A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Characterful Detached Farmhouse with Extensive Grounds, Outbuildings and Exceptional Potential in the Highly Desirable Winmarleigh Area of Preston
Nestled within the sought-after rural setting of Winmarleigh, Preston, this impressive traditional stone-built detached farmhouse on School Lane presents a truly unique opportunity to acquire a substantial character residence set within generous grounds, offering a wealth of charm, versatility and future potential.
Offered for sale at Offers In Region Of £795,000, this exceptional three-bedroom family home effortlessly combines period character with modern practicality. Steeped in history and brimming with original features, the property showcases beautiful traditional beams, double-glazed windows and a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout. Having been thoughtfully maintained by the current owners, the farmhouse benefits from a recently re-tiled slate roof, providing reassurance for years to come, while offering the incoming purchaser the exciting opportunity to enhance and personalise the accommodation to their own taste.
Internally, the property provides a wonderful balance of comfortable family living and characterful reception spaces, with two generously proportioned reception rooms providing ideal areas for entertaining, relaxing or enjoying the stunning surroundings. While some cosmetic updating may be desired, the home offers an outstanding foundation from which to create a truly bespoke countryside residence, with further potential for enlargement or reconfiguration subject to the necessary planning consents.
The true appeal of this remarkable property lies beyond the main residence, where the extensive grounds provide a rare level of space, privacy and versatility. The mature gardens create a tranquil outdoor haven, featuring established planting, charming areas to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and breathtaking countryside and hill views that provide an ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons.
A major highlight is the impressive large detached red brick barn, formerly utilised as a carpenter’s workshop and business premises. Offering exceptional versatility, this substantial building provides endless possibilities for a variety of uses, including a home office, studio, workshop, leisure space or potential conversion opportunity, subject to planning permission. This valuable additional space makes the property particularly appealing to those seeking a home with room to accommodate both lifestyle and business needs.
Further enhancing the offering is a purpose-built two-storey detached workshop and garage, providing extensive storage, workspace and practical facilities rarely found with properties of this nature. Additional brick-built outbuildings and storage areas further contribute to the practicality and charm of this impressive estate. All buildings available, come complete with 3 phase electricity. Due to this if an electric EV charger is required, you can install a 22 KW EV charger at the property upon completion - allowing much faster charging.
For those seeking outdoor space, equestrian opportunities or simply the luxury of owning substantial land, the property benefits from direct access from the grounds onto a large paddock/field, creating a rare sense of freedom and countryside living while remaining conveniently positioned for local amenities and transport links. The land equates to 0.54 aces not including the property grounds themselves (this is just the size of the field included).
Combining traditional farmhouse character, extensive grounds, significant outbuildings and outstanding potential, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country residence capable of adapting to a wide variety of lifestyles. Whether used as a family home, a work-from-home retreat, an equestrian property or a long-term investment opportunity, this exceptional home offers a lifestyle rarely available within the Preston market.
Offered chain-free, early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, setting and enormous potential of this outstanding property.
**Land Ownership Disclaimer**
A clawback will be reserved to the vendors to protect against future development. The clawback will be equivalent to 50% of the uplift in value attributable to consented development. The Clawback will be 25 years from the date of sale - purchase date being January 2012. The Trigger event will be the implementation of the consented use or an on-sale with the benefit of consent. Uses not caught by clawback: Forestry, Residential Amenity land, Agricultural or Equestrian.