Derwent Road, Lancaster, LA1

This superb, five bedroom, Victorian period residence (circa 1853) with extensive gardens has been exceptionally and tastefully restored and extended by its present owners to a very high standard without losing any of its original character and charm. The spacious accommodation is set over four floors and offers much larger than average family living. Its original character features include internal doors, sash windows with shutters, fireplaces, staircase, parquet flooring as well as many others and the breakfast kitchen has been extended with feature glass windows and a useful cloakroom/WC. The accommodation briefly comprises: cellar to the lower ground floor, a hallway, large through lounge/dining room, sitting room, breakfast kitchen and cloakroom/WC to the ground floor. On the first floor there are three large double bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom and stairs lead up to the brand new second floor with two large double bedrooms and a shower room. There are lovely views to the rear of the property looking over the large west facing gardens and across to the Ashton Memorial. The extensive gardens lead to a wonderful secret garden, children will love it! From the second floor to the front you can see as far as Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland Hills and enjoy Morecambe Bay's amazing sunsets! At the front of the house there is off road parking. Derwent Road is set on a hill overlooking Lancaster and is within walking distance of the vibrant city centre, Williamson Park, good local schools, both bus and train stations and the M6 Junction 34 is only a short drive away. This historic property will appeal to a wide range of buyers and early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality of this lovely home.

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

Original Main Entrance Door into:


Hallway
Period staircase to upper floor. Panelled walls. Original floorboards. Radiator. Power points. Double glazed French doors out to the garden. Door to:

Cellar w: 3.8m x l: 3.57m (w: 12' 6" x l: 11' 9")
Window to the front aspect. Power and light. Plumbed for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Gas & electric meters. Consumer unit.



Through Lounge Dining Room w: 3.66m x l: 7.6m (w: 12' x l: 24' 11")
Original sash windows to the front and rear aspects with original shutters. Feature original fireplace with log burning stove on stone hearth. Original parquet flooring. Radiators. Power points.

Sitting Room w: 3.8m x l: 3.57m (w: 12' 6" x l: 11' 9")
Original sash window to the front aspect and also small side window both with original shutters. Original fireplace. Book shelves to recess. Original floorboards. Radiator. Power points.

Breakfast Kitchen w: 4.55m x l: 3.7m (w: 14' 11" x l: 12' 2")
Original sash window to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens. The side extension has roof lights and a full length window. Full range of wall and base units with solid wood work surfaces over and inset Belfast sink with mixer tap. Tiled splash areas. Feature brick wall with open display shelves. Range cooker with stainless steel cooker hood over. Original stone flagged floor. Radiator. Power points. Door out to side.

Cloakroom/WC
Velux window. Low level WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashback.

FIRST FLOOR:


Landing
Original staircase with half landing. Original full length window looking across the garden. Power point. Stairs to second floor.

Bedroom 3 w: 3.48m x l: 3.74m (w: 11' 5" x l: 12' 3")
Original sash window looking out to the garden. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom 4 w: 4.09m x l: 3.74m (w: 13' 5" x l: 12' 3")
Original sash window to the front aspect. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom 5 w: 3.48m x l: 3.7m (w: 11' 5" x l: 12' 2")
Original sash window to the front aspect. Radiator. Power points.

Family Bathroom w: 3.07m x l: 3.7m (w: 10' 1" x l: 12' 2")
Original sash window looking out to the garden. Four piece suite comprising: low level WC, free standing claw foot bath, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with drench head shower and hand shower. Tiled splash areas. Towel radiators. Storage cupboard that also houses the Worcester gas combi boiler.

SECOND FLOOR:


Second Floor Landing
Ceiling sky light. Storage cupboard. Stunning views to the coast from this floor!

Master bedroom w: 3.25m x l: 5.62m (w: 10' 8" x l: 18' 5")
Georgian style double glazed sash window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. Under eaves storage cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom 2 w: 2.98m x l: 5.62m (w: 9' 9" x l: 18' 5")
Curved Georgian style double glazed sash window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. Velux window to the front. Under eaves storage cupboards. Radiator.

Shower Room w: 1.92m x l: 2.35m (w: 6' 4" x l: 7' 9")
Curved Georgian style double glazed sash window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. Three piece suite comprising: low level WC, wash hand basin and large shower cubicle. Central heating radiator. Extractor fan. Tiled to complement.

Externally


Front Garden
Mature front garden area with an off road parking space

Rear Garden
This vast mature rear garden will delight families, children and keen gardeners! A stone terrace runs along the rear of the property, excellent area for table chairs pots. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with borders filled with mature shrubs trees and plants. There is a timber storage shed and a greenhouse. As you proceed down the garden you notice an opening that leads you to another secret garden!

Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold (Information provided by the vendor)
Council Tax Band: D (Information provided by Lancaster City Council)
Services: Mains gas, electric, water and drainage (Information provided by the vendor)