Rydal Road, Lancaster, LA1

Character Home! 4-bed end of terrace in sought-after South Lancaster. Character features, open-plan layout, spacious living area, extended kitchen, 4 double bedrooms, well-appointed bathroom & shower room, private sunny garden, picturesque views...this house has it all! The very best of Lancaster living.

Location

Imagine being able to find a characterful home, full of features, with a generous and private garden where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets and yet have the city centre within walking distance. Freehold offers all this and more! Breath taking views of the city, country and coast, great local amenities, the Grammar Schools just a walk away and Williamson Park. Lancaster University can be accessed easily via the back roads, and there are popular local primary schools close by. This really is a superb location.

The House

This beautiful, stone built terrace sits elevated and set back from the road by a front garden. It enjoys plenty of curb appeal. Step through the front door and you are greeted by a tiled vestibule. The main hallway retains original floorboards, corbel stones and cornice. The bay fronted lounge is packed full of character with a bay window offering the option of a window seat and a cast iron fireplace. The stripped floorboards, picture rail and cornice enhance the character as does the soft tones of the décor. You will find the main the living space at the rear. A stunning original door with stained glass panel opens to an extended open plan living area. The exposed stone wall to the chimney breast side makes a striking feature and the cast iron, multi fuel stove is the perfect addition to this open fireplace. The vendors have really worked to enhance the character of the home with all upgrades and the attention to detail is apparent throughout the house.

Kitchen Diner

The solid wood floor extends through the living area to the kitchen diner and having patio doors opening to that amazing south facing garden makes this living space light and bright. A door leads to the stone cellar steps and down there you will find a new combination boiler and also plumbing and space for a washer creating a great utility area. The wooden kitchen cabinets are painted in a light cream colour complemented by the work tops. Spotlights to the ceiling create a light kitchen area with plenty of space for a kitchen table and chairs this really is the heart of the home. Being able to step straight out to the garden create the perfect space for family evenings or for entertaining friends.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

This house really does offer space for the whole family. On the first floor you will find two generous double bedrooms, the family bathroom and a great landing space incorporating full height storage cupboards. The bedrooms enjoy open views and the rear bedroom is especially light and bright with a south facing picture window and overhead Velux. The bathroom has a traditional feel in keeping with the age of the house. There is an over bath shower. On the second floor you will find a further two double bedrooms and a shower room. The front bedroom enjoys views over the roof tops of Lancaster towards the bay and the Lakeland Hills. The bedroom has an over stair storage cupboard which also houses the attic access.

Garden

The rear garden is generous, private, well stocked and enjoys views which take in Lancaster Castle. It really is all you could wish for. The fruit trees shade a central seating area and the garden path leads up to the potting shed at the top. The garden really is simply idyllic and makes the most of the sun. Being an end terrace the house enjoys external access at the side and the front garden sets the house back from the road.