Windmill Lane

The house sits in 0.8 acres (0.32ha) or thereabouts of beautifully presented and well maintained landscaped gardens. The gardens are absolutely stunning in the summer months and the views alter accordingly.

The property is positioned on Windmill Lane centrally within a row. This spacious home is set in the ever popular hamlet of Brindle, which has become a desirable location for local professionals and families seeking a semi rural location, yet still convenient for day to day amenities. It is close to the motorway networks with the M6, M61 and M65; Manchester, Blackburn and Preston, all within easy reach. Local schools are excellent and there are many rural walks nearby together with the historic 16th century Hoghton Tower.

The large sliding electrically operated gates open to unveil a gravelled driveway which leads through to a spacious parking area to the property. From here it is easy to see the spacious gardens and grounds and the unique calibre of this beautiful home. From here the views across the countryside and over Preston can be admired.

The steps rise up to the substantial front door which opens into the entrance hall. A WC and cloak store is found off the entrance hall. There is a glazed door to the side patio and opens into a contemporary lounge. This lounge is a beautiful room and has glazing into the pitch to provide exceptional views over the surrounding countryside. Bifold doors open to reveal a decked balcony style area with a glazed style pod by Ornate Gardens which has a point for a hot tub and a fabulous hard seating area, again embracing those wonderful views. The lounge itself has vaulted ceilings and a ceiling hung contemporary burning stove making a fabulous cosy feature to the space.

The inner hallway is an impressive room with an attractive staircase that rises to the first floor gallery landing space, there are stone flagged floors and exposed stone walls along with beams, ensuring that the character of this property shines through. There is a reception room which is currently used as a study, it has windows to the front of the property and enjoys a parquet floor.

The snug is a beautiful cosy room which has glazed doors out to the patio area and a wood burning stove set in a stone surround creating a cosy focal point to this lovely room. There is also parquet flooring in here. Off the snug is a sitting room which has windows to the front of the property and a door to the front porch which gives access to the gardens at the front.

The kitchen is complete with a range of wall and base mounted kitchen units with a granite work surface over. Integrated appliances include two Miele ovens, Miele steam oven and a Miele coffee machine. There is an electric hob with an extractor over, an integrated dishwasher, a sub zero fridge and an electric Aga is positioned in a stone surround. We understand that the current vendors have not used the Aga. Mullion glazed windows sit over a built in seating area along with exposed beams and a stone flagged floor ensuring the character continues in this space. A part stained glass door opens into the utility room which has a double sink, space for a washing machine and plenty of storage.

The staircase rises up to an attractive galleried landing space with, this space has the benefit of storage space, exposed beams and stonework along with a window to the front of the property again enjoying those wonderful views making sure this room is lovely and light. The principal bedroom is a beautiful room with views out to the front of the property and a spacious ensuite which includes a WC, wash handbasin set in a unit and a wet room shower.

There are three further bedrooms and the family bathroom which has a double ended slipper style bath, separate shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.

The gardens are beautifully presented and a pretty picture in Spring and Summer. There are lawned and bedded gardens at the front of the property and impressive rear gardens and grounds, there is an expanse of landscaped gardens areas to include pathways and raised beds. The garden houses an extensive PV arrangement which provides power to the property. A path leads down to an attractive pond which has a decked area and a built in seating area perfect for entertaining. There is also an expanse of lawn and a greenhouse. The large plot offers development potential (subject to gaining the necessary consents). The property also benefits from a beautiful patio area which include a pizza oven. This property is certainly well equipped for outdoor entertaining – the perfect place for a party.

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