Originally built in the 1790’s as the main lodge house to Rufford New Hall, Hesketh Lodge has been sympathetically modernised retaining its period style. The 0.4 acre site is situated within the Rufford Conservation Area within the 160 acre Rufford Park, once the family estate of Lord Hesketh.
Hesketh Lodge has been restored to a high specification, with solid hardwood doors and staircase, hardwood floors or quarry tiles to the ground floor and pitch pine floorboards to the first floor. Windows are of sash construction with double glazed, leaded units. All the rooms have been decorated with period coving and plasterwork. Heating and hot water is provided by a Rayburn gas fired cooker and central heating boiler.

Covered bench porches flank the hardwood front door which leads to…

Entrance Hall
Feature full wall windows with woodland view. Timber panelling to dado rail. Quarry tiled floor. Twin cloak cupboards. Radiator.

Lounge 6.33m (20’9”) x 3.77m (12’4”) into bay. Ceiling 3.33m (10’11”) high.
Two windows, both with a woodland view. Coalbrookdale cast iron multi-fuel stove in a stone surround. Radiator. Telephone, satellite TV and digital radio sockets. Ceiling fan.

Dining Room 3.92m (12’10”) x 2.74m (9’)
Two windows overlooking side and rear gardens. Timber panelling to dado rail. Victorian cast iron fire surround. Telephone and digital radio sockets. Radiator.

Kitchen 6.31m (20’8”) x 3.54m (11’8”)
Three south-facing windows looking onto rear garden. Gas fired Rayburn cooker / central heating boiler, separate freestanding gas cooker. Beech finished fitted units throughout. One and half bowl stainless sink with mixer tap. Ceiling fan. Radiator. Ducted extractor fan. Access to:

Loft Room 6.42m (21’) x 3.10m (10’2”)
Fully boarded, currently used for storage. Velux window, lights and power supply.

Rear Hall
Dado rail. Radiator. Hardwood staircase with under stairs cupboard. Stained glass window.

Ground Floor Bedroom 1 6.55m (21’5”) x 2.68m (8’9”) With Principal Bathroom en-suite.
Three windows overlooking rear gardens. Full height built-in wardrobes. Radiator. Telephone point.

Principal Bathroom 3.50m (11’6”) x 1.96m (6’5”)
Two windows. White bathroom suite comprising freestanding cast iron bath, period pedestal wash hand basin, W.C. and bidet. Ducted extractor fan.

Ground Floor Bedroom 2 4.50m (14’9”) x 3.19m (10’6”) into bay With Family Shower Room en-suite.
Bay window with woodland views. Godin wood burning stove. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. Telephone point.




Family Shower Room 1.90m (6’3”) x 1.85m (6’1”)
One window. W.C. and wash hand basin in white. Shower cubicle and shower room fully tiled in white.
Radiator. Ducted extractor fan.


First Floor
Bedroom 3 6.55m (21’5”) x 2.73m (9’)
Two Velux windows. Exposed roof timbers. Storage cupboards. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 3.67m (12’) x 3.54m (11’7”)
Two Velux windows. Exposed roof timbers. Radiator.

Bedroom 5 2.90m (8’6”) x 2.21m (7’3”)
Velux window. Exposed roof timbers. Built in wardrobe with mirror door. Telephone point. Radiator.

Outside

The property is accessed through magnificent original 18th Century double cast iron gates opening onto a private cobbled lane, with kissing gate leading to Rufford Park.
Pedestrian access leads to the original porticoed entrance.
The rear and side gardens are bordered by a full height stone wall and iron railings.
There is ample space for a number of parked vehicles, both at the front of the property on the cobbled lane and on the rear gravelled area.
Security is provided by an intruder alarm and PIR security floodlights.

Detached garage and workshop
Constructed in brick with a slate roof. Work benches and shelving to both main garage and workshop. Lighting and power supply. Vehicle inspection pit with built-in lights.

Woodstore
An open sided lean-to provides cover for dry storage of fuel for the woodburning stoves.

Timber shed / garden store 3.05m (10’) x 2.44m (8’)


Landscaped Gardens
The front elevation of the property is bordered by ornamental box hedges and topiary. The private cobbled lane offers splendid views of the Rufford Park and private access to a woodland walk.
The side garden features a shrubbery incorporating a rose arch over a gravel path.
The south facing sun terrace runs the length of the property leading to a gravelled area with arbour seating and a fountain.
The gardens have been designed to offer an interesting mix of hard and soft landscaping features with ease of maintenance in mind.
The well-stocked fishpond is fed by a stream and bordered by a long pergola-covered walkway leading to an individually designed gazebo.
The raised flowerbed conceals a Ha Ha with a line of screening trees.
A picnic area is situated in the mature woodland.
A small organic vegetable garden is set in a sunny position.


Utilities
Electricity and mains gas are metered. Unmetered mains water and wastewater services are provided.
Council tax is rated on Band C

Location
The historic village of Rufford is 8 miles from junction 27 of the M6 and within commuting distance of Liverpool, Preston, Southport and Manchester. Within two miles of the property, local attractions include Martin Mere wildfowl centre, Mere Sands Wood nature reserve, Rufford Old Hall, a National Trust property and the Rufford Marina adjoining the Leeds / Liverpool canal.
The village railway station, bus stops, Primary School, Post Office, Public House, shops, garage, and recreation park are all within walking distance.

Tenure

The tenure of the property is freehold.

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