The Oaks
St. Michaels, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0TFDescription
Occupying a generous corner plot within a small cul-de-sac setting, this substantial detached family home offers beautifully presented accommodation, generous gardens and a highly desirable village location in the heart of St Michaels.
The property has been thoughtfully improved by the current owners and provides an excellent balance of formal and informal living space. A welcoming reception hall immediately creates a strong first impression, featuring a beautiful oak staircase with contemporary smoked glass balustrades. The accommodation includes a spacious lounge, separate snug, dining room and conservatory, providing exceptional flexibility for modern family life.
At the heart of the home is the impressive dining kitchen, upgraded in 2018 and fitted with an extensive range of contemporary units, quality integrated Bosch appliances and generous work surface areas. A stylish breakfast bar creates an ideal space for informal dining and entertaining, whilst patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, allowing the outside space to become a natural extension of the home during the warmer months. A well-equipped utility room and ground floor WC complete the ground floor accommodation.
To the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a superb principal suite with an extensive range of fitted furniture and a spacious en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family shower room.
Externally, the property enjoys a generous plot with beautifully maintained south-facing wrap-around gardens which provide excellent levels of privacy and sunshine throughout the day. Extensive paved seating areas create ideal spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining, whilst the lawned gardens offer ample room for families to enjoy. A substantial driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles and leads to a detached double garage.
Further benefits include solar panels which provide valuable energy efficiency and generate a useful supplementary income, whilst also helping to reduce household running costs.
St Michaels remains one of the most sought-after villages within the Wyre district, offering a strong sense of community together with a popular primary school, village hall, church, public house and easy access to beautiful countryside walks along the River Wyre. Despite its semi-rural setting, the village is exceptionally well placed for commuting, lying within easy reach of Garstang, Preston and Lancaster. The A6, A586 and M6 motorway network are all readily accessible, providing convenient links throughout the North West, whilst Lancaster and Preston railway stations offer direct services to Manchester, Birmingham, London and Scotland. This combination of village charm, everyday convenience and excellent connectivity continues to make St Michaels a highly desirable place to call home.