Detached house for sale in Leyland PR25, 7 Bedroom

Accessed via a private road this grand detached property dates back to 1630 and is located just off Heald House Road, close to Leyland with great access to the motorway network including M6, M55, M62 and M61. Offering plenty of character and history the impressive accommodation is set over four floors and surrounded by impressive gardens with a pond, plenty of parking and garage / workshop. Entered through a porch with charming tiled flooring the property has an impressive staircase and oak paneling, along with decorative woodwork, which has been reclaimed from ships. Notably from Nelson's Flagship 'The Foudroyant' that came ashore at Blackpool. All of the ground floor rooms offer panoramic views over the garden from their windows. There is a large lounge, spacious dining room, study come second reception room and a snug/ dining area with stunning Inglenook fireplace and exposed beam. The bespoke solid wood kitchen is complimented by a large pantry and storage room. On the lower ground floor there is a handy WC and additional shower room with pine sauna cabin. The first floor offers four great size double bedrooms served by a family bathroom, all with character of their own including window seats, bay windows, original wood flooring and beams. The second floor has a further three bedrooms, shower room and snug. This home is steeped in history and has been renovated and remodeled over the years, it has housed the family of the Vicar of Leyland from 1689-1712, during the Victorian period it was used as a girls boarding school and George Gregson who was land agent for the Derby Estate in the 1900's are among its residents. This is a unique opportunity to purchase an outstanding home with further potential for any family to make it their own, but it must be viewed to truly appreciate the location, grounds and vast accommodation on offer. EPC awaiting.

Entrance Porch (1.35m x 1.40m)

Grand solid wood front door set in stone archway with half moon glass panel, double stripped pine doors with glass panels, mosaic tiled floor.

Entrance Hall

Impressive oak staircase with spindle balustrade from Lord Nelson's flagship, original wood flooring, 18th century carved oak wall panel, picture rail, radiator. Access to first floor and lower ground floor.

Lounge (4.65m x 5.74m)

A bright spacious lounge with panoramic views over the grounds. Sash window to front, large bay window, open fire with tiled hearth and glazed tile surround, over mantel panel salvaged from an old oak sea chest, radiators, original wood flooring, alcove with shelving, ceiling beams, picture rail.

Dining Room (4.60m x 5.77m)

A formal dining room with sash windows to front and side, striking fireplace with blue tiled hearth, two radiators, original wood flooring, ceiling beams, picture rail.

Study / Second Reception Room (4.11m x 4.95m)

Currently used as a study but could be a second reception room or playroom. Sash windows to side and bay, radiator, wooden flooring, striking emerald tiled fireplace, ceiling beams.

Snug / Dining Area (3.94m x 4.27m)

A cosy family dining room. Striking Inglenook fireplace with beam above and exposed brick back housing multifuel stove with tiled hearth, Window to rear, glass panel doors to kitchen, two radiators, original wood flooring, ceiling beams.

Kitchen (9.22m x 3.89m)

A generous bespoke kitchen with handmade wooden cabinets and complimenting hardwood surfaces, sash windows to sides and rear, velux window to vaulted ceiling, space for range cooker with stainless steel extractor over space for fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating, two belfast sinks, wall mounted boiler. Radiator. Latch door to a large pantry and separate storage room with original stone cooling slabs.

Lower Ground Floor

Cloakroom (2.01m x 4.11m)

Double glazed window, storage cupboards, beams to ceiling, radiator, tiled flooring with under floor heating.

Shower Room (3.51m x 1.98m)

Windows to rear and side, three piece suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and electric shower enclosed in cubicle, tiled walls, extractor fan, white heated ladder towel rail, radiator, pine sauna cabin with glass door, tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

Landing

Split level landing, leaded window, radiator, wooden flooring, picture rail.

Bedroom 1 (4.50m x 5.69m)

Sash window front as well as bay windows to side, two radiators, original wood flooring, ceiling beams, picture rail.

Bedroom 2 (4.50m x 5.59m)

Sash windows with window seats, fitted wardrobe, feature cast iron fireplace with stone surround, radiator, original wood flooring, ceiling beams, picture rail.

Bedroom 3 (4.17m x 4.98m)

Sash bay windows, radiator, original wood flooring, picture rail.

Bedroom 4 (4.17m x 4.32m)

Currently used as cinema room. Sash window, period fireplace with metal surround, cupboard for storage housing water tank, wood flooring, ceiling beams, picture rail.

Bathroom

Sash window, four piece suite comprising corner jacuzzi bath with shower over, low level WC, sink set in vanity unit and bidet, extractor fan, part tiled walls, radiator, original wood flooring.

Landing (2nd)

Window, radiator, original wood flooring.

Bedroom 5 (4.11m x 4.32m)

Sash window, two radiators, original wood flooring.

Bedroom 6 (4.50m x 3.71m)

Bedroom 7 (4.5m x 3.2m)

Sash windows to front and side, radiator, original wood flooring, ceiling beams, picture rail.

Snug (4.44m x 3.02m)

Sash window, radiator, original wood flooring, ceiling beams.

Shower Room (2nd) (4.17m x 2.84m)

Sash window, three piece suite comprising spacious shower enclosed in cubicle, low level WC and feature moulded glass wash basin, original wood flooring, radiator, towel rail, ceiling beams.

Garage

Could be used as home office / workshop. Up and over door, side window and door, electric supply, plastered, carpeted and heated.

External

The property is entered via a private driveway, the mature landscaped gardens are on your right hand side. There is a large lawn area with mature plant and shrub borders as well as established trees and hedges offering privacy. There is a wildflower garden with pond. Directly in front of the property is a gravel and stone flagged seating area looking across the garden. At the side of the property is a rock garden, log store and sheltered cabana seating area with hot tub too there is also a number of raised vegetable plant beds. To the rear is a flagged courtyard style seating area with garden storage. There is parking to side and rear of the property.

Important note to purchasers:

We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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