Blades Street, Lancaster, LA1

We are delighted to offer for sale this four bedroom, Victorian house full of classic charm but with versatile living spaces set across four floors. The accommodation is very adaptable in that the lower ground floor could easily be a separate accommodation for older teenagers or other relatives. The property is situated in the very heart of Lancaster, close to the city centre and also Lancaster Castle and the historical areas of the city. The accommodation briefly comprises: welcoming entrance porch leading into the hallway, lounge and kitchen diner with multi fuel burner that is the very heart of the house. Steps down to the basement, ingeniously converted into a granny/guest flat which hosts a lounge / dining area with steps out to the garden, a bedroom with ample natural light and a shower room as well as built-in storage and an office space. On the first floor there are two bedrooms that exude character with exposed floorboards and tasteful fireplaces and a shower room. On the second floor there is lounge area and another good sized bedroom. Externally the property presents a tidy front garden and a rear courtyard complementing this Lancaster home that skilfully combines historical allure with functional living, close to local amenities and transport links, offering a unique living experience in a sought after location.

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

Vestibule
Main entrance door into. Original tiled floor.

Hallway
Exposed floor boards. Central heating radiator. Stairs to upper floor.

Lounge w: 3.93m x l: 3.97m (w: 12' 11" x l: 13' )
Double glazed bay window to the front aspect. Victorian cast iron fireplace with inset living flame gas fire on tiled hearth. Exposed floorboards.

Dining / Kitchen / Family Room w: 3.93m x l: 5.25m (w: 12' 11" x l: 17' 3")
Double glazed bay window to the rear aspect. Full range of wall and base unites with co-ordinating work surfaces over and inset stainless steel sink. Inset electric oven/grill and four ring gas hob with extractor hood. Plumbed for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove on stone hearth. Original storage cupboards. Rear door with steps down to courtyard.


Basement Area:
Converted basement comprises: Purpose-built descending wide tread steps for people with limited ability. Full planning regulations.


Lounge w: 4.71m x l: 4.73m (w: 15' 5" x l: 15' 6")
Excellent space that is presently used as an office but would make a good sized lounge. Karndean flooring. Central heating radiator. Double glazed door to rear.

Bedroom 5 w: 4.71m x l: 3.65m (w: 15' 5" x l: 12' )
Double glazed window to the front aspect. Central heating radiator. Built-in storage cupboard (housing gas & electric meters.)

En Suite Shower Room w: 1.82m x l: 2.55m (w: 6' x l: 8' 4")
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Three piece in white comprising: low level WC, vanity unit with hand basin and shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Cupboard housing Ideal gas combi boiler. Extractor fan. Karndean flooring.

First Floor Landing w: 1.92m x l: 3.85m (w: 6' 4" x l: 12' 8")
Stairs up to second floor.

Bedroom 1 w: 5.12m x l: 3.77m (w: 16' 10" x l: 12' 4")
Double glazed windows to the front aspect. Exposed floor boards. Original cast iron fireplace. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom 2 w: 3.03m x l: 4.46m (w: 9' 11" x l: 14' 8")
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Central heating radiator.

Shower Room w: 2.64m x l: 1.36m (w: 8' 8" x l: 4' 6")
Double glazed opaque window. Three piece suite comprising: low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and Triton electric shower. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.

Second Floor Landing


Bedroom 3 w: 5.07m x l: 3.36m (w: 16' 8" x l: 11' )
Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Now used as additional living space. Formerly a bedroom and only needs the reinstallation of a stud wall. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom 4 w: 5.07m x l: 3.94m (w: 16' 8" x l: 12' 11")
Double glazed velux window. Central heating radiator. Exposed floorboards.

Externally
To the front of the property is a small garden area with steps up to front entrance door. Fully enclosed rear courtyard. Patio area. Original outside toilet. Raised flower beds and mature trees. Gate out to access road.

Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold (Information provided by the vendor)

Council Tax Band: C (Information provided by Lancaster City Council)

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage (Information provided by the vendor)

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Sue Bridges Estate Agents