4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Dating back to 1899, this semi-detached Victorian home is full of period charm and offers versatile accommodation set over four floors. As the name entails, the property once served as the doctors surgery for the popular village of Caton but has since been converted into a spacious and well proportioned four bed home that is ideal for families. Within the same ownership for 20 years, The Old Surgery has been sympathetically updated and well maintained by the present owners, offering a wealth of period features from original tiled and marble fireplaces to the deep coving and picture rails seen throughout. This property is ideal for those families wanting a central village location and looking for a little extra space. Set over four floors, there are four reception rooms, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The recently landscaped private garden is a lovely safe haven for all the family to enjoy with a neat lawn, flagged patio and raised decking area. There is also direct access onto the adjoining sports field to the rear for a fantastic extension to the outside space which will be much cherished by the younger residents. To the front, the cobbled parking area affords private parking for two vehicles.

The village of Caton sits within the Forest of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and thus provides a lovely countryside backdrop whilst also boasting excellent transport links, with easy access onto the M6 and just a short drive to the City of Lancaster where there is the West Coast Mainline train station offering quick commutes across the country. To the other side of the village, the open countryside continues to offer fantastic walks in the Lune Valley right from your doorstep. The village provides a full range of local amenities including a shop, post office, doctors, pharmacy, cafe and two pubs. There is also a choice of two primary schools and you are well within the catchment area for the renowned Lancaster Boys and Girls Grammar Schools, as well as other well regarded secondary schools including the Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale. 

Accommodation  

Entrance Vestibule The traditional Victorian entrance door opens into this entrance vestibule with original Minton floor tiles and stained glass panelling above the doors.  

Entrance Hall A beautiful stained glass door opens into the traditional entrance hall with practical laminate floors and a dado rail. 

Sitting Room  

15’7 x 13’6 (4.75 x 4.11) A beautiful principal reception room with all the expected proportions of an authentic Victorian home including those high ceilings. Period features include a picture rail, deep coving and skirtings and a beautiful open fireplace with an original tiled and marble surround. The large bay window looks out over the front and floods the room with plenty of natural light.  

Living Room  

14’1 x 13’4 (4.28 x 4.06) A further good sized reception space and what would have once been the dining room, centred around another open fireplace with a beautifully appointed Victorian tiled and marble surround. Exposed wooden floors add to the character of this charming home and a tall window looks out over the rear garden, sitting next to the original built in pine cupboards.  

Kitchen  

13’4 x 8’10 (4.06 x 2.69) This great family kitchen is open to the adjoining conservatory to create a bright dining kitchen space. Comprising a range of traditional and in keeping shaker style units finished with characterful solid Beech worktops, Brazilian slate floor tiles and quality fitted appliances include a Smeg oven with four ring gas hob and an integrated dishwasher. The belfast sink is a lovely addition and there is space for an American style fridge freezer. External access can be found in here into the rear garden.  

Breakfast Room  

8’11 x 8’10 (2.73 x 2.69) As previously mentioned, the kitchen is open to the conservatory which is presently utilised as a great dining area. The open space is perfect for families to commune at the end of a busy day. The tiled floors that continue from the kitchen benefit from under floor heating and French doors open into the garden which also creates a great outlook from within.  

Lower Ground Floor  

Cellar  

15’0 x 13’3 (4.58 x 4.05) Converted by the present owners, this fully tanked cellar conversion is perfect for larger families looking for a bit of privacy. Consisting of a large store and a snug that matches the proportions of the living room, it is ideal for older children and will make for an enviable cinema room.  

First Floor The stairs lead up from the entrance hall to a split level landing. 

Family Bathroom A good sized family bathroom comprising a corner electric shower, corner fitted bath, pedestal hand basin, WC and heated towel radiator.  

Family Shower Room A great addition for larger families, this fully tiled contemporary shower room features a corner shower, sink and heated towel radiator.  

Bedroom 2  

13’2 x 11’7 (4.02 x 3.53) Enjoying generous proportions and high ceilings, this double bedroom includes a selection of tall fitted storage cupboards and an airing cupboard. The tall window looks out over the rear which gives a lovely view over the sports field to the green hills of The Forest of Bowland beyond. 

Principal Bedroom  

17’11 x 13’0 (5.46 x 3.95) The main bedroom to the house boasts grand proportions and tall windows that look out over the front and flood the room with natural light. Period features continue in here with a picture rail and decorative Victorian tiled fireplace in a marble surround.  

Second Floor  

Bedroom 3  

17’11 x 13’3 (5.45 x 4.05) A further well proportioned double bedroom with large velux windows looking out over the front and further fitted wardrobe space.  

Bedroom 4  

13’0 x 10’11 (3.97 x 3.34) The final bedroom is presently utilised as a home office and again offers double proportions and a rear outlook over the sports fields and green hills behind. 

Outside To the front of the property, an in keeping cobbled parking area affords space for two vehicles whilst there is also parking available on the road. A gate leads around the side of the house opening into the private rear garden. Having undergone a recent revamp, this secure space is enfolded by timber fencing and tall hedges for a private haven all the family can enjoy. There is a flagged patio accessed from the kitchen and conservatory that extends into a neat lawn space. To the end of the garden there is a raised composite decking area that makes the most of the afternoon and evening sun, perfect for alfresco dining in the summer time. A pedestrian gate within the tall hedges leads onto the adjoining sports field which is a great space for the children to enjoy throughout the year.  

Directions Entering into Caton from Lancaster City along Caton Road leading to the A683, at the mini roundabout by the Co-Op continue straight onto Hornby Road. The Old Surgery is number 36 located on your right hand side. 

Services All mains services connected.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax Band
D