Property description

Situated in the heart of Hornby Village, this attractive semi detached family home blends period charm with modern fixtures and fittings. This is a Grade II listed stone property that stands opposite Hornby Castle and is full of character with a host of original features such as mullion windows, an inglenook fireplace and wooden ceiling beams. The accommodation on offer is generous and well presented throughout and features sitting room, lounge, kitchen diner, utility room and study to the ground floor. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, a very generous single bedroom and two bathrooms. The Old Post Office has a beautiful and private rear garden, gated parking and outside storage too. This is a property dating back over 300 years and still provides much of its original charm yet has been restored and renovated by the current owners to create a delightful family home. Early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment.

GROUND FLOOR

HALL / SITTING / DINING ROOM

An inviting front room with fabulous stone inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. The floor is tiled and there are original small paned stone mullioned windows to the front elevation. Radiator. Feature ceiling beams.

LOUNGE

A very generous living room that is both light and welcoming. There are windows to three sides including a feature curved bay to the front with stone mullions and window seat with storage below. To the chimney breast is an interesting 1920s Art Deco style embossed brass fireplace with simple white mantel and open fire. Radiator.

KITCHEN DINER

An impressive country style kitchen diner that suits the age and feel of the house perfectly. There are a range of wall and base units in cream wood grain finish with solid wood worktops and complementary splash back tiling. There is a central island with drawers and cupboards, a Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer and a range cooker with overhead extractor. There are mullion windows to the front aspect, tiled floor, radiator and window seat. The kitchen also provides ample space for formal dining.

UTILITY / WC

A convenient utility room with sink and drainer unit, plumbing for a washing machine, tall storage cupboards and a low level WC. Tiled floor. Rear window.

STUDY

A third reception room currently used as a study. This is room is light thanks to a rear window and glazed door opening into the garden. There are fitted bookshelves to one wall, laminate flooring and a radiator.

REAR HALL

The rear hall has a storage cupboard and staircase rising to the first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

A T-shaped landing with tall picture window rising from the hall below and two sky lights at either end.

BEDROOM ONE

An extremely spacious master bedroom with original leaded small paned stone mullioned windows to front with outlook to Hornby Castle and window to the rear. There is a feature Victorian style fireplace with tiled inset and hearth, ornate wood mantel and an open fire. There is also a radiator and splendid apex ceiling beams. Loft access.

BATHROOM (JACK & JILL)

Jack & Jill bathroom with access from both the master bedroom and landing. This is a generous space which features a freestanding roll top bath with shower mixer tap, a low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. There is a window to the rear aspect, a heated towel rail and large storage cupboard with radiator.

BEDROOM TWO

A double bedroom with two original small paned stone mullioned windows to front overlooking front gardens to the front with window seats below and a radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

Generous third bedroom with mullion window above a window seat. Radiator. Feature ceiling beams

BEDROOM FOUR

Double bedroom with windows to the front and rear elevations. Radiator, feature ceiling beams.

BATHROOM

Family bathroom fitted with a three piece white suite comprising of a low level WC, hand wash basin and bath with wood panelled side. There is a shower above the bath with screen, rear window and radiator. Painted exposed floorboards.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN

To the front of the property is a smart lawned garden with borders, wrought iron fence with gate and flagged footpaths.

REAR GARDEN

This is an extensive rear garden which is mostly laid to lawn with raised beds, mature shrub and herbaceous borders and trees. There is a stoned flagged patio area and off road parking behind double gates and an outhouse, with electricity, used for storage.

VEHICLE ACCESS

Off Post Horse Lane. Potential garage space (subject to consent).

TENURE

Freehold

SERVICES

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

This property is Grade II Listed and has does not require an energy performance report.

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Property Features :

• Semi Detached Period Home
• Host of original features
• Four Bedrooms
• Three Receptions
• Kitchen Diner