Banks, PR9 8BB

Approached via secure gated access, the property immediately impresses with its substantial frontage, generous driveway parking and attractive detached setting. Internally, the home opens into a welcoming porch leading to a grand entrance hallway which sets the tone for the rest of the property. The ground floor benefits from beautiful stone flooring throughout, adding both elegance and durability to the living spaces. The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed with high-quality finishes and character features throughout, including stunning stained glass details and bespoke wooden sliding doors that add warmth and individuality to the home. The property boasts two generous reception rooms, both offering excellent entertaining and family living space, with one centred around a charming feature fireplace creating a cosy focal point. The smaller of the reception rooms boasts solid wood flooring. The heart of the home is the impressive farmhouse-style kitchen, fitted to a high standard and featuring a large central island, extensive worktop space and ample storage. Positioned just off the kitchen is a highly practical walk-in pantry, perfect for additional storage and everyday convenience. The ground floor also benefits from a downstairs WC/wet room, making the layout ideal for modern family living. Double garage with two doors, featuring a convenient sink with both hot and cold water. The boiler is also located in the garage. To the rear of the property, a substantial conservatory provides an additional reception and entertaining area, flooded with natural light and offering beautiful views over the gardens and surrounding land. From here, doors lead directly onto an elevated decking area, ideal for outdoor dining and relaxing. An adjoining shed offers further storage or workshop potential, while a gently sloped ramp leads down into the extensive rear garden and land beyond. The outdoor space is a standout feature of this home. The property enjoys its own private gardens together with approximately one acre of land to the rear, creating endless possibilities for families, gardening enthusiasts, hobby farming or simply enjoying the peaceful countryside setting. The rural location provides privacy and tranquillity whilst still offering excellent living space for modern family life. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with a spacious landing area complete with built-in storage cupboard. There are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all offering generous accommodation. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, featuring a large walk-in wardrobe illuminated by a skylight, creating a bright and luxurious dressing space. A wooden door leads through to the characterful en-suite bathroom where steps descend into an enormous deep bath with overhead shower, creating a unique and relaxing retreat. The first floor also benefits from a separate family bathroom fitted with a shower, perfectly serving the remaining bedrooms. This distinctive and substantial home is offered to the market with no onward chain and vacant possession, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a character-filled countryside property with extensive land, outstanding living space and enormous potential. There is shared access through the gates to the property, allowing the neighbouring property access to their garden.