Lower Orchard

Set in an unrivalled, idyllic location on a peaceful country lane in the village of Dalton, this charming, extended, detached cottage offers excellent accommodation and is set in gardens of some 1.3 acres. In need of some updating, the property comprises two spacious reception rooms, a uPVC conservatory, breakfast kitchen, utility room, four bedrooms - three double and one single - a bathroom and shower room. Outside, there is driveway parking for several cars, a detached double garage and extensive lawn gardens with exquisite rural aspects and an orchard.

The arched, solid oak front door opens into the welcoming hallway with leaded window to the front, a ceiling light for evening time and is warmed by a radiator.  A spindle staircase rises and turns to the first-floor galleried landing and has an under-stairs storage cupboard. Painted doors, with Bakelite handles, open to each of the rooms off.The lounge has two double glazed windows to the front, a double-glazed window to the rear and two single glazed side windows allowing natural light to flow through and the room is also lit by two wall lights and a ceiling spotlight.  The focal point of the room is the log burning stove surrounded by a decorative stone arch and resting on the stone flagged hearth and there is a radiator for additional warmth.On the opposite side of the hall is a door to the charming dining room with two double glazed windows to the side and a bay window to the front with woodland views.  Seven wall lights surround and give evening ambience along with two spotlights on the exposed ceiling beams.  A radiator warms the room and a further door opens to the inner hall.The inner hall has a ceiling light and ceramic tiled flooring which continues into the cloakroom with opaque side window, ceiling light and a two-piece white suite of wall mounted wash hand basin and a w.c.  There are doors off to the kitchen, utility room and the main hall.The breakfast kitchen has side and rear windows plus a window and door to the conservatory, exposed beams to the ceiling and two radiators warm the area.  There is an extensive range of medium oak wall and base units to include drawers, shelves and glazed display cabinets plus a peninsula unit. There is splash tiling between cabinet levels, coordinating floor tiling and marble effect worktops surround and have an inset one and a half bowl double drainer stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap.  Also inset is a four-ring Hotpoint electric hob alongside an eye-level double oven, grill and microwave oven.  There is plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a fridge freezer under the peninsula unit.A door opens to the rear single-glazed porch which shelters the inner door, has a tiled floor and a wall light.Off the inner hall, the utility room has a uPVC double glazed window and a door to the garden and provides space for further white goods and also storage cabinets for household essentials. Off the breakfast kitchen, the uPVC conservatory has a rendered brick base, two wall lights, ceramic tiled floor, a wall mounted radiator and is the ideal spot to absorb the fabulous far-reaching pastoral aspects.The galleried landing has a spindle balustrade, double glazed windows to the rear and side, a wall light and three pendant lights. There is an exposed stone feature wall, two loft access points and built-in linen cupboards which also house the lagged hot water cylinder tank. To one end of the landing, a step down gives way to bedroom two with double glazed windows to the front and rear, a strip light to the vaulted ceiling and a radiator.  This double room also has ample space for bedroom furniture.The master bedroom has double-glazed windows to the front and side, a pendant light and wall light, and a radiator.  The double room is fitted with a good range of mahogany, full-height wardrobes - two with mirror fronts - drawer banks and matching nightstands.  There are also telephone and television points. The triple aspect bedroom three has windows to the rear and two sides, a pendant light and a radiator.  There is ample space for bedroom furniture in this further double room.Bedroom four is a single room with double glazed window to the rear, a pendant light and radiator. There is a niche for a wardrobe and the room has latterly been used as an office.The fully tiled bathroom has a double-glazed window to the front, recessed downlighting, a radiator and vinyl flooring.  The three-piece white suite comprises a timber panelled bath, w.c. and a vanity cabinet set console style wash hand basin with mono-block tap, illuminated mirror, shelves and cabinet over.The shower room has a leaded double-glazed window to the rear, a wall mounted fan heater and an extractor fan.  Tiled to all splash areas, the three-piece coloured suite comprises a shower tray with curtain rail and Mira Excel unit, a pedestal wash basin and a w.c.The property is approached via a block paved driveway with parking for several cars and leading to the detached, brick-built garage with slate tiled roof, two electronically controlled up-and-over doors, power and light.  The front garden is laid to island shrub and flower borders interrupted by stone flagged steps to the front door.Tranquillity is the watchword for this cottage and its idyllic setting which is bordered by mature trees, shrubs and hedges, and extensive lawns to either side plus an orchard.  To the right of the driveway is a lengthy and broad paddock with boundary fencing and edged by specimen trees.  A timber gate from the drive gives way to the greenhouse, bins and oil tank storage area.  A wrought iron gate leads to the rear garden with crazy paved York stone patio around island rose and shrub beds, steps rise to a further al fresco dining terrace alongside a sturdy flowering cherry tree and a stone-built storage shed and further greenhouse beyond.  Attached to the side of the property is a lean-to greenhouse and potting shed and a path runs through the lawn area to a picket gate opening to the stone arch bridge with underground stream crossing into the orchard dotted with fruit trees. Viewing is strictly by appointment through Maria B Evans Estate Agents We are reliably informed that the Tenure of the property is FreeholdThe Local Authority is West Lancashire Borough CouncilThe EPC rating is E The Council Tax Band is F The property is served by septic tank Please note: Room measurements given in these property details are approximate and are supplied as a guide only.

All land measurements are supplied by the Vendor and should be verified by the buyer's solicitor. We

would advise that all services, appliances and heating facilities be confirmed in working order by an

appropriately registered service company or surveyor on behalf of the buyer as Maria B. Evans Estate

Agency cannot be held responsible for any faults found. No responsibility can be accepted for any

expenses incurred by prospective purchasers.

Marketed by: Maria B Evans Estate Agents, Croston