Merlinwood, Thornton in ,

As the name suggests, this property is a magical place to live and without doubt one of the finest examples of 19 Century architecture and build quality. Offering circa 10,500 sq.ft. of superbly appointed and maintained living space. Set in substantial and secluded grounds extending to circa 4 acres, on the edge of this village and with an easy commute to the business centres of Manchester and Leeds. An imposing residence constructed in stone with a stone slate roof, and featuring spacious reception and bedrooms featuring sash and semi-circular windows, period fireplaces and superb ornate plaster work.

The impressive staircase rises out of the grand A second staircase leads down to the rear hall, and a reception hall to a large landing with full height door opens into the annex. Here we find a 7th. double window and with 6 of the 7 bedrooms leading off. The bedroom with walk-in wardrobe / dressing room and a living accommodation is set over 3 floors and with a Jack n Gill shower room. A large sitting room enjoys a huge cellar proving 4 fully plastered rooms, perhaps lovely aspect onto the gardens. Downstairs features a ideal as office space, games rooms and a cinema large high quality breakfast-kitchen and dining / sun- room. In addition to the main house, there is a room looking onto the gardens and driveway. completely renovated annex which is linked at first floor level, and provides luxurious additional The attic space to the main house is certainly worth accommodation for a relative or perhaps as a holiday mentioning in these brief notes with timber panelling cottage. throughout and currently providing excellent storage, and having potential for a home office or studio. The owners have carried out a major upgrade to the property and more recently have refurbished 3 Outside there is a double and a triple garage, ample bathrooms, installed a new kitchen, many windows further parking and a sweeping driveway down to the are now high quality double glazed sash units, a new main road. Also a large stone potting shed / workshop heating system and 75% of the property has been re- (perhaps another Holiday Let opportunity here). wired. All of the windows at the property offer a pleasant outlook over the grounds, and in particular the main bedrooms have superb long distance views. The house is surrounded by delightful mature gardens laid mainly to lawn and includes a tennis court, walled garden area, small copse and a paddock suitable for a The spacious and elegant drawing room boasts a small pony or smaller livestock. In all, around 4 acres. period fireplace and semi-circular bay window, the dining room has ample space for a 12 person suite DISCLAIMER and with views onto the gardens and tennis court, and These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property links to the newly installed breakfast-kitchen. Further but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not rooms include a sitting room, snug, utility and 2 constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers cloakrooms. are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances - All measurements are To the first floor there are 6 bedrooms in the main approximate. house including a spacious master bedroom with fitted furniture and a refurbished, luxurious en-suite bathroom. The guest suite is also of excellent proportions and is en-suite, with 4 further double bedrooms and a refurbished house shower room.

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