DO you fancy living here? Rivington Lodge sits in a two-acre plot boasting stables, a hot tub and large pond frequented by rare Kingfishers.

The property on Dryfield Lane has both a detached stone element and a contemporary glass conservatory, as well as a stone barn.

Surrounded by open fields, the house includes five double bedrooms, four of which are en-suite, as well as four reception rooms, plus the imposing glass conservatory to the front.

"As the family has grown up we have kept ponies and been able to enjoy a rural life in this beautiful setting on the edge of Lever Park with its many bridleways," said the vendor.

"Kingfishers frequent our large pond, and many other birds and wildlife, which occasionally include deer, visit our grounds.

"The large gardens have provided great enjoyment, and we've integrated a greenhouse and excellent log store together with a detached stone outhouse, which we use for our hot tub.

"The barn has also been a great asset in terms of storage and flexibility and whilst we have considered its conversion, we wished to retain our private setting.

"All in all this has been a great family home and whilst we will be sad to leave we feel it is only right that the property can be enjoyed by a fresh growing family where we are sure children will generate great memories which for us has recently been capped off by our daughter hosting her wedding reception in a marquee within the grounds."

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The dining kitchen has fitted wall and base units incorporating a fridge and freezer, five-ring split-level hob and oven, plumbing for a dishwasher, cupboard concealing a boiler and opening into a utility room and a snug with a vaulted and beamed ceiling and large log burner along with a parquet floor.

There's also a library and a dining room that overlooks the front garden and pond.

An integrated double garage, as well as stables and a mezzanine level workshop are other features.

Elsewhere, the homes boasts a snug with large log burner, playroom, study, sauna and a cellar used for wine storage.

- Rivington Lodge, Dryfield Lane, Rivington, Bolton, is for sale at £1,550,000 with Lancaster Independent Estate Agents, Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, tel 01204 697919

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