Property description

Belvidere House dates back to the late 18th Century and occupies an idyllic rural setting, situated on the edge of the popular village of Dolphinholme with panoramic views in all directions to the Forest of Bowland while being within easy reach of Lancaster City Centre and just 2 miles from Junction 33 of the M6. This is an attractive Grade II listed stone built property which boasts an array of original and character features, including stripped doors and beams, exposed stonework and sash windows. The accommodation is generous and includes lounge, dining room, study, a custom built farmhouse style kitchen, and rear porch to the ground floor. The first floor has four double bedrooms and an impressive four piece bathroom with custom built cabinets. The property occupies a private position, hidden by mature trees and enjoys beautifully laid out gardens with a fine collection of heathers, shrubs and conifers. There is also a 0.6 acre paddock providing an ideal setting for an orchard or meadow.

LOCATION

Belvidere House is located in a much sought after location between the picturesque Conservation Area of Lower Dolphinholme and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is within four miles of Lancaster University and there are excellent primary schools nearby in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Quernmore and Forton.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH

A large period style wooden door opens into the porch.

ENTRANCE HALL

A reception area which could lend itself to a host of uses. Currently used as the entrance hall, it has a dual sided wood-burning stove set within a feature stone chimney breast with a slate hearth. There are also exposed beams and an exposed stone wall. A sash window overlooks the front garden.

OFFICE/STUDY

Fitted with bookshelves to one wall. There is also a radiator and front window. The property benefits from super fast B4RN internet.

GROUND FLOOR WC

Fitted with a low level WC and wash hand basin.

LOUNGE

This is an inviting living room with a dual sided wood-burning stove set into the feature stone chimney breast on a stone hearth. There is an exposed beam, radiator and three sash windows to front and side elevations. The lounge is open into:

DINING ROOM

A spacious second reception room with a sash window to the side with delightful open views towards Clougha. There is also a radiator and open into the kitchen.

KITCHEN DINER

This is a beautiful farmhouse style kitchen with custom built bespoke units crafted by Mills & Scott comprising of antiqued pine wall and base units with Corian worktops. There is a Belfast sink, Oil fired Rayburn, a Range style cooker, an integral dishwasher and built-in fridge and freezer. There are original wall cupboards, terracotta tile flooring and an understairs store. There is a sash window overlooking the rear garden, a carpeted seating area with window seat and window to the rear. There is also a feature exposed stone wall

REAR PORCH

With plumbing for a washing machine and vented for a tumble dryer. There are exposed stone walls, glazed elevations and a glazed door to the side.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Radiator. Original window to rear overlooking garden.

BEDROOM ONE

A spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobes and overhead cupboards to one wall. There is a radiator, loft access and sash window to the rear overlooking the garden and beyond.

BEDROOM TWO

A very light and spacious double room with windows to the front and side elevations boasting some delightful views over open countryside.

BEDROOM THREE

Currently used as a home office, this is a good sized double bedroom with fitted bookshelves to one wall. There is a radiator, loft access and sash window overlooking the front garden.

BATHROOM

An impressive family bathroom designed by Mills and Scott, which has hand built solid woodwork including a vanity unit with Corian sink and worktop. There is a low level WC, a bath with Corian surround and a walk-in shower cubicle with power shower and marble tiling. There is a sash window to the front elevation with a window seat, wood panelling to dado and a radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR

A spacious double bedroom with built in airing cupboard and store-cupboard . There is a radiator and rear sash window.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the house is a well tended decorative garden with an abundance of mature evergreens, shrubs and floral borders together with lawned areas. A gravelled driveway rolls up to the front of the house and provides parking for a number of cars. The rear garden is lawned with an array of conifers and smaller evergreen trees, a wood store/car port and gated access to the paddock. There are two stone outbuildings which are currently used for storage but could be suitable for conversion to a home office, further bedrooms or a granny flat etc. The property has solar panels installed discreetly on the V-shaped section of the roof which benefit from the earlier higher tariff.

ADJOINING PADDOCK

To the side of the property is a 0.6 acre Paddock which provides fantastic recreational space and could be used for an orchard, meadow or for livestock (subject to relevant permissions).

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Property Features :

• Grade II Listed Residence
• 4 Double Bedrooms
• 3 Reception Rooms
• Bespoke Kitchen/Bathroom
• Dating To Late 18 Century