Lancaster Road, Slyne, Lancaster, Lancashire

Fabulous home built to exacting standards, now ready for purchasers to make their own. Set amongst 1.09 ACRES of land the property offers a great plot with EQUESTRIAN, amenity and DEVELOPMENT potential. With excellent access and a superb location this has lots to offer.Offered to the market for the first time in 40 years this much-loved family home was built as a bespoke property which was completed to exacting standards at the time. Having undergone further improvements since its original construction the property offers a welcoming family home with generous living accommodation throughout. The house will appeal to those looking for a superb family home which they can make their own, set in a semi-rural position yet highly accessible with the added benefit of extra space by way of the adjoining paddock which is ideally suited for equestrian, amenity or potential development interest subject to planning.

Occupying a central position within the grounds, the property is unassuming on arrival with a sweeping driveway bordered with gardens and mature planting. Internally the property has a substantial living space providing 3 reception rooms to the ground floor and 4 bedrooms to the first floor. Externally the grounds extend to 1.09 acres in all, and provide mature gardens, swimming pool, ample garaging and an adjoining paddock. For those who wish to extend the property, there is scope for a first floor extension over the integral garage to provide additional accommodation to both the ground and first floor, subject to gaining planning consents.

Located in the popular village of Slyne, the village offers a range of amenities including a highly regarded primary school, local shop and a choice of public houses. Situated off the main A6 the position gives good access to the to the M6 motorway via the bay gateway and is connected to the railway links via Lancaster Railway station. The historic city centre of Lancaster is approximately 2.5 miles south which offers a wide range of amenities and services for all. For those looking to commute further afield, Manchester can be reached in just over an hour by car, and Central London can be reached in just under three hours by rail.

Geiranger offers a welcoming feel from the moment the property is entered and it is no great surprise that this home has been enjoyed by its current owner for so long. The main entrance opens to a central hallway which is a large open space with a bespoke curved staircase which is a fine example of time-honoured craftmanship. The living area is set to one side and offers a light open space made up of three rooms making this an ideal space for entertaining and welcoming family and friends. If it’s a smaller space you prefer each room can be closed off and enjoyed as a cosy everyday living area. The main living room is set around a central fireplace with a stone surround. Sliding doors open to a snug area and morning room which has an outlook over the front gardens. Situated to the rear is a conservatory extension which gives a private outlook over the gardens and grounds and is ideal for accessing the gardens in those summer months. The kitchen offers ample wall and base mounted units with a range of integral appliances and has been upgraded since its original construction to provide a generous breakfast kitchen. The kitchen leads to a rear hallway and entrance with a useful storage cupboard and access to the utility. The utility space is ideal for practical living needs and provides further storage and plumbing for laundry facilities together with an access to the integral garage.
There is a formal dining room which offers a flexible living space depending on the needs of the purchaser with an outlook over the front garden and a door that seamlessly links back through to the kitchen. A picture window also allows the craftmanship of the stairs to be viewed from this room. The first floor offers a spacious principal bedroom suite with an en-suite shower room to one side. There are three further double bedrooms, one with fitted cupboards and a sizeable house bathroom, which offers a a jacuzzi bath, wc and wash hand basin. To complete the first floor, there is a storage cupboard off the landing.

Externally the property is entered via a sweeping driveway, of which the neighbouring property has access over the first part. Beyond this point, the grounds are completely private and lead to a parking area for several vehicles and turning circle to the front of the garaging.
The gardens and grounds wrap around the property and are made up of an expanse of lawns, mature planting and an ornamental pond to the front. The rear provides a further private lawn area, an extensive resin patio area and an outdoor swimming pool. Beyond the immediate property grounds is a paddock which is ideal for those with equestrian hobby farming interests or those looking for some extra space to enjoy outdoor life. Given the position of the land, there may be some medium term development potential.

With lots to offer both in terms of potential, plot and position this one has something for all!

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