5 bedroom house

Situated in a rural yet convenient location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cappers Farm is a stunning family home which has been sympathetically upgraded and meticulously maintained by the current owners. This detached property will appeal to those seeking generous family accommodation, blending beautiful period features together with contemporary fixtures and fittings. The property has 5/6 bedrooms, snug, dining/sitting room, family lounge, breakfast kitchen, utility room together with a leisure complex featuring a gym, indoor swimming pool and relaxation room. Externally there are attractive formal gardens including an orchard, a substantial stone built stable block with 3 large stalls, separate tack room, numerous storage rooms and workshop. There is a detached 2 storey guest annexe with en-suite bedroom and a fabulous first floor entertaining suite with a mahogany corner bar above an integral single garage. Two additional double garages together with a separate substantial building that was formally a helicopter hanger/storage unit which remains extremely versatile and suitable for a variety of alternative uses.
The property enjoys the benefit of approximately 17 acres of land which is available by separate negotiation.

Cappers Farm is a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial family home with flexible and extensive accommodation in a rural yet convenient location in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Pendle Hill. Situated just outside the pleasant village of Newchurch-in-Pendle, the detached farmhouse has superb rural views of the open countryside and will appeal to those seeking a property with equestrian facilities and land, or to those seeking a versatile property with substantial storage potentially for business purposes as well as a family home with annexed guest accommodation.
Briefly comprising:-
House - Beautiful stone built detached farmhouse with entrance porch/hallway, utility room, high quality breakfast kitchen hand-crafted by Simpsons of Colne with Caesarstone worktops and integrated Miele appliances including steam oven, fan oven, combination oven and microwave, warming drawer and induction hob. Off the kitchen is the snug featuring a modern inglenook style fireplace, there is a further dining/sitting room and a substantial family lounge with ornamental fireplace incorporating a large wood burning stove. To the rear of the lounge is a ground floor W.C and a passageway connecting to the leisure complex comprising gym, indoor swimming pool with private changing facilities and a relaxation room/conservatory.
To the first floor accessed from a spacious landing there is a master suite with dressing room, en suite bathroom including jacuzzi bath, a further double bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms of various sizes but all generous in proportions (one currently used as a Zoom room), separate family bathroom with three-piece suite and a separate double office with fitted furniture hand-crafted by Simpsons of Colne. Large boarded loft area with a retractable ladder, currently used for a train set and Scalextric whilst providing generous storage space.
Externally the house is surrounded by attractive formal gardens, an orchard and various patio areas to take in the delightful panoramic views of the open countryside.
Guest Annexe - Detached from the main farmhouse and across the central courtyard stands a substantial two storey guest annexe offering flexible guest accommodation and entertaining space. To the ground floor is an entrance hallway leading to a ground floor guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, to the first floor is a large open plan space currently used as an entertaining room with corner mahogany bar and substantial living area. The annexe benefits from an integral garage and a separate lawned garden area to the side.
Garages - Attached to the guest annexe on two sides are two separate double garages, with roller shutter doors.
Stables - Stone built detached stable block incorporating three large stalls with power, light and water, excellent tack/feed room, numerous storage rooms and workshop with adjacent low suite W.C. with hand wash basin. Attached to this are two further rooms currently used as a recording studio, to the rear is a concrete apron leading to a secure pond and further garden area, ideal for keeping pets or poultry.
Hangar - There is a large helicopter hanger/storage unit constructed from a steel portal frame with power, light and water laid on, accessed via concertina double doors with a substantial concrete apron suitable for a helicopter landing pad or recreational use.
Land - The property enjoys the benefit of approximately 17 acres of land which surrounds the site and on which there is a double-sized field animal shelter. The land is available by separate negotiation – further details upon request.
The access to Cappers Farm from Well Head Road is currently through a working farm where there has recently been an application submitted to Pendle Borough Council for the conversion of a disused agricultural barn at the access in to four dwellings which, if successful, will improve the existing access. Details are available to view on the website of Pendle Borough Council under application number 21/0379/FUL
Separately, there is already planning consent approved for a new private access road to be constructed for the exclusive use of Cappers Farm - the vendors have obtained prices and are prepared to contribute towards this cost - further details on request.
There is a little used footpath currently running across the courtyard area of the property. An application has been submitted and is currently underway for diverting the footpath to the South of the property - further details upon request.
The owners have recently submitted a planning application for a 20m x 40m outdoor manège/riding arena which is currently ongoing and available to view on the website of Pendle Borough Council under application number 21/0383/FUL
The village of Fence is 1.2 miles away where there are numerous local facilities including a junior school, shops, pubs, restaurants, and recreational areas. The larger towns of Barrowford, Burnley, Colne, Blackburn, Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley are all within easy reach, as are numerous other small pleasant villages including Barley, Downham and Higham.
The M65 motorway is 2.8 miles away giving through routes to the main motorway network. Being so close to Pendle Hill, there are some beautiful countryside walks nearby together with many and varied sporting facilities including horse riding, cycling, golf, fishing, cricket and tennis, together with Premiership football played at Turf Moor in Burnley.

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Mains Electricity
Mains Water
Septic tank drainage
Oil Fired Central Heating
LPG Gas
4G monitored alarm system
Satellite broadband providing WiFi throughout the house and point-to-point access to outbuildings
Council Tax - Band F

Tenure
Freehold with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion.



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