Property description

An imposing Victorian Residence set amongst mature grounds extending to around 3.5acres. This property retains many of its original features and offers generous accommodation that includes three receptions and five en-suite bedrooms. There are three annexed bungalows, garage, stables and manege. Set in a pleasant, rural location yet with excellent access to the M6 motorway at junction 33.

INTRODUCTION

Higher Foxholes is a rather unique Victorian Residence standing in an elevated position and set amongst mature grounds extending to around 4 acres. Electrically operated wrought iron double gates with stone dressed walls give way to a long curved driveway bordered by lawned grounds with mature trees, running up to this imposing stone built home. This property retains many of its original features and offers generous accommodation that includes a grand entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, dining area and country-style kitchen to the ground floor. Upstairs there are five double bedrooms all with Ensuite bathrooms. The property also enjoys oil fired central heating. There is also the added benefit of three annexed bungalows, a garage, two stables and all weather manège.

LOCATION

Set in a pleasant, rural location to the south of Lancaster, within easy reach of the M6 motorway at junction 33.

THE HOUSE

Believed to have been built around 150 years ago as a gentleman's residence, this property has been comprehensively refurbished by the present owners since its purchase twelve years ago. It retains many original and period features such as wood panelling, leaded glass work and ornate timbers and decorative plaster work.

ACCOMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

CONSERVATORY

Hardwood glazed windows to the front and side elevations and twin doors. Flagged floor, open faced stone wall and ornate period hardwood doors with stained glass feature.

MAIN HALLWAY

Wood panelling, oak parquet flooring with original staircase boasting cast iron balustrade leading to first floor, radiator, a large understairs store room, small window to the rear kitchen area, period door with stained glass inset leading to inner hall, original ornate ceiling coving

DRAWING ROOM

A spacious reception room with original full height french windows to the front and side aspects. There is a display cabinet, wood panelled elevations, a marble fireplace complete with a matching hearth and a cast iron and brass real flame effect gas fire.

SITTING ROOM

This is grand living room with feature open faced stone chimney breast with an Adam-style decorative fireplace. The room has two radiators, display cabinet, period stained glass leaded top windows and wood panelled elevations

KITCHEN DINER

The kitchen is open plan into the dining room:

DINING AREA

With a front window, two radiators, a feature period marble fireplace with open fire and tiled inserts, wooden floor, ornate decorative ceiling coving and open into the kitchen area:

KITCHEN

The country-style kitchen is L-shaped and open into the dining room. It has been fitted with a range of wall and base units in white shaker style with contrasting woodblock effect worktops and complementary splashback tiles. There is an electric range cooker set into a feature stone chimney breast, a Belfast sink with mixer tap, a rear window, ceiling coving, wooden floor, door into rear hallway, door leading to Annex.

REAR PORCH

Off the kitchen with a door out into the courtyard and access to cloakroom

CLOAKROOM

Fitted with a low level WC, wall mounted hadn wash basin and partially tiled elevations.

LAUNDRY ROOM

With rear window, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. There is a radiator and ceiling mounted Victorian airer.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

A large open landing with windows to both front and rear elevations. There is decorative ceiling coving, three radiators and doors to all five bedrooms.

BEDROOM ONE

The master bedroom has two full height french windows leading onto cast iron Victorian balconies. It is a very spacious bedroom that offers two radiators, a range of fitted wardrobes and decorative deep ciling coving.

MASTER BATHROOM / ENSUITE

With Jack and Jill access from the master bedroom and the landing.This is a grand family bathroom which has a central roll top bath, low level WC, bidet, pedestal hand wash basin and a step up to a walk-in corner shower cubicle. There are fitted cupboards across one wall, side window and a radiator

BEDROOM TWO

A double bedroom with feature side window with window seat, radiator and sanded floorboards.

ENSUITE

Fitted with a low level WC, a vanity unkit with wash basin, panelled bath with overhead shower and a heated towel rail

BEDROOM THREE

A double bedroom with side window, radiator and sanded floorboards

ENSUITE

Fitted with a low level WC, a vanity unkit with wash basin, panelled bath with overhead shower and a heated towel rail

BEDROOM FOUR

With front window, radiator, decorative ceiling coving and sanded floorboards.

ENSUITE

Fitted with a low level WC, a vanity unkit with wash basin, panelled bath with overhead shower and a heated towel rail

BEDROOM FIVE

Side window, radiator, sanded floorboards.

ENSUITE

Fitted with a low level WC, a vanity unkit with wash basin, panelled bath with overhead shower and a heated towel rail

OUTSIDE

The long curved driveway is illuminated by Victorian style lamp posts and is bordered by rolling lawned grounds with mature trees. A central white gate gives access to the front formal terrace. Adjoining the house there is a delightful formal garden with a side paved corner sun patio with matching pathways, bordered by lawn. There is also a fenced all weather equestrian paddock, two adjoining stables and a floodlit side car park offering ample car parking facillities, bordered with chain link fencing.

ANNEXE BUNGALOWS

Annexe would make ideal granny flat, business accomodation (subject to planning permission) or holiday lets (subject to satisfactory planning).

BUNGALOW ONE

Two storey chalet bungalow once part of the main house. Accomodation:Dining Area: 13'2 x 12'11Into Lounge Area 13'2 x 12'11Kitchen: 12' x 7'2First FloorBedroom One: 19'2 x 12'11Bedroom Two: 12'7 x 9'1Bathroom

BUNGALOW TWO

Approached from a communal front entrance comprising:-Kitchen Area: 12'6 x 9'Lounge: 15'11 x 12'7Dining Area: 12'2 x 8'2Bedroom One: 13'11 x 12'11Bedroom Two: 13'11'' x 11'10BathroomLaundry Room

BUNGALOW THREE

A two storey property with external access or through Bungalow TwoLounge: 18'7 x 18'Kitchen: 13'2 x 7'9First FloorBedroom One: 15'9 x 12'8Bedroom Two: 16'4 x 13'11Bathroom

TENURE

Freehold (VERBAL INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE VENDOR)

SERVICES

Oil & Calor gas, mains electric, mains water and private drainage (VERBAL INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE VENDOR)

TAX BAND

BAND G (VERBAL INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL)

BUNGALOWS TAX BAND

BAND A (VERBAL INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL)

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Property Features :

• Imposing Victorian Home
• Five Double Bedrooms
• Three Receptions
• Country-Style Kitchen
• Three Annexe Bungalows