We are delighted to be asked by the Blackburn Dioceses to offer for sale St Cuthbert's Vicarage, arguably the finest Vicarage in the whole of Lancashire, if not the North West of England. An impressive Grade II listed detached residence standing in the most stunning lawned grounds, approximately 1.85 acres, enjoying a sunny south facing aspect with uninterrupted elevated views across to the Ribble Estuary with Southport and the Welsh Hills in the background. Approached through double opening wrought iron gates via a sweeping driveway with views of the beautiful adjoining St Cuthberts Church and mature woodland. Within close walking distance to the heart of Lytham, with it's tree lined shopping facilities and amenities. Together with Lytham Green and Lowther Gardens, both a very short stroll away. An internal and external inspection is strongly recommended to appreciate the huge potential that this property has to offer which is now in need of some modernisation. Subject to planning and historic by laws the house offers tremendous potential as a fine private residence, wedding venue, bespoke hotel, company headquarters or a private medical centre. No onward chain.
Informal Tender Sale - The property is being sold by Informal Tender/Sealed Bids to be received by the end of September
Ground Floor -
Entrance Vestibule - 2.67m x 1.96m (8'9 x 6'5) - Feature side entrance approached through a wide hardwood outer door with inset stained glass leaded panels. Matching decorative stained glass leaded windows to either side of the central door. Overhead light. Tiled floor. Inner bevel edged glazed door leading to the central Hall. Matching glazed panels to either side providing good natural light to the Hall and Stairs.
Hallway - 5.89m x 5.72m (19'4 x 18'9) - Spacious Hall with a turned staircase leading off to the first floor with a spindled balustrade. Useful understair store cupboard with a wall light and shelving. Double panel radiator. Corniced ceiling. Double glazed window overlooks the side elevation. Part obscure glazed door leading to the Kitchen and white panelled doors leading off to all other ground floor rooms.
Cloakroom - 2.29m x 1.22m (7'6 x 4') - Double panel radiator. Overhead light. Side cupboard containing the circuit breaker fuse box. Door to the WC with obscure glazed panel above proving some natural light to the Cloakroom.
Cloaks/Wc - 1.93m x 1.24m (6'4 x 4'1) - Obscure double glazed opening window to the side elevation. Two piece white suite comprises: Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Part tiled walls. Overhead light.
Principal Lounge - 6.53m in to bay x 5.89m (21'5 in to bay x 19'4) - Impressive principal reception room. Deep double glazed bay window overlooks the beautiful front lawned grounds with elevated views and Lytham Green and the Ribble Estuary in the distance. Two side opening lights. Two double panel radiators. Television aerial point. Corniced ceiling and picture rails have been retained. Two overhead lights. Tiled fire surround.Side door with inset leaded glazed panels leads to a front porch and Conservatory. Feature polished wood block flooring.
Front Porch - 2.62m x 1.12m (8'7 x 3'8) - Door with inset glazed panels leads to the front lawned terrace. Reinforced glazed ceiling. Door to the Conservatory.
Front Conservatory - 4.47m x 2.18m (14'8 x 7'2) - Timber framed Conservatory/Garden Room with a reinforced obscure glazed roof. Glazed windows overlooking the front gardens.
Dining Room - 5.61m x 4.37m (18'5 x 14'4) - Second spacious front reception room. Two deep double glazed picture windows overlook the south facing front elevation. Additional deep double glazed window overlooking the side with views of St Cuthberts Church beyond. All with side opening lights. Two double panel radiators. Corniced ceiling and picture rails. Matching wood block flooring. Internet point.
Sitting Room - 4.01m x 3.78m (13'2 x 12'5) - Deep double glazed windows overlook the side entrance courtyard with a side opening light. Single panel radiator. Corniced ceiling. Picture rails.
Morning Room - 5.18m x 4.19m (17' x 13'9) - Fourth good sized reception room with door leading off to the adjoining Kitchen. Sliding double glazed aluminium framed patio doors leading to the side gardens and a stone flagged patio. Corniced ceiling. Double panel radiator. Television aerial point. Wood strip flooring.
Kitchen - 7.72m x 3.58m (25'4 x 11'9) - Accessed from both the main Hallway and the Morning Room. Three double glazed windows overlook the rear aspect, two with central opening lights. Eye and low level cupboards and drawers. Stainless steel sink unit (taps removed). Four ring gas hob. Indesit electric oven and grill. Space for a fridge/freezer. Two double panel radiators. Doors lead off to the Pantry and Rear Porch with Utility and Garage.
Pantry - 1.98m x 1.30m (6'6 x 4'3) - Walk in Pantry with a glazed window providing some natural light. Power and light connected. Display shelving.
Rear Porch - Rear porch leading off the Kitchen. Tiled floor. Overhead light. Reinforced obscure glazed door leading to the rear of the house. Matching obscure reinforced glazed panels to the side. Sliding door leading to the Utility and door to the integral Garage.
Utility Room - 2.03m x 1.91m (6'8 x 6'3) - Double glazed window with a side opening light. Stainless steel sink unit with a cupboard below. Plumbing for a washing machine. Space for a tumble dryer. Wall mounted Vaillant gas central heating boiler. Single panel radiator.
Integral Garage - 5.84m x 3.23m (19'2 x 10'7) - Approached through a sliding door from the rear courtyard. Internal door to the Utility. Obscure glazed window provides some natural light. Power and light connected. Garden tap.
There is also a 2nd attached Garage, also approached from the rear courtyard.
First Floor -
Lower Landing - 2.49m x 2.16m (8'2 x 7'1) - Approached from the previously described staircase. Single panel radiator. Double glazed window to the side elevation with Church views. Central opening light. Dado rails. Door to the Trunk Room and continuing staircase to the main Landing.
Trunk Room - 2.18m x 1.37m (7'2 x 4'6) - Useful store room with an obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation. Overhead light. Display shelving. Single panel radiator.
Upper Central Landing - 4.34m x 2.18m (14'3 x 7'2) - Corniced ceiling and dado rails. Single panel radiator. White panelled doors leading off.
Bedroom One - 5.56m x 4.39m (18'3 x 14'5) - Large principal en suite bedroom. Double glazed picture window overlooks the front aspect with panoramic views across the playing fields with Lytham Green and the Estuary beyond. Side opening light. Two additional double glazed windows to the side aspect provide further excellent natural light. Corniced ceiling. Fitted double wardrobe. Two panel radiators. Door to the En Suite.
En Suite Bathroom/Wc - 3.89m x 1.88m (12'9 x 6'2) - Obscure double glazed opening window to the side elevation. Four piece suite comprises: Wood panelled bath. Corner step in shower cubicle. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Single panel radiator. Tiled walls and overhead light.
Bedroom Two - 5.61m x 4.39m (18'5 x 14'5) - Second large double bedroom. Two double glazed windows enjoying the views to the front of the Vicarage. Two side opening lights. Additional double glazed window to the side aspect with lovely church and woodland views. Two single panel radiators. Corniced ceiling.
Bedroom Three - 4.34m x 4.01m (14'3 x 13'2) - Third double bedroom. Double glazed windows with side Church and woodland views and a side opening light. Double panel radiator. Vanity wash hand basin with a cupboard below. Corniced ceiling and picture rails.
Box Room/Study - 4.01m x 1.55m (13'2 x 5'1) - Double glazed opening window to the side elevation. Single panel radiator. Overhead light.
Inner Landing - 5.59m x 1.07m min (18'4 x 3'6 min) - Single panel radiator. Useful walk in store cupboard 5'1 x 4'2 with overhead light, hanging rail and shelving. Additional built in linen store cupboard.
Bedroom Four - 3.89m x 3.20m (12'9 x 10'6) - Fourth double bedroom. Double glazed window to the side elevation with views towards Church Drive. Central opening light. Single panel radiator. Corniced ceiling. Vanity wash hand basin with a cupboard below. Corniced ceiling. Built in wardrobe.
Bathroom - 2.74m x 2.41m (9' x 7'11) - Obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation with a side opening light. Three piece suite comprising: Wood panelled bath. Step in shower cubicle. Pedestal wash hand basin. Single panel radiator. Tiled walls. Overhead light.
Separate Wc - 2.16m x 1.78m (7'1 x 5'10) - Obscure double glazed window to the rear with a side opening light. Low level WC. Vanity wash hand basin with a cupboard below. Tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Overhead light.
Store Room - 2.51m x 1.32m (8'3 x 4'4) - Leading off the rear of the Landing is an additional walk in Store Room with a cupboard housing a hot water cylinder.
Outside - The Vicarage is approached by a sweeping driveway through double opening wrought iron gates and stands on a plot of approximately 1.85 acres. The illuminated driveway is bordered by lawned gardens with mature trees to either side with lovely views of St Cuthberts Church. The driveway leads to a centre courtyard with excellent off road parking and turning point.
To the front of the property are stunning lawned grounds enjoying a sunny south facing aspect with a Grade II listed cobbled walled frontage. Directly in front of the Vicarage itself is a raised lawned terrace with stone walls and steps and seating areas, enjoying elevated panoramic views towards the front with Seafield Road playing fields and the Ribble Estuary beyond. Further lawned gardens continue to the side of the property.
To the immediate rear is further hardstanding for off road parking and leading directly to two attached Garages. Timber gate leads to an additional rear lawned area with iron railing boundary. To the side of the Vicarage is a 2nd separate driveway which a local angling club has right of way across to a rear pond. (Solicitors to confirm).
The beautiful grounds have to be inspected for the potential to be fully appreciated.
Central Heating - The property enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating from a Vaillant boiler in the Utility Room serving panel radiators and domestic hot water.
Double Glazing - Where previously described the windows have been DOUBLE GLAZED with timber frames.
Tenure Freehold/Council Tax - The site of the property is held Freehold. Council Tax Band G
Internet Connection - Full Fibre Broadband is currently available. Further information can be found at https://www.openreach.com/broadband-network/fibre-availability
Location - We are delighted to be asked by the Blackburn Dioceses to offer for sale St Cuthbert's Vicarage, arguably the finest Vicarage in the whole of Lancashire, if not the North West of England. An impressive Grade II listed detached residence standing in the most stunning lawned grounds, approximately 1.85 acres, enjoying a sunny south facing aspect with uninterrupted elevated views across to the Ribble Estuary with Southport and the Welsh Hills in the background. Approached through double opening wrought iron gates via a sweeping driveway with views of the beautiful adjoining St Cuthberts Church and mature woodland. Within close walking distance to the heart of Lytham, with it's tree lined shopping facilities and amenities. Together with Lytham Green and Lowther Gardens, both a very short stroll away. An internal and external inspection is strongly recommended to appreciate the huge potential that this property has to offer which is now in need of some modernisation. Subject to planning and historic by laws the house offers tremendous potential as a fine private residence, wedding venue, bespoke hotel, company headquarters or a private medical centre. No onward chain.
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
The Guild - John Ardern & Company are proud to announce that we have been appointed as the only Estate Agent practice in the South Fylde to be appointed as members of 'The Guild of Property Professionals'. As well as a network of carefully chosen independent Estate Agents throughout the UK, we now have an associated London office, 121 Park Lane, Mayfair with our own dedicated telephone number: - 02074098367. Outside the office, there are four touch screens enabling interested clients to access all our displayed properties. The website address is www.guildproperty.co.uk.
Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading Regulation - 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 April 2025
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