Detached house for sale in Tatham, Lancaster, Lancashire LA2

From the very first glimpse of this beautiful detached residence it is clear that Moorhead Farmhouse is special. Dating back to 1747 the picture perfect location, just two miles out of the quintessential village of Wray, is immersed in rural surroundings with breathtaking views from every aspect. The scenery is constantly changing with the weather and the passing seasons.
The farmhouse is as attractive in winter when covered in snow as it is in the height of summer with sheep grazing in the neighbouring fields and the pretty cottage garden is in full bloom. This family home has it all.

The property itself offers accommodation which is bursting with character: Local craftsmanship is evident throughout and has been spliced into the original features of the building creating a home which is both practical and yet also retains the charm you would expect of a rural, Grade II listed property.

Entry to the house is from the door at the rear of the property (the original front entry door is still usable and situated in the formal living room) this opens into a large vestibule which is currently also serving as a second office- it is big enough for a pram, a desk and all the outdoor boots and shoes.

This leads into an inner hallway which allows access to the formal living room with its multi fuel fire, beautiful original beamed ceiling and deep windowsill with views out across the garden and fields beyond. The dining room next door is a good size and also has the beams and fire and the large dining kitchen at the rear of the ground floor feels like the true heart of the home. There are solid wooden units, exposed stone walls, an Aga, space for a family-sized dining table and with a contemporary touch of slim line solid marble worktops. The ambience in this room is one of a cosy welcoming space - perfect for the family to dine and chat.
The kitchen area leads into a laundry room which has a ground floor WC and rear door access out to the garden. There are also a set of ladder style stairs which lead up to a fantastic home office room which is connected to the house but separate enough for quiet when required, and also benefits from some stunning views.
The vaulted cellar - perfect for storing wine, pickles and/or kitchen equipment is accessed from the hallway, down stone steps. The vaulted ceiling is the reason the property received its listed status - interestingly there is an internal well in the cellar - not used anymore!

Upstairs on the first floor are three bedrooms - the master has built in wardrobes and a relatively recently added en suite shower room, plus the family bathroom. Each bedroom has a charm of its own and of course those views do not disappoint from the first floor.
Another flight of stairs (with a low beam over the stairwell) leads up to the large loft room - this is perfect for use as an occasional bedroom, teenage den or playroom - there is a large loft storage room accessed off this room which the current owners had contemplated converting to another en suite (you would have to make your own enquiries) but there is further potential.

The exterior of the property is also very special - the rear garden is sheltered and gently sloping which provides privacy - there are views which stretch for miles and a delightful timber framed summerhouse is the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of tea and relax with a book or a hobby. There is even a grapevine in here!

The garden wraps around and following the path takes you to a lower gravelled patio area - the views are particularly beautiful from here - the sunsets especially - ideal to enjoy an evening glass of something chilled in the summer months. As you can see from the photographs there is also a second working well in this section of the garden which has been covered for child safety.

Detached from the main house is the stone garage and workshop. This has evidence of the original timbers but has been renovated and had the roofline raised to create a large space which would easily store cars, outdoor equipment, tools and still have room to spare. It is secure and close to the house.

Finally, but by no means least, there is an additional small field which was purchased by the previous occupants of the farmhouse many years ago. We have been informed that it is 0.8 acre and is hedge enclosed with orchard trees to one end and fully grassed. Currently the owners allow the neighbouring farmer to graze sheep on it but it could provide extra garden, a nature meadow, or something more imaginative like training dogs!

This is a rare find - you will not fail to be charmed by the property's rural but connected location and utterly beautiful apprearance both inside and out.