4 bedroom house

* Stunning Home * Contemporary Glazed Living Kitchen * Spectacular 1 Acre plot * Semi-Rural yet Very Accessible *

Simply delightful – this beautifully-presented detached character property has been tastefully upgraded and extended by the current vendors offering wonderful and flexible accommodation. 

The 4 bedroom home, with a date stone 1859, offers a perfect blend of styles, retaining the character of the original property whilst incorporating a contemporary feel.  The house offers generous accommodation and is set in an attractive plot extending to 1 acre (0.4ha) or thereabouts.  Positioned ahead of the ford, yet giving beautiful views over the brook and countryside beyond.  With potential for business opportunities/annex/holiday let in the studio /workshop (subject developing and to gaining any necessary consents) giving great potential for a real lifestyle change.  Furthermore a shepherds hut can be purchased by separate negotiation.

Nestled in Dilworth Bottoms, between Longridge and Clitheroe, the property is just a short drive from both.  Dilworth Bottoms is a hamlet closest to Ribchester - a popular village which has a shop, public houses and is best-known for its Roman Fort remains.  Longridge is a bustling town, which has a range of wider amenities: shops, supermarkets, healthcare providers and schools. Stonyhurst is within easy commutable distance.  There is equal access to the motorway at junctions 30, 31a and 31 of the M6 at Preston.

Entering the house via a gravel driveway, this property exudes charm from arrival, with plenty of space for parking and a path up to the front.  The part-glazed front door opens into a vestibule and limestone-floored hall beyond.  There is an opening into a study/snug, from which the contemporary Living Kitchen can be accessed.  Beautifully designed, this room has full-height glazing to 2 sides and includes triple-glazed sliding doors to a large patio area – ideal for entertaining outdoors or indoors! The use of oak helps to tone it into the original property.  The views from this room roll across the garden and the countryside beyond.  A range of painted kitchen units and contrasting oak shelving blend perfectly with the quartz worktop, central island with breakfast bar.  Integrated appliances include; dishwasher, induction hob, extractor and two Neff ’Slide & Hide’ ovens.  A fully-fitted pantry is found off the kitchen.

The spacious, traditional lounge has views out to the front of the property, and enjoys a woodburning stove set in a stone surround.  There are fitted book/display shelves.

The utility room has a door to the rear courtyard and includes a sink/drainer and points for a washing machine and drier.  The Austrian wood pellet boiler is used in this room, which has the benefit of a feed-in tariff, making heating this home both ‘free’ and environmentally efficient.  Further details are held with the agents offices.

The guest or fourth bedroom has the benefit of a beautiful family bathroom to include a slipper bath, washbasin and WC.

The staircase rises to the first floor landing and gives access to 3 further bedrooms.  The Principal Bedroom is something to behold, a bright and spacious room with fantastic views.  The en-suite has a double-ended bath, a WC and 2 washbasins set in an oak unit.  The family shower room includes a wash basin, WC and shower.

There is the potential to add a fifth bedroom in the attic (subject to the necessary permissions.)

A detached annex studio has been added to the property with potential for alternative uses (subject to gaining any necessary consents.)  It is fitted with a small WC cloakroom, is fully insulated with underfloor heating and fibre broadband.

The gardens are stunning with large areas of lawn, mature trees and bedded areas.  Raised beds and a polytunnel are also included – ready for your vegetable patch! 

From the garden there is a lovely view over looking the river and countryside beyond.  The property includes 50m of brook frontage. A further building offers log storage and ride-on mower or similar.

Marketed by: Armitstead Barnett, Clitheroe