BELVIDERE HOUSE Wagon Road, BELVIDERE HOUSE Belvidere House dates back to the late 18th Century and occupies an idyllic rural setting, situated on the edge of the popular village of Dolphinholme with panoramic views in all directions to the while being within easy reach of Lancaster City Centre and just 2 miles from Junction 33 of the M6. This is an attractive stone built property which boasts an array of original and character features, including stripped doors and beams, exposed stonework and sash windows.

The accommodation is generous and includes lounge, dining room, study, a custom built farmhouse style kitchen, and rear porch to the ground floor. The first floor has four double bedrooms and an impressive four piece bathroom with custom built cabinets. The property occupies a private position, hidden by mature trees and enjoys beautifully laid out gardens with a fine collection of heathers, shrubs and conifers. There is also an 0.6 acre paddock providing an ideal setting for an orchard or meadow. Belvidere House is located in a much sought after location between the picturesque Conservation Area of Lower Dolphinholme and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is within four miles of Lancaster University and there are excellent primary schools nearby in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, and Forton.

GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR CLOAK ROOM This is a beautiful farmhouse style kitchen with custom Fitted with a low level WC and wash hand basin. built bespoke units crafted by Mills & Scott comprising of ENTRANCE PORCH antiqued pine wall and base units with Corian worktops. A large period style wooden door opens into the porch. LOUNGE 4.75m x 4.17m (15’5” x 13’9”) There is a Belfast sink, Oil fired Rayburn, a Range style This is an inviting living room with a dual sided wood- cooker, an integral dishwasher and built-in fridge and ENTRANCE HALL 4.22m x 3.51m (13’10” x 11’5”) burning stove set into the feature stone chimney breast freezer. There are original wall cupboards, terracotta tile A reception area which could lend itself to a host of uses. on a stone hearth. There is an exposed beam, radiator flooring and an understairs store. There is a sash window Currently used as the entrance hall, it has a dual sided and three sash windows to front and side elevations. The overlooking the rear garden, a carpeted seating area with wood-burning stove set within a feature stone chimney lounge is open into: window seat and window to the rear. There is also a feature breast with a slate hearth. There are also exposed beams exposed stone wall. and an exposed stone wall. A sash window overlooks the DINING ROOM 4.85m x 4.83m (15’11” x 15’10”) front garden. A spacious second reception room with a sash window to REAR PORCH 1.52m X 2.56m (5’ x 8’5) the side with delightful open views towards Clougha. There With plumbing for a washing machine and vented for OFFICE/STUDY 3.05m x 2.18m (10’0” x 7’3”) is also a radiator and open into the kitchen. a tumble dryer. There are exposed stone walls, glazed Fitted with bookshelves to one wall. There is also a radiator elevations and a glazed door to the side. and front window. DINING KITCHEN 5.66m approx x 4.88m (18’7” approx x 16’0”)

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Radiator. Original window to rear overlooking garden.

BEDROOM 4.90m x 4.83m max (16’ x 15’10” max) A spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobes and overhead cupboards to one wall. There is a radiator, loft access and sash window to the rear overlooking the garden and beyond.

BEDROOM 4.78m x 4.17m (15’8” x 13’9”) A very light and spacious double room with windows to the front and side elevations boasting some delightful views over open countryside.

BEDROOM 3.45m x 3.18m (11’4” x 10’4”) Currently used as a home office, this is a good sized double bedroom with fitted bookshelves to one wall. There is a radiator, loft access and sash window overlooking the front garden.

BATHROOM/WC 4.04m x 2.18m (13’5” x 7’3”) An impressive family bathroom designed by Mills and Scott, with hand built solid woodwork including a vanity unit with Corian sink and worktop. There is a low level WC, a bath with Corian surround and a walk-in shower cubicle with power shower and marble tiling. There is a sash window to the front elevation with a window seat, wood panelling to dado and a radiator.

BEDROOM 4.85m x 3.78m (16” x 12’6”) A spacious double bedroom with built in airing cupboard and store-cupboard. There is a radiator and rear sash window.

OUTSIDE To the front of the house is a well tended decorative garden with an abundance of mature evergreens, shrubs and floral borders together with lawned areas. A gravelled driveway rolls up to the front of the house and provides parking for a number of cars. The rear garden is lawned with an array of conifers and smaller evergreen trees, a wood store/car port and gated access to the paddock. There are two stone outbuildings too which are currently used for storage but could be suitable for conversion to a home office, further bedrooms or a granny flat etc.

To the side of the property is 0.6 of an acre paddock which provides fantastic recreational space and could be used for an orchard, meadow or for livestock (subject to relevant permissions).

SERVICES Mains electric, water. Drainage by septic tank (Information verbally provided by vendor)

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS Fisher Wrathall have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services at this property and so we do not verify that they are in working order, for their purpose or owned by the sellers. A buyer must assume that the information given in these particulars is for guidance only. Fisher Wrathall has not checked the legal documentation to verify the legal status of the property or the validity of any guarantee. A buyer must assume that the information is for guidance only until it has been verified by their own solicitor. The measurements supplied are for general guidance only and as such must be treated as incorrect. A buyer is advised to re-check the measurements before committing themselves to any expense. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and a buyer is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts.

ADDITIONAL ADVICE. These particulars are intended to help you decide whether you wish to view this property. We have tried to make sure that the contracts are accurate but we have to rely to a large extent on what the seller tells us about the property. We have not carried out any kind of survey on the property and we would advise any buyer to obtain a surveyors report before exchanging contracts. The particulars are intended as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter into a legal contract, or to commit expenditure. Any interested party should seek professional advice before committing themselves to any expenditure or to any legal commitment. If you decide that you wish to purchase the property you will need to carry out more investigations. We have not checked whether any equipment at the property, such as the central heating system, is in working order and we advise any buyer to check this. All buyers should instruct a solicitor to investigate all legal matters relating to this property and to agree with the seller’s solicitor what items will be included in the sale. Only fixtures and fittings specifically mentioned in the particulars are included in the sale. Other items may be available by separate negotiation. Any interested party wishing to rely upon information provided by Fisher Wrathall must make specific request, and a specific confirmation in writing can be given. Fisher Wrathall will not be responsible for any verbal confirmation.

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