Settled in a tucked away spot off the highly desirable Church Road is this charming four-bedroom semi-detached cottage, the property rests on an extremely private plot close by to the heart of the village and tempts you with the peace of its rural position. Perfectly inconspicuous, and breath takingly pretty, the cottage is set within large gardens amongst a small hamlet of prestige homes, just a short stroll from the picturesque St Mary The Virgin' Church. Uniting humble nature with a quality lifestyle the home oozes country charm with its abundance of period features and its handsome aspects which all combine to make this rural bolthole the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Internal inspection will reveal accommodation which briefly comprises of entrance porch, utility room, fabulous open plan living/dining kitchen featuring breakfast island and bi-folding doors, handy downstairs WC, 14` lounge and separate office completing the flexible ground floor layout, whilst to the first floor there are four delightful bedrooms, the master featuring both an en-suite facility and private dressing room, as well as an eye catching four piece family bathroom suite with low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, panelled bath and glass shower cubical. Externally there is extensive driveway & forecourt parking along with enormous well-kept private gardens which are fully enclosed and have neat lawns with a landscaped patio area for outdoor dining and entertaining. The is also a highly convenient 17` detached wooden garage/workshop providing additional storage. Rufford itself is a great family-friendly village, and is 5½ miles north east of Ormskirk’s historic market town. A largely rural parish Rufford is famed for attractions such as Meresands Wood Nature Reserve, the National Trust property Rufford Old Hall, and St. Mary’s Marina, which now includes a lovely eatery courtesy of the Boathouse Brasserie. In the early 20th century the village was described as “one of the prettiest in South Lancashire.” Rufford’s Church of England Primary School is located nearby and is a small family-orientated school that prides itself on offering a secure, welcoming and caring environment. Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy, located in the nearby village of Croston, has been recognised nationally for its outstanding achievements through designation as a Teaching School. Take a pinch of country living, a dash of rustic character and a splash of timeless elegance and you’ll magic up this gem of a property which really will inspire your ideas to live, relax, work or entertain in style.