Winder Lane, Forton, Preston, Lancashire

Prepare to be blown away, oozing period charm but with a contemporary feel – we love this home for having the best of both worlds. A beautiful home with plenty of spacious accommodation including dining kitchen, 2 reception rooms, boot room, utility and cellar along with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The principal bedroom will make you ‘oooh’ and ‘aaah’ with the vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a super ensuite. The vendors have carefully chosen fitments to tone in with the period nature of this home whilst giving a luxurious feel and ensuring the house has a modern ease.In a traditional layout at the front, the substantial front door opens into an impressive entrance hall, from here the scene is set – period features galore, high ceilings, covings, deep skirtings and sash windows. The elegant staircase rises to the first floor and original style tiles adorn the floor, a stained glass feature has also been retained.

Either side of the entrance hall are reception rooms. The lounge has been opened up to create a lovely bright space. There are windows to the front and rear ensuring that there is plenty of natural light, whilst a woodburning stove is set in an attractive fireplace, the perfect place to relax in the evening. A library area has also been created in one end of the room.

The second lounge is a cosy room with a woodburning stove set in an arched brick fireplace and a window to the front.

The dining kitchen is likely to be the hub of this family home which has been fitted with beautiful new cabinetry and quartz worksurfaces along with seating ensuring a highly sociable space. A porcelain sink is included along with integrated appliances including a dishwasher, there is also a point for a range cooker with an extractor over and a mirrored area behind and a point for an American fridge freezer. Integrated appliances include a range oven, fridge and dishwasher. There is plenty of space for both dining and lounging. A door leads out to the gorgeous newly landscaped garden space, great for entertaining outdoors and in.

To the rear there is a glazed walkway, a wonderfully practical space to hang coats and store boots, perfect for the lifestyle that this home is likely to provide. A handy utility room space is included which has a point for a washing machine and dryer along with a range of units.

A staircase rises up to the first floor where there is a spacious landing along with a stained glass window out to the rear of the property, there is also a new built in cupboard space.

The principal bedroom is truly incredible, there are oak steps down into the principal bedroom which is extremely spacious. The vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and size of this room are truly impressive. There is a picture window to the side of the property giving super views. The dressing room is fitted with Matthew Marsden fitments, providing a luxury feel to this space. The ensuite is a wet room style ensuite with a wash handbasin set in a unit and a WC, there is also a heated towel rail completing the luxurious feel to the principal bedroom.

The second bedroom also includes a range of fitted wardrobes and a window out to the front of the property, an ensuite is included here which has a wash handbasin set in a shaker style unit, WC and shower.

There are three further bedrooms and the family bathroom has a double ended copper style freestanding bath which is a wonderful focal point to this space, there is a separate shower, wash handbasin set in a timber unit.

A newly landscaped garden area is provided at the side of the property which currently houses a play area, there is a garden studio which could make a useful home office, gym or other use to suit the purchaser. There is a covered hot tub point and plenty of stone flagged patio is also provided making this a great space for outdoor entertaining. To the rear there is an expanse of patio and a pedestrian gate onto the road.

The vehicular access is taken from Winder Lane, to the right is the house itself, to the left there is an outbuilding which is included in the property. This super steel framed building will be perfect for those who have plenty to store at home, there are roller shutter doors and a pedestrian door along with a paddock beyond.