MAWDESLEY-HOUSE-FOR-SALE IN AWARD WINNING ENGLISH VILLAGE

Detached 4 Bed Bungalow and Separate Large Detached Studio

Two Freehold properties with vacant possession and no chain

‘Country Lights’ & ‘The Studio’, Dark Lane,

Mawdesley, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England

Offers over £499,950 (just reduced from £550,000) for home and business potential combined

Possible swap/part exchange for a French Mediterranean home with uninterrupted sea views. The French home could be worth up to £400,000 with a cash difference.

E-mail: jgwayres@tiscali.co.uk 07919 412 381

‘Country Lights’ & ‘The Studio’ Properties

Large detached bungalow set in beautiful gardens with a detached double garage and plenty of space for additional parking. Standing in one fifth of an acre. Architect designed detached quality accommodation, with 4 bedrooms, two luxuriously appointed bathrooms, another washroom and a large 29’ X 9’ upstairs room with real character and country views. The properties boast well presented family sized living, recreational and business accommodation.

Separate Detached Studio/Office/Accommodation 25’ X 22’

‘Country Lights’ Detail

Built to an architect’s very high specification and with quality fittings throughout, the property has been skilfully planned and the accommodation is spacious and bright. Its features include double glazing, oil fired central heating, featured beamed ceilings and double glazing throughout, including in the detached studio. There’s oil fired central heating; a real fire in the lounge; four generously fitted bedrooms, three with fitted wardrobes; two full size Bathrooms - both featuring big baths and multilink high pressure power showers; (the en suite bathroom features a 13 jet whirlpool bath), three toilets with washrooms. The accommodation boasts extensive private gardens with patio areas and external lighting. All rooms feature decorative wooden beams.

Long private drive and large turning space with plenty of off-street parking for other cars, a boat and a caravan.

Large Detached Double Garage 18’ X 18’

The detached brick-built double garage has two up and over doors, power, lights, extensive storage space, loft area and an outside water supply.

Mature gardens. Secluded gardens with lighting and an extensive array of beautiful plants, fruit trees, lawns, decks and water feature.

Feature Patio, Large secluded decked patio with real bouldered slate water feature. Extensive rear gardens and front and side gardens with lots of mature trees and plants.

Enclosed Porch area 4’ X 10’ Double doors lead into a sunny room with real wooden floor boards and wall lights.

Large Entrance Hall 10’ x 10’

Spiral staircase leads to very large upstairs room with gallery and concealed entrance to a large loft area all on one level. A feature rustic brick wall. Large archway leads to 36’ long hall way and four double bedrooms. Double radiator. Cupboard with shelves and electricity cupboard. Ample power points.

Lounge 21' x 17'9"

Feature beams to ceiling, York stone fireplace with a multi-fuel log-burning stove producing 14 kilowatts of heat. Two double glazed picture windows. Features triple aspect views to the front and rear gardens. The facility for switching the stereo sound to various rooms all over the house including Bathrooms one and two, the kitchen, the lounge and in the main bedroom. The lounge also incorporates TV and stereo sockets, four double power points and three singles. There are two double centrally heated radiators and integral wiring for two sets of stereo speakers.

Feature archway leading to>.

Dining Room 13' x 10'

Feature beams to ceiling, double glazed sliding patio doors leading to feature decked patio area with a large well lit water feature, double radiator. Power points.

Fitted Kitchen 12' x 12'

Tiled Italian flooring. .Double drainer stainless steel sink unit, extensive range of fitted base and delicate white wooden wall cupboards, integral oven housing unit, electric cooker points, wooden feature walls, double radiator, TV aerial sockets, telephone point, 12 electric sockets, immersion heater, water feature controls and integral stereo speakers. Space for breakfast table, chairs, fridge freezer and automatic dish washer.

Utility Room 6.5’ x 7.5’

Plumbing for washing machine, venting for tumble drier.

Lots of storage cupboards, shelves and double radiator.

Rear Hall 6’ x 5’

Radiator and lights. Stained glass rear door, (with a cat flap) leading to a big 28’ x 25’ patio with water feature.

Cloakroom and washroom 6’ x 3’

Toilet and corners sink unit. Double glazed windows.

Access from the front hall through Feature Arch leads to long inner hall 36’ x 3’

Four good sized double bedrooms and two large bathrooms, one with a big whirlpool bath and one with a large corner bath. Both bathrooms have power showers.

Large Master Bedroom 13’ x 12’ featuring beamed ceilings, quality fitted wardrobes, double radiator and wiring for stereo speakers.

Master En Suite Bathroom 12’ x 6’ with modern suites and quality features including pebble slate floor and marble wall tiles. The panelled whirlpool bath has 13 jets and there is a power shower, pedestal wash basin, low level W.C., radiator, shaver socket, feature mirror with 6 lights and stereo speakers. There are halogen spotlights throughout.

Large Main Bathroom 12’ x 6’ Quality white suite comprising panelled large corner bath, pedestal wash basin, low level W.C., power shower, electric shaver socket, radiator, feature mirrored lighting set and integral stereo speakers. Airing cupboard, linen storage and immersion heater.

Double Bedroom No. 1 10' x 14’ feature ceiling, power points, two lighting points, double radiator, views to front garden, decking, arches, lighting and drive.

Double Bedroom No 2 10' x 11’ beamed ceiling, radiator, fitted wardrobe, bed and shelving. Views to side garden and drive.

Double Bedroom No 4 14' x 10’ beamed ceilings, fitted wardrobe, dressing table and drawers. Radiator. Two lights. Fantastic views to rear garden.

Upper Floor 29' x 9'

Reached from the Main Hall by an architecturally designed full-sized unique spiral staircase leading to magnificent computer room/office. This could easily be a second lounge/ or fifth bedroom. It offers four feature velux windows with views to countryside. Access to large loft through mirrored door. There is enormous potential and plenty of room for further development in the attic which is all on one level accessible from this versatile space.

Truly immense loft storage area

This huge and easily accessible loft area has lighting; it’s partly boarded and is extremely well insulated.

SECOND DETACHED ACCOMMODATION

Separate Detached Studio/Office/Accommodation 25’ X 22’

This is a fantastic light and bright detached studio in excess of 500 sq feet + of liveable space - built to housing specifications with extensive views to make an ideal granny or young persons detached annex. It is a large space in two rooms that can be used as a detached office with sufficient space for 6 workstations, or a workshop or an artist’s studio. There’s a kitchen/ workshop/lounge, area with loads of double electric sockets sink, worktops, oil central heating boiler, separate telephone point and a very large upstairs storage area with a loft window and Wendy House play area. The Studio boasts two sky lights; two double glazed windows and two double glazed patio doors to four elevations plus a rear garden with mature trees and a mini orchard.

SERVICES

Electricity, telephones, water, mains drainage to both the main house and the detached studio.

VIEWING

E-mail: jgwayres@tiscali.co.uk for further information or to arrange a viewing. Call John on 07919 412 381

TENURE Freehold

PURCHASE PRICE Offers over £499,950 (just reduced from £550,000) will be considered seriously for this very special unique home of quality with separate detached accommodation suitable for operating a business from home.

The Rural Countryside Location

Mawdesley is West Lancashire's prettiest, most sought after multi-award winning village with a close, vibrant community. It boasts three character village pubs; good nurseries, excellent schools and at least three universities within just nine miles. Nestled in the rural Lancashire countryside between Chorley, Southport, Croston and Ormskirk; it’s only four miles from the M6, seven miles from the M61 and eight miles from the M65. It’s uniquely situated near to lots of beautiful walks and pretty countryside including Harrock Hill and it’s easy to get to Manchester, Liverpool, Lancaster or Yorkshire.

Mawdesley - considered widely as one of the best kept villages in the North West – so says the go ahead Chorley Council – whose popular town centre has many shops and the famous Chorley Flat Iron and indoor Markets. Mawdesley scooped the coveted title of the 'Best Kept Village in Lancashire' and is a highly sought after location devoted mainly to agricultural pursuits. Mawdesley Hall was thought to have been erected by William Mawdesley in 1625 and is worthy of particular architectural note as an ancient mansion, on a sandstone rock; formerly the seat of the Mawdsley family.

With 1700 inhabitants and a rural lifestyle the quiet village is easy to get to and easy to enjoy with its active social life and great characters. There's a great millennium green, a budding artists group, a French circle, a Spanish circle, walking groups, pub quizzes, three good restaurants, boules, bowling, horse riding, cricket, tennis, children’s play areas, a skate park, footpaths, guided walks, farm galleries, plays, dances, events, shows in the village hall and on the millennium green and much more. It’s one of the safest and healthiest places to live in the country and has first class amenities. Nearby are excellent schools, colleges, doctors, dentists and hospitals, church groups, brownies, pre-school groups, good companions and the University of the Third Age.

art@cedarfarm consists of art and design based businesses producing high quality innovative work. There are nine studio spaces accessed via a broad glazed arcade. Cedar Farm has developed organically and grown into a well loved and respected part of the countryside. Regular exhibitions are held, promoting British art and craft work from around the country.

Churches

St Peter and St Paul's Catholic church, located in Salt Pit Lane was founded in 1830. The Wesleyan Methodist Church was founded before 1893 from religious societies founded by John Wesley and his preachers. St Peters CE Church, Mawdesley was founded in 1839.

Within less than 25 minutes you can be at Formby’s Beaches, Southport, Preston City Centre, Wigan, Ormskirk, Chorley or Leyland.

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