5 bedroom house

** LOCATION!! ** RURAL BARN CONVERSION ** TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT ** WALK TO THE PUB! **

It is all about location! Sat in the Ribble Valley hamlet of Thornley, this lovely property has a stunning rural backdrop and the grounds extend down to the River Loud. All within walking distance of The Derby Arms at Thornley and a short drive into Longridge, this lovely home is well located for those who enjoy the countryside but wish to be accessible.
This lovely converted barn was developed for the current vendors and has been a much enjoyed family home for many years. Offering five bedrooms and four reception spaces, all positioned within sizable gardens and grounds, this fantastic barn conversion would be ideal for those who are looking for the space for a family or those who simply want the space in a beautiful home in a lovely location.

A tarmacadam driveway leads through to a gravel parking area ahead of the entrance door and double garage. There is an open porch with front door which opens into the entrance hall with a WC off. The kitchen includes a range of wall and base-mounted units with a worksurface over and there a point for a range cooker, American fridge freezer and dishwasher, along with a double sink and drainer. Views are offered out across the rear gardens and countryside beyond. The utility room is found off the kitchen and has a point for washing machine, sink and drainer, water tank cupboard and oil boiler. There is a dining area off the kitchen which has a window to the front of the property and has an exposed stone wall, adding to the character of the room.

The dining hall is positioned centrally within this lovely converted barn. There is a picture window to the front and windows to the rear, along with part-glazed doors to the rear to allow the enjoyment of the gardens. This is an impressive room which has a staircase which rises up to the first floor: a great space for entertaining.

The lounge has windows to two sides creating a lovely, bright room with woodburning stove, set in a stone hearth. There is a further reception room/study and patio doors to the side. There is a storage room off the study.

A staircase rises up to the first floor to a galleried landing with doors off to various bedrooms with access provided to the loft from the landing space. There are five bedrooms in total. The principle bedroom has windows to the side of the property and includes a walk-in wardrobe. The en-suite has a corner bath, wc, pedestal wash hand basin and a heated towel rail. The guest bedroom includes a shower en-suite. There are three further bedrooms. The family bathroom has a pedestal wash basin, WC, double-ended roll top bath with showerhead fitting and a separate shower.

This fantastic barn has a detached double garage with a personnel door and up and over doors. There is a workshop area to the rear. A chicken run is also provided to the rear of the garage and there is an orchard area. There is a large expansive lawn which drops down to the River Loud creating a lovely space surrounding the property. There is a large decked area which is positioned over part of the river, providing a great space for outdoor entertaining and catching the sun.

This fantastic property is well-located for easy access into Longridge and to the motorway junctions. It is also well-located for enjoying the very best of the Ribble Valley being close to the foot of the Bowland Fells.

Marketed by: Armitstead Barnett, Clitheroe