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‘HEALD HOUSE’ HISTORY 
Over the entry porch a plaque bears the legend ‘S.A.M. 1706’. This signifies when the original dwelling was renovated and remodelled for Andrew and Mary Stone whose father was the vicar of Leyland from 1689-1712. Staircases, oak panelling and much of the decorative woodwork in the house were reclaimed from ships, including Nelson’s flagship ‘The Foudroyant’ salvaged during the period. In early Victorian days the house was put to use as a girl’s boarding school. The early 1900’s saw a double storey extension of bay windows added by Mr George Gregson, who was land agent for the Derby estate for some 35 years. 
 
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION 
 
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 
1.40m x 1.36m 
The entrance vestibule is accessed through a solid wood door, set in an arched, sawn stone surround with a fixed ‘half-moon’ glass panel over. Period details featured include oak wall panels and a mosaic tiled floor. Light point to ceiling. Double, glass panel, stripped pine doors, flanked by fixed glass panels with a fixed glass panel over, open to a hall corridor leading to the inner hall. 
 
HALL CORRIDOR 
3.34m x 1.39m 
Of particular interest is a large, 18th century carved oak wall panel. Light point to ceiling, picture rail to walls, covered double panel radiator. The corridor has a wood floor and leads through an open arch with a period wood architrave, to the inner hall. Doors lead to sitting and dining rooms. 
 
INNER HALL 
The magnificent oak staircase with its impressive spindled balustrade, was the companionway from Nelson’s flagship, and is the ‘backbone’ of the house. It ascends to a spacious landing, leading, through a half-turn, to the first floor accommodation. Light point and smoke alarm to beamed ceiling, picture rail to walls. Doors lead to study, kitchen dining room and store cupboard. Steps lead down to the lower ground floor rooms. 
 
SITTING ROOM 
6.63m (max) x 4.65m 
Accessed from the entrance corridor, this charming dual aspect room overlooks the gardens to the front and left elevations and is filled with natural light. A focal point is provided by an open fireplace set on a tiled hearth with glazed tile surround, and an over-mantel panel salvaged from an old oak sea chest. Double glazed sash window to front elevation with window seat, three tall sash windows to the left elevation set in a large walk-in bay. Three light points and original beams to ceiling, picture rail to walls. Wood flooring, two covered radiators. 
 
DINING ROOM 
5.79m (max) x 4.94m (into alcove) 
Accessed from the entrance corridor. A room full of character, with a double glazed, sash window to the front elevation, and two to the right elevation overlooking the gardens. The tiled fireplace (capped flue) with matching hearth provides a fitting centrepiece. Two light points and beams to ceiling, picture rail to walls. Two radiators, wood flooring. 
 
STUDY 
6.00m (max) x 4.14m (max) 
Accessed from the inner hall, an ideal place to reflect and relax. Double glazed sash window to the left elevation and three, tall sash windows to the left elevation set in a large walk-in bay. The tiled fireplace complements the style of those in the sitting and dining rooms. Four light points and beams to ceiling, picture rail to walls. Wood flooring, radiator with cover. 
 
BREAKFAST/MORNING ROOM 
4.26m x 3.94m (into inglenook) 
Accessed from the inner hall and featuring a large ‘Inglenook’ fireplace, with impressive beam over, exposed brick inset and a multi-fuel stove set on a tiled hearth. Seven light points to beamed ceiling (incorporating ‘Inglenook’) double and single panel covered radiators. Double glazed glass panel window to rear elevation, double, glass panel doors to kitchen, wood flooring. 
 
KITCHEN/UTILITY ROOM 
5.96m x 2.14m / 3.44m X 2.54m 
The open plan kitchen/utility area leads to a courtyard and gardens to the left elevation, accessed through an insulated wood door with glass panel over. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke, dark wood base cabinets with contrasting hardwood counters, incorporating an inset ‘Twyfords’ Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap. There is space for a large ‘Range’ cooker, with tiled splash-back and stainless steel extractor over. Part vaulted, beamed ceiling with ‘Velux’ window and six light points. Double glazed window to right elevation, tiled floor with electric underfloor heating to kitchen area. Doors give access to two pantries/walk-in storage rooms; 2.51m x 1.33m ( light point and beam to ceiling, fitted wall cabinets and counters, opaque, glass panel window to rear elevation) and 2.20m x 2.04m (light point to ceiling, wall cabinet and counters, tiled floor, single glazed ‘Mullion window’ to front elevation) 
The utility area is fitted with a bespoke base cabinet and counter to match the kitchen and incorporates an inset ‘Twyfords’ Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap. Plumbed for washing machine, dishwasher and dryer. Double glazed sash window to left elevation, double glazed, glass panel window to rear elevation. Two light points and loft access to part-vaulted ceiling, double panel radiator. 
 
LOWER GROUND FLOOR 
 
CLOAKS & STORAGE ROOM 
4.12m x 2.02m (to cupboard fronts) 
Accessed from the inner hall down the central staircase (four steps). This useful facility has a wall of fitted, storage cupboards. Two light points to beamed ceiling, double glazed, glass panel window to rear elevation, double panel radiator, tiled floor with underfloor heating. At the rear elevation three steps lead up to a bathroom/sauna. 
 
BATHROOM/SAUNA 
3.27m (into shower) x 2.94m 
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising; low flush W.C., pedestal washbasin with chrome mixer tap, fully tiled shower cubicle with ‘Mira sport max’ electric shower, heated white towel rail. Pine sauna cabin with smoked glass door. Double glazed, opaque glass panel window to rear elevation, double glazed, opaque glass, sash window to right elevation. Recessed light points to ceiling, extractor to wall. Part-tiled elevations, tiled floor with electric underfloor heating, double panel radiator. 
 
LANDING TO FIRST FLOOR 
 
ACCOMMODATION 
Accessed from the inner hall. A spacious landing with wood flooring and a leaded, glass panel window to the rear elevation. Two light points to ceiling, built-in cupboard, picture rail to walls, double panel radiator. Stairs continue to the first floor accommodation and a separate set of stairs lead to a bathroom. 
 
BATHROOM 
3.15m x 2.98m 
Fitted with a modern four piece suite comprising; low flush W.C., bidet with chrome mixer tap, vanity unit with inset washbasin and chrome mixer tap. Corner ‘Jacuzzi’ bath with chrome mixer taps and hand-held shower unit over. Double glazed sash window to left elevation, light point and loft access to ceiling, extractor to wall. Built-in storage cupboards, double panel radiator, part-tiled elevations, wood flooring. 
 
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION 
 
LANDING 
Light point to ceiling, picture rail to walls, doors to bedrooms. 
 
MASTER BEDROOM 
6.60m (max) x 4.57m (max) 
This bright and beautiful bedroom has a double glazed, sash window to front elevation with window seat, and three tall sash windows to the left elevation set in a large walk-in bay overlooking the gardens. Three light points and beam to ceiling, picture rail to walls. Period fireplace with metal surround (capped flue), wood flooring, two double panel radiators. 
 
BEDROOM TWO 
5.62m x 4.53m (max) 
A generously sized room with space for a desk and casual seating. Two double glazed, sash windows with window seats overlook the front garden. There is a built-in cupboard, and a fireplace (capped flue) with stone surround and an arched, cast iron inset. Six light points to beamed ceiling, picture rail to walls, wood flooring. 
 
BEDROOM THREE 
5.00m (max) x 4.18m (max) 
Three tall sash windows to the left elevation set in a large walk-in bay overlooking the gardens. Light points and beams to ceiling, picture rail to walls. Single panel radiator, wood flooring. 
 
BEDROOM FOUR/HOME OFFICE 
4.32m x 4.16m 
Currently configured for use as a study/home office. Features full height, built-in airing cupboard and period fireplace (capped flue) with metal surround. Double glazed sash window to rear elevation. Light point to beamed ceiling, picture rail to walls. Double panel radiator, wood flooring. 
 
SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION 
A continuation of the central staircase leads to a half-landing, with light point to beamed ceiling, picture rail to walls, glass panel window to rear elevation and double panel radiator. Stairs to second floor landing. 
 
SECOND FLOOR LANDING 
Light point to ceiling, doors to bedroom, hobby rooms and bathroom. 
 
BEDROOM FIVE 
4.15m x 4.13m 
Sash window to right elevation, light point to beamed ceiling. Single panel radiator, wood flooring. 
 
BATHROOM 
4.17m (Restricted headroom beyond) x 2.84m 
A stylish, contemporary bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising; low flush W.C., moulded glass washbasin and surround set on a chrome stand with chrome mixer tap, large fully tiled shower cubicle with ‘drencher’ shower and chrome fitments, heated white towel rail. Double glazed sash window to left elevation, light point to beamed ceiling, picture rail and extractor to walls. Built-in storage cupboards, part-tiled elevations, double panel radiator, wood flooring. 
 
HOBBY/STUDY ROOMS 
Hobby room two is accessed directly from the landing, hobby rooms one and three are accessed through doors from hobby room two. 
 
HOBBY ROOM ONE 
4.46m x 3.18m 
Double glazed sash windows to front and left elevation. Two light points to beamed ceiling, picture rail to walls, double panel radiator. 
 
HOBBY ROOM TWO 
4.50m x 3.05m 
Double glazed sash window to front elevation. Two light points to beamed ceiling, picture rail to walls. Double panel radiator, wood flooring. 
HOBBY ROOM THREE 
4.50m x 3.05m 
Double glazed sash window to front elevation. Two light points to beamed ceiling, picture rail to walls, double panel radiator. 
 
EXTERNAL 
The property is set at the end of a private road in mature landscaped gardens bounded by trees, fencing and tall, mature hedging. Formal areas are laid mainly to lawn, interspersed with mature shrub borders. To the left elevation, the lawn slopes down to a wildflower garden with a large pond surrounded by natural planting providing a veritable haven for local wildlife. At the front of the property a gravel and stone flagged terrace, with raised flower bed, is the perfect place to take in views across the garden. 
To the right elevation there are rock gardens, log stores and mature shrub borders. At the rear of the property there is a stone flagged courtyard, and a slate roofed garden store with wooden door. A single garage with power supply is located to the rear of the courtyard. 
 
GENERAL 
The property has gas fired central heating, and is fitted with a mixture of hard and softwood glazing, single glazed unless stated otherwise. Council Tax band ‘G’. Some of the mature trees have preservation orders on them. Original beams to walls and ceiling have been exposed and renovated wherever possible. There is an ample supply of electrical sockets in all principal rooms. 
 
NOTES 
With a property of this nature, it is particularly important to note that all measurements are approximate and taken at the widest points. Any electrical appliances included have not been tested.