Property description
This SEMI DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE IS A SLICE OF HISTORY beautifully renovated and retaining CHARACTER & CHARM. It really is a COUNTRY HOME with the convenience of having shops and amenities on hand and don't forget that new bypass link to the M6!
The Location
Middleton Road is just tucked off Heysham Road and so very well placed for all local amenities. Heysham has a thriving local community and there are some great local shops, businesses and schools. The village has twice won 'Britain in Bloom' and has a well kept and much cared for village centre. The nearby port has links to Ireland and The Isle of Man but Heysham is also well placed for access to the bypass and commuting to Lancaster or the M6. Morecambe town centre is just a few miles a way and the village is popular with all age groups. Middleton Road itself has a lovely mix of residential property. There are some truly beautiful period houses of which this 19th century cottage is a real gem!
A Brief Introduction
This character cottage was built circa 1890 and entrance is through a uPVC door into the hallway. From here, original timber doors lead to the sitting/dining room and to the kitchen and from there to the lounge. Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms and the bathroom. Externally the property benefits from an enclosed cottage style rear garden, lawned front garden with planted beds and has off road parking and a garage. The property has been sympathetically restored but manages to retain plenty of character along with uPVC doubl glazing and a gas central heating system.
The Living Accommodation
This fabulous property has retained a wealth of character. The hallway has a light and airy feel of which the ground floor rooms lead off. The sitting/dining area has uPVC sash windows to the front and an added focal point of a coal effect gas fire set in a wooden surround and towards the rear of the room there is dining space and a uPVC double glazed door leads out to the rear courtyard garden. The hand made cottage style kitchen has been crafted by the Lonesome Pine Company and is made up of solid wood base, drawer and wall units with co-ordinating work surfaces and Belfast sink. There is also complimentary wall tiling and a concealed extractor hood. There is the added benefit of a gas cooker, point, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and dishwasher and space for a fridge. From the kitchen a doorway leads to the lounge which has uPVC double glazed patio doors overlooking the lovely front garden and still has part exposed original stonework to one wall.
Bedrooms & Bathroom
From the entrance hallway stairs lead up to the first floor landing and gives access to all three bedrooms and the bathroom. Natural light flows on to the stairs and landing area via a uPVC double glazed feature window with stained and leaded insert The master bedroom has uPVC double glazed sash windows which overlook the front garden and there are also double glazed patio doors which lead out on to a verandah. The bathroom is a three piece suite comprising of panelled bath with Victorian style mixer shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. The walls are also tiled to complement. A cupboard provides shelved airing space.
Outside
The secluded cottage style garden to the rear is a great place to sit out and relax. The private patio area is enclosed and there is access to the outbuilding and a personnel door to the garage. To the front there is a lawned garden which still incorporates the original stone boundary wall and the border is well stocked with mature plants and shrubs. To the side is off road parking and access to the garage via an up and over door.
Dimensions
Lounge - 20'3 x 10'3Kitchen - 19'3 x 7'0Dining Room - 13'6 x 12'5Bedroom One - 10'0 x 9'9Bedroom Two - 10'0 x 8'9Bedroom Three - 10'2 x 7'0
Property Features :
- Semi Detached Character Cottage
- 3 Bedrooms
- Lounge & Sitting/Dining Room
- Hand Made Fitted Cottage Style Kitchen
- Gas Central Heating System
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