Yahoo News Five fabulous Lancashire homes with swimming pools you can buy right now for as little as £160k
For many, the recent sunny spell has had them dreaming of a dip.
Some head to the seaside to enjoy a splash among the waves while more seasoned swimmers head to lakes and rivers to enjoy wild swimming in the great outdoors.
But what could be more convenient than having your own pool available all year round?
These five properties each boast their own swimming facilities a stone's throw away from the front door. Some opulent properties have private indoor pools while others have access to year-round on-site facilities.
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Prescot Road, Melling
Price: £390,000
This beautiful semi-detached home on the border with Merseyside boasts its own outdoor pool. Situated in the countryside it is within easy reachof local amenities and boasts rural views.
The three-bedroom house is decorated to a high standard throughout and has a stunning open plan kitchen, perfect for entertaining. Bi-fold doors lead to the large garden where there is an outhouse and bar.
Blackpool Road, Preston
Price: £399,999
This six-bedroom home in Lea offers bags of living space and a superb low-maintenance garden.
The heated swimming pool makes for a more comfortable dip when the temperatures plummet. Indoors there is a spacious open plan living area with woodburning stove, with bi-fold doors opening out onto the garden.
The property is conveniently located for access to Preston city centre or the motorway network.
Main Street, Grindleton
Price: £895,000
This charming period home has views over Pendle Hill and boasts a modern open plan design with feature high ceilings, stunning 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside as well as a detached barn with commercial use, sauna and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
The spacious gardens are well maintained with mature fruit trees, a vegetable patch and large lawn.
The property was built in 1979 from dressed natural stone and has a recently added sunroom which makes the most of the spectacular views.
Borwick Lane, Carnforth
Price: £160,000
This immaculate lodge has spacious accommodation including three double bedrooms including en-suite, a separate bathroom and large open plan living area.
Situated on the Borwick Lakes development, set between Carnforth and Milnthorpe, the property is within easy reach of popular swimming locations in the Lake District and Capenwray Dive Centre.
Closer to home there is a heated indoor pool, steam room, fitness suite and beauty salon on site.
