For many decades, 341 Marine Road Central was a well-loved home for a local GP who practised, along with colleagues, in a surgery located on the ground floor.
As a fascinating slice of social history, certain pieces remain from that time such as signage and a small dispensary, and as a point of interest, in years gone by there was also an optician and a dentist on this same terrace of properties.
The handsome sandstone mid terraced townhouse has abundant period features and Historic England have recognised the importance of its architecture by declaring the property Grade II Listed.
For those that appreciate architectural detail, this house retains many points of interest such as an elegant staircase, weighty panel doors, period fireplaces and windows, many still fitted with the original glass which include striking bow windows on the front elevation, exposed and wide floorboards, plaster arches and curved 1930s plaster cornices.
The extensive accommodation, in total more than 5600 sq ft and spread over four floors, begins with an entrance vestibule which leads into a large and striking hallway, two graceful reception rooms – one with ample room for a grand piano – and two further rooms, ideal as an office or playroom or possibly for incorporation into one large third reception room.
There is a kitchen with domestic offices of utility, scullery, pantry and rear vestibule, as well as a bathroom and two cloakrooms.
Rising to the first floor, there are six bedrooms and a bathroom.
The second floor offers three rooms and additional under eaves storage space, with plenty more storage in the extensive cellars.
Outside there is a delightful rear garden, well stocked and housing a greenhouse and a convenient outside cloakroom. There is pedestrian access to a generous single garage and along the front of the house is additional parking.
The views from the house are tremendous encompassing a panoramic sweep of coastline and bay, looking across to the impressive Lakeland mountains. West facing, the property also enjoys the most glorious of sunsets.
Times change and the house is now ready for the next generation to use the extensive and adaptable accommodation as they require and put their own individual stamp on it – possibly as a fabulous family home with plenty of room for a growing family both inside and in the rear garden, or as a wonderful residence for a couple looking to work from home, entertain and thoroughly embrace the ample space.
The property also has potential opportunities for commercial use as impressive offices or consulting rooms.
With a guide price of £499,950, it’s an imposing and instantly striking house that has been often admired by those walking past on the promenade.
341 Marine Road Central is marketed by Fine & Country Lancaster, 19 Castle Hill, Lancaster LA1 1YN. Email [email protected] or call 01524 380560.
1. 341 Marine Road Central, Morecambe
This handsome sandstone mid terraced townhouse has abundant period features and offers extensive accommodation. Photo: Fine & Country
