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6 acres, Lane Head, Trough Road, Scorton, Lancashire
Sold (STC) - For Sale £1,750,000

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• Incredible farmhouse with stunning green oak extensions
• 5 bedrooms each with an ensuite – stunning principal bedroom
• Sat proudly in an elevated position with stunning 360 degree views
• Stylishly designed to make the most of the fabulous location
• Living kitchen
• sitting room
• lounge with viewing balcony and further mezzanine home office
• Fantastic steel frame building with veranda – very adaptable to suit a buyer (subject to pp)
• 3 car garage with annex over
• Set in above 6 acres (2.5 ha) OTA

This outstanding stone built farmhouse with stunning green oak extensions is set proudly in an enviable elevated position, enjoying far reaching views across the countryside and out to the sea. The property is beautifully designed to ensure that the living spaces are positioned to enjoy those stunning views. The house enjoys a welcoming entrance hall, living kitchen, sitting room, lounge with a covered view balcony, mezzanine home office, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

Set in fabulous grounds of above 6 acres (2.5 ha) or thereabouts which include, garden, paddock and a wooded area. A 3 car garage with an annex over ensures that there is flexibility for multigenerational living. As if this wasn’t enough, the current vendors have added a steel frame building, perfect for those with equestrian/agricultural interests.

The house was finished to a great standard when converted and the use of natural materials is evident to include fantastic joinery and exposed stone. High quality bathrooms were selected along with a hand painted kitchen. The house has Orluna Lighting, internet based CCTV, mesh Wi-Fi (which extend to the annex and barn), some plug sockets have been altered to include USB points, app controlled blinds and a Home Automation system which is app and voice controllable.

The private road rises to the drive of Lane Head where electronically operated gates open to unveil the drive and the impressive home beyond. The substantial stone barn conversion gives a real strength to the style of the property whilst the Green Oak extensions offer a contemporary feel with a respectful nod to the stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty location. We just love the blend.

The drive leads through to a water feature with a turning circle. There is plenty of parking ahead of the 3 car garage and a drive through lit car port between the turning circle and front door which creates an impressive sheltered entrance from car to front door.

The substantial front door opens into the welcoming entrance hall, the exposed stone and beams along with the quality of this property is evident from the outset, with the use of beautiful joinery throughout. An oak spiral staircase and galleried landing demonstrate the attention to detail that the house affords. From the hall, there are doors off to various ground floor rooms.

The centre piece to this beautiful home is the show stopping living kitchen, the view from this room really draws you and is captured from the Green Oak gable end. Equipped with shaker style kitchen units with granite work surfaces incorporating 2 central islands with a timber breakfast bar. A cream Aga is set with in a canopy feature. Integrated appliances include; Quooker boiling and filtered cold water tap, induction hob, double oven microwave, warming drawer, fridge and dishwasher. There is access both the front and rear garden from the kitchen.

The control room/utility space is found off the living kitchen and also gives access to the gardens.

The family room, which also features oak framed floor to ceiling glazing, offers views towards the Lake District and double doors into the garden.  The mezzanine above is currently used as a home office but has flexibility to be used to suit the buyer. This room has a wood burning stove set in a fantastic stone chimney providing a lovely focal point to the room.

On the ground floor there are two bedrooms each with an ensuite facility, one with a shower and the other a luxurious sunken whirlpool bath with French doors to the garden.

There is a superb curved oak staircase which rises to the first floor. The spacious landing has the benefit of light from the picture window, there are doors off to the first floor rooms and a window looking out to the fells.

There is an impressive lounge space that makes the most of those outstanding views accentuated by the large picture window also making a wonderful bright space. A woodburning stove is set within the chimney giving a cosy focal point to the room. Bifold doors lead out to a covered balcony – another space to take in those wonderful views. A separate WC is found on this floor.

The Principal Bedroom is something to behold, this impressive space looks out to the front over the turning circle with stunning views over the fountain, duck pond and fell views. A lovely light room which opens to the ensuite space A feature roll top bath is positioned so that you can enjoy the views while you soak!

The second bedroom has a laddered mezzanine floor and a large ensuite with a rainfall shower is also provided. The third bedroom on this floor also has a large ensuite with a rainfall shower.

A further galleried room currently used as a home office overlooks the family room and is accessed from the landing, or via a wrought iron spiral staircase from the ground floor.

In total there are 5 bedrooms each with an ensuite.

The 3 car garage has electric doors and above there is annex type accommodation, with its own designated outdoor space to the rear (see General Remarks).

There is an expanse of lawned garden with some shrub beds in the garden area, with a paddock and wooded area with walkway beyond.   The wooded area has a circular clearing and paths through, a haven for wildlife.

The vendors have built a steel frame building with a veranda which they use for storage and equipment but the planning consent was for the erection of an equine / agricultural building under application 2/01055/FUL.. The property sits in above 6 acres (2.5 ha) or thereabouts.

The annex was added a number of years ago.

Location :
Positioned just a short drive from the attractive village of Scorton and also the City of Lancaster, this super rural location isn’t too far from some lovely more urban spots. Junction 33 of M6 is less than 10 minutes away and gives good access to the motorway network. Preston is 30 minutes away and Manchester is an hour away.

There is a train station in Lancaster making this a great choice for those who wish to live rurally and commute. There are a good range of amenities in Lancaster to include shops, supermarkets, healthcare providers, bars restaurants and places of worship to name a few !