*PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERED FOR A SMALLER PROPERTY IN THE LOCAL AREA* Built circa 1870 Pleasington Lodge is a fine example of a Victorian villa built in the Palladian style.
This gracious family home provides spacious living accommodation retaining many of the original features and includes a heated indoor swimming pool.
The property is situated close to the centre of the village and is approached via a tree lined driveway and is set in garden areas extending to approximately 1½ acres.
Pleasington is a popular village situated on the west side of Blackburn.
Pleasington also boasts one of the finest golf courses in Lancashire which, until recently, was a qualifier for The British Open.
The property is also convenient for amenities in the town of Blackburn and there are good local schools including the private schools of Westholme and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School.
The railway station gives easy access to mainline services from Preston to Manchester & London.
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(Ref. Pleasington Lodge)
The accommodation comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
PORTICO ENTRANCE HALL
With central heating radiator, oak floor, ceiling coving and frieze
CLOAKROOM
With two piece suite in white comprising pedestal wash basin and low suite w.c. Central heating radiator, Georgian window, Amtico flooring
DRAWING ROOM
29'3 x 15'11 (8.91m x 4.85m) with parquet floor, marble fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire, Adam style surround, bay window enjoying views over the garden, three central heating radiators, ceiling coving and frieze
SITTING ROOM
14'10 x 13'7 (4.51m x 4.14m) with mahogany fireplace, living-flame gas fire and granite hearth. Fitted shelves and cupboard. Georgian window and central heating radiator
DINING ROOM
23'9 x 15'8 (7.25m x 4.78m) with living flame gas fire with mahogany surround and inset bevel edge mirror, three sash windows, ceiling coving, two central heating radiators
STUDY
13'5 x 12'11 (4.10m x 3.93m) with fitted gas fire with mahogany surround and inset bevel edge mirror, two Georgian windows, central heating radiator, fitted shelving, storage cupboard
DINING KITCHEN
19'0 x 14'2 (5.78m x4.33m) with slate tile floor, range of SieMatic limed oak base and eye level units with Corian worktops, one and a half bowl sink, gas Aga, gas hob with extractor fan over, electric oven, integrated dishwasher, ceiling downlights, double glazed window
PANTRY
With fitted shelving, Georgian windows, door to cellar
REAR PORCH
With access to the rear terrace, swimming pool and kitchen
CELLAR
Utility Room/Laundry
With Belfast sink, Georgian window, quarry tile floor. Plumbed for washing machine and dryer
Storage Cellar
14'2 x 13'4 (4.33m x 4.07m) with stone flagged floor
Wine Cellar
12'9 x 7'5 (3.88m x 2.27m) with stone flagged floor
Boiler Room
13'10 x 12'10 (4.21m x 3.90m) with Ideal gas fired central heating boiler
Three general store rooms; Room 1 - 7'5 x 7'3 (2.25m x 2.20m), Room 2 - 7'10 x 7'5 (2.40m x 2.27m), Room 3 - 9'8 x 7'7 (2.94m x 2.31m)
POOL ROOM
Heated Swimming Pool
Approximately 9m x 4.5m, with pine vaulted ceiling, sliding patio door to patio area
Ladies Changing Room
With shower cubicle with electric shower, double glazed window
Gentlemen's Changing Room
With shower cubicle with electric shower, double glazed window
Separate Low Suite w.c. and Wash basin
With double glazed window
Plant Room
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With central heating radiator, ceiling downlights
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
MASTER BEDROOM
18'9 x 14'6 (5.72m x 4.41m) with two double glazed windows, two central heating radiators
DRESSING ROOM
With walk-in wardrobes, fitted shelving and radiator
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
In white comprising jacuzzi bath, multi-jet shower/steam cubicle, wash basin, low suite w.c., ceiling downlights, fitted cupboards, central heating radiator, extractor fan and heated tiled floor
BEDROOM TWO
14'10 x 13'6 (4.51m x 4.12m) with fitted wardrobes with matching chest of drawers, double glazed window, radiator
BEDROOM THREE
13'6 x 12'10 (4.12m x 3.91m) with central heating radiator, double glazed window
BEDROOM FOUR
16'2 x 10'0 (4.92m x 3.05m) with double glazed window, radiator
EN-SUITE THREE PIECE SHOWER ROOM
In white comprising shower cubicle, low suite w.c, wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, mosaic tiled walls and floor, ceiling downlights
BEDROOM FIVE
15'9 x 9'4 (4.81m x 2.85m) with walk-in wardrobe, central heating radiator, double glazed skylight
BEDROOM SIX/STUDY
15'6 x 12'10 (4.72m x 3.91m) with built-in bookcases and fitted cupboards, central heating radiator, double glazed skylight
FAMILY BATHROOM
In white comprising bath, low suite w.c, bidet, pedestal wash basin, shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower, double glazed skylight, two central heating radiators, Karndean flooring
OUTSIDE
There are attractive formal garden areas extending to approximately 1½ acres which are mainly laid to lawn with a few areas of well stocked borders and mature shrubs and trees. Extensive views over fields and surrounding countryside.
There are excellent GARAGING facilities to the rear (42'6 x 18'6, 12.96m x 5.63m) with space for four cars and with two electric up and over doors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Tax Band H
Leasehold tenure (999 years, ground rent £10 per annum)
Mains gas, water and electricity
Sewage to septic tank
LOCATION
To reach the property leave junction 3 of the M65 motorway heading towards Blackburn along the A674, continue for approximately 2 miles, turning left into Pleasington. Continue to the centre of the village on Pleasington Lane and Pleasington Lodge is on the right hand side.
