Bolton by Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire

Barrett Hill Cottage

Holden | Bolton by Bowland | Clitheroe | Lancashire | BB7 4PG

BARRETT HILL COTTAGE

The house stands in an elevated, rural location and is spacious and well-presented having been updated and improved by the current owners. The flexible family accommodation now includes dining room and spacious living room, recently installed modern dining kitchen with separate utility room. To the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The house occupies a private setting with mature gardens and grounds surrounded by delightful rural views. There are extensive terraced rear gardens and a paddock extending to approximately 3 acres as well as a stone-built garage and parking area. A superb location for commuting to within Lancashire or Yorkshire, in catchment for local schools and with the market town of Clitheroe on the doorstep.

KEY FEATURES

The property briefly comprises :-

External porch leads to a generous living room via a contemporary glass door. Feature fireplace with wood burning stove. Dining room currently used as a large hallway leads through to the superb dining kitchen which has been recently installed. There is a central island unit with attractive marble worktops, modern appliances, and a range of fitted wall and base units. There is an Oil fired Aga used for cooking which also heats the hot water when switched on. To the rear of the kitchen is a well-equipped utility room and a separate W.C.

To the first floor, via a return staircase there is a generous landing with doors leading to four double bedrooms and a four piece house bathroom suite. The master suite which has been subject to a major refit is spacious with dressing area and an ensuite shower room with superb views towards Pendle Hill.

Externally, there is a flagged driveway in front of the house with parking for three to four vehicles and which provides access to the detached garage. The gardens are mature and have been landscaped and tiered to take advantage of the superb surrounding views. There is a small orchard containing apple, pear and plum trees, and raised beds to the rear of the property which are well stocked with plants shrubs and trees. Within the garden there are different seating areas perfect for alfresco dining and summer barbeques. There is a wood fired hot tub which is available to purchase if required.

The property has adjacent farm land extending to approximately 3 acres with access from gardens (front & rear) and via separate road access.

The current owners have installed a mobile field shelter / stables behind the house which are included in the sale. Behind the garage there is additional gated parking on a hardstanding surface.

Holden has a superb garden centre with visitor’s cafe and the picturesque village of Bolton By Bowland is 5 minutes away with a wonderful village pub

A short drive away is Clitheroe which offers a varied range of amenities including an excellent range of shops, bars, cafés and salons as well as supermarkets and the impressive Bowland Brewery leisure complex.

The area is a renowned “Foodie Heaven” with excellent pubs and restaurants, many set within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Trough of Bowland. The Ribble Valley is an affluent area with a café culture and rural heritage and is a desirable and aspirational place to live and visit.

Schools locally have an excellent reputation and there is a wide variety of both state run and independent to choose from. There are numerous village primary schools, as well as highly regarded private schools including Stonyhurst, Oakhill College, Moorlands & Westholme. The property is within the catchment area of Cllitheroe Royal Grammar School.

The house is 25 miles from Preston city centre with its West Coast mainline railway link to Euston (2 hours and 7 minutes) and Skipton Railway station 16 miles with direct trains to Leeds and London.

East Lancashire and Manchester business centres as well as the northern motorway network are within striking distance with the M6 junction 31 being approximately 20 miles away.

Travel distances are approximate. Preston 25 miles / Blackburn 18 miles / Manchester 39 miles / Leeds Bradford Airport 35 miles / Manchester International Airport 45 miles/ Kendal and the Lake District 50 miles.

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 18.09.2023

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