Preston Road, Longridge, PR3

There’s a particular appeal to country living: more space, a garden you can properly enjoy and a home that feels removed from the rush. Then there’s real life.

School runs, last-minute plans, deliveries and the simple pleasure of having things close by. At Preston Road, you can enjoy that sense of breathing room while keeping Longridge part of your everyday life.

What began as a modest farmhouse has become a beautifully presented home of approximately 2,261 sq ft. It offers space for family life to unfold without everyone having to do the same thing in the same room.

The entrance hall leads to a separate lounge, where you can close the door on a busy day or settle in for a film. The study provides a dedicated place to work, keeping the kitchen table free for everything else.

The kitchen opens into a generous dining and family room that makes being together feel easy. There’s room to cook while others gather, to spread out over a Sunday lunch and to welcome friends without feeling crowded.

Doors lead out towards the garden when the occasion moves outside. Cleverly concealed off the kitchen is a utility room, giving laundry and everyday essentials a place of their own without interrupting the look and feel of the main space. There’s also a downstairs WC for family and guests.

Upstairs, four double bedrooms give everyone a proper space of their own. The principal bedroom has an en suite, a dressing room and a vanity area for getting ready.

The family bathroom, with its freestanding bath and separate shower, is equally suited to hurried mornings and slower evenings. The study and dressing room add flexibility if you need to use the home differently over time.

Outside, the gardens wrap around the house. There’s space for children to play, for a table full of friends and for a quiet spot to enjoy on your own. Abundant parking makes it easy for a household with several cars or regular visitors, while the detached garage adds useful storage.

This is the balance that can be hard to find: the space and character that make a former farmhouse so appealing, with a layout that works for modern family life.