Property description

This DETACHED GRADE II LISTED RESIDENCE IS A SLICE OF HISTORY beautifully renovated and retaining CHARACTER & CHARM. It really is a COUNTRY HOME with the convenience of having shops and amenities on hand and don't forget that new bypass link to the M6!

The Location
Middleton Road is just tucked off Heysham Road and so very well placed for all local amenities. Heysham has a thriving local community and there are some great local shops, businesses and schools. The village has twice won 'Britain in Bloom' and has a well kept and much cared for village centre. The nearby port has links to Ireland and The Isle of Man but Heysham is also well placed for access to the bypass and commuting to Lancaster or the M6. Morecambe town centre is just a few miles a way and the village is popular with all age groups. Middleton Road itself has a lovely mix of residential property. There are some truly beautiful period houses of which this 19th century cottage is a real gem!

A Brief Introduction
This beautiful detached grade II listed Lodge was built circa 1850 and entrance is through a timber period door into a hallway. From here, original timber doors lead to the lounge, dining room and to the kitchen diner where there is also a utility and a ground floor double bedroom and a three piece shower room. Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor. To the first floor are three double bedrooms and the bathroom. Externally the property benefits from an enclosed cottage style garden and has off road parking. The property has been sympathetically restored but manages to retain plenty of character from original stained and leaded windows to a gas central heating system.

Ground Floor Accommodation
This fabulous property is well and truly a lovely family home and is felt as soon as the traditional entrance door is opened. The hallway has a light and airy feel and is finished off with original stained and leaded feature windows. The lounge has a bay window and an added focal point of an open fire set in a feature surround. The dining room also has an open fireplace along with a feature alcove with stained and leaded windows and provides window seating. The kitchen diner is fitted with a range of matching base and wall units with co-ordinating work surfaces and wall tiling. There is the added benefit of a built in oven, hob and extractor hood along with plumbing for a dishwasher and a bay window. From the kitchen is the utility area which has plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Also to the ground floor is a versatile room which is currently utilised as a double bedroom, but depending on the new owner, could be utilised as a study/additional reception room or with having a 3 piece shower room adjacent could provide the perfect area for a guest suite or dependant relative.

Bedrooms & Bathroom
The mezzanine landing area overlooks the entrance hallway and sees access to all three double bedrooms, the master bedroom having handmade fitted wardrobes and a bay window overlooking the rear garden. The bathroom is a white three piece suite comprising of panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. The walls are also tiled to complement. An airing cupboard houses the vaillant gas central heating boiler for the home.

Outside
The secluded mature garden to the rear consists of twin lawns with well stocked borders of trees, shrubs and plants. The private patio area is enclosed and there is access to the a workshop which has power and light. A slate pathway leads round to the front which is enclosed by hedging and has a grassed area to the side and leads to the paved driveway which provides off road parking.

Dimensions
Lounge - 14'7\" into bay x 12'5\"Dining Room - 11'5\" x 10'11\" excluding alcoveKitchen - 15'4\" into bay x 11'Bedroom Four - 9'9\" x 9'4\"Bedroom One - 14'2\" into bay x 12'6\"Bedroom Two - 13'8\" x 11'5\"Bedroom Three - 11'6\" x 10'11\"

Property Features :

• Grade II Listed Detached Lodge
• 4 Double Bedrooms
• 2 Reception Rooms with Open Fires
• Fitted Kitchen Diner
• Utility Area & 2 Bathrooms