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About
Beautifully presented both indoors and out this superb home is nestled into a lovely courtyard setting but with a paddock extending to 2 Acres (OTA).
Likely to be of interest to those equestrian or agricultural interests or those simply wishing to enjoy the space and a rural lifestyle This gorgeous home offers a Breakfast kitchen that is both stylish and welcoming, 3 further reception rooms, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The gardens and grounds offer some stunning spaces to enjoy entertaining outdoors.
Beyond the immediate garden is an allotment style garden with paddock and a timber storage building and further building that can be converted back to a stable.
Positioned in a lovely location in rural Cockerham.
Cockerham is a charming semi-rural village set between Lancaster and Garstang, offering an attractive balance of countryside living with excellent accessibility.
Rural in feel, yet close to the Lancashire coastline, the area is ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle whilst remaining well connected to nearby towns and cities.
Local amenities including a primary school, village hall, traditional public house and convenient access to scenic walking and cycling routes.
The nearby market town of Garstang and the historic city of Lancaster provide a wider selection of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and rail connections.
Excellent transport links via the A6 and M6 motorway make Cockerham a popular choice for commuters travelling to Lancaster, Preston and beyond, whilst the Forest of Bowland, Morecambe Bay and the Fylde Coast are all within easy reach.
Cockerham 2 miles Garstang 7 miles Lancaster 8 miles The property is located in the courtyard and parking is available at the front and in the double garage.
On entering it is clear to see how well presented the home is, a theme that continues throughout.
Bought by the current vendors in 2009 after its rebuild/conversion, Little Grebe Barn has been beautifully kept offering warm and welcoming space with lovely character features to include exposed stone, exposed beams and vaulted ceilings.
Oak doors and some oak flooring has been used.
The front door opens in to the hall which has a WC off and opens into the breakfast kitchen this stylish and welcoming space would be a super space to host parties and well laid out with the dining room and lounge either side.
The well equipped kitchen includes a range of kitchen units with granite work surfaces incorporating highly sociable breakfast bars and central island.
Integrated appliances include a gas hob with extractor over, coffee machine, microwave, dishwasher fridge freezer, There is a tiled floor and views to the front and rear.
This room has exposed brick, beams and a vaulted ceiling.
The lounge is a lovely room with vaulted ceilings, beams and an oak floor, a cosy woodburning stove is set in a brick fireplace creating a centrepiece to the room.
Patio doors open to the rear gardens, again great for entertaining outdoors and in. A picture window is found to the front making this a lovely bright yet cosy room.
The dining hall also has patio doors to the rear and oak floors, along with understairs storage. Glazing front and back ensure plenty of natural light. The office is found off the dining hall.
This was formerly a walk in wardrobe for the ground floor bedroom, there is potential for a buyer to alter back should they wish.
The ground floor bedroom makes a perfect principal bedroom or guest bedroom, with a picture window to the front and a shower ensuite.
The rear hall has the utility room off and a glazed door to the rear gardens. Quirky high storage is also provided.
The utility room has a range of units, sink and drainer and point for a washer and drier. The staircase rises from the dining hall to the first floor landing.
Bedroom 1 is the principal bedroom with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams along with a range of fitted wardrobes along with a shower ensuite.
Bedroom 2 has windows to 2 sides along with a Velux and built in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a double ended bath, shower head fitting, WC, pedestal wash basin, and a heated towel rail.
The rear gardens are immaculately presented with plenty of space for outdoor entertaining with an extensive patio, seating area with pergola, expanse of lawn with carefully stocked and attractive flower beds.
The view up towards the Bowland Fells are superb. Across the track, the allotment style garden is found along with a greenhouse. There is a further agricultural shed and secluded grassed area.
A further storage building is also included and we understand from the vendor that this can be altered back to a stable easily.
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