Property description
Set in a wonderful semi-rural location with private aspects and a fantastic plot extending to approximately four acres is this gorgeous character cottage which dates back to approximately 1850. The home rests along a quiet lane in a peaceful location and benefits from lovely open views. The present owners have lived there happily for 28 years and the property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a family home with many interesting and unique attributes. Brief accommodation highlights include entrance porch leading to a large lounge, sun room/reading room, second lounge/bedroom 4, large breakfast kitchen, utility/boot room, conservatory/dining room, downstairs wc and on the first floor three bedrooms and family bathroom. The property is set on a peat moss on the Rainford/Up Holland border with the majority of the land to the rear of the home, including an extensive woodland area, lawned gardens and ample parking. There are various outbuildings including garages, office buildings and a former two block stable. The owners have also recently added a large lodge/summer house which provides excellent ancillary accommodation and takes advantage of the views over the lovely gardens and woodland. The lawned area was formerly a pony paddock and the land lends itself perfectly to livestock and could be ideal for use as kennels or a cattery.
The character of the home is typical of the era in which it was built and since the property was extended in the 1980’s, the flow of accommodation lends itself perfectly to modern day family living. The entrance porch leads through to a good sized lounge with beamed ceilings and a cosy wood burning stove. The adjacent sitting room provides a wonderful second reception, again having a beamed ceiling and an attractive feature fireplace with electric fire. This lovely room could also be utilised as an additional bedroom with access to the wheelchair accessible cloaks/wc which is just across the hallway. The large breakfast kitchen is a wonderful area just perfect for family gatherings and is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with solid pine fronts and contrasting work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster oven with six hobs and 3 grill/ovens and extractor hood over. The conservatory also makes a great dining room and links through to a practical utility room which doubles as a home office or boot room. Another recent addition is the extension of the sun room/reading room to the rear - a delightful space in which to sit and relax. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom features front facing aspects along with built in cupboard space. There are two additional bedrooms, one being of a good size and the other would be suitable as children’s room. The family bathroom features a three piece suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over. Complementary tiling completes the look.
The outside spaces are of particular note with the whole plot extending to approximately four acres of land and gardens, with a coppiced garden and extensive woodland with a variety of broad leaf and fir trees. The gardens attract a wide variety of wildlife including owls, cuckoos, woodpeckers and bats. The peat presents an ideal opportunity for gardening enthusiasts and horticulturalists whilst there is also the opportunity to keep horses or other livestock. There are numerous outbuildings including two large garages, a summer house, a former office building and a separate brick store (which was formerly a 2 block stable). The area in general has strong agricultural traditions with a number of nearby homes having commercial licences including a peat farm, turf farm and a plant grower/nursery. Mole Hall is situated on the edge of greenbelt surrounded by farmland but only a short distance from the M58 motorway and Skelmersdale and Rainford village centres.
Property Features :
- Lovely Character Cottage
- Three/Four Bedrooms
- Four Acre Plot (Approximately)
- Rural Location
- Private Position
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