The house retains impressive features and fitments befitting this kind of house with high ceilings and decorative coving in wonderful reception spaces, exceptional bespoke joinery and cabinetry and custom-made carpets to name just a few. We have been blown away by the recent transformations.
Stanzaker Hall Drive is a tree lined privately owned road which leads through to the house. Double electronic steel gates which open to a gravel driveway which sweeps through mature trees to reveal this impressive home.
A substantial front door is positioned in an attractive open veranda. The door opens into a wonderful and welcoming reception hall. This incredible room sets the tone for the house in an instant showing the high ceilings, intricate plaster work and superb space. A woodburning stove is set into an impressive fireplace the perfect place to sit and welcome guests. There are doors off to various ground floor rooms and beautiful wide stairs which rise up to the first floor.
There are three reception rooms off the reception hall, they are currently used as drawing room, lounge and dining room each with impressive fireplaces to continue the special ambience that this house has. The layout makes this home superb to entertain from.
From the inner hall there is a study which is well positioned away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This room has an array of fitted cabinetry and an open fire. A spacious cloakroom is found off the inner hall.
The living kitchen is a beautiful space that has been opened up by the current vendors and is likely to be used as the hub of this stunning home. The kitchen area has bespoke handmade and hand painted kitchen units with walnut linings, work surfaces are in double granite or walnut and there are two sinks. The central island includes a breakfast bar, ensuring that this space is highly sociable. The kitchen has an electric aga with a built-in television on the wall to the rear, perfect for the busy chef. Integrated appliances include two dishwashers, two combi ovens, fridge and an instant hot tap.
There is plenty of space in the living kitchen room for both living and dining with great flexibility as to which area is used for each.
The utility room is extremely well equipped with oak custom made cupboards providing plenty of storage, point for two washing machines, a tumble dryer, integrated fridge freezer and a point for an American fridge freezer. This room is wonderful for family life and country living. Beyond the utility room there is a boiler room.
The swimming pool is a great family space. The pool has an electric cover was a great addition by previous owners and has glazed doors out to the gardens. A dressing room is also provided together with a sauna, shower and WC.
The beautiful staircase rises up from the reception hall to a superb landing space.
The principal bedroom is a stunning room with a bay style window overlooking the gardens and grounds. There is a range of fitted wardrobes and the ensuite has a spa bath with a shower head fitting, separate double shower, two wash handbasins set in a unit along with a WC. There is also walk in storage provided. The family bathroom has a spa style bath with a shower over, separate shower, WC and a wash handbasin in a unit. There are three further bedrooms in this section of the house, each with views over the gardens and grounds.
Moving to the rear of the property, there is a further bedroom with a bath ensuite. Steps rise up from the first floor to the incredible billiard room which is perfect for hosting guest and is set away from the main living areas of the property.
Further apartment style accommodation is located on the first floor. This area of the property includes a well-equipped dining kitchen space, lounge and two further bedrooms along with a further bathroom. This space is perfect for those who would like to incorporate multi-generational living or have staff they made need to house.
There are a range of outbuildings to the rear, part of which have been used as a gym and storage with further potential to suit the buyer. There is a substantial green house and attached outbuilding by the walled garden.
At the front of the property there is a large gravelled parking area which provides parking for plenty of vehicles. Beyond there is an expanse of lawn encapsulated by mature woodland. This fabulous property includes tennis court, rose gardens, walled gardens and would make an enchanting place for family life.
A private road of around one mile in length leads through to Myerscough House. The private road is approached from the A6 giving good links to the M6 and motorway junctions North and South respectively. The historic market town of Garstang has essential amenities to include shops, markets, schools and healthcare providers. The cities of Preston and Lancaster (South and North) have larger scale amenities and both cities have hospitals. There is a range of good schools locally, although if you were looking for something less local there is Stonyhurst College, Lancashire Grammar School, Westholme School, Kirkham Grammar School, AKS, Lancaster Grammar and Rossall School.
Nestled between the Fylde Coast and Beacon Fells and only an hours drive from the Lake District, there are plenty of recreational facilities close by.
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