Former vicarage could be answer to your prayers
AGRADE II Listed former vicarage set in the West Lancashire countryside is on the market for nearly £1m.
The period property, in Southport Road Scarisbrick, is within landscaped 2.5 acre gardens.
The detached house has been owned by the same family for the past two decades, and has received loving attention to detail.
The property also has a great location, close to good schools and towns such as Ormskirk and Southport.
The property features a wrought iron gate, walled garden and outbuildings.
The main house has a formal dining room, five double bedrooms and a family sized bathroom.
And there are classic country house details such as an original staircase, sash windows, cornicing, fireplaces and wood-panelled walls.
The house also has bay windows, a gravel drive and classic English garden. It is on sale through Arnold & Phillips for £950,000.
The brochure reads: “Old Vicarage is an escape from the ordinary, the ultimate rural hideaway, an elegant, beautifully preserved Grade II listed property with five bedrooms and over 3,500 sq ft of sublime living space.
“This enchanting, country chic home, lovingly restored to an exquisite standard, is set in a truly magical location among 2.5 acres of pristine land and gardens.
“The current owners have enjoyed the property for nearly 20 years and have worked hard to preserve the heritage and soul of the house but have added softness and comfort to an extraordinary rural retreat.”
“The property has been considerably updated during our client’s attentive tenure with the carefully chosen finishes blending seamlessly with a beautifully curated mix of period features.
“The interior of the home balances classic period style with paredback pure aesthetic and the setting, attention to detail and beautiful finishes all combine to provide the perfect family home in the country, full of surprises and charm.”
For more information go to Rightmove or contact the agents on 01695 375024.