Property description
*Characterful Semi Detached Cottage *Two Good Sized Bedrooms *Open Plan Ground Floor Layout *Conservatory *Large Rear Garden *Garage, Large Workshop And Kennels *Views Over Open Fields *Off Road Parking *Semi Rural Location *EPC Rating: E
Introduction
Fantastic opportunity to acquire this most characterful and traditional semi detached cottage dating back to circa 1890 located in a well sought after area of Walmer Bridge. This semi rural location offers a true feel of the countryside with open views and quiet surroundings and yet still offers convenience for the centre of Walmer Bridge and its amenities which are within easy walking distance. Other villages in the vicinity such as the bustling centre of Longton and Much Hoole offer a further comprehensive range of amenities including a number of reputable primary schools and nurseries. The property also lies a short drive away to the A59 offering good transport to both Preston city centre and the seaside town of Southport. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this property.
Kitchen - 17' 3'' x 7' 10'' (5.266m x 2.394m)
Entering the property into the Farmhouse style kitchen, it boasts a good range of fitted eye and base level wooden units and incorporates a Belfast sink with drainer and also includes a fitted gas hob with brick splashback and extractor flue over and single gas oven. The gas central heating boiler is concealed within one of the units and there is space for an automatic washing machine and fridge. The walls are partially tiled and there is attractive stone flooring throughout the kitchen. Window to the front.
Dining Room - 13' 11'' x 10' 5'' (4.243m x 3.171m)
Open plan to both the Kitchen and Lounge the Dining Room offers good space in the ground floor layout with superb brick feature fireplace with grate for an open fire. There is also access to the under stairs storage and wooden ceiling beams.
Lounge - 16' 9'' x 9' 8'' (5.093m x 2.943m)
Open plan to the Dining Room, the Lounge creates a superb living area with TV point, wooden ceiling beams, radiator and a feature brick fireplace with wooden beam mantelpiece and grate for open fire further enhancing the 'country' feel to the property. A stone floored area to the rear of the Lounge which was once an original entrance boasts stained glass windows and original door.
Conservatory - 11' 8'' x 8' 6'' (3.549m x 2.589m)
Good sized conservatory of uPVC frame on brick plinth with stone flooring and a door to the substantial rear garden.
Landing
Access above to the loft space which is both insulated and boarded. Airing cupboard and radiator.
Bedroom One - 16' 10'' x 8' 6'' (5.121m x 2.597m)
Good sized room with original fireplace, radiator and views to the rear over open fields.
Bedroom Two - 11' 7'' x 10' 4'' (3.536m x 3.160m)
Good sized room with TV point, window to front and radiator.
Bathroom - 7' 11'' x 6' 9'' (2.414m x 2.051m)
Three piece suite including a low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin, panelled bath with fitted shower over. Fully tiled walls and floor, window to the side.
Rear Garden
The extensive rear garden, bordered by both fencing and hedgerows, affords ample space consisting of a central lawn with well planted borders and hard landscaped gravel area adjacent ideal for outdoor seating. A hard standing area in front of the garage and attached workshop connects to the driveway offering good space for parking. A stone pathway leads through the garden and the variety of planted shrubs to a section of the garden housing a Kennels which could, if needed, be a separate contained area of the garden. Views over surrounding fields remind you of the quiet semi rural location with a south facing aspect offering superb sunlight throughout the day.
Garage & Workshop
A superb separate building consisting of single garage with double door access and also an attached, good sized workshop again with double door access, offers fantastic potential for a range of uses including for tradesmen, extensive storage and car restoration. A window to each side affords natural light but the building is also connected with light and power.
Kennels
Useful Kennel block with potential to be converted for other uses.
Property Features :
- Characterful Semi Detached Cottage
- Two Good Sized Bedrooms
- Open Plan Ground Floor Layout
- Conservatory
- Large Rear Garden