Chingle Lodge is a detached bungalow set in around 2.83 acres (1.15 ha), thought to be subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. Boasting a secluded setting with incredible views, yet sat within a highly desirable area along Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh, this property provides a superb location.

Constructed in 1986 by its current owners, Chingle Lodge is being offered to the market for the very first time. Now requiring modernisation throughout, this charming and secluded property provides an excellent opportunity to create a bespoke family home.

Tucked away along a shared country lane off Whittingham Lane, the property is approached via a gated entrance that opens onto a stone driveway and an attached single garage. Beyond the house, a generous wraparound lawned garden enjoys uninterrupted views across open countryside to both the front and rear, and is complemented by several timber sheds and a greenhouse.

Location

Nestled in the rural parish of Goosnargh, just a short drive from Preston, this location offers an exceptional balance of countryside tranquillity and modern convenience. Renowned for its picturesque surroundings, welcoming community, and traditional village character, Goosnargh provides an idyllic setting for families. The location offers scenic walking routes, highly regarded local schools, and easy access to Preston’s wider amenities, including shopping, dining, and transport links.

Internally, the property can be entered via either the front or rear porch. To the front, the porch opens into a spacious hallway that provides access to all principal rooms.

The living room extends across the full width of the property, with sliding patio doors to the rear creating a seamless connection to the garden - ideal for relaxed indoor-outdoor living during the warmer months. An electric fire set in front of an open chimney with brick surround forms a central focal point, while an open archway leads through to the kitchen, allowing natural light to flow throughout.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of timber cabinets and features a characterful vintage Rayburn cooker alongside a standalone cooker. Adjoining the kitchen is a generous utility room, which offers access to the rear porch and the attached garage.

The property offers two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, providing ample storage.

Completing the accommodation is a three-piece family bathroom, finished with matching wooden features and comprising a bath with electric shower over, a pedestal wash basin, and a WC.

Chingle Lodge is set in a generous plot of 2.83 acres (1.15 ha) in total, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful way of life, whilst also providing increased privacy and greater control over the surrounding environment. The plot also offers excellent versatility, whether for potential rental income or for those wishing to extend and enjoy the grounds as part of the residential property.

The land to the west benefits from a separate access down the access track, secured by a timber gate.

Classified as Grade 3, the land comprises good quality permanent pasture enclosed by a combination of mature hawthorn hedging and stock-proof netting. The garden boundary to the rear is defined by post and rail fencing.

The vendor believes the property is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition which limits the occupation of the property to those employed, or last employed within agriculture.

We have been unable to obtain planning documentation from Preston City Council to verify the exact wording of this condition.

Plan C-807-2 shows the site plan approved by Preston City Council under planning application 06-85-0402 for ‘Proposed Dwelling for Farm Worker, Chingle House Farm, Goosnargh’, with Chingle Lodge edged red.

Buyers will need to carry out their own research into the planning position, and will need to offer on the basis of the position as it is understood.

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