2 bedroom house

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Nestling in six acres of its own land in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley countryside, this romantic little hideaway offers a unique opportunity to escape from the normal routine. It provides the freedom to do a lot or very little, from fishing for trout in the local river or exploring the neighbouring woodland to snuggling up in the converted barn.

A very rare opportunity to buy a holiday home currently run as a successful weekly holiday let (turnover £25,000 p.a.), with three acres of flat fields, a further three acres of woodland a beautiful small trout river with around a mile of fishing rights on the River Loud included.

Perfect for your own bolthole, it is located just off a quiet country road but only a two-minute drive from Chipping, a few hundred yards from the famous Gibbon Bridge Hotel and a 20-minute drive from Clitheroe.

Dusty Clough Barn - A delightful barn conversion, extending to around 1,000sq.ft. and comprising a large living kitchen, dining / living area on the ground floor with a downstairs shower room. A split-level modern staircase leads to two double rooms, each with en suite facilities of a high standard and specification. The kitchen has all fully integrated appliances and a Belfast sink.

The Area - The Ribble Valley is a renowned area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and this property is located in the centre of it.
With fabulous fell views to the north and Longridge Fell to the south, lying in rolling green pastures and set in its own six acres of land, the plot has potential for expansion, ponies or other rural amenity activities.

Walking - Dusty Clough Barn is the perfect base from which to embark on a scenic walk, run or cycle ride. There are several stimulating routes close by, not least the 6.7 mile (10.7km) Tolkien Trail which takes in areas beloved of the famous author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Others include:
?Newton to Pain Hill – a moderate 4.6 miles (7.4km)
?Dunsop to Brennand Fell – an energetic 4.75 miles (7.6km)
?Whitewell – a moderate 5.4 miles (8.7km)

Fishing - Fishing enthusiasts coming to the area are truly spoilt for choice. In addition to the River Hodder and the aforementioned River Loud, the Stocks and Barnfold Reservoirs – respectively at the head of the Hodder and in the shadow of Beacon Fell Country Park – are both nearby.

Eating Out - As well as being renowned for its stunning countryside, the Ribble Valley prides itself on its range of excellent restaurants, pubs and hotels. Located just a few hundred yards from Gibbon Bridge Hotel and with the famous Inn at Whitewell just a five-minute drive away, Dusty Clough Barn is within close proximity to a number of other excellent establishments.

Places To Visit - Sited within six miles of Clitheroe and only five miles from Garstang, Dusty Barn Clough is an ideal starting point for exploring the local towns, villages and sites. The lengthy list of places worthy of exploration includes the bustling village of Whalley, home of the first Roses cricket match in 1867. It also features Stonyhurst College – a coeducational Jesuit independent school that occupies a Grade I listed building – and the Roman Museum in Ribchester.

Outside - There are two substantial stone-built outbuildings (2.5m x 2.2m and 2.5m x 3.3m) that are blocklined with concrete floors, thus making great utility / storage facilities. In addition, there is a large timber garden shed and two further wooden cabins just a short distance into the woodland. Subject to planning, these could have scope as further living accommodation.
The woodland comprises a mix of native deciduous trees forming a steep gulley each side of the stream that flows into the River Loud at the northern boundary of the land.

The open fields are down to good, flat grassland which also slopes gently down to the river.
There is some idyllic small-river trout fishing along the beat of the river, which extends up to the bridge opposite Gibbon Bridge Hotel. Wading is required, but it’s a beautiful shaded stretch of water providing great sport from the stock of wild brown trout – perhaps even the occasional grayling or chub in the winter months, or a sea trout or salmon at the back end of the season.

Planning - Converted over ten years from an old agricultural field barn, the property has consent for holiday usage with a 12-month occupancy licence; this provides a maximum of three months’ lease term in any calendar year. As such, it is ideal for short-term holiday lets or for use as a weekend bolthole for the owner at any time of the year.

General Information - Services
The site has a filtered spring water supply, mains electricity and its own Klargester treatment plant; is also has a rainwater harvester for the toilets. There is B4RN optic supply broadband, which is currently the fastest system in the country.

There is underfloor heating throughout, supplied by a ground source heat pump. The stone-flagged floors are lovely to walk on in the colder months, with a log burning stone adding extra cosiness.

Marketed by: Athertons, Whalley