Clitheroe, Lancashire

The Meadows

Worston | Clitheroe | Lancashire | BB7 1QA

THE MEADOWS

The Meadows is a beautifully presented substantial five bedroom family home located on the outskirts of Worston in the heart of the Ribble Valley. This property has been lovingly restored upgraded and improved in recent years and the quality of finish is exceptional.

KEY FEATURES

Set within a generous plot which with the addition of two adjacent paddocks extends to approximately 5 acres the property has outstanding South facing views to Pendle Hill. The gardens and grounds are superb with wellplaced seating areas and terraces designed to make the best of the views and orientation. The house has a private gated driveway to the front which has ample parking and turning as well as a large garage which has planning consent for a 1 bedroom annexe.

Within the grounds there is a stable block, vegetable garden and dog kennel. Internally the house is spacious and well planned. Briefly consisting of :Hallway, Family Room, Living room, dining room, W.C. spacious kitchen, utility room and second Sitting room / dining room opening on the garden terrace.

To the first floor there are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The master suite is a fantastic dual aspect bedroom with French doors to a Juliet balcony with views to Pendle Hill, the room is a large double and has a dressing room, and superb contemporary en suite bathroom. PROOF OF FUNDING REQUIRED PRIOR TO VIEWING

The Meadows is a detached 5 bedroom family home which extends to 298 sqm or 3208 sqft and occupies a private location on the outskirts of Worston Village some 1.5 miles away from Clitheroe town centre. The location is superb and private yet the house is well placed for all local amenities and is within catchment for all local schools.

The finish of this house is exceptional and inspection will not disappoint.

SELLER INSIGHT

The Meadows is a spacious property situated in a green and rural setting. You could be in the depths of the countryside, but it is only a two minute walk into Worston village and a two minute drive into Clitheroe. Its idyllic, tranquil location is made more appealing by the glorious views it enjoys across rolling countryside to Pendle Hill.

The present owners explain they immediately fell in love with the unrivalled views from the house and garden, but the house required some renovation, which was completed to the highest specification. The house was stripped back to the brick course, and an extension increased its original size by a third. The Meadows is now a house with a luxury of space and comfort.

The whole house is appreciated, but the Garden Lounge extension is the sociable hub of the home. It flows from the well equipped kitchen and is a light flooded area where you can look down to the gate into the field and Pendle Hill beyond. It is a scene guaranteed to destress you after a busy day and connects the house to the natural landscape.

The choice of a further lounge and snug allows you to have alone time if needed. Also the children can be in one sitting room and leave the adults peacefully in theirs. It is a home where you can entertain with ease; perhaps with pre dinner drinks in the snug, where a log burner makes it a cosy winter sanctuary, before up to ten friends sitting down in the dining room.

The bedroom above the garden lounge is yet another area where you can relish the delightful surroundings. What better way to start a summer morning than by open the balcony doors and sit with a coffee, watching the horses in the field and the busy bird life in the garden.

The Meadows has five acres of land, with a mix of formal gardens, a small walled garden with raised vegetable beds, around the house plus two fields. There is a double stable and hay store plus outdoor and winter dog kennels. The grounds form your own private oasis surrounded by natural beauty.

With Worston village and Clitheroe on the doorstep, and with a frequent rail service into Manchester, you have the best of town and country living. Worston is a friendly community and Clitheroe has good retail, leisure, and educational facilities. There is an active cultural scene with an annual Jazz Festival and a Food Festival each August, and it is excellent walking country.

The owners say they will miss everything about The Meadows and the area, but the time has come to downsize. They are sure the next owners will love it as they have. They take away many very happy memories.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

KEY FEATURES

To the first floor:- Landing, providing access to 4 bedrooms one of which is en suite and one with access to converted attic space. Separate house bathroom, dressing room leading to stunning master suite with floating bed and superb contemporary ensuite bathroom. The views from the bedroom via the dual aspect French doors and Juliet balconies is breath-taking and overlooks the rear garden and paddocks.

Outside:- The gardens and grounds surround the property and ensure privacy. To the front is a large gated driveway with ample parking and turning area. The gardens have been extensively landscaped and the seating areas and terraces have been strategically located to take advantage of the landscaping, orientation and views. At the bottom of the garden is a stable block comprising two stables and a tack room. There is a dog kennel and vegetable garden with raised beds.

The garage is large and stone built and is accessed from the driveway. There is currently planning consent allowing conversion to a 1 bedroom contemporary annexe, please ask for further details.

Overall the accommodation is beautifully presented and inspection will not disappoint.

Clitheroe centre is 1.5 miles away. The town has a medical centre, swimming pool, library, golf club and a wide range of recreational facilities with lovely open countryside in the Ribble Valley, Yorkshire Dales and West Coast on the doorstep.

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 are a wide variety of both state run and independent to choose from. In the catchment for Ribble Valley schools and is within easy reach of the highly regarded local public schools including Stonyhurst, Oakhill College and Moorlands.

East Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire business centres as well as the northern motorway network are within striking distance. Travel distances are approximate, Blackburn 12 miles / Skipton 20 miles / Leeds 47 miles / Manchester 35 miles / Leeds Bradford Airport 39 miles / Manchester International Airport 49 miles/ Kendal and the Lake District 60 miles. M6 North and South 15 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 15.05.2023

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EMMA BALDWIN PROPERTY CONSULTANT

JULIE JACKSON SENIOR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

JASON PRESTON HEAD OF SALES