Elmhurst, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA2 0AA - Matthews Benjamin

Set within generous private gardens of c 0.94 acres, built in 1884 this unique, handsome detached Victorian house exudes timeless elegance and period charm. Retaining many original features, it offers a beautifully proportioned and light-filled interior stretching over four floors.

Set within generous private gardens of c 0.94 acres, built in 1884 this unique, handsome detached Victorian house exudes timeless elegance and period charm. Retaining many original features, it offers a beautifully proportioned and light-filled interior stretching over four floors.

The ground floor includes a striking wrap-around verandah, generous hallway with two piece cloakroom, three elegant reception rooms along with a south-facing garden room, a breakfast kitchen, large utility room and two cellar rooms. Upstairs there are five double bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room and a second floor which provides a sixth bedroom and multiple storage spaces.

A cherished family home, in the same hands since 1967, offers superb scope for sympathetic updating and extension and is perfect for buyers wanting to create a truly special family home. Set on a substantial plot on the south side of Lancaster, it’s also a rare opportunity for development, subject to necessary consents. There’s nothing like it on the south side of Lancaster.

Situated on the south side of the city centre, it is perfectly located for access to the M6 and the train station was well as for commuting to both universities and the two city hospitals. Open countryside surrounds the property offering an attractive balance of rural living and city access.

All in all, this is a special house, with huge potential, whether for a developer, or for a family or a couple looking to create their forever home, entertain frequently or simply embrace the luxury of expansive space both inside and out.

Elmhurst has been a wonderful family home for us for the last 58 years. We came here with a young baby and went on to bring up our three children. They went to the local primary school in Scotforth and then the grammar schools.

For anyone commuting to Lancaster’s universities or hospitals, Elmhurst is perfectly placed as they are all sited on the south side of the city. If commuting further afield, there are motorway junctions to both the south and north of the city, J33 (to the south) is exceptionally handy for anyone driving frequently to Preston, Bolton, Manchester and the environs. If you prefer to travel by train, then Lancaster’s railway station on the main west coast line provides regular services to Preston, Manchester, Manchester airport, London Euston and Edinburgh. Therefore, whether commuting for business or travelling for pleasure, Elmhurst is extremely accessible for the wider communication network.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the area offers superb walking and cycling from the doorstep, with the Lune Valley, the protected National Landscapes of the Forest of Bowland, Arnside & Silverdale, and the National Parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales all within easy reach for day trips.

Since purchasing the property in 1967, the present owner has focused on key improvements, including a new roof, double glazing to many of the windows and an extended garden room, whilst preserving the original character. As a result, Elmhurst now offers an exciting opportunity for new owners to style the accommodation to their own taste and create a magnificent home for the next generation.

The traditional, time-honoured layout begins with a wide wrap-around verandah that frames the front door, opening into a spacious L-shaped hall off which is a cloakroom having a wide cupboard for coat storage. Four reception rooms offer flexibility and elegance, a formal dining room ideal for Sunday lunches and atmospheric dinners; a smart sitting room; and a cosy living room leading through to the south facing garden room. This addition, with wrap-around glazing, provides wonderful views and direct access to the surrounding gardens.

With a Rayburn Royal range cooker providing constant warmth, the kitchen offers ample space for informal dining and is complemented by a large utility room, adding practicality to period charm. Stone steps descend to two useful cellar rooms, still retaining their original brick floors along with a stone bench and central table. The rooms have good head height and offer scope for upgrading into rooms for everyday use.

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