Property description
This is a truly one off opportunity to buy one of the most prestigious properties in Lancaster that is visible from many areas of the city.
The Location
This is a truly 'one off' opportunity to buy one of the most prestigious properties in Lancaster, dominating your vision as you head east of the city, accending Quernmore Road towards Williamsons Park. It is only a few minutes drive from all the local ammenities, as well as LRGS and extremely good primary schools.
Brief Description
Built in 1931, this is a fabulous residence set within its own walled grounds at the end of a pleasing driveway, surrounded by lawn gardens and a woodland side area. The entrance door opens into a vestibule that in turn opens onto a wonderful galleried hall with parquet flooring and attractive spindle balustrade with distinctive carved newel posts by Thompson & Jackson also replicated in stone work on the roof. Three reception rooms lead off from the hall, all have truly breathtaking views over the city, the castle, Morecambe Bay and beyond! Off the hallway there is a cloakroom. The open kitchen/breakfast room has a walk in pantry and a spacious, separate utility. The bedrooms are also generous in size and have appealing features in each. There is a large family bathroom and ensuite shower to one of the bedrooms. This home has many original features including covings, cornices, deep skirting, fireplaces, doors and cupboards. The property does require some updating that would transform it into a superior property. It does have gas central heating and double glazing.
The Living Accommodation
The spacious lounge has dual aspect windows, decorative ceilings, picture rails, cornices and alcoves. Patio doors lead through to a small conservatory. The sitting room has mahogony cupboards either side of the fireplace and a picture rail. The dining room has a feature oak window seat and serving hatch through to the breakfast/kitchen, this room is also a good size and has matching fitted wall and base units behind an arch. The kitchen has a walk in pantry and large utility room.
The Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The attractive gallery landing branches off to all four bedrooms and bathroom, bedroom one has a full wall of fitted wardrobes. The other bedrooms are all generously sized too. There is a large family bathroom and shower ensuite to one of the bedrooms.
The Outside
The driveway from the roadside leads to the front elevation and lawns run either side. The property is set within a stone wall and mature beech fenced grounds. There is a rockery and woodland patch to one side of the home and further lawns run down the other that leads though to the rear garden with its most spectacular views.
Entrance hallway
Living Room - 17' 10'' x 13' 11'' (5.43m x 4.23m)
Dining Room - 13' 0'' x 13' 11'' (3.95m x 4.23m)
Living Room 2 - 12' 10'' x 13' 9'' (3.90m x 4.20m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 17' 5'' x 13' 0'' (5.30m x 3.96m)
Utility Room - 12' 2'' x 12' 4'' (3.71m x 3.76m)
Pantry
Bedroom 1 - 17' 11'' x 15' 0'' (5.46m x 4.56m)
Bedroom 2 - 13' 0'' x 13' 11'' (3.95m x 4.23m)
Bedroom 3 - 13' 0'' x 13' 10'' (3.95m x 4.21m)
Bedroom 4 - 12' 4'' x 15' 3'' (3.76m x 4.65m)
Family Bathroom
Ensuite
Property Features :
- A Fabulous Home with Outstanding Views
- Built in 1931, Many Original Features
- 3 Reception Rooms, 4 Double Bedrooms
- Elevated Position - Views of ALL of Lancaster
- Private Driveway and Gardens