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Wray, Lancashire, LA2 8QFDescription
Nestled in the heart of the sought-after village of Wray, this charming stone-built semi-detached cottage offers spacious accommodation over three floors, with character and excellent potential for modernisation. Ideally located close to village amenities and within easy reach of Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale, the M6 and mainline rail links.
Occupying a central village position, the property has easy access to the varied amenities including community run shop, garden centre and tea room, a public house and primary school. The village is renowned for it’s community spirit, with it’s annual village Scarecrow Event being a popular occasion. The location is well-placed for access to the historic city of Lancaster, which provides further services and amenities, as well as excellent access to the M6 and a railway station providing direct links to Manchester, London and Glasgow. The, more local, market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is also highly popular amongst those from the surrounding areas, offering a range of independent shops and services. For the family market, there is an excellent village primary school, and the location is situated in the catchment area for Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale, and the Grammar Schools in Lancaster.
The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged over three levels, and offers purchasers excellent scope to personalise and enhance the accommodation to suit their tastes.
The ground floor features a generous living room, full of natural light and set around a central fireplace. This is an ideal space for both relaxation and entertaining. Situated to the rear, is a large dining-kitchen, which stretches the full width of the property, creating a sociable heart of the home, with ample room for cooking, dining and family gatherings. For practical access, there is a choice of side personal access doors, providing access to the side and rear of the property.
On the first floor there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, one being situated with an outlook to the front, and the other with an outlook to the rear. There is a central family bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand basin, together with storage to one wall.
The staircase continues to the second floor, with a further spacious double bedroom and separate shower room, creating an ideal guest suite, a teenager’s retreat or home working space. There is a mezzanine storage area set around the landing, which helps to give this floor a spacious feel.
A particular highlight of the property is the detached garden, positioned away from the house, to provide a private and tranquil area. Beautifully stocked with mature planting, established shrubs and fruit trees, the garden offers a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. The garden is made up of lawned areas and patio areas, as well as mature planting. The summerhouse is situated in one corner of the garden, creating an ideal spot to enjoy the evening sun with a G&T. Complete with electricity and potential for Wi-Fi connectivity, it offers excellent potential as a home office, studio or hobby room. For those with more green fingered interests, the garden also provides a greenhouse, garden shed and additional storage building. These provide superb storage or would be great as a hobby space for gardening projects.
Set within the Forest of Bowland Natural Landscape and in the heart of the Lune Valley, the location provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits.