Bowland HouseNarr Lodge, Quernmore, Lancaster LA2 9EF

Price £350,000

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Part of the highly sought after Narr Lodge Farm development in the village of Quernmore locatedamongst the rolling countryside found outside of Lancaster, Bowland House is a truly distinctive 3 or 4bedroom character property. Overlooking the central courtyard of Narr Lodge, a group of eightindividually different houses, Bowland House has magnificent views for several miles up the QuernmoreValley to the Vale of Lune. Originally dating back to the 1800s, the former farmstead and its outbuildingswere sympathetically converted to become Narr Lodge in 2001. The authenticity and charm of BowlandHouse is abundant with wonderfully unique features, from shapely windows to exposed trusses.Entering the attractive stone-fronted porch introduces the expanse of space that is set out over threefloors within. Included with the property there is also an attached 5 acre field, with its own half-acre,newly-planted small woodland area. The house and land are inside the designated Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty (AONB) of the Forest of Bowland and for those looking to work from home, there iscurrently good internet connectively available but also the potential to connect to hyper-fast B4RNbroadband.

Quernmore is located 3 miles east of the historic city of Lancaster and is a very picturesque and quietvillage with a Methodist chapel and a larger St Peters Church of England that is situated next to thepopular Quernmore Primary School. Lancaster is a fantastic small city with an excellent cultural andhistorical scene, alongside two universities and many high street and independent shops and eateries.Bowland House is also within the catchment area for the renowned Lancaster Girls and Boys GrammarSchools. It is only a 250 yard stroll across the gorgeous Trough Brook down to Quernmore RecreationClub with its clubhouse, tennis and bowling green. There is good accessibility both locally, regionallyand nationally via the M6, and Lancaster is only 2.5 hours away from London on the West Coast MainLine

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From the stone flagged courtyard at the front, through the porch,a traditional glazed entrance door leads into the entrance hall thatprovides ample space for coats and boots after a day spent onone of the areas many popular walks.

A useful facility located just off the entrance hall comprising WCand wash hand basin.

This good sized family kitchen affords space for informal diningalong with a traditional range of wall drawer and base units. Fittedappliances include a NEFF 5-ring gas hob, NEFF double-ovenand grill, BOSCH dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer, a Hot-point washing machine and Blanco sink with drainer overlookingthe front courtyard. The kitchen houses a Vaillant boiler that isonly 18 months old.

Located at the rear of the property and with external access ontothe patio and garden, this is an extremely versatile space that iscurrently utilised as a snug but would also make a great diningroom if required. A multifuel wood burning stove sits upon aflagged hearth with an original wood lintel that makes for acharming feature and brings a cosy feel to this sizeable room. Afurther unique feature are two rectangle windows that overlookthe expanse of green fields beyond.

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A staircase leads up to the first floor landing.

Upon first walking into the further versatile space, your attentionis captured by the unique circle window and low lying curvatureof a second window, both allowing plenty of natural light to theroom. Currently utilised as a formal sitting room, there is also theoption to utilise this room as a fourth bedroom.

A sizeable double bedroom that enjoys a far reaching outlookover the 5 acre fielld, hills beyond, church tower and outtowards the Lune Valley. There is a full range of good qualityfitted wardrobes that include plenty of storage and a dresserwith illuminated mirror. There is also a back lit headboard andbedside cabinets. A low lying window, again with curve detail,makes for the perfect vantage point when lying in bed, enjoyinga morning coffee whilst watching the local countryside come tolife.

With classic black and white tiled floors, claw-footed roll topbath, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Continuing up the staircase onto the final floor with high vaultedceilings and original exposed trusses that run throughout therooms of this level.

Again boasting those fantastic far reaching views, this largedouble bedroom also provides access into a useful storage areaabove the adjoining bathroom. This bedroom also includes a fullrun of Oak finish wardrobes.

Comprising shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, WC,wash hand basin and also benefiting from underfloor heating,finished with complimentary tiling to the dado.

The final of a potential four generously sized double bedrooms,again with a built in wardrobe and freestanding suite available ifwanted within the price.

A pretty flagged patio area at the rear serves as a great suntrapfor summer barbecuing and leads up to a small, well-kept lawnwith raised flower beds and a Camelia bush. The garden is greatfor watching the beautiful sunsets or stargazing on a cloud freenight. From here there is a great view of the 1,300 foot summitof Clougha Pike, the nearest of the fells of the Forest of Bowland(a very satisfying and relatively-easy local walk). This gardenarea has immediate access to your own 5 acre field: from hereand the garden you can watch an abundance of wildlife as theseasons pass, including the occasional deer. To the front of theproperty there is a designated private parking space setalongside a Cherry Tree. Around the side further parking can befound in the communal and visitor parking area; which is whereyou will also find access into a single garage with remote controlup and over doors, that benefits from power light and includesa range of worktops and storage units, thus making for a greatworkshop if required. There is further loft-style storage room inthe roof area of this garage.

A wooden gate at the back leads out into the expanse of the 5acre field that stretches out behind the property, protecting thewonderful views that Bowland House has to offer. On the westernside, a half-acre of the field has been recently planted, with oaks,maples and alders, as the beginnings of a woodland area. All ofthe land is designated for agricultural use but still allows potentialfor freestanding structures such as greenhouses, poly-tunnels, oreven a stable, subject to discussion with relevant authorities..This is an ideal space for grazing ponies or horses, with a numberof hacking adventures available right from your doorstep. En-closed by its own hedges and drystone walls, the field has manyuses. It can be used for growing vegetables and grazing animals;or planting more trees. If you were looking to keep chickens,there is even a small chicken pen ready in place, its a great spacefor walking the dogs or you can simply wander on this beautifulgreen space. The field even has its own hillock to the eastern

side, offering even more splendid views of valleys, woods anddistant hills. There is a current informal agreement with a localfarmer that allows him to use the field for occasionally grazingsome of his sheep, with lovely bouncing lambs just outsideyour garden gate in Spring time. The property is on the lowerslopes of Clougha Pike so there is excellent drainage down tothe Conder River basin and therefore never any flooding prob-lems.

From Lancaster town hall, head up towards the Boys Gram-mar School and Williamsons Park, as you get to the GrammarSchool, turn right onto Wyresdale Road and just after William-sons Park, take your first left towards Quernmore. Follow thisroad along and over the bridge, then take the next left turn onto a private lane over the beck and turn left.

Mains waterCalor Gas Central HeatingSeptic Tank DrainageMaintenance Charge approx. £40p/m

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