Five-bedroom lodge in Weetwood with garage annexe has got to be worth a look

A genuinely rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this unique detached lodge house dating back to the mid 1800s which has been sympathetically modernised by the present owners and offers a harmonious blend of period charm with a modern specification interior.Located in Weetwood, which is highly sought after, Lower Lodge offers flexible and spacious accommodation extending to over 3,000 sq ft. This charming family home sits in private grounds and internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the quality and size of accommodation on offer.A delightful entrance opens up into the principal ground floor rooms. The extended bright and modern fitted kitchen features a range of solid oak units with granite work surfaces and high quality integrated appliances including two ovens, five ring gas hob, microwave and dishwasher.

There is a separate utility room with Belfast sink and full-height fitted units. A spacious breakfast room provides an ideal space for informal dining and there is a delightful family room/study with French doors leading outside.The open plan living room retains many character features and enjoys excellent light with windows to the front and both side elevations, an attractive feature fireplace and feature archway leading through into a secondary sitting room which in turn opens up into the formal dining room making an ideal space for entertaining.

The impressive master bedroom, with beautiful beams has fitted wardrobes and drawer space and a modern en-suite shower room. This suite can be accessed independently via a second staircase. There are four further bedrooms, all with the benefit of fitted storage, one of which is currently used as a dressing room and which has a contemporary en-suite bathroom. There is a house bathroom which services the remaining bedrooms. In addition, there is a spacious walk round loft space which is boarded and ideal for further storage.The property is approached via electric gates opening on to a block- paved driveway affording ample off-road parking which in turn leads to a detached double garage. The garage has the benefit of a generously proportioned room above with its own entrance making an ideal area for those who run a business from home, but which could also be used as an annexe for a dependent relative/teenager or au pair, or alternatively as a games room.There are beautiful gardens surrounding the house with mature screening for privacy. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs, bushes and trees, and there is also a private stone flagged patio ideal for alfresco dining.On the market for £875,000