Property for sale in Wigan Road, Standish, Wigan WN6

120 Wigan Road is probably one of the most unique and interesting homes we have had the pleasure of marketing. This award-winning home was transformed in 2012 by it’s current owners in to a state of the art, contemporary home with great care and attention to detail throughout. Designed not only with current day living at it’s heart but also with a future proof plan to accommodate one level living if needed, this impressive and distinctive home, is certainly one to catch the eye. It is also worth mentioning that this is the first time this home has ever been to the open market during its lifetime having only been within the same families care for several generations. Having undergone a complete renovation in 2011/12 resulting in a labc build control award for not only best extension, but also best overall building project, the renovation included a complete overhaul of the property to include new roof, re wire, plumbing, plastering and with Oak flooring and bronze windows added to create this new home which is truly is impressive. The accommodation, which not only extends to a very generous 2100 sq. Ft and offers generous room proportions, light bright open spaces, vaulted ceilings and galleried landings, rests on a beautiful South-Westerly facing plot, which enjoys open aspects to the rear.
Briefly comprising of a beautiful solid Oak entrance door opening on to the vast open plan reception room with highlights including a stylish, contemporary woodburning stove, a bespoke curved open staircase rising to the mezzanine landing, fully fitted kitchen including a breakfast bar area, double Oak Bi folding doors leading into the courtyard and rear garden and Oak flooring throughout. This vast space is the heart of the home and is perfect for entertaining either indoor or leading to the outdoors during the summer months. There are features and interesting design touches not only evident in this room but indeed throughout the whole home. Leading from the reception area are two of the homes practical areas including a handy laundry and study, both rooms set leading off the main reception. There is a further hallway which leads to the rear of the property and into the cedar clad double story extension. Currently used as a sitting room, this room is equally well suited to a ground floor bedroom, also overlooking and leading into the courtyard, complete with Oak flooring and with it’s own amazing and private bathroom. The bathroom is finished with only the highest quality fitments including a four-piece suite with a panelled bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and W.C. And is complimented by travertine wall tiling. There is also a further walk-in store to the rear extension area. The first floor reveals two superb bedroom suites and a large open plan mezzanine landing which overlooks the galleried reception room. This area also currently accommodates a further study area and is spacious enough to provide an additional bedroom if needed. The smaller bedroom is filled with light and via Velux roof lights and the bedroom benefits from its own private cloakroom. The main bedroom is situated to the rear of the home, enjoying the lovely sunsets and open views. This generous room includes not only a Velux roof light but a window to the rear and the use of it’s own bathroom, complete with Copper freestanding bath.
Externally the home is equally as impressive and innovative in its design and finish. The home is set behind a contemporary boundary fence completed with Gabion baskets bordering the perimeter, and leading to a gravelled front garden with in built planting beds and a tarmac driveway leading to the garage complex. There is an excellent amount of parking. An Indian stone frontage and pathway lead into pedestrian access to the side of the home. The rear garden is a delight with the Bi folding doors from the home leading into a flagged courtyard area perfect for Al Fresco dining. The rear garden also offers lawns and planted areas, additional storage facilities and overlooks reservoirs only to the rear to give a complete feeling of privacy. Standish Village is within a short walk and this lively village offers an excellent range of facilities including good schools, great shops and lots of places to dine out or meet with friends. The village also offers excellent transport links to the nearby motorway and rail network and both cities and countryside beyond. This beautiful home is an absolute gem and viewings are strongly recommended to appreciate the standard, creativity and flair with which this home has been graced.