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James Whitehead PO Box 505 Blackburn Lancashire BB2 9DY Tel: 01254 670067 Fax: 01254 671275 |
£289,500
A Generously Proportioned Detached Property with Many Internal Features.
316 Preston Old Road, Feniscliffe, Blackburn BB2 2TX
DESCRIPTION
This is a substantial and mature and detached family home located in the convenient Feniscliffe area. Generous throughout the property has well proportioned rooms and within the recent past has had a new kitchen by ‘Furniture Technique’ and very contemporary quality sanitary-ware and tiling fitted in the bathrooms and cloak room.
It enjoys a large plot and a ‘green’ rear boundary with Witton Country Park. There forecourt parking for several vehicles, a motor home or caravan, plus a 2-3 car integral garage. There are currently 4 double bedrooms and excellent potential for creating more bedrooms within the hitherto undeveloped roof space. This very individual property has gas central heating and PVCu double glazing throughout.
ACCOMMODATION
The property was designed for and built by the grandfather of the present owner in 1962 and is individual in its layout. A good reference to the design, are our floor plans available within our website property display.
Entry Level
Front Porch 2.26m x 1.86m (7ft 5ins x 6ft 1ins)
With PVCu framed double glazed windows and door, a slate floor, coat hooks, a centre light and inner double doors with attractive etched glazed panels to:-
Reception Hall 3.08m x 3.05m (10ft x 10ft)
With a fitted telephone table, corner seating and a mirror with concealed lighting. A radiator is fitted and a hall cupboard creates good additional storage for outdoor wear. The whole area is illuminated by down-lighting.
Cloaks/Wc 2.98mx 1.65m (9ft 9ins x 5ft 5ins)
A spacious facility which has recently been refurbished with a very contemporary suite complemented by ceramic tiled floor and wall surfaces. It has a stylish oval wash basin set into a semi-circular vanity base. The water closet for the toilet is neatly concealed within matching panelling and there is a surfeit of cupboard space including toiletry cabinets with mirror fronted doors. Down-lighting is installed and a chrome radiator-rail is fitted.
Dining Room 4.40m x 3.62m (14ft 5ins x 11ft)
A room with a large front window affording plenty of natural light, a radiator with a decorative cover, and a built in dresser unit with various cupboards for storing glassware, crockery and drinks. There is over-pelmet lighting, a serving hatch connecting to the kitchen and the front window cutains open/close on an electronic timer.
Inner hallway with door to a boiler room/store and a side porch. Within the boiler room is a wall mounted Worcester Combi unit.
Kitchen 6.92m x 2.92m (22ft 8ins x 9ft 6ins)
A really generous kitchen which was professionally designed and installed by ‘Furniture Technique’ in 2009. A range of a appliances are integrated. The following are the Bosch make :- A fan assisted oven with grill and plate warming cabinet, a combination oven/microwave with grill, a 5 ring gas hob [with a central higher speed ‘wok’ ring’], a multispeed and illuminated vented hood, a larder fridge and a dishwasher. An energy saving washing machine is by De Diertrich.
The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a range of cabinets at both base and eye level and has features such as pan drawers, glazed fronted units with concealed lighting, a working island/breakfast bar, retractable towel rails, a spice rack, a waste disposal unit and a double bowled sink. It has lovely flooring, quality ceramic tiled surrounds, down-lighting and plenty of electrical appliance sockets. A couple of steps lead up to:-
A Sun Lounge/ Breakfast area 2.92m x 1.80m (9ft 7ins x 5ft 11ins)
A vantage point for having a snack, coffee, reading the paper and enjoying the rear garden. It has ceramic flooring, connections for a wall mounted plasma screen TV and a door offering direct access to the garden.
First Floor
A short flight of easy-rise steps lead up from the dining room to the lounge which looks out over the rear garden from its slightly elevated situation.
Lounge 7.17m x 4.89m (23ft 6ins x 16ft)
A very spacious principal reception room with large picture windows looking out over the rear garden. There is cushioned window seating, concealed ‘over-pelmet’ lighting, strategically positioned down-lighting and a stone fireplace with a fitted gas fire. Two radiators are neatly concealed within decorative covers. There is a telephone point and connections for a wall mounted flat screen TV.
Second floor
Landing
Master Bedroom 5.13m x 3.46m (16ft 9ins x x11ft 4ins)
A well proportioned room with a closed balcony overlooking the garden. There are fitted bedside tables, a bed surround with reading lights, overhead cupboards, a radiator and connections for a wall mounted TV.
En-suite Dressing Room 3.47m x 1.84m (11ft 4ins x 6ft) - with an extensive range of fitted furniture, a dressing table, a washbasin and a mirror. Through to:-
Shower Room
Fitted with a combined shower/steam unit including power body-jets and a folding seat. The shower area is fully tiled and a radiator is fitted.
Bedroom Two 3.52m x 3.39m (11ft 6ins x 11ft 1ins)
A double room with a range of fitted furniture including wardrobes, drawers, a dressing table, overhead cupboards, a mirror and lights. A radiator is installed and there are connections for a wall mounted television.
Upper Floor
Bedroom Three 5.73m x 3.53m (18ft 9ins x 11ft 7ins)
A large double room which is currently used as a second lounge. It has front outlooks, coving, three sets of lighting, a gas fire, a radiator and wall connections for a plasma screen TV.
Bedroom Four 4.60m x 2.92m (15ft 1ins x 9ft 6ins)
A fourth double room which with the recent past has been utilised as the vendors home based office. It has plenty of appliance sockets and IT connections [There are two separate telephone lines into the property]. Down- lighting and a radiator are installed.
Loft Room
A large ‘full-height’ room which creates an enormous amount of general storage space. It is fully floored and illuminated and could easily be converted into more formal living space/ 5th bedroom.
Bathroom/Wc 2.97m x 2.10m (9ft 8ins x 6ft 10ins)
A real eye-catching luxury bathroom which is beautifully fitted with quality Laufen sanitary-ware with is integrated within craftsman fitted furniture. A shaped bath has a semi-circular shower area above which is a glazed screen and an Aqualisa mixing unit. A feature wash bowl is set within a continuous display top with plenty of display space for toiletries and cosmetics. The water closet for the toilet is concealed. The whole room is complemented by very attractive ceramic tiling to the wall and floor surfaces. Down-lighting is installed, there is a fitted mirror and a chrome radiator-rail.
Separate WC 2.15m x 0.85m (7ft x 2ft 9ins)
This additional facility matches the main bathroom and is fully tiled, has a Laufen WC, a wall mounted basin and down-lighting.
Basement
Garage 8.57m x 5.37m (28ft 1ins x 17ft 7ins)
With internal access from the house this is a substantial garage which will accommodate 2 -3 cars. It has light, power and water installed. The vehicle entry door is electronically operated and there is a rear personal access door to the garden. The garage creates plenty of additional storage and space for additional fridges, freezers, washers etc. There is also the possibility of converting the garage into additional living space should a larger family have such a need.
EXTERNAL
A driveway from Preston Old Road leads into large forecourt area which provides ample parking and turning space for a multi-vehicle family. It would be ideal for someone with a caravan,motorhome etc.
To the rear there is a large garden with privacy created by mature trees on the Witton Park side of the boundary. There is also access to the garden from the ‘sun room’. The garden has a brick weaved patio, a gravelled section and rockery areas. It is fully fenced.
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