Property description

Fisher Wrathall Prestige offer this unique and impressive six bedroomed family home for sale. Occupying a choice waterside location along the Lancaster Canal at Bolton Le Sands and accessed via a private lane and swing bridge this property is situated within attractive gardens with mature trees.

INTRODUCTION

We believe that this unique family home began life in the 1800s and this six bedroomed family home is still bursting with character today, provided by a fusion of period features that tip a hat to its long history together with much more recent renovations, thoughtfully undertaken over the last 20 years by the current owners. An Architectural Archeologists report on the provenance of the property suggests that it was probably built by the architect George Webster of Kendal as a cottage orne; the South end constructed to act as a coach house and decorated as elaborately as the main part to the North. The property sits in an idyllic position on the side of the Lancaster Canal, accessed from a private road and manual swing bridge and is enveloped by mature trees and well tended gardens. It also enjoys some magnificent views (and famous sunsets) across Morecambe Bay.

THE PROPERTY

This delightful property has the heart and soul of a cottage with uniquely shaped rooms, exposed stone walls and wood beams while boasting the accommodation of an executive family home with 6 generously proportioned bedrooms, kitchen diner, utility room, 3 reception rooms, a beautiful conservatory with canal views, three attic rooms, and a cellar. Thortindale Cottage enjoys a good sized plot with a pleasant front lawn running down to the canal, sheltered by ancient beech and mature willow trees. Large wrought iron gates open up from the bridge onto a block paved driveway that provides lots of parking and rolls up past a detached garage to the back of the house, edged by a rear lawned garden and an array of fruit and nut trees and elevated patio. Unique is a term widely used but rarely accurate when describing property, yet this is a truly unique home, a one off that will inspire and intrigue discerning buyers with a taste for period property.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

STORM PORCH

With ornate wood fascias and slate roof, period side windows and glazed entrance door.

ENTRANCE PORCH

With period side windows and open into:

HALLWAY

A long central hallway with staircase to the first floor.

SHOWER ROOM

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising walk-in Steam Shower, a low level WC and vanity unit with hand wash basin. Tiled elevations, heated towel rail, tall side window and feature exposed stone wall. Recess spotlights.

LOUNGE

Likely to have been two rooms originally because of the feature fireplace to each end, this is a spacious living room which is well lit from two windows and fully glazed doors. There is a feature exposed stone wall, two radiators, two feature arched glazed doors, French doors into the conservatory, side and front windows.

CONSERVATORY

The conservatory is a modern addition to the house. Steps down from the lounge with wood flooring, dwarf wall with double glazed elevations, glazed roof and two air conditioning units. There are two sets of French doors that open out onto the garden.

STUDY

The study has been fitted with custom made bookshelves to maximise space and there is a double glazed box window to the rear, radiator and door down to the cellar

DINING ROOM

This is a spacious reception room that boasts some fabulous period features including church style arched windows at either side of a feature fireplace with wood burner. There is a double glazed bow window to the rear aspect. 4 Radiators.

KITCHEN

The kitchen is at the heart of the oldest part of the house and features exposed stone walls and wood beams. It has been fitted with a range of wall and base units with contrasting worktops and complementary splashback tiles. There is an inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, four ring gas hob, with overhead extractor fan, a double electric oven, space for an under counter fridge and plumbing for a dishwasher. There is ample space for formal dining in a breakfast area that has a lovely bay window with French doors opening onto the front patio. A church style archway leads into the reading room. Tiled floor. French doors opening out to the rear.

REAR HALLWAY

With excellent storage space and two feature arched windows. A staircase to the first floor and access to the Utility room. Space for American Style Fridge Freezer.

UTILITY

Generous utility space with a range of wall and base units, feature Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Wine rack. Tiled floor. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR (1)

BEDROOM

A spacious bedroom with a front stained glass window and two windows to rear, two skylights, and a storage cupboard housing central heating system.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Partly tiled elevations.

GROUND FLOOR (CONT..)

READING ROOM

A handy fourth reception room, perfect for looking out over the canal with tall windows and French doors onto the patio. Tiled floor. Radiator

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

CELLAR

FIRST FLOOR (2)

LANDING

An understated wooden staircase rises to the first floor with a window overhead to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM

Currently used as a study, this is a generous single bedroom with a double glazed window to the side and a radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM

A stylish modern bathroom which has been fitted with a contemporary white vanity unit with low level WC and hand wash basin. There is a panelled spa bath with overhead shower, tiled elevations and floor, double glazed window. Heated towel rail

BEDROOM

A well presented double bedroom which is well lit from double glazed front and side windows. Radiator.

BEDROOM

A generous single bedroom with a double glazed front window and a radiator.

BEDROOM

A good sized double bedroom with double glazed front Window and a radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM

The master bedroom has a bow window to the rear, a stained glass front window, two skylights and a radiator.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

Fitted with a walk-in Jacuzzi shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Partly tiled elevations. Heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Thortindale Cottage is accessed via a private lane from Coastal Road. A manual swing bridge maintained by British Waterways connects the lane to the property where a wrought iron gate emblazoned with Thortindale Cottage opens onto a block paved driveway. There is a well tended front lawn that rolls along the canal with mature willow trees and ancient beech trees looking over the water and running up to an elevated stone patio area ideal for enjoying the summer weather. On the other side of the driveway is a detached garage with remote electric up and over door. There is then a lawn surrounded by fruit and nut trees and steps lead up to a fenced patio area ideal for play or pets. The property even has an attached building ideal as a kennel or store.

LOCATION

On the border of the coastal villages of Bolton Le Sands and Hest Bank, Thortindale Cottage is perfectly positioned for access to a host of village amenities from Primary Schools and Doctors Surgeries to shops and restaurants. It is also within easy reach of the M6 motorway and the new Heysham by-pass. Carnforth and Morecambe are on its doorstep and it is within the catchment area of Lancaster Grammar schools making it the ideal location for the growing family.

MOORING RIGHTS

Thortindale Cottage enjoys mooring rights along its canal front.

SERVICES

Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage

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Property Features :

• Unique Canalside Home
• Victorian Character Property
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Reception Rooms
• Generous Gardens