The Squirrels, Scorton Hall Park, Preston

Welcome to this delightful semi-detached, three-bedroom cottage-style home, perfectly nestled in a secluded position in the heart of the ever-popular and picturesque village of Scorton. The village boasts a range of amenities including a school, three churches, a village hall, a shop, and a post office. Indulge in fine dining at The Priory Hotel, which features a restaurant, tea rooms, and a public bar, or enjoy a leisurely visit to The Barn at Scorton with its gift shop and exceptional eatery.

Scorton is ideally located for excellent transport links, being approximately three miles from Junction 33 of the M6 motorway. The City of Lancaster is just eight miles to the north, Preston twelve miles to the south, and the charming market town of Garstang is only a short drive away.

This well-presented home, equipped with gas-fired central heating and double glazing, offers comfortable and stylish living spaces.

Ground Floor:

Entrance Porch: Featuring a panelled and glazed entrance door, ceramic tiled floor, meter cupboard, and a double-glazed window. A multi-paned door leads into the lounge.

Lounge: A cosy space with a free-standing wood-burning stove set on a stone hearth within an attractive brick fireplace with a timber lintel. The lounge also includes a coved ceiling, a window to the front, French doors leading to the conservatory, and a staircase to the first floor.

Conservatory: Enjoy the garden views through windows on three sides, equipped with electrically operated air vents and French doors that open to the garden. The conservatory has a ceramic tiled floor and an electric panel heater.

Dining Kitchen: This area features a range of wall and base units with illuminated glazed fronted display cupboards and under-unit lighting. It includes attractive worktops, an inset one-and-a-half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splash, and integrated appliances such as an electric oven and hob with extractor hood, washing machine, and space for a freestanding fridge freezer. There is also an understairs store cupboard, laminate flooring, double-glazed windows to both the front and rear and an external door to an enclosed sitting area.


First Floor:

Landing: Includes a double-glazed window and loft access.

Bedroom One: Features a recessed wardrobe, an attractive period-style fireplace, and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Two: Also includes a recessed wardrobe and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Three: Provides a double-glazed window overlooking the side garden.

Bathroom: Comprises a three-piece suite with a panelled bath, over-bath electric shower with folding shower screen, pedestal wash basin, and low suite WC. The bathroom has part-tiled walls, panelling, and a double-glazed opaque window.


External Features:

A standout feature of this property is the beautifully landscaped terraced gardens, complete with gravelled and paved pathways and well-stocked raised beds and borders. The newly installed summer house offers the perfect retreat to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the established gardens throughout the summer months.

To the rear, is a secluded sitting area, perfect for relaxation. A peppercorn rent is also payable for a strip of land at the bottom end of the garden, owned by a local landowner.

Discover the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and convenience in this enchanting Scorton cottage.

Council Tax Band: D (Wyre Borough Council)
Tenure: Freehold