OAKFIELD HOUSE IS AN IMPOSING FIVE BEDROOM LATE VICTORIAN (CIRCA 1896) DETACHED VILLA, EXTENDED IN 2010 TO INCLUDE A FABULOUS LIVING KITCHEN AND STANDING WITHIN GENEROUS ESTABLISHED GARDENS TOGETHER WITH A FULLY SELF CONTAINED DETACHED FORMER COACH HOUSE AND STABLES, RENOVATED IN 2019. Situated to towards the head of a small cul-de-sac, this lovely period home and annex is ideal for a family, extended family or dependant relatives who would still like privacy and independence. There are local shops in Birkby and neighbouring Lindley, state and independent schools, railway station in the town centre and just a short drive from junction 24 of the M62 linking east Lancashire to West Yorkshire. Comprising of; vestibule, hall, two reception rooms, living kitchen, utility and w.c. Basement with cellars. First floor landing leading to four bedrooms and bathroom. Second floor Landing leading to bedroom five with study/ dressing area and bathroom. The coach house and stables comprises to the ground floor, entrance hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom and ensuite. To the first floor there is a large multipurpose room. Externally there is parking for a number of vehicles, gardens to three sides and garage within the coach house.
EPC Rating: C

ENTRANCE HALL

A timber panelled and leaded glazed door opens into an entrance vestibule. The entrance vestibule measures 5’8 x 4’3, this has a leaded glazed window above the door, decorative ceiling rose with ceiling light point and ceiling coving, herringbone wood flooring and from here a timber panelled and leaded glazed door with leaded glazed windows above and to the side provides access to the main entrance hall. The hallway has a continuation of the herringbone wood flooring, there is a decorative ceiling rose with ceiling light point, delph rack, feature arch, central heating radiator and to one side a spindle staircase rises to the first floor. From the hallway access can be gained to the following:-

LIVING ROOM

Dimensions: 5.89m x 4.47m (19'4 x 14'8). A beautifully proportioned reception room which has a walk-in bay with three sash windows together with louvre shutters, these look out across the front garden and provide the room with plenty of natural light. There is a large ornate ceiling rose with ceiling light point, ceiling coving, picture rail, central heating radiator and as the main focal point of the room there is a marble fireplace with cast iron inset, open grate, and hearth. To either side of the chimney breast there are fitted shelving and book shelving.

SITTING ROOM

Dimensions: 4.88m x 4.57m;'2.44m (16'0 x 15;'8). This second reception room is adjacent to the main living room and has two sash windows each having louvre shutters and looking out over the front garden. There is a decorative ceiling rose, ceiling coving, frieze, delph rack, central heating radiator, four wall light points and as the main focal point of the room there is a fireplace with painted timber surround with stone and brick inset and home to a multi fuel stove which rests on a tiled hearth. To either side of the chimney breast there are fitted cupboards with shelving above.

LIVING KITCHEN

Dimensions: 7.67m x 4.67m (25'2 x 15'4). With three timber and sealed unit double glazed windows looking out over the rear garden and above these three windows are three Velux double glazed windows all of which fill this area with plenty of natural light, there are numerous inset ceiling downlighters, ceiling light point over the island, angled spotlights, three wall light points, tiled floor with underfloor heating, chimney breast with tiled inset and angled spotlights, to the right hand side of the chimney breast there are pitch pine cupboards and drawers and to the left hand side there are fitted cupboards with housing for an American style fridge freezer. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream gloss shaker style base cupboards and drawers with contrasting overlying granite worktops with matching splashbacks, there is a one and a half bowl single drainer sink with chrome mixer tap, range style cooker with stainless steel extractor hood over, plumbing for dishwasher and island unit with wine rack, storage baskets, cupboards and drawers once again complimented by overlying granite worktops which extend to form a breakfast bar.

PANTRY

Dimensions: 2.01m x 1.65m (6'7 x 5'5). This has a timber and sealed unit double glazed window and Velux double glazed window above, a bank of fitted cupboards, central heating radiator, worktop with tiled splashbacks, shelving above and with undercounter space beneath.

UTILITY ROOM

Dimensions: 2.24m x 2.18m (7'4 x 7'2). With a ceiling light point, creel, fitted cupboards, Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback and undercounter space for washing machine and tumble dryer. To one side there is a doorway leading to a pantry.

DOWNSTAIRS W.C AND SHOWER

Dimensions: 2.24m x 0.84m (7'4 x 2'9). With inset ceiling downlighters, extractor fan, central heating radiator and comprising of a suite comprising hand wash basin with tiled splashback, low flush w.c. and tiled shower cubicle with bi-fold door and chrome shower fitting.

BASEMENT

This is accessed from the rear lobby with stone steps leading down to a fuel store and a large keeping cellar situated below the living room and including the bay with a timber and glazed window, stone flagged floor, ceiling light point, central heating radiator and central stone table.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

A three-quarter landing with a timber and sealed unit double glazed window. The main landing has a decorative ceiling rose with ceiling light point, ceiling coving, picture rail, central heating radiator and staircase rising to the second floor. From the landing access can be gained to the following:-

STOREROOM

Dimensions: 2.31m x 0.71m (7'7 x 2'4).

BEDROOM ONE

Dimensions: 3.18m x 2.90m (10'5 x 9'6). A double bedroom with ceiling light point, sealed unit double glazed sash window to the side elevation oak effect laminate flooring with underfloor heating and to one side a sliding pocket door gives access to an ensuite shower room which can also be accessed from the living room.

BEDROOM TWO

Dimensions: 4.65m x 4.32m (15'3 x 14'2). A double room situated adjacent to bedroom one and having a sash window with louvre shutter, two ceiling light points, ceiling coving, picture rail, central heating radiator and as the main focal point of the room there is a decorative fireplace with a surround and a cast iron inset.

BEDROOM THREE

Dimensions: 4.50m x 3.71m (14'9 x 12'2). Another large double bedroom with a timber and sealed unit double glazed window looking out over the rear garden, there is a ceiling light point, ceiling coving, picture rail, central heating radiator and as the main focal point of the room there is a decorative fireplace with cast iron surround and tiled inset and hearth. In one corner there is a hand wash basin and to one side a door gives access to a store which measures 7’4 x 2’4.

BEDROOM FOUR

Dimensions: 2.87m x 2.67m (9'5 x 8'9). This is currently utilised as an office and has a sash window to the side elevation with louvre shutters, ceiling light point, picture rail, central heating radiator and fitted sliding door cupboards.

BATHROOM

Dimensions: 4.39m x 2.26m (14'5 x 7'5). With a part frosted sash window to the gable, Velux double glazed window, inset ceiling spotlights, tongue and grove boarding to dado height, column radiator and fitted with a suite comprising: free standing roll tap bath with ball and claw feet, mixer tap and hand spray, high flush w.c., a lovely period hand wash basin mounted on chrome legs with a towel rail, shower cubicle and a chrome heated towel rail incorporating a column radiator. To one side a door gives access to the eaves which also houses the central heating boiler and to the other end there are twin doors giving access to some storage.

SECOND FLOOR

Half landing with a timber and sealed unit double glazed window. A three quarter landing with a Velux double glazed window and main landing with a Velux double glazed window, wall light, central heating radiator and providing access to the following:-

BEDROOM FIVE

Dimensions: 5.36m measured to cupboards x 4.72m (17'7 measured. A lovely double room with lots of natural light from two Velux double glazed windows together with two sealed unit double glazed sash windows to the gable with views across to Grimescar Woods. There are a bank of fitted cupboards, central heating radiator and access to the eaves. To one side a doorway provides access to a study area which measures 7’6 x 7’0. The study area has a Velux double glazed window, inset ceiling downlighters and a bank of fitted cupboards this space could alternatively used as a dressing area.

BATHROOM

Dimensions: 3.45m x 2.24m (11'4 x 7'4). With part frosted timber and sealed unit double glazed window, inset ceiling downlighters, picture rail, cloaks rail, central heating radiator and fitted with a five-piece suite comprising; panelled bath with tiled splashbacks, free standing oval pedestal wash basin, bidet, low flush w.c. and corner tiled shower cubicle with a frosted PVCu double glazed window.

ENTRANCE HALL

A panelled and sealed unit double glazed door opens into an entrance hall, this has sealed unit double glazing above and to either side of the door providing plenty of natural light. There is oak effect laminate flooring, fitted cupboards underfloor heating and to one side a spindle staircase rises to the first floor. From the hallway access can be gained to the following rooms:-

LIVING ROOM

Dimensions: 5.11m x 3.84m (16'9 x 12'7). A comfortable and well-proportioned reception room which has a sealed unit double glazed sash window and sealed unit double glazed French doors looking out to the front, there is additional natural light from a Velux double glazed window. There is a ceiling light point, oak effect laminate flooring with underfloor heating and as the main focal point of the room there is a decorative stone fireplace with brick inset and stone flagged heath. To one side a doorway gives access to the kitchen.

KITCHEN

Dimensions: 2.29m x 2.74m (7'6 x 9'0). With inset ceiling downlighters, timber and glazed window looking into the entrance all, oak effect laminate flooring with underfloor heating and having a range of cream base and wall cupboards, drawers, these are complimented by contrasting timber effect overlying worktops with an inset one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink with antique style mixer tap, glazed display cupboard with glass shelving, four ring stainless steel gas hob with stainless steel and curved glass extractor hood over, stainless steel electric fan assisted oven, integrated slimline dishwasher, integrated washing machine, integrated fridge and integrated freezer.

BEDROOM ONE

Dimensions: 4.88m x 4.70m (16'0 x 15'5). This large double room is situated to the front of the property and has two sash windows both with louvre shutters, there are two ceiling light points, ceiling coving, picture rail, central heating radiator and as the main focal point of the room there is a decorative fireplace with painted timber surround and tiled inset and hearth.

ENSUITE

Dimensions: 2.51m x 1.73m (8'3 x 5'8). With inset ceiling downlighters, part frosted sealed unit double glazed sash window, tiled floor with underfloor heating, chrome ladder style heated towel rail and fitted with a suite comprising wall hung vanity unit incorporating wash basin with wall mounted chrome monobloc tap, low flush w.c. and large walk-in shower with glazed panel and with chrome shower fitting incorporating fixed shower rose and separate hand spray. The ensuite can also be accessed from the entrance hall.

FIRST FLOOR SITTING ROOM

Dimensions: 6.88m x 5.23m (22'7 x 17'2). A lovely additional living space which could alternatively be used as a game’s room/ office etc., there are a bank of sealed unit double glazed windows, three arrow slit windows, three Velux double glazed windows, inset ceiling downlighters, oak effect laminate flooring, two central heating radiators and useful storage cupboard.

Garden

The property is approached through twin stone gate posts inscribed with the name of the house on to a tarmac driveway which provides off road parking for a number of vehicles and in turn leads to some stone cobbles providing additional parking and these are situated immediately in front of the coach house and providing access to a large garage. The garage measures 18’2 x 17’9 with an electric roller door, courtesy door to one side, power, and light. The property stands within generous established gardens with a lawn to the front which is bordered by trees, flowers and shrubs to the right hand side of the property there is a timber fence with a hand gate giving access to the side garden which is lawned together with fruit trees and leading to the rear where there is a lawned garden, flagged patio, ornamental pond, there is an additional flagged patio immediately to the rear of the house, gravelled seating area in front of the coach house, planted trees, flowers and shrubs and small outhouse.