Holmefield Avenue, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2QS

Bordering the well-trodden walking paths of The Towers woodland in Cleveleys is one of the most sought-after and exclusive residential roads in the area, Holmefield Avenue.

This quiet street boasts an array of impressive and executive homes - each property different to the next - and few properties in the local area are quite as grand and imposing as the former home of the Bishop of Lancaster: Grey Gables.

Grey Gables exudes elegance, but with a comforting air of homeliness you will feel the second you step through the door.

Standing at a staggering 6,000 sq ft within expansive grounds, this four bedroom detached family home has its own indoor swimming pool, summer room, integral garage for secure parking and multiple reception rooms and bathrooms throughout.

If you’re looking for an extra special home in which to make special memories, Grey Gables could be perfect for you.

Grey Gables encompasses an extraordinary level of character, with intrinsic late Victorian art nouveau design features present within its carved wood doors, interior pillars, stained glass windows and ornate coving.

Ground floor The principal living room incorporates a feature fireplace with carved wood surround, ornamental panelled walls and ceiling roses, plus a vast amount of space for entertaining or relaxing.

Through the lounge is the kitchen and breakfast room, featuring an Aga oven with stunning views across the manicured gardens surrounding the home.

The adjoining breakfast room offers ample space for a relaxed dining environment, whilst a second formal dining room is also present on the ground floor.

Next to the dining room is another snug/reception room, whilst the third reception area can be found within the home’s sun room.

All of these spaces can be modified and adapted to suit your family’s requirements; whether you’re looking for a home office space, children’s playroom or even an accessible ground floor bedroom, the possibilities are endless at Grey Gables.

Not many homes across the Fylde coast come with their own indoor swimming pool - but Grey Gables boasts its own pool room with adjoining shower facilities and spotlight windows, so you can quite literally swim underneath the stars from the comfort of your own home.

Next to the pool room is a summer room, which functions as an additional annexe with a kitchenette and shower room attached.

Elsewhere on the ground floor, a separate utility room/WC can also be accessed from the hall.

First floor Grey Gables offers four bedrooms in total, with two large en-suite bathrooms servicing the master bedroom and second largest bedroom on the first floor.

Outdoors One of the best attributes of this particular home is its incredible position amongst nature, but that doesn’t simply remain outside the front gates.

Majestic trees line the entirety of the property, with an expansive manicured lawn bordering the entire side elevation, with a large patio area to the rear for entertaining friends, enjoying summer meals outdoors, or relaxing with a glass of wine or morning coffee.

The garden imbues a sense of peace, and despite the property’s close proximity to Cleveleys high street, the privacy and seclusion of Holmfield Avenue would fool you into thinking otherwise.

About the area Transport Grey Gables is a stone’s throw away from West Drive tram stop, at the West Drive/Rossall Road junction.

Trams run regularly throughout the year, up to Fleetwood in one direction and Starr Gate at South Shore, Blackpool in the other.

The tram link connects the property to the bright lights of Blackpool in just 30 minutes, taking in the world-famous illuminations in peak season.

Multiple bus services run by Blackpool Transport and Catch 22 run from Cleveleys centre, with direct journeys travelling all over the Fylde coast, including Poulton, Lytham and Fleetwood - even all the way down to Preston city centre.

Commuters can be on the M55 in under 20 minutes by car, and Blackpool Victoria Hospital is also around a 20 minute drive away.

Things to do and amenities: Cleveleys has a thriving high street, with plenty of local small businesses to support.

For the weekly food shop, you’re within a five-minute drive to an Aldi, a Lidl, a Herons food store, an Iceland, an M&S Food and a Morrisons supermarket. You’re spoiled for choice!

If you don’t feel like cooking, you can order online from dozens of takeaways and fast-food outlets, and there are multiple choices when it comes to dining out, too.

Within a 15-minute walk you’ll reach Jubilee beach, which was chosen in 2020 as the site for a Star Wars TV series. We love our beaches here on the Fylde coast, and Cleveleys is no exception.

With its well-maintained promenade stretching up all the way to Fleetwood or South Shore uninterrupted, you could walk for miles and stop for multiple ice creams on the way.

Schools: The property falls in the catchment area for lots of nurseries and primary schools, so you’ll never have to travel too far during the school runs.

Northfold Community Primary School, St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School and Manor Beach Primary School are the three closest schools to the property.

Although Cleveleys doesn’t have a secondary school, older children also have lots of options nearby.

Millfield High School in Thornton, Fleetwood High School, and Cardinal Allen Catholic High School in Fleetwood, Hodgson Academy and Baines School in Poulton, and Montgomery Academy in Bispham are all within a 15-minute drive.