5 bedroom barn conversion for sale

Welcome to Plumpton Green, 103 Woodplumpton Road, Woodplumpton, PR4 0LJ

In terms of the lifestyle on offer Plumpton Green brings forth an amazing equestrian family

home, generous landscaped gardens, excellent parking, stables and land, all wrapped up in a convenient

rural location with good open views.

Plumpton Green was initially converted in 1986. The

current owners purchased the property in 2013 and set about a comprehensive program of renovation,

remodelling and extension in order to create a home for their family, that had the

luxury of sleek and contemporary internal fittings but still retained the handsome and

traditional external good looks that had first appealed to them. People talk about flow when viewing property and this ticks all the boxes. The result is a successful marriage of space and light with a practical layout that not only works a treat for their lifestyle

but will be sure to have broad appeal as it offers a certain degree of flexibility too. A large, impactful, double height entrance hall, sitting and dining rooms, a large open plan living kitchen that offers room to cook, eat and relax, a separate utility room

and downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor the principal bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and

ensuite shower room. There are four further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside is plentiful parking, a double garage, level and private gardens, a block of four stables

with a lockable store and adjoining fields offering a total acreage of c. 8.89 acres. Views are big,

open and wide and the location offers all of the advantages of a countryside lifestyle with the

convenience of easy access to the motorway network. Travel to Lytham or Preston in only 15 minutes.

Vendor insight.

‘We bought the house in 2013 as a renovation project as both the house and gardens needed a

huge amount of work. Whilst we’ve never had horses here the last owners did. We have the privacy

offered by the surrounding land and the peace of mind of being in control.’

Location.

Plumpton Green enjoys a quiet and secluded position on a private country drive in a semi-rural

location and whilst there are neighbours, privacy isn’t impinged and there is the advantage of

far-reaching views across open fields with views of the Lake district. The front of the house faces north-east, the back south-

west so the rooms on that elevation and the main garden enjoys an exceptionally sunny aspect.

For daily provisions there are supermarkets at Broughton and Bartle, Honeywell’s Farm Shop

is just under two miles away as is the oldest pub in Lancashire, The Plough at Eaves.

Both NHS and private hospitals are on hand within 3 miles.

Transport links are convenient with good access to the M55 and M6 and a train station on the

main West Coast line at Preston ensuring that whether you are travelling for business or

pleasure, London and Edinburgh can be reached within 2.5 hours by train, while Manchester is

reached in under an hour.

Vendor insight

We’ve always really appreciated the direct access to the countryside from the house as we

appreciate being able to get out and about without getting in the car for our daily dog walks.

There are plenty of excellent places to go for something to eat or drink. We’ve never felt cut

off or isolated as it’s only a few miles to the motorway and we’re minutes from the village

itself.

Woodplumpton is a lovely village with a really strong community. There is a well-attended

summer fair and two playparks for younger children. The pub holds regular events

throughout the year as does St Anne’s Church; we love the bells on Sunday mornings as the

sounds drifts across the fields.

Step inside

The layout was changed by the new owners to give them a floorplan that was family orientated

with the kitchen centrally placed. The kitchen and family room are open plan, the spaces retain their own identity to provide distinct areas for cooking, eating and relaxing.

The formal dining room is perfect for dinner parties and Sunday lunches; and has a

real sense of occasion about it. The main sitting room is an elegant room with traditional

touches including the wood burner. Having two distinct seating areas is of course conducive to

a harmonious family life and for everyone to be under one roof but doing their own thing.

They say that first impressions count and pulling up outside Plumpton Green you will not fail to

be impressed – the handsome front elevation has a pair of stately double opening solid wood

doors surrounded by glazed panels filling the space of the former barn’s door.

Enter and a number of things strike you – looking up, it’s double height, a vast and light filled space,

emphasised by the contemporary glass balustrade of the staircase and gallery landing above,

looking down it’s the warm tones of the cherry wood parquet floor. Modern light oak internal

doors with polished chrome handles lead off to the various rooms, their colour and clean lines

keeping the look fresh. The parquet floor continues into the sitting room and whilst a wood

burning stove is traditional in many respects, the Barbas is a sleek choice and maintains the

modern vibe as it’s set into a purpose-built surround with recesses for display and logs. Dual

aspect you’ve lovely views out to the garden from this room. Popular with the family, it must be

equally lovely to welcome friends here.

The dining room has a sleek wall mounted gas fire and French windows opening out to the

seating terrace. Two recesses are illuminated with downlighters and provide an atmospheric

display when dining by candlelight.

The clean lines of the all encompassing SieMatic fitted kitchen are the epitome of current style. White high gloss

handle less cabinets are banked against a wall and house a pair of ovens (with microwave and

grill functions), a warming drawer, freezer and larder fridge (all NEFF). The island unit has

contrasting dark wood grain effect door fronts and is home to a NEFF induction five plate hob

with clean lined extractor above, concealed tri-power point accommodates any baking appliances. The island extends into a breakfast bar so it’s a sociable place to cook whilst catching up with the family on the day’s events or for pre-dinner drinks with

friends. The worktop is Corian as is the surround and sink unit where a Quooker hot water tap

renders your kettle redundant. A Miele dishwasher is perfectly positioned right by the sink. The mirrored splash back is such a glamorous touch and for practicality there is a concealed four compartment bin and hardwearing Amtico floor (in a dark colour choice of Scorched Timber) which extends into the living area and orangery.

The kitchen is open plan to the main living area with a generous floor area (in total c. 568 sq ft)

it’s a great family space, especially if you have young children, it would also make a good space

for a dining table if you preferred the existing dining room for another purpose. As it stands, it’s

a living area with a media wall built to house a Sony TV and Sonos sound bar over a

contemporary electric fire in a long, low glass box. Its appearance is so authentic it will no

doubt be mistaken for a real fire, you really do have to see it to believe it! Once in the living

area the view to the garden draws you forward into the orangery at the far end with bi-folding

doors opening to the truly beautiful garden. Electric has been installed here for blinds but as the room isn’t at

all overlooked it was decided not to install them, but the option is there if you preferred. Set

into the ceiling is a large glazed lantern allowing natural light to flood down into this lovely

space. It must be very relaxing sat here, curled up with a good book, especially when it’s

raining, the sound of the rainfall on the glass reminding you how warm and cosy you are tucked

up inside. Completing our tour of the ground floor is a utility room with plumbing for a washing

machine, space for a condenser tumble drier, room to hang coats, store outdoor footwear and

plumbing for a sink as a future option for you. Through the utility room is a stylish cloakroom

with a sleek white suite of vanity unit and loo. A cupboard conceals the Vaillant boiler and commercial hot water

storage tank.

Moving to the first floor and the landing is lovely, light and airy, thanks to the glass balustrade

on the gallery and sheer volume created by the double height hall below. Embracing the

volume, a glamorous chandelier provides illumination, modern oak doors lead off to the

bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a great open view, as indeed do all of the bedrooms. One

wall would appear to offer a run of wardrobes but upon closer inspection doors open to reveal

a walk-in wardrobe and a fully tiled ensuite shower room with Duravit fittings comprising a

large shower cubicle with a rainfall and second hand-held heads, twin floating vanity units, a

loo, floating storage cabinet and a chrome heated towel rail.

There are four further double bedrooms, one of which has a walk-in wardrobe. The family

bathroom is a spacious set up with Villeroy & Boch including double ended bath, large shower cubicle

and inset control toilet as well as a striking vanity unit and storage cabinet both of which are by Keuco.

All in all, it’s a modern family house that is stylishly appointed and well presented, offering

clean cut, spacious and light filled rooms.

Vendor insight

‘We probably spend most of our time in the kitchen and living area. There’s also a good flow

between the orangery, kitchen, dining room and sitting room that makes this a house that’s

really well suited to having people over. On Christmas Day we tend to host and have a dozen

or so around the dining table.’

Step outside

The front garden is set back behind a well-established beech hedge with a good sized lawn and

a tarmac drive edged with smart setts. Along the length of the drive is a variety of shrubs

adding interest and colour throughout the months.

Each season brings something new in this part of the garden, in springtime it is a riot of bulbs,

starting with snowdrops and crocuses to daffodils, many of them are now naturalized in the

lawn. Adding to the springtime colour is the blossom from the pink flowering cherry tree, we

are told it’s “an absolute picture”. There is also a pear tree and a few apple trees come the

autumn months.

To the side is the stable accommodation and garage; the double garage is detached and has an

electric up and over door with great scope to add further storage up into the pitched roof

space. Four stables sit in a row with a lockable store at the far end and along the front a

veranda provides shelter. The stables all have light and a water supply.

The back garden is an absolute sun trap, secluded and private for sitting and enjoying. Relaxing

under the English oak pergola with a glass of something chilled is apparently the best spot to

enjoy the sunsets. It’s a great garden for children as there’s a large level lawn; perfect for

swings, climbing frames and trampolines when they are young and ball games and camping

parties as they grow.

In front of the orangery raised beds are planted with herbs designed to be within easy reach

when cooking. A porcelain tiled path connects the bi-folding doors of the orangery, the French

windows of the kitchen and dining room and extends round to the main seating area;

generously proportioned there is plenty of room for an assortment of garden furniture as well

as a Marquis hot tub.

It wouldn’t be straight forward trying to work out how many vehicles could be accommodated

on site and as appropriate parking provision is often on the wish list of buyers, this is one

department in which Plumpton Green excels. There are two driveway accesses, one to the front

of the house which is perfect for visitors as it takes them straight to the front door for meeting

and greeting. The second access point is a little further on and leads into the side yard in front

of the stables and garage.

The two driveways are connected so you can drive right through, there’s also a detached double garage. The private access road opens up to an extensive tarmac area, which subject to keeping rights of access clear can be used for further

parking for Plumpton Green.

Vendor insight

‘The swallows come every year which is a lovely sight and we have a resident barn owl too.

From the round window on the landing we’ve a great vantage point for watching the birds.

Pheasants congregate on the front lawn and are entertaining to observe. Occasionally a

golden pheasant visits the back garden and comes right up to the French windows in the

kitchen. We’ve also seen deer in the back field, an otter nearby and lots of partridges. If you

love nature, as we do, it’s a great setting.

We’ve had some great garden parties here – one that was particularly memorable was for a

family celebration, we had a band set up under the pergola, caterers came in and cooked hog

roast and we set up chairs and fire pits everywhere.’

September is a great month here, there are eating apple trees in the front garden which have

given us more apples than we could ever eat so we make chutney to store and also give loads

away. One of the fields has a sloe tree which has served us well for making our own sloe gin

over the years.

Land

For those buyers with equestrian interests the land will be sure to be a major factor in the

decision to purchase. The land is level, has vehicular access and a shelter for stock and is

divided into two large fields. The fields themselves measure …………..acres. If you don’t have

equestrian interests then the land not only gives security and privacy but it’s great opportunity

to keep a few sheep or goats, a chicken house and run or simply have space for dogs and

energetic children to run around and let off steam.

Guide Price 1,495,000

On the road

M6 J32 2.7 miles

M55 3.2 miles

Preston 5 miles

Lytham 16.2 miles

Lancaster 21.3 miles

Manchester 40 miles

Manchester airport 45.8 miles

Liverpool airport 52.6 miles

The above journey distances are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the

fastest route on the AA website from the property postcode.

SCHOOLS

Primary School

Woodplumpton St Anne’s C of E Primary School

Catforth Primary School

St Mary and St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School

Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Secondary School

Broughton High School

Our Lady’s Catholic High School, St Anthony’s Dr, Fulwood

Stonyhurst College (independent school, ages 3 – 18)

Rail journeys

Manchester (Piccadilly) 48 minutes

London (Euston) 2 hours 11 minutes

Edinburgh 2 hours 30 minutes

Based on approximate direct train journey times from Preston station. Train service durations

vary, please check for further details.

Things to do in the area

Local leisure activities

In Preston there are live events held at Preston Playhouse, Preston Guild Hall and St Peter’s Arts

Centre as well as two cinemas, the Odeon and Vue

There are swimming pools and gyms at Fulwood Leisure Centre and Delta Hotels by Marriott

Preston

Golf clubs at Royal Lytham and St Annes, Preston, Ashton and Longridge

There are lots of great, level routes from the house including the Guild Wheel, a circular route

of 21 miles around the city of Preston. You can use it for walking, running and cycling, a mobility

scooter or wheelchair will also traverse the path with ease.

Places to eat

There’s a wide selection of places locally to try, such as

The Wheatsheaf, Woodplumpton

The Plough, Eaves

The Galley Kitchen and Bar, Swillbrook Boatyard, near Catforth

The Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston

Ye Horns Inn, Goosnargh

The Italian Orchard and the Pepper Bistro, both at Broughton

Maxy Farm (pantry and restaurant), Preston

Roots Caf, Catforth

Bartle Hall Hotel, Bartle, Preston (for great afternoon teas!)

Great walks nearby

According to the owners the countryside walks straight from the door are “truly wonderful,

lovely and flat”. There are five loops centering around Catforth to choose from and a walk along

Lancaster Canal to Moons Bridge Marina is worth checking out.

This pocket of the northwest is surrounded by great walking country, all accessible for daytrips.

You may like the high peaking drama of the Lake District, the undulating gentle beauty of the

Yorkshire Dales or the bracing openness of the Forest of Bowland. If it’s sea air that entices you

then the Fylde coast is also ready to be explored.

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating from a Vaillant eco TEC

boiler in the ground floor cloakroom.

Broadband

Ultrafast speed available of 1000 Mbps download and for uploading 220 Mbps.

Local Authority charges

Preston City Council – Council Tax band G

Tenure

Freehold

Included in the sale

Fitted carpets, curtains, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings, integral kitchen appliances as

described . The Sony TV and Sonos sound bar in the kitchen living area

would be additionally available by way of further negotiation.

Please note

From Woodplumpton Road to the field gate on the right, the drive is owned by the local farmer.

Plumpton Green owns the drive after this, subject to rights of way and shared upkeep from the

three recently built houses which share it.

Directions

Approachable from several directions, but probably easiest to describe from Broughton,

whether coming from J32 of the M6 or on the A6 heading north out of Preston or south out of

Lancaster. Once in Broughton head west on the B5269 (Newsham Hall Lane), keep an eye out

on the left and turn onto Woodplumpton Road. You’ll be turning right off here onto a private

drive but it’s unmarked so the best landmark to offer is to turn opposite No.96, a red brick semi

detached house with a clear number above the front door. It’s a double driveway, bear right

and then take the first drive on the left for Plumpton Green