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£ 800,000 For sale: Hobgrumble Ghyll, Townend, Out Rawcliffe, Lancashire (4 x Bedroom)

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  • A stunning, characterful, architect designed residence
  • Set in large, established, landscaped gardens
  • Spacious and flexible accommodation
  • In an idyllic, yet accessible rural location
  • ‘Hobgrumble Ghyll’ is finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION 
 
ENTRANCE PORCH 
2.30m. x 1.25m. 
Westmorland green slate steps ascend from the gravelled reception driveway to the entrance. A glass panel door with fixed glass side panels opens to the entrance porch. Light point to coved ceiling, solid oak floor, door to reception area and dining hall. 
 
RECEPTION AREA 
Oak panelled walls and flooring complement the magnificent, light oak staircase with turned spindles and balustrade, ascending to a half landing with dual returns leading to the first floor accommodation and galleried landing. The staircase features hand carved panels and newel posts with acorn finials. Steps descend to the dining hall. Recessed light points under gallery. Door to W.C. 
 
DOWNSTAIRS W.C. 
1.89m. x 1.05m. 
Part oak panelled with oak flooring, featuring a ‘Vernon Tutbury’ suite comprising; wall mounted hand basin with mixer tap and low flush W.C. Window to front elevation, light point to coved ceiling. 
 
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION 
 
GALLERIED LANDING 
A large, etched glass, picture window to the front elevation floods the gallery with natural light. Doors lead to the master bedroom suite, study and first floor lounge. An exposed brick feature wall incorporates an arched display alcove. Recessed spot lights to coved ceiling. 
 
STUDY 
5.57m. x 2.84m. 
Generously proportioned, with a deep sill bay window to the front elevation and window to right elevation. Two light points to ceiling, doors to landing and lounge. 
 
LOUNGE 
8.13m.(into bay) x 6.21m.(max) 
Captivating and full of character, the first floor lounge is ideally situated to enjoy panoramic, south facing views over the River Wyre estuary and surrounding countryside. The exposed brick inglenook fireplace, with tiled hearth, cast iron grate and canopy, is framed by substantial oak beams and lintel. Matching oak ceiling beams and wall pillars give the lounge a traditional appeal. A large, oak panelled, bay window to the rear elevation rises to a double height vaulted ceiling. ‘Porthole’ feature window to left elevation, ‘Velux’ window and recessed light points to vaulted ceiling, light point to beamed ceiling. To the left of the bay window a light oak spiral staircase rises, past fitted bookcases, to the second floor studio room. A glass panel door to right elevation opens to a cast iron, mezzanine gallery and spiral staircase leading down into a double height, glazed atrium. From the gallery a glass panel door opens onto a balcony with far reaching estuary views. 
 
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION 
 
ATRIUM 
7.98m. x 3.38m. (4.98m. floor to apex) 
This dramatic, steel portal framed, double glazed atrium has a tinted glass roof with two electrically operated roof vents. Light filled, and south facing, the atrium is ideal for relaxing and casual entertaining. ‘French doors’ lead to a paved terrace and the secluded rear garden. Three spot light rails and light point to ceiling, two wall lights. Two windows to right elevation, window to left elevation. A full height, exposed brick wall is a striking feature, Italian porcelain floor tiles. ‘French doors’ to the left elevation open to the garden room. 
 
GARDEN ROOM 
6.12m. x 3.36m. 
The perfect place to take in the scenery. Aluminium framed patio doors with matching side panels and oak beam over, open to the terrace and rear garden. An open fire on a raised hearth, set in a brick feature wall provides a focal point. Light point and recessed light points to ceiling, oak flooring. Steps lead up, through an open archway, to the dining hall at the left elevation, steps lead down to the games/media room at the rear elevation. 
 
GAMES/MEDIA ROOM 
8.47m. x 6.58m.(max) 
Currently used as a snooker room with space for a championship sized table and suspended lighting unit. The size and scope of the space would lend itself to a number of uses. A large, walk-in bay window to the front elevation floods the room with natural light. Two windows to right elevation. Recessed spot lights to coved ceiling, four wall lights. Seating recess with oak panelled ceiling, recessed light points and built in display shelves. Oak plate rack to walls. Door to left elevation leading to store room. 
 
STORE ROOM 
3.68m. x 2.95m. 
Accessed down steps from the games room. This useful storage facility has two strip lights to ceiling. 
 
DINING HALL 
8.59m.(into bay) x 5.13m. 
Situated at the heart of the house, this dramatic, double height hall with its vaulted, beamed ceiling, oak panelling, exposed brickwork, stunning staircase and gallery is quintessentially English. A multi-fuel stove is set on a raised tiled hearth, in an exposed brick recess with an oak beam lintel, and provides a fitting centrepiece. A large, oak panelled, bay window incorporates ‘French doors’ which open to the terrace and rear garden. Oak steps rise to the reception area and staircase at the front elevation. Chandelier point to vaulted ceiling, full height, brick feature wall with oak plate rack. Archways lead to garden room to the left elevation, and breakfast kitchen to the right elevation.
 
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 
6.79m. x 2.56m(min) x 3.37(max into bay) 
A traditional, bespoke, country kitchen fitted with a range of antique oak, wall and base cabinets, featuring glass fronted displays, shelves and wine rack, with contrasting counters and tiled splash backs. The counter is over inlaid with a two and a half bowl, porcelain sink with mixer tap and single drainer. Integrated appliances include; two ‘Scholtes’ double fan/convector ovens, inset four ring ceramic hob with extractor over, ‘Neff’ dishwasher and fridge. An exposed brick feature wall incorporates a restored, pre-war ‘kitchen range’ and arched display alcoves. The glass panel bow window with oak beam lintel, has a fitted window seat overlooking the rear garden, and has space for a breakfast table. Two light points and recessed light points to beamed ceiling, plate rack to wall. Window to rear elevation, tiled floor. Door to utility room, boiler room and rear entrance hall. 
 
UTLITY ROOM 
3.40m. x 2.23m. 
Fitted with mahogany wall and base cabinets. Contrasting counters have tiled splash backs, and are over inlaid with a single bowl sink with mixer tap and drainer. Plumbed for washer and dryer, space for a large fridge/freezer. Window to rear elevation, glass panel door to front elevation, glass panel door and step down to cloaks/boiler room. Light point to coved ceiling, tiled floor, double panel radiator. 
 
CLOAKS/BOILER ROOM 
3.03m. x 1.56m. 
Light point and roof space access to coved ceiling. Window to rear elevation, tiled floor, door to rear entrance hall. 
 
REAR ENTRANCE HALL 
4.09m. x 1.91m. 
Concrete floor, exposed brick walls, wood panelled ceiling with two light points.Steps descend to garage and W.C. steps ascend to the annexe. A glass panel door leads to the terrace and rear garden. 
 
W.C. 
2.31m. x 1.15m. 
A useful facility with access to the garden. Fitted with a white suite comprising; low flush W.C. and wall mounted hand basin with chrome taps. Light point to ceiling, tiled floor, opaque, glass panel door to front elevation. 
 
ANNEXE 
8.83m. x 6.87m. 
This large, and as yet, undeveloped annexe is currently used as a workshop. It could easily be reconfigured to create a self-contained accommodation unit with separate external access. Patio doors with matching side panels overlook the rear garden with estuary views beyond. Triangular feature window to front elevation, porthole window to left elevation, two windows to right elevation. Six strip lights to vaulted ceiling, concrete floor, power (three phase) and water supplies. 
 
GARAGE 
9.19m. x 6.90m. 
Double garage with remotely operated electric door. Concrete floor, three strip lights to ceiling. 
 
FAMILY BATHROOM 
2.69m. x 1.78m. 
Accessed from corridor leading from dining hall. Doors to storage and airing cupboards off corridor. 
Fitted with a three piece suite with brass fitments comprising; low flush W.C., pedestal washbasin, panelled bath, fully tiled elevations. Opaque window to left elevation, light point to coved ceiling. 
 
BEDROOM TWO 
3.77m. x 3.33m. 
Light point to coved ceiling, glass panel window to left elevation, dado rail to walls. 
 
BEDROOM THREE 
4.89m.(to back of robes) x 3.08m. 
Light point to ceiling, glass panel window to front elevation, dado rail to walls. 
 
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION 
 
MASTER BEDROOM 
6.80m. x 4.63m.(incorporating en-suite) 
Accessed from the galleried landing, with oak floor and handrail on entry to dressing area. Recess for dressing table gives access to under eaves storage. A particular feature of this room is its large (6.60m. x 2.30m.) balcony, bounded by timber posts and rails, accessed through aluminium patio doors overlooking the rear garden, with panoramic estuary views beyond. Recessed light points and light point to part vaulted ceiling, ‘Porthole’ window to left elevation. 
 
EN-SUITE 
Beautifully appointed, with part oak panelled walls. Fitted with a modern, four piece ‘Vernon Tutbury’ suite with brass fitments comprising; low flush W.C. pedestal washbasin with mixer tap, bidet with mixer tap, panelled ‘Jacuzzi’ whirlpool bath. Fully tiled shower cubicle with ‘Aqualisa’ shower, two heated towel rails. Window to rear elevation, light point to coved ceiling. 
 
STUDIO/GUEST SUITE/BEDROOM FOUR 
5.55m. x 4.60m. 
A multi-purpose room with an ‘en-suite’ facility, accessed via the spiral staircase from the first floor lounge. Could be used as a casual lounge/study area and would easily accommodate a double bed. Two ‘Velux’ windows to ceiling, triangular picture window to rear elevation. Light point and recessed light points to ceiling, door to under eaves storage. 
 
EN-SUITE 
3.04m. x 2.63m. 
Fitted with a modern white suite with chrome fitments comprising; low flush W.C. with concealed cistern, wash basin set into an oak panelled vanity unit with storage under, panelled ‘P’ shaped bath with curved shower screen and ‘Mira’ shower over. Recessed light points to vaulted ceiling, fully tiled elevations. 
 
EXTERNAL FRONT 
The property is bounded by mature hedges, and is set at the head of a dual entry, gravelled reception driveway. It is flanked by established borders filled with mature shrubs and bushes, interspersed with large areas laid to lawn. An impressive flight of Westmorland green slate flagged steps leads to the entrance of the property. There is a large timber garage close to the road at the right elevation currently used for storage. To the right elevation a large expanse of lawn, with a small copse of mature trees, leads to the secluded rear garden. 
 
EXTERNAL REAR 
A Westmorland green slate flagged terrace, interspersed with mature shrub and flower borders, spans the rear of the property. The impressive, south facing rear lawn is bounded by mature hedging, with long distance views of the estuary and surrounding countryside beyond. 
 
GENERAL 
The property is fully alarmed, and fitted with Brazilian Mahogany hardwood double glazing throughout, unless otherwise stated. Internal doors are high quality, solid European oak unless otherwise stated. Under floor heating throughout serviced by a GEC ‘Nightstore’ system. 
 
NOTES 
All measurements are approximate and measured at the widest points. Electrical appliances have not been tested. 
 
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