Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1524 380560 West Lodge sales@fi neandcountry-lakes.co.uk Aldcliffe | Lancaster | LA1 5AS 19 Castle Hill, Lancaster LA1 1YN 88462662-print-Covers.indd462662-print-Covers.indd 11-3-3 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:51:000:51:00 FINE & COUNTRY Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies This unique approach to luxury homes marketing specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, for property promotion combined with the latest WEST LODGE Ireland, The Channel Islands, France, Spain, Hungary, technology and marketing techniques. Portugal, Russia, Dubai, Egypt, South Africa, West Africa and Namibia we combine the widespread We understand moving home is one of the most exposure of the international marketplace with the important decisions you make; your home is both local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & independent property professionals. Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive a well trained, educated and courteous team of properties require a more compelling, sophisticated professionals, working to make the sale or purchase and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, of your property as stress free as possible. yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. 88462662-print-Covers.indd462662-print-Covers.indd 44-6-6 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:51:030:51:03 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:040:56:04 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 2 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:050:56:05 Located within the popular hamlet of Aldcliffe just 1.5 miles outside of the City of Lancaster, West Lodge presents an exciting opportunity to acquire one of only a few of the original properties of The Aldcliffe Hall Estate. Surrounded by the local countryside, offering an uninterrupted view to the Lune estuary, this beautiful 5 bed detached family home offers light and airy accommodation that includes a modern dining kitchen and four separate reception rooms. Originally built in 1887, West Lodge was initially occupied by one of the agricultural labourers on the estate, later becoming the residence for the gardener. The property was sold for the fi rst time in 1954 and has since been extended in various stages to include the more recent extension of the garden room and beautiful ensuite master bedroom that offers the greatest view of the sunsets over the Lune estuary. The property has been within the same family for nearly 45 years and has been immaculately maintained and updated during this time. The surrounding gardens are surprisingly generous, offering a fantastic space for families to enjoy, complete with a large vegetable plot, various fruit trees and bushes and a lovely neat lawn that looks out over the rolling countryside beyond. There is also a private drive with parking and access to the detached double garage. 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 3 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:050:56:05 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 4 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:060:56:06 Aldcliffe is a popular hamlet located on the East banks of the River Lune, boasting a beautiful countryside setting that is surprisingly only 1.5 miles to Lancaster City Centre. A number of lovely walks can be enjoyed right from your doorstep down to the beautiful Lune Estuary and to the canal. The City of Lancaster benefits from a well established high street with an ever growing cultural and music scene. There is excellent choice of schooling in the area including the renowned Lancaster Boys' and Girls' Grammar Schools along with the award winning Lancaster University which is just a short drive away. For those in need of commuting further afield, Lancaster train station is a ten minute walk, offering quick commutes across the country with direct lines to London in 2 ½ hours. Access to the M6 is also located just 3 miles away. Accessed via the quiet country lane of Aldcliffe Hall Lane that continues to lead down to the estuary, the private gravelled drive to the front of the property affords parking for up to three vehicles and also gives access to the detached double garage. The characterful exterior of the property gives note to its Victorian heritage with a new in keeping stained glass entrance door set under the original 1887 date stone. Within, the entrance hall boasts high ceilings that extend up to the first floor and also provides access to a useful understairs storage cupboard. Further cloaks space is available in the very handy ‘scullery’ which offers multi-use as a cloakroom and storage area with access to a separate WC. 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 5 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:060:56:06 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 6 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:070:56:07 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 7 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:070:56:07 The stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the fi rst fl oor landing. In total there are fi ve bedrooms on offer, three doubles and two singles. This includes the beautiful master bedroom extension added by the owners 16 years ago. The dual aspect enjoys enviable views that stretch out across the open countryside to the Lune estuary. A lovely aspect that also fl oods the room with natural light. The ensuite comprises a corner shower with hand basin, WC and a large velux window. Each of the remaining bedrooms offer good proportions, with the original master double bedroom enjoying a front aspect to give an uninterrupted view to the famous smugglers walk leading from the estuary. The family bathroom comprises a fi tted bath and built in shower, even this room offers a stunning snapshot of the rolling countryside. There is ample storage space found across the property by way of fi tted storage cupboards and two part boarded loft spaces. West Lodge sits within a generously sized private plot that backs on to the rolling countryside beyond, creating a private haven that all the family will enjoy. From the front, wildfl ower and shrubbery borders create a lovely fi rst impression. The lawn begins to the side of the property, wrapping around to the rear. There are a selection of fruit trees and bushes dotted throughout the garden giving a ripe supply of apples, pears, plums, cherries, rhubarb and red currants. There is also a large vegetable plot and greenhouse ideal for those looking to create their own allotment, a beautiful chance for children to grow their own produce. The paved patio at the rear affords space for alfresco dining furniture and seating areas to enjoy the lovely rural view. Practically, there is a coal store and garden shed along with the detached double garage accessed from the private gravelled driveway. 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 8 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:070:56:07 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 9 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:080:56:08 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1100 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:080:56:08 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1111 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:090:56:09 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1122 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:090:56:09 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1133 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:090:56:09 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1144 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:090:56:09 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1155 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:100:56:10 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1166 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:100:56:10 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1177 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:110:56:11 Directions Heading around the Lancaster one way system, at the junction heading into the centre or veering left up to Pointer roundabout, continue straight onto Aldcliffe Road. Continue along Aldcliffe Road for approximately 1 mile and then turn right onto Aldcliffe Hall Lane. The property is located further down on your right hand side. All Mains Services Connected Central Heating: Gas Council Tax Band: E EPC Rating: D 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1188 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:110:56:11 Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fi xtures, fi ttings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 4270819 Registered Offi ce: Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DU 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 1199 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:120:56:12 88462662-print-Pages.indd462662-print-Pages.indd 2200 226/04/20216/04/2021 110:56:120:56:12 FINE & COUNTRY Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies This unique approach to luxury homes marketing specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts luxury residential property.