A spacious 1930s era detached property with twin bay windows to front and rear elevations, adding a distinctive sense of grandeur to this excellent period home. Centrally located within the village by Whitehalgh Lane, it comprises: ground floor - vestibule, large reception hall with a half return staircase, two bay windowed sitting rooms, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room. First floor - three bedrooms including two bay windowed doubles, house bathroom and an en-suite to the master. Converted attic fourth bedroom with a separate study and wc. Parking for up seven cars plus an attached garage/potting shed and a delightful west facing rear garden. (1,953 sq ft/181.4 sq m approx/EPC: E).
An ideal family home.
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A spacious 1930s era detached property with twin bay windows to front and rear elevations, adding a distinctive sense of grandeur to this excellent period home. Centrally located within the village by Whitehalgh Lane, it comprises: ground floor - vestibule, large reception hall with a half return staircase, two bay windowed sitting rooms, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room. First floor - three bedrooms including two bay windowed doubles, house bathroom and an en-suite to the master. Converted attic fourth bedroom with a separate study and wc. Parking for up seven cars plus an attached garage/potting shed and a delightful west facing rear garden. (1,953 sq ft/181.4 sq m approx/EPC: E).
An ideal family home.
Directions - Scarness is located towards the centre of the village close to the two mini roundabouts which connect Whalley Road to York Lane and Whitehalgh Lane.
Services - Mains supplies of gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating from a Glow-worm Hideaway central heating boiler with a linked hot water cylinder/electric immersion heater. Council tax is payable to RVBC Band E. Tenure: Title Absolute subject to a 999 year lease from 25/3/1935. We are informed by the vendor that no ground rent has been collected for in excess of fifty years.
Additional Features - The property has PVCu double glazed windows and external doors.
Location - Strategically positioned between Clitheroe and Blackburn, Langho has excellent access to the major trunk roads and motorway network together with public transport. The railway station is but a short walk from the property.
Accommodation - Double doors within a distinctive brick arch open a vestibule with a geometric tiled floor. From here glazed double doors open to a wonderful reception hall, the size you typically find in larger homes. A half return staircase with a wide bull-nosed step rises upwards, light shining through a half landing window. The walls have timber detailing, a Delft rack and ceiling covings. There are two understairs cupboards. The front sitting room catches the morning sunshine through its wide bay window. A peaceful elegant room, it has an open grate fire and sliding doors open to the rear sitting room. This room overlooks the garden and enjoys the afternoon/evening sunshine. There is a smooth stone chimney-piece with an open grate fire, fitted book-shelving along one wall and French windows within a wide bay window to access the sun terrace. The dining room has distinctive arched windows and includes a bar for entertaining. The breakfast kitchen has fitted base and wall units along two walls with laminate counters and a stainless steel sink unit/mixer tap with a waste disposal insinkerator. The built-in cooking appliances consist of a Zanussi double electric oven with a Gorenje ceramic hob beneath an extractor filter. The fridge/freezer is integrated and there is also a dishwasher. The floor is tiled. The ample utility has a stainless steel double drainer sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine with space for a dryer and upright fridge freezer.
On the first floor you'll see an equally impressive landing, wood panelled doors to all rooms; staircase rising to the attic bedroom. The rear facing master bedroom looks over the garden from its wide bay window. It has built-in wardrobes, cupboards, drawers plus a vanity washbasin. The en-suite shower room comprises a cubicle with aqua-board and an electric shower, low suite wc and a heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 is front facing and also has a bay window. It has built-in furniture along one of its walls including wardrobes, bridging unit and cupboards plus open shelving. The third bedroom is an ample single. The three-piece house bathroom harks back to a different era and comprises low suite wc, vanity washbasin and a substantial bath with spa jets and a hand-held shower. Walls are part clad in onyx effect panelling.
The attic conversion has a full width rear facing dormer, the space divided to provide a large double bedroom with built-in robes, a concealed vanity washbasin and an eaves access hatch. There is a study with built-in book shelving and a separate wc. Views across the valley are enjoyed from both rooms. On the landing you'll see a shelved airing cupboard with a hot water cylinder.
Outside - The gate posted entrance is flanked by a flowering cherry and a mature beech tree. The tarmacadam frontage can accommodate approximately seven cars if required to and easily four without needing to move any when departing. A metal gate secures the left-hand boundary giving access to the rear garden. West facing it enjoys the afternoon/evening sunshine. There is a sun terrace that can be accessed from both the utility and the rear sitting room, where you can see the familiar green towers of Stonyhurst College. Beyond the terrace is a lawned area with established planting. The garage is wide and deep with an up-and-over door, behind it a potting shed/garden room.
An excellent family home. Viewing is strongly recommended.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Anderton Bosonnet - a member of The Guild of Property Professionals.
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