Ardlea

Ardlea is a large, detached residence providing 4 bedrooms and 4 reception rooms set in grounds totalling approximately 0.7 acres. This well-proportioned family home provides around 3200sq ft of accommodation. This home has features from its 1930's roots alongside high-quality fittings throughout, this includes a superb and bespoke family/dining room and main bedroom with a dressing room, en-suite and dual aspect views across the beautiful countryside. Ardlea occupies a privileged position, with open fields to the rear and rural outlooks over agricultural land, a lake and the hills in the distance. This deceivingly spacious family home sits between the sought after villages of Croston and Bretherton. Superb schools are close by at both Croston and Bretherton and there is also the Ofsted “outstanding” rated Bishops Rawsthorne Church of England Academy in Croston itself. Between them, the villages services include eating establishments, shops, a bakery and children's play areas. The property offers a plethora of public footpaths in the area giving ample opportunity for walking away from the public highway. To the front of this detached brick under slate built property, which dates originally to the 1930's is a spacious parking and turning area laid to tarmac. There is a real presence to the house which has bay windows to the front. Internally there are original doors as well as covings and dado rails. The house is accessed via a formal hallway with Karndean flooring and staircase complimented with oak handrails leading off to the first floor. Off the hallway is the large study with electric fire and bay window to the front which would equally be suited to a formation of a snug. Truly the centre piece of the house is the bespoke cream kitchen with granite work surface and Oak detail. This includes a separate island unit as well as a breakfast bar and a range of De Dietrich and Siemens appliances. The kitchen extends into a formal dining area which is situated to the front of the property with bay window. Running on from the kitchen and to the rear is an all year family room with apex Heat Guard roof. Lack of reception rooms is certainly not an issue with 2 options for formal sitting rooms. At present the formal sitting room is centrally set, adjacent to the kitchen and with the benefit of a feature fireplace with living flame gas fire and bay window. The large lounge features Amtico flooring and has front, rear and side aspects as well as recessed wiring for a cinema surround system and a bar area. To the rear of this can be found the summer conservatory with wonderful views over the formal grounds and feature ceiling with high level heating system. Off the hallway is a shower room which is fully tiled with feature tiles, Amtico flooring, and a suite in white comprising of shower, W/C and pedestal basin. The ground floor bedroom is a double with fitted wardrobes and Amtico flooring. The utility room offers washer and dryer plumbing, boiler housing and units to match the main kitchen along with stainless steel sink unit. To the first floor is the landing fitted with Karndean flooring. Off this can be found 2 further double bedrooms both with the benefit of bespoke fitted wardrobes and dressing table. These bedrooms are serviced by family bathroom comprising bath with feature shower over, and Duravit W/C and basin. The master bedroom comprises everything you would expect to find in such a property. Dual aspects take advantage of the superb views, a walk in dressing room and delightful fitted oak style furniture including four double wardrobes, drawers, dressing table and tall storage units to the curved corners. The en-suite features a walk-in shower with granite seating, W/C and basin. The loft is fully boarded with power and light and offers a surprisingly spacious storage area. Externally there are 3 distinct areas to the grounds. To the front is an enclosed and private parking area for a large number of vehicles. Directly to the rear of the property can be found an enclosed and very child/pet friendly space, laid to lawn and with views over the surrounding countryside. This garden has a paved outdoor entertainment area and a run of timber storage buildings to one side. Additionally, there are various points of access to the house. The more formal of the gardens has a large expanse of timber decking that connects seamlessly with the lounge and brings in the large water feature. From here there are also great views of the formally landscaped gardens which include a circular lawn and a variety of gravelled paths, beds and feature plants. Overall, the attention to detail of the property is superb and this residence really is “ready to go” and chain free.

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