Offered to the market for the first time in over a century, Lilac Cottage, built in the late 1890s, is a truly remarkable home, rich in local history.
Originally a cottage for farm workers, the property later served as Melling’s doctor’s surgery in the early 1960s. It has remained within the same family throughout, representing a rare and meaningful legacy that is now ready to begin its next chapter.
Full of character and charm, Lilac Cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of the village’s heritage. Properties of this nature seldom become available, combining period features, a rich backstory, and the potential to create a truly special home.
Situated in the heart of Melling, the property enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining well-connected to nearby amenities and transport links.
Whether you are drawn by its history, its individuality, or the opportunity it presents, Lilac Cottage is a home that simply cannot be replicated.
Set on a plot unlike any other in Melling, the property enjoys far-reaching views that have become increasingly rare following recent development within the area.
Positioned beside the village Church, the land to the rear is owned by the Church itself - which notably declined the opportunity to sell during the construction of the nearby new-build estate. This offers a rare sense of long-term security, preserving the open fields behind and ensuring the outlook remains unchanged for years to come.
Set back from the road, Lilac Cottage enjoys a private position, benefiting from not being overlooked to the side due to the presence of large, mature trees, which provide privacy without restricting the natural sunlight. A south-facing garden sits to the side, ideal for enjoying the sun throughout the day.
To the front, there is scope to adapt the space, with potential to utilise part of the garden to create a four-car driveway, with the option of adding a wall behind to further enhance privacy. Alternatively, for those not looking to extend, the property already benefits from a driveway that runs all the way down to the double garage itself.
Beyond this, a hidden garden can be found behind the double garage, offering views across the fields.
The setting reflects a traditional village feel, with potential for a vegetable patch; the current owner also had a pond there. The possibilities are endless.
The double garage itself is generous in size, with one electric door. Inside, it has been carefully organised by the current owners, creating a practical and well-kept space - a true testament to the way the home has been maintained.
The home offers undeniable kerb appeal. From the front, the original property is the epitome of cottage charm, featuring diamond leaded windows, a convenient porch, and a well-kept front garden.
There are three main access points, with the current owners typically entering via the kitchen door, located towards the rear of the home. Stepping through the stable door, you are welcomed into the kitchen, where stunning parquet flooring immediately stands out.
The property is presented in move-in-ready condition, allowing a buyer to comfortably live in the home while carrying out any desired updates over time. Many may consider extending or reconfiguring to create a larger kitchen space, although the existing kitchen remains in excellent order as it stands.
To the rear, the home continues into the scullery - what would now commonly be used as a utility room - enjoying pleasant views of the outdoors. These rooms were added during the 1960s, blending practicality with the home’s evolving history.
Moving through into the hallway and original part of the home, you are met with a natural flow of rooms, reflecting the character and layout of a property from this period.
As reflected on the floorplan, the current owners still refer to the rooms by their original names from when the property served as the village doctor’s surgery.
Entering through the original front door, you are welcomed into what was once the “Waiting Room”, which leads through to “The Surgery”, where the original flue remains in place, offering potential for a log burner, should a buyer wish to incorporate one.
Continuing through, you are then met with “The Dispensary”, further highlighting the home’s unique and historic past.
The surgery itself houses the original staircase, which rises to the first floor, where you will find two well-proportioned bedrooms. The upstairs remains quaint and in keeping with the traditional style of the property.
The boiler is relatively modern; however, the current owners have removed the radiators to prevent any potential damage while the property remains unoccupied.
The roof of the original part of the home was replaced approximately two years ago.
There is clear potential for those looking to reconfigure or extend, whether that be creating larger rooms downstairs or enhancing the upstairs to incorporate a more substantial principal bedroom and bathroom. The possibilities are extensive.
That said, the true beauty of Lilac Cottage is its versatility - it can be thoroughly enjoyed exactly as it is, while still offering the opportunity to evolve into a stunning long-term family home.
If you need to sell your property to purchase, you can’t deny that this marketing is the best in the marketplace. We can arrange to market your home to this level with no trouble. Ask to speak with Mia directly when you arrange your viewing.
This property is known to be freehold.
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This property is known to have no development happening at the rear.
This property is in Council Tax Band C.
