Islay Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire

An enchanting detached substantial home which is ready for you to make your own. This beautiful property is set in an extensive plot of around 0.6 acres (0.3 ha) or thereabouts and for many will require improvements or has alternative development potential (subject to gaining any necessary consents). The property is sat in beautifully stocked mature gardens and grounds. The property is positioned along Islay Road, one of the most prestigious addresses in Lytham St Annes, where many a fine property can be found.
Lytham St Annes is a sought-after destination location with plenty of amenities and in a gorgeous estuary / coastal position.  The town enjoys the benefit of plenty of open spaces to be enjoyed by many.  There are plenty of amenities in the locality to include a range of shops, supermarkets, places of worship, plenty of leisure activities, bars and restaurants.  There are a good range of schools in the area including the private schools Of AKS (very local), Kirkham Grammar School and Rossall School.

The property is positioned on Islay Road. Double steel gates open to reveal a blocked paved driveway which leads through to a turning circle with plenty of parking ahead and to the side of the double garage. The front doors are positioned in an attractive archway at the front.

Substantial double timber doors are positioned in an arched doorway which open into a tiled entrance porch which steps up to a further door which opens into an impressive entrance hall. The entrance hall has decorative coving and sets the scene for this impressive property. There is a spacious cloakroom which has plenty of coat storage, a pedestal wash handbasin and a separate WC. An attractive staircase rises to the first floor from here.

The study has views out to the side of the property and has an open fire in a tiled surround and a timber mantel. The main lounge space has windows out to the side and also to the front of the property overlooking those beautiful gardens, there are also patio doors out to the patio area. There is an open fire set in an impressive stone surround and timber panelled setting. A fully fitted bar area is included to one corner making this a great space for entertainment.

The dining room offers windows overlooking the gardens and grounds. There is an open fire set in a marble tile and decorative surround.

The dining kitchen includes a range of wall and base mounted kitchen units with contrasting work surface, there is also a central island. There are a range of integrated appliances. A storage cupboard is located in here which houses the electrics. The floorcovering is tiled and there are fantastic views out across the gardens and grounds and patio doors allow easy access to the outdoor patio making this great for outdoor entertaining.

Beyond the kitchen is a rear entrance which has a stable style door out to the front of the property and a range of base units for storage, this room is also tiled. A spacious second kitchen/utility is found off the main kitchen and has a point for a cooker along with a point for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a double sink and drainer. This is an extremely spacious and practical room with views out to the front of the property.

There is also an inner hall which has a separate access to the front of the property and also provides access to the boiler room and double garage space.

A set of open tread stairs rise up to the rear landing where a number of bedrooms are found off. This area could be used as separate accommodation subject to some alteration (and any necessary consents). There are 2/3 bedrooms found off this landing space. There is then a lockable door through to the main bedroom spaces.

From the main entrance hall is an impressive main staircase which rises up to a spacious first floor landing space. There are windows out to the front of the property overlooking the spacious gardens and grounds.

Part glazed double doors open into the principal bedroom suite and there is a door through to the annex style accommodation. The principal bedroom has views out across the gorgeous gardens and grounds. This lovely bright room also has a modern feature fire place giving a lovely focal point. There are glazed sliding doors lead out to a patio area ensuring that the gardens can be enjoyed from the principal bedroom suite. An archway leads through to a fully fitted out dressing room which has sliding doors and includes hanging space and drawers. A further archway opens up into the ensuite which includes a step up to a spa style bath with a showerhead fitting. There is also a separate shower, wash handbasin set in a wall mounted unit, bidet and WC. A heated towel rail is also provided.

Off the inner principal bedroom area is a separate shower room with a wash handbasin set in a unit along with a heated towel rail and a further separate WC.

Bedroom two has patio doors out to a balcony area and a pedestal wash handbasin. There is also a window out to the side of the property ensuring a lovely bright space. A built-in wardrobe facility can also be found here.

Bedroom three has a window to the side of the property and a patio door out to the balcony which is shared with bedroom two along with a range of built-in wardrobes.

There is a further room which has been used as a storage space with a view to the side of the property.

The family bathroom has a large double ended bath with a shower head fitting and a shower over. There is a wash handbasin set in a unit along with a WC and heated towel rail.

The property is set in incredible mature gardens and grounds which have been built up over the years. Impressive from the outset, double steel gates open to reveal a turning circle, plenty of space for parking on the block paved driveway.

A wonderful place to sit and enjoy, there are expanses of lawns, mature trees and well stocked flower and shrub beds. A large greenhouse is also provided along with a mono pitch outbuilding and a further outbuilding / store.

A large patio is found at one side giving plenty of opportunity to rest and enjoy the gardens or even dine alfresco. These enchanting gardens and grounds must be walked through to fully appreciate. One side of the house is adorned with wisteria which looks incredible when out in flower.

This home would suit those who are looking to improve and make their own fabulous family home or there is alternative development potential, subject to gaining any necessary consents.

The double garage has electric ‘up and over’ doors and a door to the rear gardens.