St Helens Work Cottage, Birchin Lane, Whittle-le-Woods, Nr Chorley, PR6

A PRIVATE HIDDEN OFF ROAD GEM this fine detached cottage is finished to the highest quality, providing an opulent and unique home set apart from the neighbouring properties. Large rear gardens, detached double garage, large driveway with ample off street parking, this immaculate home is sure to impress.

Forbes Estates are very pleased to present St Helens Work Cottage, dating back to Lancashire's esteemed cotton industry of the 1860's, offering a rare opportunity to purchase this recently fully refurbished detached home which has been finished to the highest standard and is sure to impress the discerning buyers. Nestled off Birchin Lane with it's private electric gated driveway and set apart from its neighbouring properties is this handsome cottage built with York stone. As we step through the composite serurity door we enter the bright vestibule with cloakroom/W.C. to the side, emerging into the welcoming wall panelled hallway and its large understairs storage cupboard, through into the impressive open plan lounge and formal dining area decorated with elegant Kensington creme and part wood panelling, offering a spectacular fireplace and wood burner set within, so unique and attentive in its craftsmanship, with rear patio doors onto the alfresco entertaining area.

The heart of this stunning home is the newly fitted open plan and effortlessly stylish kitchen with its large breakfast bar and sideboard cabinet offering a large selection of wall and base units, decorated in fresh Chelmsford light grey tones with quality light stone granite worktops, Bora ceramic white Belfast sink and Milano professional mixer tap give way to a clean and contemporary functionality. Integral appliances include, angled chimney hood, 5 zone bridged induction hob, warming drawer, compact combi microwave, 2 x multi-function pyroltic (self cleaning) ovens, intergrated dishwasher and a intergated condenser washer/dryer The waist height wall ovens allows you to effortlessly pop in your Sunday roast and clear modern spotlighting ensures an amply lit work space. For casual dining times, the generous six seater granite top breakfast bar will be a welcomed asset to the family.

Follow us up the staircase to the airy first floor galley landing with solid wooden doors leading to the three well appointed double bedrooms, the master which benefits from a stunning en-suite, large fitted wardrobes and the beautiful four piece family bathroom.

Further benefiting from gas central heating and new UPVC double glazing windows and doors.

Externally, this fabulous home occupies a large and private plot, set away from the main road, benefiting from a large gated driveway with ample parking for several cars laid with York stone flags, to the rear is a large York stone patio and BBQ area, together with spacious landscaped lawn and gardens, with an attractve stone wall border, mature foilage and shrubs offering a high degree of privacy. Benefits from an attractive detached stone built garage with an electric up and over door.

What The Agent Says
This beautiful and deceptively spacious three bedroom family ready home is located in a private and set back location within Whittle-le-Woods. Internally the property has been fully refurbished and designed to a very high standard and is ideally situated for excellent motorway links (M6, M61 & M65) also easy access to all local amenities & good local schools, Leyland, Preston, Blackburn and Chorley town centres.

An opportunity to extend the property, subject to planning permission.This is a rare and highly recommended property which must be viewed to appreciate with its opulent and spacious living accommodation. Don't delay, arrange your viewing today - After hours and seven day viewing appointments arranged.

Approx. 1855 sq.feet. Room dimensions can be found on the floor plan.

Ground Floor (Flooring - contemporary stylish Cavalio vintage oak luxury flooring)

Entrance Hall Composite double glazed entrance door with glass panels, vintage oak effect flooring, oak door into the cloaksroom WC and further oak door leading to the inner hallway.

Cloakroom Two piece comprising of dual flush concealed WC cistern, wash basin, front aspect window, extractor fan, ceiling spot ight, chrome towel rail, part wood panelld with dado rail, vintage oak effect flooring and oak door.

Inner Hall Glass panelled oak door, vintage oak effect flooring with large under stairs storage cupboard, ceiling spotlights, part wood panelled with dado rail, leading to the lounge/dining and kitchen/diner.

Lounge Spacious open plan, wood panelled feature wall decorated in Kensington creme, double glazed side aspect window, rear double glazed sliding patio doors onto the rear garden and patio areas, beautiful feature fireplace with a wood burner set within, glass panelled entry oak door, vintage oak effect flooring, ceiling spotlights, 2 x vertical central heating radiators, defined formal dining area, television and telephone points.

Kitchen//Diner Open plan, double glazed front and rear facing windows, overlooking the garden, benefiting from a large granite top breakfast bar and side table. Offering a good range of modern Chelmsford light grey wall and base units and contrasting granite worktops. Large Belfast sink and drainer with mixer taps, two electic wall ovens and wall microwave oven, induction hob, externally ducted extractor fan, large breakfast bar and space for an American style fridge/freezer, integral dishwasher, washer/dryer, and recycle bins, under unit lighting, ceiling spot and feature lights, plinth floor heater, completed with vintage oak effect flooring.

First Floor:

Feature Galleried Landing Lush carpeted throughout, part wood panelled with dado rail, side aspect window witth a display window ledge, leading to the three well appointed double bedrooms and the stunning four piece family bathroom.

Loft access which is part boarded.

Master Bedroom One Double glazed front aspect window, central heating radiator,carpeted flooring, large built-in wardrobes and solid oak door.

En-suite Luxury three piece suite with rear aspect double glazed window, feature floor and wall tiles, heated towel rail, low flush back to wall WC, his and hers stylish marble wash basin and wet room style shower with beautiful marble tiled floor and walls. 

Bedroom Two Double glazed rear aspect window, central heating radiator, oak door, two built-in wardrobes, oak door and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three Double glazed front aspect window central heating radiator, oak door, carpeted flooring.

Bathroom Stunning four piece suite comprising of dual flush concealed WC cistern, floating wash basin and drawer unit, large bath with shower mixer tap, porcelain floor tiles, part tiled and panelled walls with tiled splashbacks, feature mirror light, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, double glazed rear aspect window and solid oak door.

External:

Rear & Side Gardens Mostly laid to lawn with York stone pathways and patio area.

Driveway Electric gated access York stone driveway with parking for several vehicles.

Detached Double Garage Stone built double skinned double garage with its own RCD electric supply unit and an electric up and over door.

Private Rear Garden Mostly laid to lawn with York stone pathway and large patio alfresco dining & entertaining areas

Council Tax - we understand that the council tax band for this property is band F.

Tenure - Freehold 

Disclaimer, further room dimensions can be found on our floor plan, these particulars, whilst we believe to be accurate are set as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, all appliances, drains, plumbing and heating have not been tested. All measurements quoted are approximate. Property to sell? If you are thinking selling your home we offer a free no obligation appraisal with local experienced sales advice and beautiful bespoke marketing services.