5 Bedroom Property for sale in Prescot, L34
Burrows Lane, Eccleston Lane Ends, Prescot, L34£685,000
£685,000
Roughleys Brow House is believed to date from the middle of the 18th century having once been a traditional farmstead. It has belonged to the same family since 1983 and during which time has undergone a comprehensive scheme of renovation incorporating the original farm buildings as part of the house. Constructed of brick elevations, part rendered and cream painted under a slate roof, the property now provides well proportioned family accommodation arranged over two floors all benefiting from oil fired central heating along with under floor heating to the utility, study, and two of the bath/shower rooms. From the entrance hall there is access to three formal reception rooms two of which have open fireplaces cloakroom and kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen which has a Porcelainosa tiled floor, incorporates a range of wall and floor cupboards beneath work surfaces, glass cabinets, integrated Miele dishwasher and Neff freezer, a 2 oven oil fired Aga (can heat domestic hot water) and central island unit. There is a spacious utility and study off the kitchen as well as French doors to the terrace. Across the rear of the house and accessed via the drawing and dining rooms is a most impressive conservatory, the whole area providing superb entertaining space. The first floor accommodation is accessed via two individual flights of stairs and comprises in all 5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms and a gym. The master suite and 2 other principal bedrooms have extensive wardrobes and fitted bedside furniture, with the accommodation in the former barn ideal for use as an annexe if required. Two of the three bathrooms have been fitted with Porcelainosa tiled walls and floors and all have high quality sanitary ware including power showers.
Roughleys Brow House is believed to date from the middle of the 18th century having once been a traditional farmstead. It has belonged to the same family since 1983 and during which time has undergone a comprehensive scheme of renovation incorporating the original farm buildings as part of the house. Constructed of brick elevations, part rendered and cream painted under a slate roof, the property now provides well proportioned family accommodation arranged over twofloors all benefiting from oil fired central heating along with under floor heating to the utility, study, and two of the bath/shower rooms. From the entrance hall there is access to three formal reception rooms two of which have open fireplaces cloakroom and kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen which has a Porcelainosa tiled floor, incorporates a range of wall and floor cupboards beneath work surfaces, glass cabinets, integrated Miele dishwasher and Neff freezer, a 2 oven oil fired Aga (can heat domestic hot water) and central island unit. There is a spacious utility and study off the kitchen as well as French doors to the terrace. Across the rear of the house and accessed via the drawing and dining rooms is a most impressive conservatory, the whole area providing superb entertaining space. The first floor accommodation is accessed via two individual flights of stairs and comprises in all 5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms and a gym. The master suite and 2 other principal bedrooms have extensive wardrobes and fitted bedside furniture, with the accommodation in the former barn ideal for use as an annexe if required. Two of the three bathrooms have been fitted with Porcelainosa tiled walls and floors and all have high quality sanitary ware including power showers.
Roughleys Brow House occupies a rural yet extremely accessible location set well back from the road and adjoining open countryside. It is ideally placed for travel to all the major areas throughout the North West being within 2 miles of both the M57 and East Lancs Road, with commuting to London available via train from Liverpool Lime Street or air from JohnLennon Airport. Prescot and St Helens both offer comprehensive services for everyday needs with the city of Liverpool having a wide range of shopping, schooling and leisure facilities. On the recreational front there are several golf courses locally, Knowsley Safari Park is within a mile and a half of the property and a number of sports clubs in and around St Helens and Prescot including a cricket club on land adjoining the property. M57 motorway 2 miles Liverpool 9 miles Warrington 10 miles Manchester 27 miles Chester 28 miles (distances approximate)
The gardens provide a lovely setting for Roughleys Brow House and have been carefully designed and superbly maintained over the years. They are secure and ideally suited for family living. The property is approached through a pair of electrically operated wrought iron entrance gates and over a tarmacadamed drive to a forecourt and turning circle with fountain surrounded by sandstone wall with raised box hedging and planters. Flanking the drive are wide lawns surrounded by mature hedgerows and with a variety of flowering trees and shrubs, including Red Acer, Mountain Ash, Eucalyptus and Sorbus. To the rear of the house and attached to the building is a garden store which would be suitable for conversion to an office along with a detached timber summerhouse. Adjacent to the conservatory is a flagged and pavier sett terrace overlooking the gardens which are essentially laid to lawn surrounded by Beech and Hawthorn hedges and with a stand of attractive Blue Spruce. There are extensive floral and herbaceous borders and a central wetland area with bridge linking the two lawns. At the end of the garden is a composting area and orchard.
Roughleys Brow House, BurrowsLane, Eccleston Lane Ends, Prescot,Merseyside, L34 6JW.
Mains water & electricity.Private tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.2 telephone lines. Burglar Alarm. SecurityLighting.
St Helens Council.Tel: 01744 676789.
Tax Band G. £2267.94 payable 2010/11.
Only by appointment with JB&B Leach St Helens office
To reach the property from the M57 travel in a northerly direction leaving the motorway at junction 2. Turn left and after proceed to the roundabout taking the 2nd exit onto the A58. At the next roundabout take the first exit continuing on the A58. Continue along the Prescot By-Pass for about 1.5 miles passing the entrance for Knowsley Safari Park and at the cross roads with traffic lights turn left onto Burrows Lane. The entrance for Roughleys Brow House will be seen after approximately200 yards on the right hand side
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