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£525,000

Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1

Rare opportunity to own an elegant Edwardian semi-detached in South Lancaster. 5 double bedrooms, elegant features throughout, high-spec kitchen, and ...

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Key features

  • Stunning Period Home w/ No Chain
  • 5 Double Bedrooms & G/Flr Study
  • Double Bay Fronted
  • High Spec, Open Plan Kitchen & Bi-Folds
  • Elegant Living Room & Open Plan Dining
  • Impressive Bathroom & Shower
  • Fantastic Original Features
  • Beautifully Modernised Throughout
  • Sought After Scotforth Road
  • Transport & Travel Links

Full property description

Rare opportunity to own an elegant Edwardian semi-detached in South Lancaster. 5 double bedrooms, elegant features throughout, high-spec kitchen, and original charm. Convenient location with excellent transport links. Bi-Folds open to the garden, there is a study & cellar. Simply stunning.

The Location
Scotforth Road is a highly sought after residential address in South Lancaster. The main southern gateway to the city it enjoys great access to the M6 Jct 33 making it convenient for access to Manchester and further yet access into the city centre is also on the doorstep. Being close to all local amenities means you don't have to travel far. Booths supermarket is just a walk away as is a variety of local shops and businesses including some great independents. Scotforth is only a five minute commute to Lancaster University in one direction and the city in the other so a whole host of amenities from theatres and cinemas to independent retailers and historic public houses are easy to access. Lancaster's major hospitals are just five minutes away. You will find sought after schools within walking distance both primary and secondary with Moorside and Scotforth St Paul's within walking distance. Both Lancaster Grammar Schools and Ripley St Thomas are also easily accessed from here.

Welcome Home
Rarely does a house of this high standard come to the market. An Edwardian semi detached retaining many original features and built to a superb standard then modernised in recent years with a real attention to detail. A true house of distinction where the original and the contemporary sit side by side in perfect balance creating a timeless feel. The large panelled front door with top light opens to a front vestibule and from there a further wooden panelled door with stain glass top light and side light opens to the most impressive hallway. A full run of mosaic floor tiles with border, curved wall, cornice and dado rail creates the perfect welcome to this house. Matching original panelled doors retain fittings and brass plates. Being double bay fronted the central hallway has a balanced feel. Stairs lead up to the first floor, and doors open to either side to the reception rooms. The door ahead gives direct access to the rear accommodation.

Open Plan Living
Take the door to your left and step through to the kitchen diner. This open plan living space is perfect for families and for entertaining. It incorporates the entire depth of this impressive house incorporating the front bay windows to the dining area and at the rear bi fold doors with Velux windows above open to the garden. The entire open plan space is light and bright and contemporary styling blends the original features with elegant curves and a sleek high spec kitchen. Integrated appliances create a seamless feel. There is space for an American Style Fridge Freezer, an integrated washing machine with laundry shoot to the first floor bathroom and dish washer. Neff appliances include two ovens and an induction hob. There is also an eye level microwave. Deep pan drawers, sleek gloss cabinets, stylish counter tops and splash backs create the perfect finish.

Further Living Rooms
To the rear of the kitchen there is space for a further table and chairs Real wood flooring completes the look and complements the original doors and the Bi-Folds. The living space sweeps around at the rear connecting back to the hallway and allowing access to a modern WC cloakroom and the rear study room. A further door accesses the cellar where you will find ample storage space with good head height and natural light. The study iis a cosy room full of character. There is a quarry tiled floor and wood burning stove with exposed stone lintel above. To either side of the chimney breast the original panelled cupboards offer built in storage and the study has a traditional feel with décor in a deep blue.

Upstairs
The stairs sweep up to a central landing bathed in light from the rear window. Matching panelled doors open to the first floor bedrooms and to an elegant bathroom. Stairs lead up to the second floor landing. There are three generous, double bedrooms to the first floor each with it's own style and character and each with original features. The bay fronted bedrooms has cornice, picture rails and an impressive fireplace with tiled panels. The cast iron school styled radiators and double glazed sash windows add to the character feel. The second front bedroom has the same features and incorporates built in wardrobes to the chimney breast alcoves. The fireplace is marble styled and again has tiled panels. The rear bedroom has two windows overlooking the garden and a cast iron fireplace.

Bathroom & Second Floor
The first floor bathroom is elegant and perfect for the styling of the house. A four piece suite incorporates a large corner shower enclosure, Edwardian styled free standing roll top bath, wash basin and low flush WC. The Glow-worm boiler and modern Gledhill tank for the home are housed in the cupboard and grey wall and floor tiling completes the sleek finish. On the second floor you will find two further double bedrooms, one to the front and one to the rear. The rear bedroom has access to the boarded attic. The shower room is sleek and modern with tiling to match that of the bathroom below. There is a corner shower enclosure, wash basin with bespoke storage and a low flush WC. Spotlights to the ceiling create appeal. You will also find the panel for the original servant's bells on the the top floor landing, what an enchanting original feature.

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