2 Bedroom Detached House

85 School Lane, Old Skelmersdale

Property available furnished and unfurnished.

85 School Lane is a spacious, welcoming, and elegant two-bedroom, two-reception-room semi-detached house full of character. Originally built in the mid-1800s and subsequently modernised, this charming home blends period features with modern comfort.

Ground Floor

The front gated garden opens to a large and bright reception room offering picturesque views across open parkland. Adjoining this is an elegant second reception room, featuring a square bay window enclave that invites plenty of natural light and provides bright side views.

The beautifully fitted kitchen includes a breakfast bar with chairs, gas hob and oven, refrigerator, washing machine, and tumble dryer. From the kitchen, a utility area provides additional storage and houses a Worcester combination boiler.

A white and blue bathroom suite adjoins the kitchen area, complete with toilet, washbasin, sunken iron bath, and a separate shower cubicle. The kitchen also has direct access to the rear courtyard, offering a private outdoor space.

First Floor

A bespoke, handmade wooden bannister and staircase lead to the first-floor landing, where there are two double bedrooms and a toilet with washbasin.

The spacious front double bedroom enjoys views of green open parkland and comes with fitted double wardrobes, mirror, chest of drawers, and a washbasin with mirrored vanity unit.
The rear double bedroom overlooks the back elevation of the property and features an inbuilt wardrobe.

The landing provides ladder access to a fully boarded and insulated loft space, ideal for additional storage.

Features and Amenities

All rooms benefit from TVR radiators connected to the central heating system and are fitted with four-blade ceiling fans with integrated lights. The property features UPVC front and back doors and double glazing throughout.
There is open off-street parking adjacent to the side wall (before the bay window) on a shared driveway.

 
Location

85 School Lane is located in a popular and highly desirable area of Old Skelmersdale, directly opposite beautiful open parkland and within walking distance of good primary schools.

The property is close to the historic market town of Ormskirk (4.5 miles), offering restaurants, cafés, bars, and a vibrant student community at Edge Hill University. Nearby are areas of outstanding natural beauty, including Parbold Hill, Parbold Village and Canal, and the Martin Mere Wetland Trust.

Excellent and wellbeing access: Ormskirk hospital [children and maternity unit] 4 miles; Sandy Lane G.P. and dental clinics within walking distance. Ayurvedic clinic and spa [PanchaKarma centre, Ashurst] 5 minutes drive. Bus stop is 1 minute walking distance

For commuters, the location provides easy access to the M58 and M6 motorways and is conveniently situated between Liverpool and Manchester.

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