3 bedroom detached house for sale

Dating back to 1788, 'Century Cottage' is a charming detached cottage that retains the charm and character of a bygone era. Positioned within easy access to the many amenities of  Leyland but also the motorway network, the living accommodation is arranged over ground and first floors briefly comprising: entrance porch, hallway, front to back lounge featuring a stone fireplace, spacious dining room, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and a modern shower room. Outside the property is set well back from the road boasting an extensive driveway, detached garage and a rear garden. Warmed via a gas fired central heating system Century Cottage also benefits from double-glazing. An internal inspection is the only way to fully appreciate the wealth of original features and historical importance.  

Ground Floor
Access to Century Cottage is via the entrance porch with a stone flag floor, oriel style front window, timber panelled walls, side window and inner door into the hallway. Doorway to the right leads into a spacious front to back lounge, the focal point of this reception room is the stone chimney breast with fire recess that extends to form display plinths, exposed beams, dual elevation windows, understairs storage and display niches. Across the hall, an opening with timber beam surround opens into the dining room having dual elevation windows, exposed beams, stone chimney breast that houses a log burner, radiator and an opening into the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of units, work surfaces to complement, twin inset sinks, hob, built in double oven, space for appliances, rear window and a stable door to the side.

First Floor
At the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a shower room. The main bedroom has a front window, radiator and exposed beams, a second bedroom has fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors to one elevation is currently used as a sitting room, the remaining bedroom has a front window and exposed wooden floorboards. The shower room is fitted with a step in shower area with glass screen, wall mounted wash hand basin and a W.C. Double-glazed frosted rear window, tiled to complement and built in storage cupboards.

Outside
Approach to Century Cottage is via the extensive paved driveway with cobble inserts that can accommodate four/five vehicles, attractive double gates, lawn with planted borders and double gates to the side lead to the rear with additional parking or hardstandings and the detached garage. The enclosed rear affords a high degree of privacy, laid to lawn,planted borders, water feature and established hedging to the boundaries.

Entrance Porch


Hallway


Lounge
14' 1" x 21' 8" (4.29m x 6.60m)

Dining Room
8' 8" x 22' 6" (2.64m x 6.86m)

Kitchen
11' 2" x 11' 3" (3.40m x 3.43m)

Landing


Bedroom One
14' 1" x 8' 10" (4.29m x 2.69m)

Bedroom Two
10' 6" x 12' 1" (3.20m x 3.68m)

Bedroom Three
9' 0" x 9' 3" (2.74m x 2.82m)

Shower Room


Garage


Gardens