£1,100,000

6 Elmslack Lane, Silverdale, LA5

6 Bed

3 Bath

1 Car

£1,100,000

6 Elmslack Lane, Silverdale, LA5

6 Bed

3 Bath

1 Car

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5/6 Bedrooms

Cellar and outbuildings

Original features throughout

3 Bathrooms

Substantial stone built property with wrap around plot

Double garage and parking for several vehicles

Beautiful elevated and open views out to the estuary

Various garden areas including a formal lawn and private woodland

Versatile living accommodation

'Beechwood' is a magnificent and unique stone-built home, a prime example of skilled Edwardian craftmanship showcasing beautiful original features throughout.

'Beechwood' is a magnificent and unique stone-built home- a prime example of skilled Edwardian craftmanship showcasing beautiful original features throughout. Occupying a substantial wrap around plot and boasting wonderful elevated views and spectacular sunsets over the village to the Kent Estuary and Morecambe Bay beyond. Internally the spacious accommodation is versatile with various living rooms that could be used a multitude of ways to suit all lifestyles. Laid out over four floors and brimming with period features- each room is characterful and offers high ceilings with all benefitting from delightful views out to the estuary or overlooking the wonderful gardens. There is an abundance of storage space throughout including the cellar and a wide range of built-in storage cupboards and externally there are sheds- outbuildings and the double garage to utilise. Beautiful and well established gardens surround the home ranging from a formal manicured front lawn to a limestone rockery garden- a peaceful wooded glade to various seating and entertaining areas. Silverdale is a sought after village and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village boasts more facilities than most including; a convenience store- newsagents and Post Office- library- butchers- doctors surgery and pharmacy- a local art gallery with cafe- several local pubs and cafes and a primary school rated GOOD by OFSTED. The vibrant community offers many clubs and societies for all ages with the village hall and institute providing a wide range of events. There is a recreational park and playground- regular film nights and the annual 'Silverdale and Arnside Art Trail' - a wonderful display of work from local artists- photographers and designers. Transport links from the village include a train station- a regular bus service and the M6 motorway is a 10 minute drive away. Walking through the village you find a crown green bowling club- cricket club and Silverdale Golf course. The sea front is a 5 minute walk from the village centre and there are numerous walks locally around this beautiful area. Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve and RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve are conveniently close by.

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Room Descriptions

GROUND FLOOR

Porch

1.23m x 2.11m (4-0-x 6-11') A wonderful entrance to the home through bespoke stained glass front doors with leaded windows surrounding creating a lovely- light space. The ornate tiled floor provides room to kick off boots and shoes after long estuary and countryside walks.

Entrance hallway

2.06m x 2.5m (6-9-x 8-2') & 2.07m x 4.29m (6-9-x 14-1') The high ceiling draws you through and showcases the original oak staircase with decorative spindles and bannister leading invitingly up to the first floor. Access to all ground floor rooms and to the staircase leading down to the cellar.

Formal dining room/ music room

3.62m x 3.92m (11-11-x 12-10') A formal room currently used as a music room with side facing views. A feature fireplace sits centrally with a wooden surround and mantle and an inset mirror. A beautiful parquet floor adorns the floor with a built in cupboard for storage also offering an original serving hatch connecting through to the kitchen/ dining area.

Living room 1

5.6m x 5.7m (18-4-x 18-8') A generous light and bright living room benefitting from charming dual aspect views over the gardens with the primary view through the large bay window out to the estuary beyond. There is a window seat here to sit- relax and soak in the surrounding beauty- peace and quiet. A large feature fireplace stands proudly on a marble hearth providing a cosy touch.

Living room 2

4.36m x 6.02m (14-4-x 19-9') The large sash bay window offers a place to sit and boasts far reaching views across to the estuary. A period cast iron fireplace takes pride of place with a wooden surround and inset coal effect electric fireplace. There are two alcoves to either side of the fireplace with fitted shelving present.

Kitchen/ diner

3.52m x 5.64m (11-7-x 18-6') Consisting of cream base and wall units with contrasting dark tiled work surfaces and a peninsular providing further storage and preparation space while also zoning the room. There is an integrated dishwasher and space for a large range cooker and views out over the relaxing side garden. A parquet flooring flows through to the dining area offering space to comfortably seat a table for six. A delightful period Victorian cast iron range adds character with alcoves to both sides for additional storage space and the original serving hatch connecting with the formal dining room/ music room. There is access into the garden room.

Garden room

2.59m x 8.6m (8-6-x 28-3') An attractive additional living space full of natural light with views out to the surrounding gardens with two separate doors leading outside with original exposed stone lintels and a tiled flooring. This room can be used all year round and a variety of different ways and is ideal for larger gatherings or entertaining being located so close to the kitchen.

Wet room

1.77m x 3.22m (5-10-x 10-7') A modern wet room designed and installed last year- with natural coloured floor tiles and half tiled walls- full of natural light and benefitting from a walk-in mains fed shower- W.C and a wall mounted hand basin.

Utility room

2.36m x 2.93m (7-9-x 9-7') Leading from the garden room to the utility room you access the pantry area (1.45m x 2.33m (4-9-x 7-8') with space for a large fridge freezer and fitted shelving including a feature slate shelf- perfect for storing household items- tins and dry food items. The substantial utility room has space for a washing machine and dryer with a sink present and fitted shelving. A door leads directly out into the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1

4.09m x 5.69m (13-5-x 18-8') An impressive main bedroom boasting dual aspect elevated views through the large sash windows out over the village and to the estuary beyond. A feature original fireplace adds a touch of the home's history and benefitting from a high ceiling.

Bedroom 2

4.39m x 4.53m (14-5-x 14-10') A large double bedroom with lovely elevated views of the estuary- an original feature fireplace and a hand basin in one corner with a tiled surround.

Bedroom 3

3.58m x 4.31m (11-9-x 14-2') A double bedroom with dual aspect views through the large sash windows to the village and woodland beyond.

Bedroom 4

3.5m x 3.94m (11-6-x 12-11') Front facing views from this double bedroom with a feature- original fireplace with a wooden mantle and an inset mirror.

Bathroom 1

1.79m x 3.85m (5-10-x 12-8') A modern- four piece bathroom with a W.C- bath with a shower attachment- a shower cubicle with a mains fed shower and a hand basin within a vanity unit providing space for towels and toiletries. The floor and walls are fully tiled- there is a tall- heated towel rail and large sash windows allowing natural light to stream through.

Bathroom 2

2.37m x 2.41m (7-9-x 7-11') Entering the room there is a short corridor (1.03m x 1.96m (3-5-x 6-5')) with an airing cupboard to the right fitted with shelving and housing the boiler. This four piece bathroom boasts a bath- W.C- shower cubicle with a mains-fed shower and a hand basin. The large sash window has a deep sill and the walls are half tiled.

Landing

1.24m x 4.93m (4-1-x 16-2') & 2.09m x 6.61m (6-10-x 21-8') A generous bright landing offering access to all first floor rooms with built in storage cupboards.

SECOND FLOOR

Multi-purpose room

4.15m x 4.96m (13-7-x 16-3') Before entering this room there is an area with under eaves storage space that could be utilised as a dressing area with a Velux window above for natural light (2.11m x 4.26m (6-11-x 14-0')). The sizeable multi-functional room offers the most breath-taking open views out to the estuary. There is a separate Velux window allowing natural light through with original wooden beams to the ceiling. This room could be used a variety of ways and is currently used as a study/ office but it could also be a teenage 'den'- a craft room- an occasional bedroom or it would make a fantastic art studio.

Bedroom 5

3.34m x 3.45m (10-11-x 11-4') A quaint bedroom that could also be used as an office or hobby room. The dormer window looks out to the side gardens and woodland beyond. Fitted storage cupboards and a wardrobe provide a tidy storage solution with original wooden beam features.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

Cellar

4.02m x 5.44m (13-2-x 17-10') Accessed via a staircase from the main hallway- this large cellar is a fantastic space- ideal for the storage of larger contents with light and power present and a window allowing natural light through.

OUTBUILDINGS

Garage

4.76m x 6.35m (15-7-x 20-10') A double garage located next to the property with an electric up and over door with power and light available.

Outbuilding 1

2.44m x 2.93m (8-0-x 9-7') Located in the rear garden and easily accessible from the garden room and utility room. Ideal as a wood store as it is water tight- secure and is equipped with light.

Outbuilding 2

1.97m x 3.98m (6-6-x 13-1') Raised up from the property with light and power present providing a sheltered space for the storage of garden tools or furniture.

Externally

Decorative iron gates invite you through to the sizable driveway lined with stone walls and mature climbers with space to comfortably accommodate several vehicles and leading up to the front door and garage. In front of the home is a beautifully manicured formal lawn encompassed by hedges creating a private space but retaining impressive open views out over the village and across to the estuary. Following on is a raised decked area ideal for al fresco dining while enjoying the far reaching views. A relaxed- wildlife friendly seating area with a pond can be found close to the garden room with a gentle- winding path leading up to a secluded and dappled location concealed from the house by mature rambling climbers creating a wonderful place to relax and read a good book. Above the garage is a further seating space surrounded by fencing and mature climbers boasting wonderful open estuary views. A gravelled path leads on from the driveway providing further space to park if required and a meandering path leads up through the wooded glade backing on to Eaves Wood. From the top of this unique area is a shed and elevated views to the estuary. The path winds back down through the mature Beech trees to the driveway passing a private seating area surrounded by a natural limestone outcrop on the way.

Useful Information

Tenure - Freehold.House built - 1913.Council tax bank - G (Lancaster City Council).Heating - Gas central heating.Drainage - Septic tank - last emptied 2021 at a cost of £75. Located in the garden opposite.Broadband - B4RN hyper-fast broadband available.

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