lot to offer, the beauty being that within the village everything is within walking distance. There are a handful of shops as well as places to have a bite to eat or enjoy a drink. In terms of services there is a doctor’s surgery and pharmacy, vehicle repair garage and playground. An active village, The Centre is the hub of village life with a community centre, café, playing field and skate park. Halton Mill is a business and arts centre which also hosts events and classes throughout the year and the village is home to historic St Wilfred’s Church. There is a primary school with children of secondary school age travelling into Lancaster where there are excellent grammar schools available.  Halton is a popular choice with those seeking the advantages and community of village life but in a location that is far from remote, indeed the accessibility of the village is a major selling point being only 1.5 miles (southbound) or 1 mile (northbound) from J34 of the M6. For those after the convenience of being able to pop into Lancaster for shopping and social events or the daily requirements of work or schooling, then the city centre is 3.4 miles distant. Lancaster is well connected and has a station on the main West Coast railway line as well as a Park and Ride facility located next to J34 so it is  excellent for lift sharing either for work or days out. At Lancaster you will find the nearest hospitals (NHS and private) as well as the universities of both Lancaster and Cumbria. The Lune Valley offers a great lifestyle with some fabulous country pubs and access to stunning open countryside, not only the valley itself with its undulating hills and footpath along the meandering River Lune, but nearby are two AONBs (the Forest of Bowland and combined Arnside and Silverdale) and two National Parks (the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District) which are all wonderfully convenient for days out. Just under 13 miles away is the Cumbrian market town of Kirkby Lonsdale which is a popular day trip destination with a great range of independent shops and some lovely cafes, pubs and restaurants.  Step inside  There is something very nostalgic and endearing about Burnham. It is full of charm and immeasurable potential. Built in the 1930s there are original period details throughout. These include two fabulous fireplaces, different but by the same skilled hand and believed by the vendors to be Waring & Gillows (leading cabinet makers in Lancaster from the 18th Century). They feature carved oak surrounds and exquisite tiling, almost iridescent and luminous in shades of rich plum, scarlet, cherry and ruby. There is also the most extraordinary period bathroom suite with original tiling including not just matching moulded hooks, soap and toothbrush holders but a conveniently placed ashtray too… a sign of the times indeed! Period details go on to include built in kitchen cabinets, leaded windows and door panels, internal panel doors and ironmongery, tessellated floor tiles, Crittall French windows and picture rails. For enthusiasts of this period, it is an absolute treasure trove.  Burnham is now ready for the next generation to take it beyond a charming period piece and create a home that is fit for modern day living. It is not devoid of convenience however, the central heating boiler was added in 2012 and there is B4RN full fibre gigabit broadband installed.  Most of the living space is currently on the ground floor, there are entrances at either side. The daily approach for family is likely to be to the west, a covered entrance with an outhouse leads to a hall from which the stairs rise and there is a useful store room. The kitchen has a combination of original built in cabinets and more modern units. Through to a central hallway (with two cupboards, one for airing the other being understairs) which provides the link to the entrance on the east elevation, probably where your guests originally entered. There are two splendid reception rooms on the front elevation, one has access to a south facing balcony which could have a river view with a little judicious pruning in the garden. On the rear elevation is the first bedroom, set within an unusual corner window is a door to the garden and the aforementioned fabulous period bathroom.  Stairs lead to the first floor where there is a good sized landing and door to unconverted loft space. It’s all ripe to upgrade and remodel. A second double bedroom faces south and looks over the garden but could have a river aspect.  Not only does Burnham offer location, location, location, but it also brings potential, potential, potential, so if you are looking for a rewarding project, one where value may be added, then it has to be on your list to view.   Step outside It is an impressive entrance, turn in off Halton Road onto a private drive. Continue as you pass a series of attractive and individual properties, it is exclusive and private, a high stone wall screens the properties from Halton Road to the extent that many people driving through the village would not even know these houses existed. Burnham is not visible from the private drive, but you will spot the high stone wall on your left and the name sign. A private pull in parking area will accommodate one or two cars depending on size and is convenient for day-to-day comings and goings. It is an enticing entrance, a door in a high stone wall opens to reveal Burnham in its very own secret garden, tucked away out of sight. The privacy continues throughout the garden thanks to the enclosing boundaries, a combination of stone walls or mature hedging and trees. In fairness, the view of the river is now blocked by the foliage, but some careful landscaping would reveal the pleasurable and relaxing vista of a passing water view and for those that would enjoy messing about on the river, then there is the opportunity to create access for paddleboarding, kayaking, open water swimming and the like.  Approaching the house, steps lead through terraced garden areas with a full width paved seating area, perfect for enjoying the morning sunshine.  Paths leads round either side of the house where there is a delightful, covered seating area, utterly charming and a lovely place to enjoy being outside but sheltered from the elements. Off this is an outside loo and a store room with conversion potential. There is additional undercroft storage with limited access. Beyond the seating area is a lawn, walk under the wooden and slate arbour, down a short flight of steps and there is a lower garden with a second lawn, enclosed now by shrubs and trees but it has potential to be opened up to reveal the river bank and view.  Continue on the drive beyond Burnham to the end and you will reach a detached block of five single garages with the original wooden folding doors with leaded glass lights. In front is a walled forecourt providing great space for additional vehicles. Subject to consent there is scope here to create an office, workshop or studio to enhance the amenity value of Burnham.  Services Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating from an Ideal Logic + boiler in the kitchen.  Broadband Full fibre gigabit broadband available from B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) ... 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2 bd

Lancaster

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USD 1,161,199

Clouds permitting, great views can be had of the Coniston Hills, The Langdales and even Scafell Pike. The view is a work of art, different from season to season, day to day even hour to hour. In a quiet and peaceful setting at the head of a private lane, on the brow of Aldcliffe Hill, the property is set within a secure, gated and very private garden which wraps around the property, indeed, one of the many delights of Aldcliffe Heights is the outside space on offer. The gardens are well stocked and established being well screened from the few neighbouring properties ensuring that when you are enjoying one of the many distinct seating areas or terraces you are wonderfully private, critically the gardens are then open where it matters most – the fabulous panoramic views. This tucked away semi rural setting and general location will appeal to those looking to take advantage of all that the vibrant city of Lancaster has on offer in terms of excellent schools and commercial enterprises, a thriving high street and wide choice of restaurants offering cuisines from around the world and a diverse arts and cultural scene. The orientation of the property and extensive glazing ensures that it is also an exceptionally bright and sunny internally. Well proportioned accommodation is beautifully presented and immaculately kept with a stunning garden room, a sitting room that extends into a conservatory, a high spec dining kitchen with utility room, four double bedrooms, a bathroom, wet-room and cloakroom. This is a prime property in a choice setting with exceptional views. Vendor insight It was the view that sold this property to us. We knew we could change and upgrade the accommodation but the one thing we could never change or improve upon was the view. It’s pure gold and has been the background to our lives for the last eighteen years; we have loved every minute of living here. Location Situated on a gentle hill Aldcliffe Village is separated from Lancaster by open countryside yet remains within easy walking distance of the city centre, around 20 minutes along the beautiful Lancaster Canal, and as such is sought after by a variety of different buyers as one of Lancaster’s premier residential areas as it offers a great lifestyle enhancing balance of country and city lifestyles. It is convenient for those working at the Universities of Lancaster and Cumbria and the hospitals (there are both private and NHS in the city). Aldcliffe Heights is within waking distance for children attending the Grammar Schools or Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy. It’s also handy for all that Lancaster has to offer in terms of retail, social and commercial opportunities and is convenient for those needing the train station whether for commuting or away days; Lancaster station is on the main west coast line with frequent services to Manchester and London Euston. By road, Aldcliffe is easily accessible to the wider road network via the M6, via either J33 or 34 bringing travel for work and pleasure in easy reach. Vendor insight We’ve really valued the location. It has a country feel and outlook, but we can easily walk into the city centre. On top of that, the setting, atop a hill, is absolutely unique and is situated at the end of a quiet single track cul-de-sac and therefore traffic free. Step inside Built in 1957 and bought by the current vendors in 2005, this detached property has been remodeled, extended and extensively upgraded to create the impressive property now on offer. Contemporary clean lines and a colour palette that flows from room to room and reflects nature ensures that Aldcliffe Heights has a bright and fresh feel with high quality modern appointments for ease of living. For reduced upkeep there are uPVC windows and doors and white high gloss, part glazed internal doors. Most windows are fitted with blinds rather than curtains to enhance the architectural clean lines. The Velux skylights in the garden room and principal bedroom have remote operation and rain sensors with all internal lights fitted with dimmer switches. Big picture windows, frameless glass curtains, French windows and fully glazed external doors enable light to flood in and allow the fabulous view be fully appreciated throughout. There’s a real connection between the property and garden as it’s possible to step outside from virtually every room. The entrance hall and inner hallways (with oak parquet flooring) provide a connection and flow between all rooms. There are two main living rooms, the garden room and sitting room. Truly a room for all seasons, the garden room provides a warm and cosy sitting room in autumn and winter with its oak floor and open fire grate, whilst in the summer with the glass curtain wall fully open it enjoys an excellent flow from the inside out to the terrace. The striking fire surround is green granite and the copper radiator cover is a work of art in its own right. The ceiling rises high to the roof apex and gives the room a really airy feel, enhanced by the twin multi pendant light fittings. Off the hall, a fully glazed door opens to the sitting room which extends into the conservatory where the 180 degree view really speaks for itself. A cleverly positioned internal blind enables a degree of shade for watching the big screen when the sun is flooding in. The wall hung TV has concealed cabling and ten surround sound speakers for a fully immersive experience. The sociable dining kitchen has space for a conventional dining table and for more informal dining the central island has a breakfast bar with space for four stools. With pale grey high gloss fronted Siematic handleless cabinets it is sleek, stylish and well equipped. Integral appliances comprise a five plate induction hob, an electric fan oven and combination oven/grill/microwave and dishwasher (all NEFF), tall larder fridge and tall freezer (both Miele), Gaggenau teppanyaki hot plate and a ceiling extractor fan. The neighbouring utility room has plumbing for a washing machine and is vented outside for a tumble drier and is fitted with white high gloss fronted cabinets. Beyond the utility room is the cloakroom, stylishly fitted with a two piece suite. Wake up and see the view! Along one entire wall in the principal bedroom are sliding doors that open out onto the sunset patio. The ceiling rises high to the roof apex and gives the room a really airy feel; two large Velux skylights allow you to feel that you can almost touch the sky as you stargaze before drifting off to sleep. Three further bedrooms are all doubles, two have doors to the garden and all enjoy good outlooks. The main bathroom is worthy of any boutique hotel with a double ended bath, large walk in shower with both rainfall and handheld heads, a white high gloss vanity unit and WC. Ensuring a polished look are the finishing touches; an illuminated mirror, tall storage cabinet and surround sound speakers. Both the bathroom and the wet-room have marble effect composite wall paneling for a glamorous look. The wet-room has a rainfall shower, high gloss vanity unit and WC. There’s a pull down ladder to the loft which has central height, boarding and light. Vendor insight We love to entertain and this is a great place for a party. There are so many doors out into the garden and the sound system works both inside and out so there’s a natural flow. Whilst it can easily hold a crowd, at the same time, there are cosy areas for when it’s just us, like the garden room. With the fire roaring and the rain on the skylights above (or even better when it snows) it’s incredibly atmospheric Step outside The electric wrought iron gates, incorporating the name of the house, sweep open to a generous parking area where there is space for five or possibly six cars to park without double parking. There is also a pedestrian gate set within a fragrant jasmine covered archway. The parking area is block paved and this continues in paths around the property, extending to a substantial terrace at the rear. The front door is round to the left and approached under a rose covered trellis arch. There are several seating areas throughout the garden, each one carefully created to enable day long enjoyment of the outdoor space that has been considerately designed, well planted and lovingly tended. Distinct areas enable movement around the garden depending on the time of day, whether you seek light or shade, whether there’s just you or a dozen more and your purpose; it may be an alfresco breakfast, a quiet coffee with the papers, a long leisurely lunch with a bbq stretching long into the afternoon, pre dinner drinks, an evening supper with friends or a chilled sundowner as you reflect on the day and marvel at the deepening sunset. It’s a garden that just keeps on giving. Deserving a special mention is the west facing sandstone flagged tiered terrace and the contemporary raised deck with glass balustrading. The deck enjoys an advantageous position as far as the views are concerned which is really a living and breathing work of art; bordering the open countryside there are roses planted along the boundary, with space for both dining and lounge furniture and there’s a distinctly Mediterranean feel about it, no wonder it’s a favourite place for the owners as it gets the first and last of the sunshine. There are several outside storage areas; a large shed with double doors at either end (for the easy access and exit o...

4 bd

Lancaster

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USD 1,232,558

Substantial, soulful and packed full of period features Newland House has been created from a wing of Newland Hall and offers an enticing slice of country house grandeur. The welcome is warm, the proportions are excellent and the characterful features plentiful. Highly charismatic and extensive accommodation is laid out over three floors with an additional cellar. Perfect for a family or for a couple looking to embrace the space, entertain frequently, work from home or have the room and flexibility to indulge hobbies, this is indeed an impressive period house.  Step over the threshold to the reception hall off which is a cloakroom. The well-appointed breakfast kitchen is backed up with a utility room and the reception rooms are extensive; a grand drawing room, atmospheric dining room with connected drinks room, a morning room and a music room. To the first floor lies the principal suite with a bedroom, bathroom and dressing room. A second double bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and there is a third double bedroom and a generous house bathroom. An eminently flexible arrangement, a fourth double bedroom on this floor is presently used as a library. Rising to the second floor and there are three further double bedrooms, one of which has a dressing room and ensuite shower room and there’s a house shower room too. There are three separate garden areas – all are thoughtfully landscaped and planted; the front garden is walled and gated and provides good parking as well as ‘The Bothy’ a delightful garden store. The sheltered main garden wraps around the back of the house and there is a charming courtyard as well. Private but with the benefit of neighbours, the location embraces its rural setting whilst being highly accessible having J33 M6 within easy reach. All in all, an exceptionally attractive and impressive period home. Vendor Insight We were looking for a period property, found this, and have really enjoyed living here. Whilst we moved here after our children had left home they very much enjoy visiting here. It’s proved to be a great house for family events. With several family birthdays in December we tend to host everyone here at Christmas and also over Easter. There’s enough space for everyone to sleep over and be under one roof. We can all spread out in different rooms but then the drawing room is plenty big enough for everyone to be together. We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming family into our home; it has made the house feel purposeful.  Location Whilst Newland House lies just outside the Forest of Bowland AONB it is nevertheless in a desirable leafy spot and surrounded by stunning unspoilt countryside; it maintains good accessibility to road and rail networks and is an easily manageable drive to local towns and cities. The village of Dolphinholme has an active local community, a parish church (St Mark’s CoE), and a Methodist chapel, a village hall which hosts various events throughout the year as well as regular groups and classes, a primary school, playground, bowling green and tennis court. The Forest of Bowland, also known as the Bowland Fells, covers 32 sq miles with fells, deep valleys, ancient woodlands, sprawling heather and peat moorland. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964 it offers many opportunities for outdoor adventure with an extensive network of lanes, footpaths and bridle paths for walking, running and cycling. When the bright lights beckon you’re easily into Lancaster which offers a full range of commercial and recreational facilities including a wide selection of restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, a great shopping experience with the majority of the town centre being pedestrianized, a choice of theatres and cinemas and an established cultural and music scene with festivals and events throughout the year. There are also two universities and both private and NHS hospitals. Garstang is well suited for your day-to-day needs; there are branches of Booths, Sainsbury’s and Aldi as well as a busy high street with a great selection of independent retailers. Whether you need to travel for business or love to get out and about for pleasure, transport links are to hand with convenient access onto the M6 at J33 and there is a train station on the main West Coast line in Lancaster. Vendor Insight The access to the motorway is excellent here, we are easily into Garstang for our everyday shopping and into Lancaster too. It’s a lovely quiet place to live. We have the peace of mind that comes with having neighbours but everyone is very respectful of each other’s privacy and the house and garden aren’t overlooked.  Step inside Originally the servants’ quarters of the Newland Hall Estate, and long since divided into a separate residence, the present owners bought it in 2001 and set about renovating the property, a thorough and painstaking project spanning many years, breathing new life into the subsequently renamed Newland House. Above the front door a date stone bears the inscription 1908 HHE when it was thought the original and much older farmhouse was extended and gentrified. As much as possible of the original character was retained and restored; where items were lost or damaged craftsmen were commissioned to complete the work; their endeavours now unidentifiable from the original. Presented in a quintessential country house style, it is reassuring traditional and captures the echoes of a bygone elegant age. Whilst certain rooms lend themselves perfectly to their present use, others are versatile (such as the morning room, music room, library room) and could easily be repurposed to suit your lifestyle, for example as a home office, a gym, sewing room, playroom or snug. Top to bottom, original period features give the property depth and authenticity and include an imposing studded oak front door, high ceilings with cornices and tall, working sash windows, internal doors with five panels, a row of servants’ bells (a couple are still in working order although whether you’ll be able to summon assistance is another matter!), built in cupboards, leaded and coloured glass door panels, original fireplaces, the staircase with unusual decorative spindles, dark red quarry floor tiles and oak floor boards. Beautifully presented, all interior woodwork is painted in a restful neutral cream to provide continuity between the floors and rooms. The colour palette is restrained and measured, largely comprised of Farrow & Ball’s neutral tones, the one notable exception being the dining room where a deep and atmospheric shade of red has been selected; set off by candlelight and the high stone fire surround, this is a wonderful setting for a dinner party on a winter’s evening or for a Sunday lunch. The space on offer is exceptionally generous which will appeal to those seeking a big family house where everyone has room to spread out but ultimately be together under one roof. It may be that you love to entertain and if this is the case then Newland House presents some excellent and sociable rooms; the grand drawing room is wonderful and the kitchen and dining room work well together – all in all, it’s the perfect house for a get-together. The morning room (the former butler’s pantry) opens to the courtyard and attracts the first sun making it an uplifting place to enjoy the weekend papers with a pot of coffee. The breakfast kitchen is lovely and light thanks to the roof lights over the seating area. It presently has a sofa but there is room for a table and chairs if this was preferred. Whilst the house is full of period features, in some quarters there is a refreshing blast of contrasting modernity to provide a touch of luxury; the fittings in the cloakroom, shower room and house and principal ensuite bathrooms being such examples. The kitchen and utility room cabinets have a more traditional feel with timeless painted cabinets along with Belfast sinks, wooden and granite worktops. There is a strong connection between the house and gardens with French windows leading from the drawing room and dining kitchen to the main garden and into the courtyard from the reception hall, morning and utility rooms. There are lovely leafy outlooks from many rooms with windows on the front elevation providing longer distant views over adjoining fields and some aspects taking in neighbouring parts of Newland Hall. Step outside There are three distinct gardens, each being self-contained making the outside areas safe for children and dogs. Linking them together, the well-established planting schemes predominately follow a soft and restful palette of green, white, pinks and purples. As you arrive, the front garden is walled with two high wooden gated entrances. Gravel is laid for parking and turning with a lawned area and either side of the front door deep planted beds sit behind smart low box hedges. Virigina creeper climbs the front elevation, turning from lush green to a rich red in the autumn. A stone and slate garden store, known as ‘The Bothy’ provides handy storage for garden essentials and has both power and light. The sheltered east facing courtyard attracts the morning sun and has red bricks, flags and gravel laid. The climbing hydrangea adorning the walls is particularly impressive. The main garden wraps around the south and west of the house. Steps lead out from the drawing room to a sandstone flagged terrace which is delightfully sheltered, private and enjoys the afternoon and evening sunshine; a lovely place to dine outside or enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the day. A wisteria climbs the front elevation and whilst it can be fully appreciated...

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