Croston Lodge
Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 1ST
Guide Price
£800,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Aug 2022
- Removed: Nov 2022
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage
- Land Tags: Paddock
Positioned just off Croston Drive is the wonderful and characterful Croston Lodge. Once an 18th century toll house it is now a semi-rural home set in approximately 1.5-acre plot with courtyard, paddock and manege, stables, outbuildings, and gardens. Simply a delightful country home in a beautiful part of West Lancashire.
Originally built in the 18th century this period property has retained much of its interior and exterior character, surrounded by rural views to three sides it’s easy to fall in love with the outside space this home has to offer. The current owners have maintained the property and the exteriors to a high standard but have not made use of the stable block and land as it was first meant. This could easily be a dream home for those looking to bring their equine friends with them.
Ground floor
The entrance is via a sizable, covered brick porch with windows onto the courtyard and offers a conveniently tiled floor which leads into a light, contemporary kitchen with Quartz worktops, lots of storage, windows to either side, a large island, under-counter stainless sink, slate tiled flooring and integral appliances including a trio of ovens, large electric hob and microwave.
The kitchen is open plan through to an orangery extension which is currently being used as a dining room. With windows on all sides, it brings further light into the entire area. The slate tiled floor continues through.
Flowing through from the kitchen is a generously sized lounge with a lovely cottage-feel. The main features being the beamed ceilings and large inglenook fireplace with traditional log burner and wooden mantel. Extremely cosy during the winter months. A bay window overlooks the side garden and private drive, and a further window sits in an alcove within the lounge which is ideally and currently being used as a home office.
The staircase sits in the corner of the lounge and leads to the upper floor.
The large primary bedroom is ‘L’ shaped and is positioned through a short corridor from the lounge and overlooks the courtyard through a lovely semi-circular window, with two other windows to the side and rear. A door leading to one side of the property is located at the back of the room. This extra space could be used in numerous ways such as an ensuite shower room or walk in wardrobes.
The main bathroom is located next to the primary bedroom and hosts a 4-piece suite with corner bath, separate bespoke walk-in shower, sink with vanity and W.C. and allows natural light via a side window.
A second bedroom is of a double size and sits opposite the main bathroom, so it can easily be shared.
The ground floor flows nicely but could easily be configured to suit any potential buyers needs.
First floor
Ascending the stairs from the lounge the first floor houses a second bathroom with shower, sink with vanity and W.C. plus storage cupboards sit at the top of the stairs and natural light comes via a Velux window into the landing.
The last two bedrooms are in attic space, a double and a single with both having comfortable-height ceilings. The double bedroom features a wonderful semi-circular window overlooking the side of the property.
Grounds and gardens
The real star of the show is the outside space this property has to offer. A stunning courtyard greets its guest with lots of parking for the largest vehicles. A stone patio adjoins the porch and front of the property, perfect to enjoy your morning tea or a sundowner at six. A central, grassed and walled area with mature trees divides the courtyard from the workshops effectively and the yard has its own secretly covered, brick working well.
A considerable side garden is walled with an adjacent pathway to a private landscaped sunspot with mature natural bamboo plants.
Various out buildings are there to be utilised and a detached block of three stables is there for the taking. Currently not in use but is good working order.
The land that sits behind the workshops is stunning. Once a full orchard, some fruits trees remain. Fenced in is a large L shaped paddock which has been regularly mown for maintenance.
Adjoining the paddock, a further fenced manege sits closer to the courtyard and stables.
The whole exterior is surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, and flowers and in full bloom, it looks glorious.
This property has so many possibilities and opportunities, whether you are looking to extend the existing property or build further accommodation (subject to planning permission), use the land for a livery business or purely for your own horses or ponies to enjoy, or just live ‘the good life’, there’s a dream home here awaiting the next owner.
About the area
Things to do and amenities:
We are sure the land would keep you busy but just in case Rufford offers plenty of things to keep you entertained and active. Mere Sands wood and Rufford park are minutes away if you like walking or have dogs. The Rufford Arms is literally over the road if you fancy a meal out or drink with friends. The National Trust’s Rufford Old Hall welcomes visitors all year round and as Rufford sits on the Leeds Liverpool canal it has its own marina and wharf with a selection of eateries to choose from.
Transport:
It benefits several bus links that run a regular and local services with routes to and via Chorley, Burscough, Tarleton, Ormskirk, Southport, and Preston. Rufford train station is only 3 minutes’ drive and offers a regular service to Ormskirk and Preston.
Schools:
The best ranked primary schools in the Rufford area are Rufford C of E School and Holmeswood Methodist School. The nearest secondary schools are in Burscough and Ormskirk including Burscough Priory Academy, Ormskirk School with two independent schools, Turning Point Academy and Wood Edge Independent School, which are just over 2 miles away.
Edge Hill University is 20 minutes away and has won numerous awards in 2022 including Best Modern University by the Sunday Times, Best University by Educate Norther Awards and others.
Property Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services; Electric central heating, Septic tank, Double glazing
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: E – changing to air sourced heating would take it to C
Local Authority & Council Tax: West Lancashire Borough Council, 52 Derby Street‚ Ormskirk, Lancashire‚ L39 2DF
Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Alderley Edge
Originally built in the 18th century this period property has retained much of its interior and exterior character, surrounded by rural views to three sides it’s easy to fall in love with the outside space this home has to offer. The current owners have maintained the property and the exteriors to a high standard but have not made use of the stable block and land as it was first meant. This could easily be a dream home for those looking to bring their equine friends with them.
Ground floor
The entrance is via a sizable, covered brick porch with windows onto the courtyard and offers a conveniently tiled floor which leads into a light, contemporary kitchen with Quartz worktops, lots of storage, windows to either side, a large island, under-counter stainless sink, slate tiled flooring and integral appliances including a trio of ovens, large electric hob and microwave.
The kitchen is open plan through to an orangery extension which is currently being used as a dining room. With windows on all sides, it brings further light into the entire area. The slate tiled floor continues through.
Flowing through from the kitchen is a generously sized lounge with a lovely cottage-feel. The main features being the beamed ceilings and large inglenook fireplace with traditional log burner and wooden mantel. Extremely cosy during the winter months. A bay window overlooks the side garden and private drive, and a further window sits in an alcove within the lounge which is ideally and currently being used as a home office.
The staircase sits in the corner of the lounge and leads to the upper floor.
The large primary bedroom is ‘L’ shaped and is positioned through a short corridor from the lounge and overlooks the courtyard through a lovely semi-circular window, with two other windows to the side and rear. A door leading to one side of the property is located at the back of the room. This extra space could be used in numerous ways such as an ensuite shower room or walk in wardrobes.
The main bathroom is located next to the primary bedroom and hosts a 4-piece suite with corner bath, separate bespoke walk-in shower, sink with vanity and W.C. and allows natural light via a side window.
A second bedroom is of a double size and sits opposite the main bathroom, so it can easily be shared.
The ground floor flows nicely but could easily be configured to suit any potential buyers needs.
First floor
Ascending the stairs from the lounge the first floor houses a second bathroom with shower, sink with vanity and W.C. plus storage cupboards sit at the top of the stairs and natural light comes via a Velux window into the landing.
The last two bedrooms are in attic space, a double and a single with both having comfortable-height ceilings. The double bedroom features a wonderful semi-circular window overlooking the side of the property.
Grounds and gardens
The real star of the show is the outside space this property has to offer. A stunning courtyard greets its guest with lots of parking for the largest vehicles. A stone patio adjoins the porch and front of the property, perfect to enjoy your morning tea or a sundowner at six. A central, grassed and walled area with mature trees divides the courtyard from the workshops effectively and the yard has its own secretly covered, brick working well.
A considerable side garden is walled with an adjacent pathway to a private landscaped sunspot with mature natural bamboo plants.
Various out buildings are there to be utilised and a detached block of three stables is there for the taking. Currently not in use but is good working order.
The land that sits behind the workshops is stunning. Once a full orchard, some fruits trees remain. Fenced in is a large L shaped paddock which has been regularly mown for maintenance.
Adjoining the paddock, a further fenced manege sits closer to the courtyard and stables.
The whole exterior is surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, and flowers and in full bloom, it looks glorious.
This property has so many possibilities and opportunities, whether you are looking to extend the existing property or build further accommodation (subject to planning permission), use the land for a livery business or purely for your own horses or ponies to enjoy, or just live ‘the good life’, there’s a dream home here awaiting the next owner.
About the area
Things to do and amenities:
We are sure the land would keep you busy but just in case Rufford offers plenty of things to keep you entertained and active. Mere Sands wood and Rufford park are minutes away if you like walking or have dogs. The Rufford Arms is literally over the road if you fancy a meal out or drink with friends. The National Trust’s Rufford Old Hall welcomes visitors all year round and as Rufford sits on the Leeds Liverpool canal it has its own marina and wharf with a selection of eateries to choose from.
Transport:
It benefits several bus links that run a regular and local services with routes to and via Chorley, Burscough, Tarleton, Ormskirk, Southport, and Preston. Rufford train station is only 3 minutes’ drive and offers a regular service to Ormskirk and Preston.
Schools:
The best ranked primary schools in the Rufford area are Rufford C of E School and Holmeswood Methodist School. The nearest secondary schools are in Burscough and Ormskirk including Burscough Priory Academy, Ormskirk School with two independent schools, Turning Point Academy and Wood Edge Independent School, which are just over 2 miles away.
Edge Hill University is 20 minutes away and has won numerous awards in 2022 including Best Modern University by the Sunday Times, Best University by Educate Norther Awards and others.
Property Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services; Electric central heating, Septic tank, Double glazing
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: E – changing to air sourced heating would take it to C
Local Authority & Council Tax: West Lancashire Borough Council, 52 Derby Street‚ Ormskirk, Lancashire‚ L39 2DF
Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Alderley Edge
Land Registry Data
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