103, Woodplumpton Road, Preston, PR4 0LJ

Plumpton Green was initially converted in 1986.

The current owners purchased the property in 2013 and set about a comprehensive program of renovation, remodelling and extending in order to create a home for their family, that had the luxury of sleek and contemporary internal fittings but still retained the handsome and traditional external good looks that had first appealed to them.

People talk about flow when viewing property and this ticks all the boxes.

The result is a successful marriage of space and light with a practical layout that not only works a treat for their lifestyle but will be sure to have broad appeal as it offers a certain degree of flexibility too.

A large, impactful, double height entrance hall, sitting and dining rooms, a large open plan living kitchen that offers room to cook, eat and relax, large orangery, separate utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

To the first floor the principal bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite shower room. There are four further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside is plentiful parking, a double garage, level and private gardens, a block of four stables with a lockable store and adjoining fields offering a total acreage of c. 8.89 acres.

Views are big, open and wide and the location offers all of the advantages of a countryside lifestyle with the convenience of easy access to the motorway network.

Travel to Lytham or Preston in only 15 minutes. Location.

Plumpton Green enjoys a quiet and secluded position on a private country drive in a semi-rural location and whilst there are neighbours, privacy isn’t impinged and there is the advantage of far-reaching views across open fields with views of the Lake district mountains.

The front of the house faces north-east, the back south-west so the rooms on that elevation and the main garden enjoys an exceptionally sunny aspect.

For daily provisions there are supermarkets at Broughton and Bartle, Honeywell’s Farm Shop is just under two miles away as is the oldest pub in Lancashire, The Plough at Eaves.

Both nhs and private hospitals are on hand within 3 miles.

Transport links are convenient with good access to the M55 and M6 and a train station on the main West Coast line at Preston ensuring that whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, London and Edinburgh can be reached within 2.5 hours by train, while Manchester is reached in under an hour.

The layout was changed by the owners to give them a floorplan that was family orientated with the kitchen centrally placed.

The kitchen and family room are open plan, the spaces retain their own identity to provide distinct areas for cooking, eating and relaxing.

The formal dining room is perfect for dinner parties and Sunday lunches; and has a real sense of occasion about it.

The main sitting room is an elegant room with traditional touches including the wood burner.

Having two distinct seating areas is of course conducive to a family life and for everyone to be under one roof but doing their own thing.

They say that first impressions count and pulling up outside Plumpton Green you will not fail to be impressed – the handsome front elevation has a pair of stately double opening solid wood doors surrounded by glazed panels filling the space of the former barn’s door.

Enter and a number of things strike you – looking up, it’s double height, a vast and light filled space, emphasised by the contemporary glass balustrade of the staircase and gallery landing above, looking down it’s the warm tones of the cherry wood parquet floor.

Modern light oak internal doors with polished chrome handles lead off to the various rooms.

The parquet floor continues into the sitting room and whilst a wood burning stove is traditional in many respects, the Barbas is a sleek choice and maintains the modern vibe as it’s set into a purpose-built surround with recesses for display and logs.

Dual aspect you’ve lovely views out to the garden from this room. Popular with the family, it must be equally lovely to welcome friends here.

The dining room has a sleek wall mounted esse gas fire and French doors opening out to the seating terrace.

Two recesses are illuminated with downlighters and provide an atmospheric display when dining by candlelight.

The clean lines of the all encompassing SieMatic fitted kitchen are the epitome of current style.

White high gloss handle less cabinets are banked against a wall and house a pair of ovens (with microwave and grill functions), a warming drawer, freezer and larder fridge (all neff).

The island unit has contrasting dark wood grain effect door fronts and is home to a neff induction five plate hob with clean lined extractor above, concealed tri-power point accommodates any baking appliances.

The island extends into a breakfast bar so it’s a sociable place to cook whilst catching up with the family on the day’s events or for pre-dinner drinks with friends.

The worktop is Corian as is the surround and sink unit where a Quooker hot water tap renders your kettle redundant. A Miele dishwasher is perfectly positioned right by the sink.

The mirrored splash back is such a glamorous touch and for practicality there is a concealed four compartment bin and hardwearing Amtico floor (in a dark colour choice of Scorched Timber) which extends into the living area and orangery.

The kitchen is open plan to the main living area with a generous floor area (in total c.

568 sq ft) it’s a great family space, especially if you have young children, it would also make a good space for a dining table if you preferred the existing dining room for another purpose.

As it stands, it’s a living area with a media wall built to house a Sony TV and Sonos sound bar over a contemporary electric fire in a long, low glass box.

Its appearance is so authentic it will no doubt be mistaken for a real fire, you really do have to see it to believe it!

Once in the living area the view to the garden draws you forward into the orangery at the far end with bi-folding doors opening to the truly beautiful garden.

Electric has been installed here for blinds but as the room isn’t at all overlooked it was decided not to install them, but the option is there if you preferred.

Set into the ceiling is a large glazed lantern allowing natural light to flood down into this lovely space.

It must be very relaxing sat here, curled up with a good book, especially when it’s raining, the sound of the rainfall on the glass reminding you how warm and cosy you are tucked up inside.

Completing our tour of the ground floor is a utility room with stainless steel sink unit mixer tap and cupboard under, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a condenser tumble drier, room to hang coats, store outdoor footwear etc.

Through the utility room is a stylish cloakroom with a sleek white suite of vanity unit and toilet. A cupboard conceals the Vaillant boiler and commercial hot water storage tank.

Moving to the first floor and the landing is lovely, light and airy, thanks to the glass balustrade on the gallery and sheer volume created by the double height hall below.

The principal bedroom has a great open view, as indeed do all of the double bedrooms.

One wall would appear to offer a run of wardrobes but upon closer inspection doors open to reveal a walk-in wardrobe and a fully tiled ensuite shower room with Duravit fittings comprising a large shower cubicle with a rainfall and further hand-held heads, twin floating vanity units, a toilet, floating storage cabinet and a chrome heated towel rail.

There are four further double bedrooms, one of which has a walk-in wardrobe.

The family bathroom is a spacious set up with Villeroy & Boch including double ended bath, large shower cubicle and inset control toilet as well as a striking vanity unit and storage cabinet both of which are by Keuco.

All in all, it’s a modern family house that is stylishly appointed and well presented, offering clean cut, spacious and light filled rooms.

Vendor insight 'We probably spend most of our time in the kitchen and living area.

There’s also a good flow between the orangery, kitchen, dining room and sitting room that makes this a house that’s really well suited to having people over.

Step outside The front garden is set back behind a well-established beech hedge with a good sized lawn and a tarmac drive edged with smart setts.

Along the length of the drive is a variety of shrubs adding interest and colour throughout the months.

Each season brings something new in this part of the garden, in springtime it is a riot of bulbs, starting with snowdrops and crocuses to daffodils, many of them are now naturalized in the lawn.

Adding to the springtime colour is the blossom from the pink flowering cherry tree. There is also a pear tree and a three apple trees.

To the side is the stable accommodation and garage; the double garage is detached and has an electric up and over door with great scope to add further storage up into the pitched roof space.

Four stables sit in a row with a lockable store at the far end and along the front a veranda provides shelter. The stables all have light and a water supply.

The back garden is an absolute sun trap, secluded and private for sitting and enjoying.

Relaxing under the English oak pergola with a glass of something chilled is apparently the best spot to enjoy the sunsets.

It’s a great garden for children as there’s a large level lawn; perfect for swings, climbing frames and trampolines when they are young and ball games and camping parties as they grow.

In front of the orangery raised beds are planted with herbs designed to be within easy reach when cooking.

A porcelain tiled path connects the bi-folding doors of the orangery, the French windows of the kitchen and dining room and extends round to the main seating area; generously proportioned there is plenty of room for an assortment of garden furniture as well as a Marquis hot tub.

It wouldn’t be straight forward trying to work out how many vehicles could be accommodated on site and as appropriate parking provision is often on the wish list of buyers, this is another department in which Plumpton Green excels.

There are two driveway accesses, one to the front of the house which is perfect for visitors as it takes them straight to the front door for meeting and greeting.

The second access point is a little further on and leads into the side yard in front of the stables and double garage. The two driveways are connected so you can drive right through.

The private access road opens up to an extensive tarmac area, which subject to keeping rights of access clear can be used for further parking for Plumpton Green.

Vendor insight We’ve had some great garden parties here – one that was particularly memorable was for a family celebration, we had a band set up under the pergola, caterers came in and cooked hog roast and we set up chairs and fire pits everywhere.' September is a great month here, there are eating apple trees in the front garden which have given us more apples than we could ever eat so we make chutney to store and also give loads away.

One of the fields has a sloe tree which has served us well for making our own sloe gin over the years.

Land For those buyers with equestrian interests the land will be sure to be a major factor in the decision to purchase.

The land is level, has vehicular access and a shelter for stock and is divided into two large fields. The fields themselves measure circa 9 acres.

If you don’t have equestrian interests then the land not only gives security and privacy but it’s great opportunity to keep a few sheep or goats, a chicken house and run or simply have space for dogs and energetic children to run around and let off steam.

Guide Price £1,475,000 On the road M6 J32 2.7 miles M55 3.2 miles Preston 5 miles Lytham 16.2 miles Lancaster 21.3 miles Manchester 40 miles Manchester airport 45.8 miles Liverpool airport 52.6 miles The above journey distances are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest route on the aa website from the property postcode.

Schools Primary School Woodplumpton St Anne's C of E Primary School 500 yards Catforth Primary School 2.2 miles St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School 2.1 miles Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School 2.8 miles Secondary School Broughton High School 2.1 miles Our Lady's Catholic High School, St Anthony's Dr, Fulwood 3.1 Stonyhurst College (independent school, ages 3 – 18) 14.3 miles Rail journeys Manchester (Piccadilly) 48 minutes London (Euston) 2 hours 11 minutes Edinburgh 2 hours 30 minutes Based on approximate direct train journey times from Preston station.

Train service durations vary, please check for further details.

Things to do in the area Local leisure activities In Preston there are live events held at Preston Playhouse, Preston Guild Hall and St Peter’s Arts Centre as well as two cinemas, the Odeon and Vue There are swimming pools and gyms at Fulwood Leisure Centre and Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston Golf clubs at Royal Lytham and St Annes, Preston, Ashton and Longridge There are lots of great, level routes from the house including the Guild Wheel, a circular route of 21 miles around the city of Preston.

You can use it for walking, running and cycling, a mobility scooter or wheelchair will also traverse the path with ease.

Places to eat There’s a wide selection of places locally to try, such as The Wheatsheaf, Woodplumpton The Plough, Eaves The Cudding shed, Lewth lane Woodlumpton The Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston Ye Horns Inn, Goosnargh The Italian Orchard and the Pepper Bistro, both at Broughton Maxy Farm (pantry and restaurant), Preston Roots Café, Catforth Bartle Hall Hotel, Bartle, Preston (for great afternoon teas!) Great walks nearby According to the owners the countryside walks straight from the door are “truly wonderful, lovely and flat”.

There are five loops centering around Catforth to choose from and a walk along Lancaster Canal to Moons Bridge Marina is worth checking out.

This pocket of the northwest is surrounded by great walking country, all accessible for daytrips. Services Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

Gas fired central heating from a Vaillant eco tec boiler in the ground floor cloakroom. Broadband Ultrafast speed available of 1000 Mbps download and for uploading 220 Mbps.

Local Authority charges Preston City Council – Council Tax band G Tenure Freehold Included in the sale Fitted carpets, curtains, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings, integral kitchen appliances as described, Sony TV and Sonos sound bar in the kitchen living area.

Please note From Woodplumpton Road to the field gate on the right, the drive is owned by the local farmer.

Plumpton Green owns the drive after this, subject to rights of way and shared upkeep from the three recently built houses which share it.

Directions Approachable from several directions, but probably easiest to describe from Broughton, whether coming from J32 of the M6 or on the A6 heading north out of Preston or south out of Lancaster.

Once in Broughton head west on the B5269 (Newsham Hall Lane), keep an eye out on the left and turn onto Woodplumpton Road.

You’ll be turning right off here onto a private drive but it’s unmarked so the best landmark to offer is to turn right just after the thatched cottage, It’s a double driveway, bear right and then take the first drive on the left for Plumpton Green