Preston city of churches... Preston city of Parks...Preston city of fine art and architecture....Preston originally named by the Romans as Priests Town has everything to offer. Ideally situated for rail, bus or M6 and Uclan. Manchester 32 miles, Blackpool 17 miles, Lancaster 21 miles, Forest of Bowland - area of outstanding natural beauty 13 miles, The lake district is just over an hour and London by train is just over 2 hours . Church view has one of the prettiest views in Preston, directly opposite St Walburge's church and gardens with its famous spire - the 3rd highest in England. It is set in the historic area of Maudland. Weston Street, named after Father Weston, boasts some beautiful Victorian properties. Church View retains all the original features of high ceilings and cornice work and has new double glazed sash windows and gas central heating. There are 2 delightful reception rooms, one decorated in Laura Ashley style and the other using Victorian wallpaper designed by William Morris thus matching the period of the house - 1869. A modern fitted kitchen, with granite worktops, overlooks a pretty courtyard to sit out and enjoy a coffee. Upstairs there are two spacious bedrooms - one in Laura Ashley decor. The master bedroom with a fabulous fitted wardrobe overlooks the magnificent Church. There is also a charming and useful cellar. Spacious and gracious this pretty property is being sold by a descendant of the first Lord Mayor of Preston, James Hodgkinson , whose motto is Sans Dieu Rien.
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| Entrance Vestibule |
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| Reception Hallway | Radiator, coving to ceiling, dado rail and staircase to first floor.
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| Sitting Room | 13'9\" x 12' (4.2m x 3.66m). Feature fire surround with living flame gas fire, original coving to ceiling and picture rail, sash window to front enjoying views of St Walburges church, decorated in Laura Ashely wallpaper, Radiator and glazed double doors to:
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| Lounge | 15' x 11'9\" (4.57m x 3.58m). Open area to chimney breast, recently fitted double glazed sash window to rear designed in keeping with the property, ornate coving to ceiling, radiator and decorated in William Morris Victorian style wallpaper.
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| Kitchen | 10'8\" x 8'5\" (3.25m x 2.57m). Full range of modern white high gloss fitted kitchen with contrasting granite worktops, sink with mixer tap, split level hob and over with stainless steel canopy above, integral dish washer, double glazed window and door to side overlooking pretty courtyard and radiator.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Landing | Spacious landing , high ceilings and dado rail.
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| Bedroom One | 18'2\" x 12' (5.54m x 3.66m). Full length of sliding door wardrobes, sash window to front enjoying a fabulous view of the church and radiator.
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| Bedroom Two | 11'8\" x 10'9\" (3.56m x 3.28m). Storage cupboards with one housing central heating boiler, sash window to rear and radiator.
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| Bathroom | 10'10\" x 8'5\" (3.3m x 2.57m). Fitted with a four piece suite to include panel bath with stylish panelling, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, WC and double shower cubicle, radiator, double glazed window to side and part tiled walls.
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| Rear Courtyard | Wall enclosed courtyard with lighting, outside tap and rear access.
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| Cellar Rooms | The property enjoys two good size cellar rooms with radiators. One is used as a utility and one is a spacious room. Both have power and light
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| Agents Note | Probably one of the prettiest properties in Bridgford's, Preston Protfolio- is Church View- which overlooks the magnificent St Walburges Church which boasts the 3rd Highest Steeple in Britain. This spacious, end-terrace retains its original features of high ceilings, cornices, and picture rails. Two, gracious reception rooms one with views of the church and its surrounding gardens, the other overlooking a delightful patio area. Tastefully decorated throughoutusing Laura Ashley designs and William Morris Victorian wallpaper in keeping the with perios of the property 1869. Chandeliers, new, double-glazed Sash windows and Howdens glazed doors match the style adding warmth and light. There are two cellar rooms- one is used as a laundry/utility room; the other has been renovated in a bistro style potentially a great place for a play area, a party or a workshop. A fully-fitted, modern kitchen with granite works tops and a large bathroom add the finishing touches to this elegant house.
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