This charming unique double fronted detached period property was constructed in 1824 and enjoys an elevated position on Preston Old Road, a much sought after area of the village just a few minutes walking distance to the centre of Freckleton village with its comprehensive shopping facilities, village centre amenities and transport services. Yew Tree Cottage enjoys superb open rear views looking over 'Freckleton Marsh'. Transport services are readily available with bus routes into Lytham St Annes and Preston town centres. The property will also be within a few minutes drive to the new M55 motorway junction giving good access to the M6 motorway network. BAE Systems at Warton is also within a few minutes drive. An internal and external inspection is strongly recommended to appreciate the accommodation Yew Tree Cottage has to offer, retaining many original features and the stunning rear family gardens.
Ground Floor -
Entrance Vestibule - 1.35m x 1.30m (4'5 x 4'3) - Approached through an original hardwood outer door with inset glazed panels. Stone flagged floor. Very attractive original inner door with feature stained glass leaded panels leads to the central hallway. Matching stained glass panels above and to the side.
Hallway - 2.46m x 1.30m (8'1 x 4'3) - Double panel radiator. Turned staircase leads off to the first floor with a white spindled balustrade. Panelled doors lead off.
Lounge - 4.60m x 3.84m (15'1 x 12'7) - Superbly appointed principal reception room. Sash window overlooks the front aspect. Feature oriel bay window enjoys an outlook over the rear garden with open views beyond. Deep display sill. Focal point of the room is a fireplace with detailed white surround and raised granite hearth. Inset cast iron open working grate with ornate decorative tiling. Dado rails and corniced ceiling. Two wall light points. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Double panel radiator. Additional single panel radiator.
Sitting Room - 4.60m x 4.04m (15'1 x 13'3) - Second well proportioned reception room. Matching sash window overlooks the front elevation. Corniced ceiling and dado rails. Again the focal point is a fireplace with white surround and raised display granite hearth. Inset cast iron open working grate. To either side of the fireplace is matching display book shelves with fitted cupboards below. Four picture lights. Side display meter cupboard. Double panel radiator. Obscure glazed door leading off.
Shower Room/Wc - 2.16m x 1.65m (7'1 x 5'5) - Useful ground floor shower room/WC leading off the family Dining Kitchen through an original panelled cottage door. Obscure glazed window with top opening light to the side elevation. Three piece white suite comprises: Corner step in shower cubicle with plumbed shower and pivoting glazed door. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Part wood panelled walls. Ceramic tiled floor.
Dining Kitchen - 5.54m x 5.11m max (18'2 x 16'9 max) - Spacious family cottage style kitchen with a window overlooking the side aspect with two side and a top opening light. An additional double glazed opening window looks through in to the adjoining Conservatory with the garden and open views beyond. Range of eye and low level fixture cupboards and drawers. Incorporating corner display shelving and a leaded glazed unit. Villeroy & Boch ceramic sink unit with a centre mixer tap. Set in black granite working surfaces with ceramic splash back tiling and concealed downlighting. Space for a large cooking range (The current Smeg range may possibly be open to purchase by separate negotiation). Baumatic illuminated extractor hood above. Space for a fridge/freezer. Plumbing for a dishwasher. Plumbing for a washing machine. Engineered oak flooring. Panel radiator and under counter additional kickspace electric heating. Glazed panelled door gives direct access to the Conservatory.
Pantry - Very useful walk in under stair pantry/cloaks cupboard leading off the Kitchen with overhead light and power connected. Space for an additional fridge if required.
Conservatory - 5.97m x 4.80m (19'7 x 15'9) - Impressive and very spacious conservatory with a pitched glazed ceiling with two electric opening roof lights and a central overhead light/ceiling fan. UPVC double glazed windows enjoy an outlook over the feature rear garden with the stunning views across Freckleton Marsh. Number of top opening lights. Two sets of double opening French doors both give direct rear garden access. Three panel radiators. Four wall light points. Laminate wood effect flooring.
First Floor Landing - Split level landing area approached from the previously described staircase with matching spindled balustrade. Feature arched double glazed window overlooking Freckleton Marsh and providing excellent natural light to the hall, stairs and landing areas. Access to loft space. Matching panelled doors lead off.
Bedroom One - 4.57m x 3.86m (15' x 12'8) - Tastefully presented principal double bedroom. Sash window overlooks the attractive front elevation with views along Preston Old Road. A feature bay window overlooks the rear elevation with fitted window seat below. Double panel radiator. Pictures rails have been retained. Original polished wood floor. Decorative fireplace with white wood surround. Aerial point and power socket for a wall mounted television above.
Bedroom Two - 4.50m x 3.18m (14'9 x 10'5) - Second double bedroom. Matching sash window to the front elevation. Single panel radiator. Original polished wood floor. Fitted kneehole dressing table with storage over and reading lights. Adjoining cupboard with shelving and panel radiator, making it ideal for linen/bedding storage. Further cupboard with hanging rail and additional storage above. Open display bookshelving.
Bedroom Three - 3.58m x 3.53m max (11'9 x 11'7 max) - Delightful third bedroom currently furnished as a first floor reading room. Window to the side elevation with two top opening lights. Original polished wood floor. Single panel radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Matching adjoining wardrobe houses the wall mounted Potterton combi gas central heating boiler.
Bedroom Four - 2.79m x 2.21m (9'2 x 7'3) - Fourth larger than average single bedroom. Matching sash window to the front elevation. Double panel radiator. High level fitted display shelving.
Bathroom/Wc - 2.21m x 1.78m (7'3 x 5'10) - Beautiful period style family bathroom comprising a three piece white suite: Roll top bath with claw & ball feet. Centre mixer tap incorporating a hand held shower attachment. Heritage WC with a high level flush. Heritage pedestal wash hand basin. Glazed display shelf above. Two fitted corner bathroom cupboards. Period style radiator/towel rail. 'Reclaimed' oak wood strip floor. Three inset ceiling spot lights. Access to roof space. Obscure glazed window to the side elevation with a top opening light.
Outside - To the front of Yew Tree Cottage is an elevated walled garden approached through a central pedestrian wrought iron gate with steps and pathway leading to the front entrance with two external wall mounted lights. Lawned garden to either side of the path with a variety of Hostas to both sides, with flower and shrub borders and two magnificent mature 'Yew Trees'. A concrete driveway leads down the side of the property providing excellent off road parking for up to three vehicles and leads directly to the garage with electric car charging point adjacent. (Note: The adjoining property has pedestrian right of way only, a long a right hand side strip). Side raised borders and trellis work for climbing plants. External gas smart meter. To the immediate rear of the garage is a timber pergola with mature white Wisteria, grape vine and honey suckle with a flagged patio area below. Useful garden WC with garden tap.
Rear Gardens - The garden to the rear has been laid mainly to lawn supported by well stocked flower and shrub borders. The family lawned garden continues down to a gravelled area with ornamental grasses and a woodland area with small patio and seating looking back towards the house and making the most of the views across Freckleton Marsh. Steps lead down through a timber arch to a another part of the garden ideal for family play area/trampoline etc. The gardens have to be inspected to be fully appreciated.
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Garage - 5.61m x 3.78m (18'5 x 12'5) - Single garage approached through an up and over door. Power and light supplies connected. Glazed window provides some natural light. Glazed panel door gives direct rear garden access. There are solar panels installed on the garage roof with a 3.5kWh capacity. Garden tap. Inspection pit.
Central Heating (Combi) - The property enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating from a Potterton combi boiler (installed 2017) concealed in Bedroom Three serving panel radiators and giving instantaneous domestic hot water.
Double Glazing - Where previously described certain windows have been DOUBLE GLAZED.
Tenure Freehold/Council Tax - The site of the property is held Freehold and is free from any chief rent or other encumbrances. Council Tax Band D
Location - This charming unique double fronted detached period property was constructed in 1824 and enjoys an elevated position on Preston Old Road, a much sought after area of the village just a few minutes walking distance to the centre of Freckleton village with its comprehensive shopping facilities, village centre amenities and transport services. Yew Tree Cottage enjoys superb open rear views looking over 'Freckleton Marsh'. Transport services are readily available with bus routes into Lytham St Annes and Preston town centres. The property will also be within a few minutes drive to the new M55 motorway junction giving good access to the M6 motorway network. BAE Systems at Warton is also within a few minutes drive. An internal and external inspection is strongly recommended to appreciate the accommodation Yew Tree Cottage has to offer, retaining many original features and the stunning rear family gardens.
Viewing The Property - Strictly by appointment through 'John Ardern & Company'.
Internet & Email Address - All properties being sold through John Ardern & Company can be accessed and full colour brochures printed in full, with coloured photographs, on the internet: www.johnardern.com, rightmove.com, onthemarket.com, Email Address: zoe@johnardern.com
Property Misdescription Act - John Ardern & Company for themselves and their clients declare that they have exercised all due diligence in the preparation of these details but can give no guarantee as to their veracity or correctness. Any electrical or other appliances included have not been tested, neither have drains, heating, plumbing and electrical installations. All purchasers are recommended to carry our their own investigations before contract. Details Prepared December 2022
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