Silverwood, Withnell Fold, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8BB Guide price £700,000

Situation

The property lies within the undulating hills of the Lancashire countryside in the sought after village of Withnell Fold. Withnell Fold itself is a small village in the borough of Chorley, in the centre of the triangle formed by Preston, Blackburn and Chorley. A beautifully kept parish, offering excellent links to regional towns including the business centres of Preston, Bolton, Chorley and Manchester. Brindle has become a desirable location for local professionals and families seeking a semi-rural area yet convenient for day to day amenities, and is indeed reputed to be one of the most affluent areas in Lancashire. Blackburn and Chorley offer a range of shopping and leisure facilities. There are 4 golf clubs and good restaurants within 5 miles, an excellent local school and sports club and for a more comprehensive range of amenities, the cities of Preston and Bolton are both within an easy drive. The property borders the Leeds-Liverpool canal, the longest single canal in England that crosses the Pennines, linking the two major cities. For the commuter the property is well situated for access to the North West motorway complex, including the M61, M6 and M65.

Description

An attractive detached country property, believed to date from 1906, set in approximately 3 acres of mature gardens and grounds, and surrounded by open countryside. The property offers extensive family accommodation with the potential for further renovation and refurbishment (subject to the necessary planning consents), giving prospective purchasers the rare opportunity to acquire a country property that they could adapt to their own specific requirements and taste.

Accommodation

In brief the property comprises: Entrance hall; drawing room with wood flooring, open fire with brick surround and copper hood, French doors to the garden; dining room with wood block flooring; breakfast/kitchen with a range of pine base and wall units, range cooker and tiled flooring; study, rear hallway with access through to the garden; sitting room with open fire with brick and slate surround; utility/laundry room; wc; integral garage. To the first floor the rooms have been recently refurbished with wood flooring throughout, and include a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, and a range of fitted wardrobes; guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, and fitted wardrobes; 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom with free standing cast iron bath. In addition there is a further large bedroom currently used as a playroom/storage room, with en-suite wc that would benefit from refurbishment. Externally the property is approached by a private driveway giving access to the house as well as providing extensive off road parking. The house is set within private gardens and grounds of approximately 3 acres, with the gardens being mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees, bushes and shrubs and paved patio area. For those with equestrian interests, the property includes a paddock and outbuildings, including a stable block with tack room.

Directions

Leaving the M61 motorway at junction 8, take the A674, signposted Wheelton and Blackburn. At the roundabout continue onto the A674, and after the village of Higher Wheelton, turn left into Withnell Fold. Follow the road to the T junction, crossing the Leeds-Liverpool canal at Withnell Fold Bridge, and turn right, entering the driveway through a five bar gate marked Private, access only.