5 bedroom house

NO ONWARD CHAIN - PERIOD RESIDENCE SURROUNDED BY COUNTRYSIDE - Dating back to 1883 & forming part of the Dutchy of Lancaster estate, this imposing, FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM family residence occupies a secluded position amongst a handful of select properties down a private lane and is situated on a plot extending to approximately 0.76 acres. Toad Hole Farm' is a much loved family property that's been meticulously cared for, extended and vastly improved by the current owners whilst retaining a wealth of period features during their tenure. A converted stable block sits outside which has created a home gym, workshop, office and useful double garage area. Beautiful gardens and countryside views surround the property on all sides and there are fabulous covered patio areas which would make great space for alfresco dining, the house even has its own fresh water well!

Internally, the accommodation flows perfectly throughout and enjoys large reception rooms to include a lounge, dining room, a library plus family room with beautiful fireplaces, features and wonderful views no matter which window you look through! The kitchen is the heart of the home and no expense has been spared on the specification with solid granite work surfaces and French doors which open out onto a fabulous garden/sunroom. Upstairs, you will find an open landing with feature window to the front along with five extremely well proportioned bedrooms, four of which benefit from built-in storage/wardrobe facilities and the master enjoys an en-suite bathroom with five piece sanitary suite. The other four bedrooms are served by an additional shower room.

This is a truly unique opportunity to acquire a lavish country lifestyle that can be enjoyed from the moment you move in. Call us today to find out more and book your viewing of this wonderful, wonderful home!

Accommodation - With an arched wooden panelled entrance door with glazed insert opening into:

Entrance Hall - With stairs to first floor, original Minton tiled flooring, Picture rail, dado rail, radiator, access into the cellar, door into:

Dining Room - 4.588 x 4.543 (15'0" x 14'10") - Having dual aspect secondary glazed windows to front and side elevation, coving, picture rail, dado rail, ample power points, radiator and an open feature fireplace with marble surround and decorative tiled slips.

Lounge - 4.549 x 4.549 (14'11" x 14'11") - Having dual aspect secondary glazed windows to front and side elevation, a feature fireplace with natural stone surround and tiled hearth housing a cast iron fire grate, radiator, picture rail, two wall lights and a pendant light.

Family Room - 4.844 x 4.525 (15'10" x 14'10") - With quarry tiled flooring, secondary glazed window to side elevation, ceiling light, picture rail, TV point, an original antique cooking range fireplace, original built-in storage unit, dado rail, door into:

Library - 3.825 x 3.358 (12'6" x 11'0") - With secondary glazed window to side elevation, quarry tiled flooring, pendant light, an ornate cast-iron fireplace, ample power points, door into:

Wc - With flooring, secondary glazed window to side elevation, partially tiled walls, radiator, a BC Sanitan low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.913 x 4.550 (16'1" x 14'11") - With quarry tile flooring, secondary glazed window to side elevation, stairs to first floor, built-in under stairs storage cupboard, radiator, in set spotlighting, expose ceiling joists, a comprehensive range of Shaker style wall, base and drawer units having black granite working surfaces over incorporating an inset Villeroy & Boch ceramic sink with mixer tap and cupboards below, integrated Neff dishwasher, integrated Neff induction hob, integrated Neff double oven with warming tray, under cupboard lighting, telephone point, TV point, French doors leading into the sun room, door into:

Utility - 3.643 x 3.507 (11'11" x 11'6") - With the quarry tiled flooring, secondary glazed window to rear elevation, matching units and working surfaces to the kitchen, Villeroy & Boch ceramic sink, integrated freezer, integrated fridge, radiator, a cupboard providing further space for white goods, a floor standing boiler serving central heating and domestic hot water systems, door into:

Porch - Having double glazed units to all sides, a composite door to side elevation, quarry tiled flooring, power & lighting.

Sun Room - 5.609 x 3.566 (18'4" x 11'8") - With a quarry tiled flooring, a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber joists, radiator, ample power points, a multi-fuel wood burning stove and double glazed windows and French doors to both side elevations.

Cellar - 4.578 x 4.585 (15'0" x 15'0") - With power, lighting, large radiator and a glazed window to front elevation.

First Floor Landing - With doors to all rooms, access to loft space via loft hatch, pendant light, picture rail, a secondary glazed feature leaded window to front elevation, inset spotlighting, thermostat, door into:

Master Bedroom - 4.716 x 4.690 (15'5" x 15'4") - Having secondary glazed window to side elevation overlooking adjacent countryside, radiator, ceiling light, a feature period style fireplace and a range of built-in oak bedroom furniture to include wardrobes, drawers and overhead storage.

En-Suite - With a secondary glazed window to side elevation, radiator, chrome heated towel rail, inset spotlighting, exposed ceiling joists, a low-level WC, bidet, his and hers vanity unit with marble countertops, a freestanding bath with mixer tap plus a walk-in corner shower cubicle with glazed opening door housing a electric mixer shower.

Bedroom Two - 4.700 x 4.358 (15'5" x 14'3") - With secondary glazed window to side elevation, period style feature fireplace, TV point, ample power points, radiator, decorative pendant light and a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Four - 4.056 x 3.778 (13'3" x 12'4") - With secondary glazed window to side elevation, radiator, ample power points, shelving and a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Three - 4.688 x 4.019 (15'4" x 13'2") - With secondary glazed window to side elevation radiator, TV point, telephone point, inset spotlighting, a cupboard housing a number of data, telephone & power points.

Bedroom Five - 3.725 x 3.500 (12'2" x 11'5") - With secondary glazed window to side elevation, ceiling light, exposed ceiling joists, ample power points, radiator.

Shower Room - Having inset spotlighting, secondary glazed window to side elevation, exposed ceiling beams, Victorian style radiator, an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, built in storage cupboard and a white three-piece suite comprising of: a low-level WC, a vanity hand wash basin with granite countertop and storage below, a walk-in shower cubicle with glazed opening door housing a Triton electric mixer shower.

Converted Stable Block -

Utility Area - 6.076 x 2.210 (19'11" x 7'3") - With skylights, power, lighting, a floor-standing Worcester boiler, window to rear, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, porcelain sink, radiator, door into:

Wc - With double glazed window to front and a low-level WC.

Gym - 5.901 x 3.692 (19'4" x 12'1") - Having dual aspect double glazed windows to front and rear elevation, cushioned flooring, two skylights, power, TV point, a corner shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, radiator.

Garage - 6.074 x 5.930 (19'11" x 19'5") - With four skylights, two electric roller doors to front, two radiators, power, lighting, door into:

Store/Office Space - 3.746 x 3.000 (12'3" x 9'10") - With electrically operated roller door to front, double glazed window to side, radiator, power, lighting, door into:

Store Room - 2.956 x 2.177 (9'8" x 7'1") - With dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear, and the power points, radiator, telephone points.

Additional Store - 5.916 x 2.328 (19'4" x 7'7") - Currently being used as a workshop with two skylights, shelving and apple power points.

Craft/Garden Room - 2.914 x 2.749 (9'6" x 9'0") - With double glazed windows to front, side and rear elevations, power, radiator, TV point, exposed ceiling joists and French doors opening out onto a lovely covered seating area.

Externally - Externally, the property can be located down a small private lane, with secure gated entry opening out onto the extensive grounds, a gravel driveway in turn provides off-road parking for numerous vehicles, the front garden is south facing with mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees. The plot extends to approximately 0.76 of an acre and is surrounded by countryside to all four aspects and a feature pond in the neighbouring field. The lawn wraps around the side of the property where there are further established borders and an original wrought iron gate can be seen on approach. Other features to note, the property also benefits from an established underground well and fresh water feature which can be located by the front door.

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