5 bed Period Property
Prestigious Family Home
Grand Drawing Room
Five Large Bedrooms
Wealth Of Character
Period Features
Exceptional Quality
No Chain
Enjoying a quiet, peaceful hill top setting surrounded by Grade II Listed buildings, yet only a short walk from the heart of the City centre and local schools and less than an hour away from Manchester by rail or road, this prestigious and imposing residence - formerly that of the Bishop Of Lancaster - is bursting with character and convenience, as well as local history. The accommodation comprises an arched Entrance Porch and generous Reception Hall, leading to an exceptionally grand Drawing Room with panelling by Gillows of Lancaster, a second Reception and a spacious and convivial Family Room perfect for entertaining with its contemporary kitchen and sliding glass wall overlooking the rear garden. A Utility Room, Coat Room and a WC complete the ground floor accommodation. A generous Oak stair leads to a large, split-level landing and gallery leading to three large bedrooms with mezzanines, family bathroom and shower room and, up a further short flight of stairs, a Guest Bedroom and Master Bedroom with luxury en-suite fitted with twin basins, spa-bath and large walk-in rain shower. The property exudes character and high-quality, offering a high standard of fixtures and features including Oak, Lakeland Slate- and Granite-tiled floors with under-floor heating, computer network, remote controlled sky-lights with self-cleaning glass, and solar panels. Externally are lawned and planted front and rear gardens with Parking Court and garage to the side.
ACCOMMODATION ENTRANCE PORCH Arched entrance with dated keystone and stone marquetry threshold. Solid Oak and double glazed front door with sidelights and polished chrome furniture. External double power point to either side.
RECEPTION HALL Inset doormat and Lakeland slate floor with under-floor heating, deep skirting and 5 point feature lighting controlled by dimmer switches. External light control points. 2 double power points. Individually designed and custom-made heavy panelled Oak staircase leading to First Floor. Inner Hall beyond with central and feature wall lighting and double power point.
CLOAKS/WC Solid Oak panelled door leads from the hallway past an under stairs storage area to the Coats and Shoes Room. Black granite flooring runs through to a WC beyond with contemporary suite with concealed cistern and hand basin, finished with white large-format tiling with chrome trim and automatic feature lighting.
DRAWING ROOM 9.34m(30'8'') x 7.45m(24'5'')Tall _ glazed double doors lead into this magnificent space originally a purpose-built Music Room and later used by the Bishop of Lancaster as a formal meeting room. High ceiling with Cuban Mahogany panelled beams, pilasters and wainscoting by Gillows of Lancaster, Marble inset fireplaces at either end of the room all dating to 1910 and in exceptional order. Solid Oak floor with decorative marquetry border. Enormous full height bay window with sliding sashes and full height double doors overlooking front garden. 2 further sash windows. Shallow storage cupboard. Numerous power points, Television point, concealed cabling for quadraphonic sound, cast iron radiators, feature lighting with dimmer switch control.
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OFFICE/2ND RECEPTION ROOM 5.62m(18'5'') x 3.75m(12'4'')Oak faced door from the Inner Hall. Black granite flooring. High skirting. Full-height, narrow-profile, thermally-broken and double glazed sliding glass doors leading on to the patio area. Numerous power points and computer network points. Thermostatic control to under-floor heating, 5 ceiling light points
FAMILY ROOM 8.83m(29'0'') x 7.08m(23'3'')This unique open plan style is something expected to see on 'Grand Designs'.
Dining Area:- Lovely area for dining being able to look over the private rear garden through full height and full width specifically designed narrow profile sliding door approximately 4.5m in length.
Sitting Area:- There are power points and a concealed Television point.
Kitchen:- Perfectly designed fitted kitchen with solid high gloss wall, drawer and base units, two built in separate ovens with built in microwave, two fridges and two freezers, integrated dishwasher, pan drawers and larder cupboard, two recessed stainless steel sinks with mixer 'filter' tap. Granite work surfaces and double glazed window with granite sill. Central to the kitchen is a Solid Oak breakfast bar housing 5 ring gas hob with overhead extractor canopy, touch sensor light and remote controlled extractor fan, power point and recessed spotlights to the ceiling. Lakeland slate flooring with under flooring heating runs through this room finishing off this highly sociable and entertaining room very well.
Separate cupboard housing the internet cabling hub and Television cabling and under floor heating controls.
FAMILY ROOM DINING AREA Frameless glass door leading from Inner Hall to this unique open plan living space finished in Lakeland slate flooring with under flooring heating throughout. Numerous power and feature lighting points, computer network point and concealed Television point. Control for outside lighting. Oak faced door to cupboard housing computer network and Television network hubs and under floor heating controls. Integrated cabling for SurroundSound system.:-
Dining and Lounge Area:- Overlooking the private rear garden through room-width, full-height, narrow-profile, thermally-broken and double glazed sliding glass doors, which, when open, provide an access of over 4 metres in width to the patio area.
FAMILY ROOM KITCHEN AREA Cooking Area: - Meticulously designed minimalist kitchen comprising purpose-made white solid high-gloss acrylic cabinet and drawer fronts, stainless steel fittings, and seasoned Oak and black Granite work surfaces. White large-format wall tiling. Wall, drawer and base units, two built-in ovens and built-in microwave, space for two fridge/freezers, integrated dishwasher, pan drawers and two pull-out larder units, extra-large undermounted double bowl stainless steel sink and mixer tap with integral drinking water filtration. Double glazed casement window with black Granite sill overlooking Parking Court and Entrance. Central solid Oak breakfast bar with glass Wok + 4 burner gas hob and overhead stainless steel feature canopy with touch sensor and remote control lighting and operation.
UTILITY ROOOM 2.42m(7'11'') x 6.04m(19'10'')Oak faced door leading to spacious utility room with built in stainless steel faced cupboards providing full height storage to one wall. Double base unit to the side with Oak work surface. Black Granite flooring with under-floor heating. Numerous power points and light points. Control for outside lighting in side-passage.
Custom-made stainless steel deep bowl sink and double drainer with mixer tap. Stained glass panel incorporated in the double glazed window as a feature with deep sill, tiling to complement, and plumbing for washing machine. High ceiling with pulley operated laundry drying rack. Door to side aspect and door to the rear aspect.
STAIRS TO THE FIRST FLOOR This ornate cut-string staircase with heavy Oak newel posts, balusters and handrail winds up to the First Floor Landing.
MAIN LANDING 4.30m(14'1'') x 3.12m(10'3'')Dramatic space with enormous double glazed sky light with self-cleaning glass. Tall picture window incorporating stained glass, and deep sill. Downstand beams. Deep skirting boards, numerous power points, concealed radiator, spot and feature lighting. To the right, matching Oak short stair flight beneath a shallow arch leading to Upper landing, and to the left a flat arch leading through to Gallery.
GALLERY Romeo and Juliet' style double window overlooking the courtyard with deep sill and incorporating stained glass. Ceiling and feature light points with multi-way switching. Oak faced door to Storage Cupboard. Steps up to Oak faced double doors to airing cupboard housing 'WOLF' German-made condensing boiler with 500 litre pressurised hot water storage system and control panels for heating and solar panel systems.
SHOWER ROOM Oak faced door to modern three piece suite comprising a shower cubicle housing a Waterfall thermostatic shower with additional shower head, wash basin with mixer tap, low flush WC, large-format white tiles to complement, Oak flooring, recessed spotlighting with automatic switching, heated chrome towel rail.
BEDROOM THREE 3.74m(12'3'') x 4.20m(13'9'')Oak faced door leading into this double bedroom with wall mounted sink and mosaic tiled splash back, mixer tap, shelf and illuminated circular mirror. Under floor heating with roomstat control, remote controlled double glazed skylight, 2 ceiling light points and numerous power points. Two double glazed sliding sash windows with self-cleaning glass externally, offering views over the rear garden. Custom made Oak staircase and balustrade leading up to Mezzanine.
Mezzanine ( 3.720m X 3.458m ) Mezzanine with restricted headroom on one side, Feature lights and numerous power points, double Oak faced doors connecting with adjacent Bedroom Mezzanine.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.69m(12'1'') x 4.20m(13'9'')Oak faced door leading into this double bedroom with wall mounted sink and mosaic tiled splash back, mixer tap, shelf and illuminated circular mirror. Under floor heating with roomstat control, remote controlled double glazed skylight, 2 ceiling light points and numerous power points. Two double glazed sliding sash windows with self-cleaning glass externally, offering views over the rear garden. Custom made Oak staircase and balustrade leading up to Mezzanine.
Mezzanine ( 3.447m X 3.706m ) Mezzanine with restricted headroom on one side, Feature lights and numerous power points, double Oak faced doors connecting with adjacent Bedroom Mezzanine.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.77m(12'4'') x 4.22m(13'10'')Oak faced door leading into this double bedroom with wall mounted sink and mosaic tiled splash back, mixer tap, shelf and illuminated circular mirror. Under floor heating with roomstat control, remote controlled double glazed skylight, 2 ceiling light points and numerous power points. Two double glazed sliding sash windows with self-cleaning glass externally, offering views over the rear garden. Custom made Oak staircase and balustrade leading up to Mezzanine.
Mezzanine (3.448m X 3.750m ) Slightly restricted headroom, power points, and manually operated skylight with views to the River Lune estuary. Access to small loft storage area.
FAMILY BATHROOM 3.29m(10'10'') x 1.96m(6'5'')Oak faced door leading to four piece bathroom suite comprising thermostatic bath filler and diverter to bath shower, bidet, WC with concealed cistern, Oak flooring, mosaic tiling splash back. 3 tall mirror fronted storage cabinets, remote controlled double glazed skylight, feature lighting with automatic switching, heated chrome towel rail.
UPPER LANDING Matching Oak short stair flight beneath a shallow arch leading up from Main Landing to Upper landing. High ceiling with remote controlled double glazed skylight and feature lighting. Oak faced double doors to deep storage cupboard. High level access to large storage loft space.
BEDROOM TWO 3.15m(10'4'') x 6.03m(19'9'')Formerly a Chapel, this semi-octagonal room has two double glazed sliding sash windows with deep sills and views over front and side gardens, two radiators, ceiling light point controlled by dimmer switch, deep skirting boards and power points.
MASTER BEDROOM 3.98m(13'1'') x 6.43m(21'1'')Oak faced door leading to this very generous sized room making a delightful master suite with three original sash windows and wooden blinds overlooking the front garden giving plenty of natural light, triple ceiling light points, and 5 wall light points controlled by three-way dimmer switching, three radiators, numerous power points, computer and Television network cabling. Oak faced door leading to the En-suite.
ENSUITE BATHROOM 3.29m(10'9'') x 3.52m(11'7'')This luxury En-suite bathroom has been carefully planned and designed maintaining the exceptionally high standard set throughout the property. It comprises a circular spa-bath with additional shower attachment and marble feature tiled surround, walk in shower with thermostatic waterfall shower and additional attachment with Lakeland slate feature tiling, dual sinks with mixer taps and WC with concealed cistern and twin chrome heated towel rails. White large-format tiling with integral mirror and Oak flooring to complement. Feature lighting and remote controlled double glazed skylight.
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OUTSIDE FRONT Stone wall, Holly hedge and close boarded fence boundaries. Private entrance between lanterned stone pillars via a sweeping driveway, leading to Courtyard and parking area for 4 cars, paved throughout with Granite sets and stone flags. Lawns to either side adorned with Oak, Magnolia, Cherry, Holly and Yew trees and with granite-edged shrub borders. 3 raised beds for vegetable cultivation. Mature Boston Ivy climbing the external walls of the property. Coach lantern. Access to Garage. Hose point. A dated keystone in the arched porch entrance complements this property.
SIDE Wrought Iron side gate leads along a stone flagged covered passage with overhead lighting to the rear garden with side access door to Utility Room and to Garage, cupboard housing gas and electric meters, and an additional storage outbuilding which has plumbing, ideal for an outdoor WC. Covered bin and recycling area with overhead light adjacent to Utility Room door
REAR Stone wall and close boarded fence boundaries Private patio sitting area overlooking the lawned garden with a variety of trees and shrubs including Lime, Eucalyptus, Birch and Liquidambar and conifers. Security lights surround the rear of the garden. Armour cable to rear of garden (unconnected). 'Green' roof to single storey section of Family Room.
GARAGE 6.75m(22'2'') x 5.47m(17'11'')Sliding / folding timber door to large single garage with numerous power points and a storage level over side passageway.
FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR
FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND G
POSTAL ADDRESS Netherleigh, Hill Top, Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5EF.
MAINS SERVICES Connected to Mains Water, Gas, Electric, Telephone/Broadband.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Items such as carpets, curtains, blinds, lampshades, garden items, etc. are specifically excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
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