Home:
* The ability to blend indoor and outdoor living while welcoming country living that always feels like a place of safety and security, beyond the gaze of village life!
* Originally built as a pub in 1730's - remodelled in 1903 when it went from the Malt Shovel Inn to been the most prestigious dwelling of Hornbys castle estate manager.
* 6 Bedrooms, 3 reception rooms
* Large social kitchen
* Clear views of the unique octagonal tower of St Margarets and beyond that is the rising fells of The Forest of Bowland
* Fantastic walks along the river Wenning and Lune
* Freehold

Services:
* Mains Electricity and Water
* Mains Gas
* Mains Drainage
* Underfloor heating in the modern side of the home
* Superfast fibre broadband - B4RN
* Good phone service across all networks
* Council Band G

This charming, and versatile, 6-bedroom detached home is ideal for multigenerational living. Brimming with original features, spacious rooms and cosy nooks enveloped in a delightful garden - traversing orchard, terrace and meadow as well as having attached barns, stables and outbuildings, Holly House is filled with the promise of a wonderful family home.

Built in 1730, the home started life as the Malt Shovel Inn before being remodelled in 1903 to become the prestigious dwelling of Hornby Castle's Estate Manager, and since 1982 has been the main multigenerational, much-loved family home of the current owners.

Many attractive original features have been retained throughout the home - graceful picture rails, deep skirting boards and an incredible cellar complete with slate table.

The features begin outside with the rustic charm of the barns, opening onto the road, providing access into the parking area. These attached to the symmetrical Georgian façade, hidden behind a more formal beech hedge and low stone wall creating an inviting and welcoming entry into the home.

Making your way into the vestibule, be greeted by the original geometric patterned tiles adorning the floor. Doff your shoes before taking the door into the entrance hall - a room in itself, with cosy reading nook beneath the panelled staircase.

To the right find a comfortable and spacious living room. Light floods in through the triple aspect apertures, deep red walls create elegance with the open fire, set in a traditional fireplace, acts as a grand focal point and large bay window, with tranquil views of the garden, makes for a sumptuous spot for relaxing and entertaining all year round.

Across the hall is a second equally lovely and capacious sitting room, again boasting original features continuing the homely feel. Perhaps this room could be a place for the children to play, have movie nights and keep all the toys safely in one place! The built-in cupboard is ideal for storing board games and DVDs.

Your journey moves into a versatile room, currently used as a snug, and once was the home's kitchen with Aga radiating heat throughout the home. Note the original, operational, service bells that enrich the space and a corridor that leads to a convenient WC and pantry.

On the far side of the snug follow the staircase up to two double bedrooms, contemporary in design and a shared bathroom, where a focal freestanding bath creates a serene spot to soak aching limbs. This part of the home would make an excellent area for extended family, allowing them to have their own escape. Spy the 1730's beams that adorn the ceiling adding depth and character.

On the ground floor find an effortless entertaining space in the open-plan dining and kitchen, to the rear of the home, where double doors open onto the terrace. Wood from the barn that stood before, has been handmade into the rustic style country kitchen cabinets and open shelving providing an abundance of storage for pots, pans, glassware and pantry goods. Gather around the island and catch up on the days gossip before taking a seat at the dining table where you can dig into a sumptuous feast that was made on the huge incredible focal point range.

Find two convenient and functional spaces just off the kitchen, in the form of an office and large utility with separate bathroom - ideally located with access to the garden so laundry will be done with ease.

Return to the entrance hall and ascend the stairs to the bedrooms. Three generous doubles and a slight smaller single room, all naturally lit through the stunning hardwood sash windows ensuring a calm and serene room to rest your head. These are spacious with ample room for furniture to store all your attire, pretty picture rails and some with opulent fireplaces. The master suite is particularly special with triple aspect windows and huge focal fireplace.

The family bathroom, with original cast iron bath, is decorated in lavish wallpaper making it a showstopper of a room. Adjacent find the separate Doulton & Co WC complete with genuine mahogany toilet seat and brass details. Truly an opulent space.

Space is abundant at Holly House, just see as you take the next set of stairs, to the third floor, and find two good sized rooms, once the servants' quarters but could this become a sanctuary for the children to call their own or a hobby room?

Holly House has always been a place for inspiration and contemplation, both inside and out - very apparent as soon as you catch a glimpse of the serene acre stretching from the home. The more you explore the more enchanting it becomes.

Although set in the middle of the village, the grounds feel tranquil and private comprising 3 separate lush green lawns that flow into each other with natural borders filled with shrubs, mature trees and pockets of colours.

Lovingly known as 'The Estate' by the current owner, the grounds have been well tended by the previous resident, who was a comparative plant ecologist and her father, the renowned botanist AR Clapham FRS, CBE. With a variety of areas, fit for a range of purposes the once public house grounds are now a mix of modern and original planting and features.

Well suited for a family, with thick stone walls adding security and the flat lawns and undergrowth providing spots to build dens, camp out under the stars, play hide and seek and mix potions. Note the grassy area to the left of the home that could become a children's paradise with a trampoline or sandpit.

Take the handmade wrought iron gate into the main half-acre orchard, where apple trees, originally planted in 1905 have been joined by native species and additional fruit trees in the form of cherries, Bramley's and Sloes. Perhaps a Sloe Gin could be bottled?

Continue your journey on the same paths, that have been mowed since 1989, through the wildflowers and orchids that create an impressive and magical carpet. The snake's head fritillaries are particularly breathtaking!

Take morning coffee on the terrace as the warmth of the sun engulfs the garden, rising high over the ancient oaks and beech trees of Hornby Castle, just beyond the orchard.

Extend the open-plan hub of the home onto the terrace, where foodie creations can continue in the rustic outdoor kitchen, built upon local stone. Why not invite friends' round and partake in a pizza making competition?

From 1952-1982 the stable block was used for broodmares, and has in recent years been utilised as an excellent pottery studio.

Could this become your new studio or garden office? Perhaps you might return it to its original use and welcome animals back to the home.

Attached to the home is a run of outbuildings, comprising a stable lad's cottage complete with original fireplace, two barns and a hayloft. Filled with potential, these are currently used for storage but with a little bit of TLC could become additional living space for family, a potential rental income or impressive workshop and garage, all subject to planning. Pop the bins out through the convenient ginnel that leads to the front of the home.

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Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold