Off Johnson New Road, Hoddlesden, Darwen, BB3

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Welcome to The Old Rectory
For the ultimate in country living, follow the private track and as you reach the pinnacle of this approach, peeping out from its privacy screening of mature trees and a dramatic woodland backdrop, discover The Old Rectory- a stunning Edwardian detached family home steeped with heritage and history since 1878. Secluded and serene in its position and ready to greet you with a sense of pride and prestige: The Old Rectory is a home unafraid of making its presence felt. Follow the sweeping driveway and pull up in front of the double garage, where the driveway provides ample space for a fleet of family cars, you have arrived home

It s a Family Affair

This family home holds so much potential for its next lucky owners, upon walking around you can't help but picture yourself as a child, excited to find what lies within all of the nooks and crannies... When you are within the grounds of The Old Rectory you feel the love and warmth of its previous owners, this home was made for family living with five bedrooms, five reception rooms and approximately acre of grounds to enjoy, add to that the stunning setting and you have truly stumbled upon somewhere rather special.Push open the front door, a welcoming broad vestibule awaits with ample space for seating, so you can kick off your wellies before you emerge into the grand hallway. Dressed in honey coloured oak with dramatic tall ceilings, the entrance doors and sweeping staircase beckon you to come on in and discover each room... This is a home full of original Edwardian features, oozing with character achieving a timeless and appealing finish- take a peep under the carpet in the entrance hall and note the original terracotta mosaic tiling this is a home full of surprises!

The Living Quarters

Which of the five reception rooms will be your favourite to relax in? Traverse through to your right and discover a sitting room fit for royalty. Linger awhile at the pi?ce de r?sistance of this room, a trio of huge windows set in a bay that overlook the gardens. This room reinforces the luxurious demeanour of the home, from the tall ceiling to the expanse of space to be filled with cosy seating for the family, this is a place to relax and wind down in. Perhaps you fancy a little escape? Head inside the snug, a cosy self-indulgent room which is waiting to be filled with novels and your cosiest reading chair, once locked away inside you can forget the world and focus on you. Entertaining? For when it s time for a game of charades there is also a family room with the same wonderful views the rest of the home is treated to. Additionally, a sunroom brings light and warmth to the home, summer mornings will be well spent with your breakfast slowly waking up in here have you picked your favourite room yet?!

Hungry to Discover More?

Enter into the kitchen, the perfect setting to happily simmer your favourite dish. So, what do we have in here to help? Fire up the four-ring gas hob with built in double oven and an extractor hood above to get the job done! For the clean-up make use of the double drainer sink unit with mixer tap as you gaze out of the window smiling at the children running around and the views of the formal gardens!For storage you have a very generous walk-in pantry with plumbing for your washer and dryer, also in here you have a further piece of history with the original built-in cupboards and shelving to store away your dried goods! Another little storage secret lies beneath a trap door just off the inner hallway down the stone steps you will find a fabulous cellar, sure to store up all of your Christmas decorations- on that note just imagine how beautiful this home will look at that time of the year!Ready to eat? Step into the grand dining room. It s a room fit for a feast, after just a glance your mind envisages the whole family laughing merrily, sat about the table enjoying a special dinner together. Deep bay windows look out into the grounds of the garden, the perfect setting for a joyous occasion.

The Sleeping Quarters

Time for the main ascent... emerge back into the grand hallway housing the staircase and pass a guest WC as you go, when you reach the top you have arrived in your sleeping quarters. Five sizeable bedrooms are indulgently waiting to give you your rest on the upper level.All are wonderfully elegant and ready and waiting for you to put your own special touch on them, but my goodness wait until you lay eyes on the main bedroom! An expanse of space greets you; windows shine copious amounts of light in, lifting your spirits with it. When it s time to freshen up there are two bathrooms to choose between, the main family suite complete with its deep soaker corner bathtub and walk-in glass shower, and the other with a lovely bath for a relax and pamper.

The Gardens

The garden wraps around to the front of the house with a beautiful lawn and immaculate patio areas, you can follow the sun throughout the day and delight in your exclusive private grounds with an abundance of seating areas. A rear courtyard houses a shed, stable and tack room your little girls dream of owning a horse can be fulfilled! The mature backdrop brings the home stunning nature and scenery and being enclosed you have the peace of mind that whilst the little ones play out, they are safe and sound.

In A Nutshell

The current owners of The Old Rectory fell in love with this home back in the late 1970 s, when they purchased it from the diocese. They told us how it has such a lovely feel, and we have to agree- you can tell this is a home that has been very much loved and cared for and brought them many happy memories. With a heavy heart it is time for a downsize now and a new adventure for a new family to take their place in history!

On your Doorstep

This sought-after location is within the village of Hoddlesden, The Old Rectory occupies a serene, secluded position in Waterside and is within walking distance to the glistening reservoir, stunning moorland walks and endless countryside. Alongside this you have village amenities and motorway access to all major surrounding towns should you fancy venturing out further! This home is a tranquil retreat within an idyllic area.

The Finer Details

3788 Sq.ft EPC Rating- D Tenure- Freehold