Dalehead, The Heads, Grange over Sands

Positioned on a substantial plot and occupying a commanding position with panoramic open aspect views to Morecambe Bay and beyond, is this superb 1920's home. Sympathetically extended and developed to create a fabulous family abode, this naturally bright property features an impressively grand living room with open fire, a formal dining room with separate breakfast kitchen and utility area, a multi-function games or hobbies room and a cloakroom with WC. The upstairs accommodation includes four bedrooms, an occasional bedroom/study and bathroom, with the principal bedroom enjoying a dressing area and an en-suite facility. The extensive and varied gardens with full size tennis court are the crowning glory to this wonderful property and provide all year-round colour, coupled with ample parking available, a detached double garage and large garden store, this property is not to be missed. Internal viewing is advised.

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Location

The Heads is a highly coveted and sought-after cul-de-sac, situated to the edge of the town centre and accessible within a five minute walk. The nearby amenities include a variety of eateries, bakeries, a doctor's surgery, pharmacy, a Co-op and a renowned butchers. There are also ornamental gardens with a bandstand and duckpond along with picturesque walks along the Promenade. Grange over Sands also boasts a train station for mainline commuting links to Lancaster, Barrow in Furness and Manchester airport.

Description

This deceptively spacious property is approached via a tarmacked drive which extends down to a detached double garage, providing secure parking for two vehicles. The front door opens into an enclosed porch, with further access into a welcoming hall, where there are doors leading to the majority of the ground floor accommodation, and stairs providing access to the first and lower ground floors.

The principal reception room is an impressive living room, bathed in natural sunlight from triple aspect windows allowing varying views over the garden and towards Morecambe bay in the distance. There is a large open fire with an original coal chute, providing a focal point and warmth and a fitted window seat to sit and enjoy the morning sun. Across the hall is the formal dining room, a fabulous space for large family gatherings to socialise and entertain in, with quick and easy access out onto the garden via a glazed door within the hall. 

The breakfast kitchen offers a traditional layout of a fitted wooden units and a three-sided worktop across one half of the room. Fitted within the worktop is a one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer tap and a four ring gas hob. Integrated within the units is an electric double oven/grill and there is space for an upright fridge freezer and dishwasher. An opening from the kitchen leads through to the breakfast and utility area, which has additional storage cupboards and a worktop, as well as a built in bench seating to accommodate a dining table. Located off the dining area is a rear porch and a useful pantry cupboard with shelving for dry goods. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom, with access to a separate WC and wash hand basin.

Stairs from the hall descend to the lower ground floor, where there is a large and versatile room that can be used for hobbies and crafts or even as a home office. Back on the ground floor, stairs continue up to a half landing, where there is access to an occasional bedroom with eaves storage and Velux roof lights. The piano on the landing is included within the sale. The first floor landing provides access to four bedrooms, a bathroom and separate WC. The master bedroom is a superior double room, which benefits from a range of fitted wardrobes and overhead storage and an en-suite shower room. There are also 180 degree views across to Morecambe bay, stretching from Lancaster to Arnside, capturing many Lake District peaks and Yorkshire Dale fells. 

Across the landing you will find the remaining bedrooms and bathroom. The second bedroom, which is a spacious double room, complemented with fitted wardrobes, overhead storage and a vanity dressing table. There are also built in bedside tables and a wash hand basin. The third bedroom is a large double room currently set up as a single, with space around for freestanding wardrobes, drawers and bedside tables. The fourth bedroom is a single, with fitted wardrobe. The bathroom includes a fitted bath with wall mounted shower and pedestal wash hand basin, with a separate WC alongside.

Outside, extensive and well maintained lawn gardens with established shrubbery encompass the property, and cover approximately half an acre. There is also a full size tennis lawn, rose garden and terraced patios to sit and enjoy the ever changing tides of Morecambe bay. Parking is certainly not a problem, with a long drive allowing for several vehicles and a detached double garage. Behind the garage is a large garden store, for various tools, mowers etc. 

Tenure

Freehold

Services

Mains gas, electric and water