£695,000
5 bedroom Detached House for sale, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7
Delph Lane
- Stunning Detached Property
- Grade 2* Listed
- Oozing Charm & Character
- Wealth of Original Features
- Lots and Lots of Potential
- Mature Private Plot
- Beautiful Countryside Views
- Viewing Highly recommended
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Only a handful of properties have the ability to stir emotion and desire even before you step through the front door - this handsome detached home is certainly one of those. Oozing potential, offering fabulous views, being nestled on a mature plot this property is a real hidden gem, brimming with character and charm. Believed to be on the open market for the first time in it's history, this beautiful home has been in the same family ownership for over a hundred years, being passed down through the generations - it is only now, due to circumstances that the family are willing to pass on this superb opportunity for a discerning buyer to restore Lower House Farm to its former glory and create a truly wonderful family home. Dating back to circa 1654, built within the commonwealth era from handmade bricks from the adjacent site quarry it is understood this property was built originally for the Charnocks of Astley. Steeped in local history, the property is grade 2* listed. Stepping inside, you will be overwhelmed by the sense of history, charm and character of the property taking you back to a time gone by. Surprisingly and most unusual in a property of this era, many original features are still present - the York stone flooring, inglenook fireplace, the quaint windows, the ships mast staircase, original oak doors and the beautiful handcrafted beams. This property is steeped in history providing glimpses of the past in every room. Lower House Farm is in need of full refurbishment, with a current planning permission application underway. The plans have been creatively designed to give the property the love and attention needed without losing any of the charm and character within the property ensuring the discerning buyer can embrace a bespoke finish, creating a stunning family home in a superb semi rural setting. The property is most conveniently positioned, offering easy access to excellent commuter links - the M61 motorway is just a short drive away as are Chorley and Buckshaw Parkway railway stations offering direct links to Manchester City Centre. Nearby is Chorley town centre which offers a host of amenities, pubs and restaurants. In addition to this excellent array of facilities there is some of the finest countryside in the area on your doorstep along with locally well regarded public and private schooling. Call today to arrange your viewing of this superb project home.
| Picture | Room | Measurements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor | |||
| Entrance Porch | Main entrance door to front. | ||
| Hallway | Beamed ceiling. | ||
| Kitchen | 5.3m x 4.85m | Beamed ceiling. Stone flagged floor. Stone fireplace. Door to rear. Window to front. Window to rear. |
| Lounge | 5.36m x 4.82m | Feature inglenook stone fireplace with brick inset and hearth. Beamed ceiling. Window to front. Two windows to rear. |
| Study / Office | 4.41m x 3.86m | Feature brick fireplace. Beamed ceiling. Window to front. Window to side. | |
| Utility Room | 4.42m x 2.91m | Beamed ceiling. Window to side. Window to rear. | |
| Inner Hall | Stairs to first floor with feature newel post believed to have formerly been a ships mast. Window to side. | ||
| First Floor | |||
| Landing | Storage cupboards. Window to rear. | ||
| Bedroom 1 | 5.42m x 4.92m | Feature exposed brick fireplace and chimney breast. Window to front. Window to rear. Door to bedroom Three/Dressing area. |
| Bedroom 2 | 4.56m x 3.93m | Window to front. Window to rear. Open fire. |
| Bedroom 3 | 3.6m x 3.2m Excluding Dressing Area Recess | Beamed ceiling. Open Fireplace. Window to front. Open to dressing area. | |
| Dressing Area | Positioned openly to the front of bedroom three but also has access from bedroom one. Potential to create a feature dressing area of even En-suite. Two windows to front. Two windows to side. | ||
| Bedroom 4 | 4.86m x 2.87m | Beamed ceiling. Window to side. Window to rear. | |
| Bathroom | 3.53m x 2.05m | Fitted with a three piece suite, comprising; bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Window to front. | |
| External | As you drive down the tree lined drive way, Lower House Farm sits splendidly in its own gardens. Often called ‘The Hidden Gem’ it truly is a breath-taking property. The drystone walled drive lovingly hand restored by craftsmen, is a touch of time gone by. Similarly, the York stone patio is a wonderful place to sit to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the setting. There are large garden areas which are tastefully landscaped with vast lawned spaces, complimented by an array of trees, flowers and shrubs. A large sweeping driveway leads to a courtyard located to the rear with plenty of space for parking and the proposed garage and office. | ||
| Outbuildings | Away from the property are the owner’s kennels which are 5* licenced and part of the K.C. Assured Breeders Scheme. There are 16 kennels with whelping units and the flagged and cobbled courtyard are tasteful and in keeping with the property.A chalet is situated next to the kennels serviced with water and electricity, and is currently used as a grooming parlour and office. Both buildings have potential for many uses subject to the relevant planning permission. | ||
| Listed Building - Grade 2* | The property has listed building status, classification grade 2*. List entry number 1203643. Listing Summary is as follows: SD 51 NE CHARNOCK RICHARD DELPH LANE5/21 Lower House Farmhouse 17.4.1967 - II*Farmhouse, dated 1654, now house. Brick with stone plinth, quoins and dressings; concrete tile roof with one chimney on the ridge, another behind ridge at right end. Three-bay baffle-entry plan with short outshut to rear of 3rd and part of 2nd bay. Two storeys. Two-storey gabled porch at junction of 1st and 2nd bays has moulded stone entrance with Tudor arched lintel; a hoodmould to the lintel and above this a datestone in arched frame with worn lettering: E ; H C 1654on 3 sides at 1st floor level are 3-light windows with segmental relieving arches, and on apex of gable is a lozenge pattern of headers. To the left is one window on each floor, to the right 2 windows each floor, all originally 6-lights with chamfered brick mullions and unusual paired segmental relieving arches, but all ground floor windows are now casements and those to the right have stone heads. Right gable wall has 4 windows, 3 with single segmental relieving arches and 2 of these with 2 chamfered brick mullions. Windows in rear wall have brick hoodmoulds, some have chamfered brick mullions; back door to ist bay has moulded stone jambs and arched lintel with a dripstone over it. Ends of 2 inglenook bressummers are exposed. Interior: unusually complete survival of features of the period including back-to-back inglenook hearths with bressummers, beams with depressed ¼-round moulding and stops, a spiral newel staircase (in outshut) and a quarter-turn staircase in kitchen; original board doors; cross-corner parlour fireplace. History: belonged to estate of Charnocks of Astley; building in Commonwealth period and use of brick on site adjoining quarry are unusual.Listing NGR: SD5593716268 | ||
| Agents Notes - Planning Permission | Planning permission is granted to extend the property. The full application details can be viewed on the Chorley borough council planning portal under reference 22/00833/FULHHIn summary this is for the Erection of 2no. single storey rear extensions including a conservatory and a porch and the erection of a detached outbuilding to accommodate a garage and home office space (resubmission of planning application ref: 16/01154/FULHH)To be able to purchase a property in the United Kingdom all agents have a legal requirement to conduct Identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under Anti Money Laundering regulations. We outsource this check to a third party and a charge will apply. Ask the branch for further details |
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