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"Set in a stunning location by the Leeds Liverpool canal and offering extensive views with direct access to tow path, this pretty two bedroom cottage built circa late 1800 s must be viewed to fully appreciate. The property is ideally located, being able to enjoy all the benefits of rural living yet also being only a short distance away from all the local amenities found in the town of Burscough.
The property is entered via a glazed door to the rear porch. Entry into the kitchen is taken from here, with wooden wall and base units complimented by wooden work surfaces and tiled splash backs with inset sink and drainer, ceramic hob and extractor fan over. There is a tall unit with integrated oven and space above for microwave as well as space for dishwasher.

From here, a door leads into the utility room with space for washing machine and fridge freezer. A door from the utility offers access into the ground floor shower room which is fitted with double mains shower, W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin.

A latch door from the kitchen offers access into the snug, with feature multi fuel burner, window with side aspect and stairs to first floor. A door leads into the front aspect sitting room, with feature stone surround to the fire place. Windows to the front and side offer views over the canal. A further door into the front porch offers access to the paved patio which provides an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the aspect over the canal and countryside.

Stairs to first floor open into the large study area landing with built in storage cupboards and shelves. A side aspect window provides extensive countryside views to Southport and over to Blackpool. A large walk in cupboard provides an ever useful storage space, and there is access to loft via hatch in ceiling. From the landing, a door and steps down lead into a bright and spacious shower room with shower cubicle housing electric shower, corner W.C and pedestal wash hand basin. Rear aspect window over looks fields and countryside beyond.

A door from the landing leads into the principal bedroom, with windows providing front and side aspects as well as decorative wooden panelling to one wall. A sliding patio door offers access to the decked balcony area, with outside power point and offering breathtaking views over the canal and countryside.

A further door from the landing provides access into the second bedroom, with feature wooden panelling to part with storage space fitted above. A rear aspect window provides excellent views over the countryside beyond.

To the exterior, a rear driveway offers parking and access to a large garage with electric up and over door. A personnel door also provides entry to the garage and leads through to the rear decked area, log fuel store and oil tank. There is a delightful lawned area to the side with mature hedges leading to a shed with power and light. The front garden is walled and gated with paved patio areas and outside power point. The garden gate opens out directly onto the canal towpath, with the bustling town of Burscough being situated just over a mile down the towpath."