4 bedroom country house

SUMMARY

Delightful Grade II listed farmhouse with land; dating to around 1720 and set along a quiet country lane. This family property offers masses of charm and potential for families to make their perfect home. Accommodation is set over 3 storeys and the ground floor comprises a lounge, dining room, office/snug, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility and W.C. Whilst the first floor offers two generous sized bedrooms both with dressing rooms and en-suite bathrooms. Second floor offers two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Diglake House has an abundance of character features throughout and is set within nearly an acre or thereabouts of garden, parking and lawns. Gardens include large vegetable plot, orchard and soft fruit area: also facilities for keeping small livestock and poultry. Property is located in the beautiful semi-rural setting of Scarisbrick and therefore offers views over open fields and countryside. Location allows easy access into Ormskirk Town Centre and the seaside town of Southport.

FRONT DOOR

Wide set wooden front door allows direct access into the dining room. Window to front aspect.

DINING ROOM

Window to front aspect.  Wide set wooden door to front.  Chimney breast is fitted with a Multi-fuel stove set within a alcove with slate hearth.  Storage cupboard housing electric meter.  TV and telephone point.  Door to...

LOUNGE

Window to front aspect.  Chimney breast with multi-fuel stove set on hearth with timber mantle above. 

INNER HALLWAY

From the kitchen the internal hallway benefits from under-stairs storage. Stair case to first floor. Doors off to...

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

Window to side aspects, this Shaker style kitchen offers a variety of fitted units to wall and floor with laminated wood effect work surfaces over and 1 1/2 bowl ceramic sink unit. A range of integrated appliances include electric double oven, electric hob with chimney extractor hood over, dishwasher and fridge and freezer.  TV and telephone point.  Beam ceiling.  Tiled floor which continues to the breakfast area and offers room for breakfast table.

UTILITY & W.C

Plumbed for washing machine, space for additional appliances.  Wall mounted boiler.  Tiled floor and loft access.  Door to W.C. Cloakroom/WC has a window to the rear aspect, a wall mounted hand wash basin and WC.  Tiled floor.

OFFICE/SNUG

Window to rear aspect and french doors to side aspect allowing access to gardens.  Beam ceiling.

STAIRS & LANDING

Wide stair case rises and turns at the half landing with window to front aspect.  Feature ceiling.

BEDROOM ONE

Window to front aspect.  Generous sized bedroom has a range of built-in units comprising a dressing table, chest of draw units and matching bedside cabinets.  Open to a dressing area with built-in wardrobes. Door leading to dressing room and en-suite. 

EN-SUITE

Window to rear aspect.  Suite comprises W.C, pedestal hand wash basin, large shower enclosure with mains shower and heated chrome towel radiator.  Porcelain tiled walls and floor.  Cupboard housing the hot water/heating system.

BEDROOM TWO

Window to front  aspect. Generous double bedroom which opens into a dressing room area and offers a range of built in wardrobes. Door leading to en-suite bathroom. 

EN-SUITE

Window to rear aspect.  Suite comprising bath with mains shower over, glass shower screen, pedestal hand wash basin and W.C.  Tiled walls and floor.  Beam ceiling.

STAIRS & LANDING

Stairs continue to the second floor landing area with Velux window to allow natural light.

BEDROOM THREE

Window to side aspect.  Fitted mirrored sliding door wardrobes.  Doors to under-eaves storage areas.

BEDROOM FOUR

Velux window to side aspect.  Doors to under-eaves storage. Feature beam ceiling.

OUTSIDE

GROUNDS & GARDENS

This property is accessed via 5-bar timber gates onto a generous gravel driveway leading to the back door and garage.  There are borders of mature hedges, trees and planting with a spacious lawn area.  Hedges open to a further lawn area at the rear of the property and has a paved patio area with separate double gate allowing other access from the road.  To the side and beyond the garage is a separate flag stone paved area with greenhouse and sheds.  In the distant garden there is a full chicken area with chicken runs, coop and sheds.  Please note:  This property can be accessed at the front or rear.

LARGE DOUBLE GARAGE

The building benefits from power and light and has and electric Up and over door on the front for car access and a further door on the rear .  This can easily be converted into a workshop style garage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The property has a LPG central heating system, new septic tank and double glazing.  Many Original feature exist within the property such as beams and sash windows etc...

LOCAL AUTHORITY

West Lancashire Borough Council, Council Tax - Band G

SERVICES (NOT TESTED)

No tests have been made of mains services, heating systems or associated appliances and neither has confirmation been obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. We cannot therefore confirm that they are in working order and any prospective purchaser is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

VIEWING

Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.