South Road, Lancaster, LA1 4XJ

A substantial four bedroom period property arranged over four floors, offering generous and characterful accommodation with two reception rooms, a cellar, a long galley style fitted kitchen leading to a utility room and a mature rear garden. The property retains a number of attractive period-style details, including high ceilings, coving, feature fireplaces, bay windows, decorative architraves and original-style floor tiling to the hallway. The layout provides excellent flexibility, with spacious living areas to the ground floor, two bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor, and a further two bedrooms to the second floor. Externally, the property has an attractive stone frontage with a planted front garden, while to the rear there is a mature garden with patio seating areas, established planting and lawned sections.

Council Tax Band: C (Lancaster City Council) Tenure: Freehold

Entrance Hallway Entered via a door to the front which is set back from the main road, the hallway immediately gives a sense of the character within the home, with decorative architraves, feature wall panelling, radiator and attractive tiled flooring. Doors provide access to the main ground floor rooms, with stairs leading to the first floor.

Lounge 3.55m x 4.3m A characterful front reception room with a double glazed bay window allowing plenty of natural light into the space. The room features ceiling coving, a central light with ceiling rose, wall lighting and a feature fireplace with tiled surround and hearth, complemented by a dark wood mantle. There is also a TV aerial point, exposed floorboards and space for a large sofa suite, creating a warm and traditional living room with an impressive period feel.

Dining Room 4.55m x 4.06m A generous second reception room positioned to the rear of the property, offering ample space for both dining and additional seating furniture. The room features a double glazed window to the rear, radiator, TV aerial point and a feature fireplace with tiled surround, hearth and black stone mantle. High ceilings, picture rail detail and decorative ceiling finish add to the character, while the room links conveniently with both the hallway and kitchen, making it ideal for family dining or entertaining. Door down to the cellar.

Kitchen 2.14m x 5.9m A long galley-style kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary work surfaces over. There is an integrated five-ring gas hob with extractor over, integrated electric oven, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, ceiling spotlights and tiled flooring. The kitchen enjoys excellent natural light from side windows and a ceiling skylight, with the layout providing a practical run of storage and preparation space. A door leads through to the utility room.

Utility 2.14m x 1.8m Located beyond the kitchen, the utility room provides additional practical space with plumbing for a washing machine, window to the rear and a door leading out to the rear garden. This is a useful everyday area, keeping laundry and storage separate from the main kitchen.

Cellar 4.55m x 5.43m A substantial cellar accessed from the hallway, offering excellent storage space and potential for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary works or consents.

FIRST FLOOR:

Landing The first floor landing is accessed via stairs with a spindle balustrade and provides access to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom 1 4.55m x 3.73m A spacious double bedroom positioned to the front of the property, featuring double glazed windows, ceiling coving, radiator and a built-in storage cupboard. The room also benefits from a cast iron feature fireplace with decorative mantle, adding an attractive focal point. With its generous proportions, tall ceiling and period detailing, this is an impressive main bedroom with plenty of room for a range of bedroom furniture.

Bedroom 2 2.56m x 2.98m Positioned to the rear, with a double glazed window, radiator and exposed floorboards.

Bathroom 1.83m x 2.01m Fitted with a bath and mixer shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. The room also includes a double glazed window to the rear, tiled flooring, ladder-style radiator and ceiling spotlights.

SECOND FLOOR:

Landing The second floor landing has a central ceiling light and glass skylight, bringing natural light into the upper floor.

Bedroom 3 4.37m x 3.58m A generous double bedroom located on the second floor, with a double glazed window to the front, radiator and eaves storage.

Bedroom 4 4.37m x 3.14m Another well-proportioned top floor bedroom, benefiting from a Velux window with fitted blind, built-in storage cupboard and radiator. The sloped ceiling gives the room character while still providing useful bedroom space.

Externally To the front, the property has an attractive stone frontage with period-style features, steps leading to the entrance and a planted front garden with mature shrubs and greenery. To the rear is a mature garden arranged over different sections, with patio seating areas, established planting, lawn, mature trees and shrubs, and space for outdoor furniture. There is also a greenhouse and useful planted areas, creating a private and leafy garden with plenty of character.