Character-filled rural home with large plot and garage, ideal for family life.
Large private gardens to three elevations
Chancery Cottage is a substantial three-bedroom semi-detached cottage set on a large plot in a quiet rural hamlet near Bispham/Mawdesley. Extended and thoughtfully arranged, the house offers flexible living with a generous lounge, dining room, sizeable kitchen, garden room and an upstairs study — useful for a home office. The property benefits from mature, private gardens to three elevations, a long gravel driveway for several vehicles and a large brick garage with loft storage.
The house retains period character and solid brick construction, delivering a strong sense of permanence and countryside charm plus wide-open views over surrounding fields. Practical positives include double glazing (install date unknown), oil-fired central heating with boiler and radiators, freehold tenure and very low local crime. The location suits buyers seeking rural tranquillity yet within reasonable drive of Rufford station, local villages and motorway links.
Buyers should note a few material points plainly. Broadband speeds are reported as very slow, which will affect heavy home-working without an alternative connection (mobile signal is excellent). The walls are original solid brick and assumed uninsulated — upgrading insulation could be sensible and costly. Heating runs on oil (not a community supply), and there is a single large family bathroom serving three bedrooms. These factors create both running-cost considerations and clear scope for energy-efficiency improvements or sympathetic refurbishment.
Overall this property will appeal to families and buyers seeking a roomy, characterful rural home with extensive grounds and garage space. It also offers clear renovation potential for those who want to improve insulation, update services, and add higher-speed connectivity to suit modern working needs.