Lancaster Road, Out Rawcliffe, Preston, Lancashire

What a property ! A significant regionally-renowned mixed use property which has a range of potential uses (subject to gaining any necessary consents) which has undergone a remarkable and significant transformation, with the current owners making significant investment and improvement to the property. Immaculately presented and completed to exceptional specification throughout. No expense has been spared and no detail missed.
This property offers three separate dwellings with a further one bedroomed annex, in excess of 70,000 sq. ft of commercial specification buildings and extensive concreted yard which in itself extends to in excess of 2.3 acres, all enclosed by security fencing. Set in a total of 64 acres (25.90 ha) OTA of grade 2 pasture land.

The current vendors had the vision to transform the former equestrian property into one of the most locally renowned events centres in the north and has been home to various events over the years. The vendors have made significant investment and improvements to the buildings and yard which have fantastic alternate use potential and provides a blank canvas for any purchaser now to benefit from the investments made.

The vendors vision for the site was to create a multifunctional event centre of the North.

Valiants Buildings and Secure Yard :

One of the many highlights of this exceptional property is the refurbished commercial specification buildings which in total provide for in excess of 70,000 sq ft of covered space and make a great base for a variety of users. In line with rest of the property, the vendor has provided the highest specification possible for the portal frame buildings with fully insulated roofs, tensile strength purlins, newly laid laser level concrete, fully rewired, linked CCTV and all up to the latest fire regulations.

The buildings all are inter-linked but have the added advantage of external roller shutter doors for easy open access which allows for sub-divisions for owner occupiers. The building complex also has an incredible first floor bar area which overlooks the main warehouse space. This is of exceptional quality and would fit in a high specification city-centre establishment. Bespoke cloakrooms, kitchen and store area complement the VIP bar area.

Former stables and barn give further opportunities for buyers to develop the remaining buildings (subject to gaining necessary planning consent) or to retain their equestrian use.

The buildings also have 720 newly installed solar panels providing 333kW capacity with accompanying battery storage which is contained and linked into the plant room and shortly to be connected to ENW local grid. This will provide a valuable income.

The expansive newly laid concrete yard which has also been future proofed with underground ducting and drainage channels and fully enclosed with palisade security fencing extends to in excess of 2.30 acres making this an exceptional outdoor space for many type of businesses. In addition there is a refurbished mobile office and static caravan providing flexible office facilities.

The yard has the benefit of an improved access off Lancaster Road with security gating.

Residential Properties :

Shire Lodge - A beautiful home which has been built to the highest specification with detailed and bespoke interior design with no expense spared.

Shire Lodge is encompassed within its own defined boundaries which provide good levels of privacy from the other residential dwellings and buildings but being close enough to for any business owner to have a hands-on feel for the entire property.

The accommodation includes an imposing entrance hallway with galleried ceiling setting the tone for this impressive home. A stunning well-equipped living kitchen which has an extensive range of quality integrated fittings that flow seamlessly into the adjoining orangery. There are three other separate reception rooms, together with a utility and cloakroom complementing the ground floor. The first floor enjoys a spacious open landing with principal suite including a beautiful bedroom, dressing area and stunning ensuite. Three further bedrooms each with ensuites complete the first floor. The second floor has a fifth bedroom with cloakroom and feature shower area built into the bedroom space along with ample under-eaves storage.

The house has wonderful hard landscaped areas to the front and side, providing plenty of parking and attached garaging for four cars. At the rear there is an expanse of patio, spacious lawned areas, separate bespoke dining areas an detached garden building.

The house has super hardscaped areas providing plenty of parking and garaging for 4 cars. At the rear, there is an expanse of patio and spacious lawned area. The house also has a Solar panels installed on the roof.

Valiants House - The original farmhouse has been completely refurbished internally which includes a welcoming entrance porch, two good sized reception rooms and a modern well equipped dining kitchen. To the first floor there is a, principal bedroom with an ensuite shower room with three further good sized bedrooms along with a four-piece family bathroom.

The farmhouse has independent access with large concrete driveway for various cars and a private lawned garden and patio to the rear.

Valiants Cottage and Annexed Flat - Located centrally within the complex is a further fully refurbished well-presented cottage, recently K-rendered to the exterior, providing for a modern well-equipped kitchen dining room, inner hallway with shower room and living room. To the first floor can be found four good sized bedrooms and family bathroom. Attached to the cottage is a very useful gym and garage storage area. Above the garage is a one-bedroom annexed accommodation which includes a kitchen living area, bedroom and separate shower room.

Valiants farmhouse, Cottage and Annex are let on long-term Assured Shorthold Tenancy for three years with the combined income of £42,000 per annum. (further details available by request )

Agricultural Land :

The property extends in total to a plot of 64 acres. (25.90 ha) OTA with the farmable area extending to 57 acres ota of Grade 2 improved temporary grassland which has in part undergone significant redraining, reseeding and improvement which now provides for a productive grassland block that is currently let to a local farmer on a seasonal basis. The land has the benefit of mains water and independent roadside frontage.