A superb deceptively spacious barn conversion with outstanding views over surrounding countryside on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Chipping offered to the market with no onward chain. Set on an extensive plot the property briefly comprises of entrance reception hallway, main lounge, dining room, garden room, sitting room, office, games/ entertaining room, kitchen , utility room and downstairs WC. To the first floor there is an impressive galleried landing leading to four bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms, and house bathroom. To the outside there is a generous mainly laid to lawn garden with fantastic open views, three timber stables, studio and Dutch barn all set in approximately 0.92 acres. Early internal viewing is essential to appreciate this superb family home having charm and character features including exposed beams and trusses throughout the property.

Approximate Gross Internal Area (GIA): 3,771 sq ft

The formal entrance to the rear of the property opens into a large entrance hall being open to the eaves and including a large, glass window front within the original barn door opening. The hallway includes an open staircase and mezzanine landing to the first floor. Leading off the central hallway is the living room, with windows overlooking the side and rear garden areas and including a stone fireplace and hearth. The kitchen includes a stable door leading out to the side access driveway and is fitted with base and eye level units and central island with integrated Belfast sink and electric oven. The kitchen includes an oil-fired cream Aga and exposed timber beams to the ceiling, providing a sense of farmhouse character. Off the kitchen is a utility room fitted with base and eye level units, a stainless steel sink unit and oil-fired boiler. Double doors lead from the kitchen into the dining room, which further leads into the garden room with external door to the front lawns and floor to ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural light into the room. Off the snug is a ground-floor WC and wash hand basin.

The ground floor also provides for three further reception rooms, including a large study, additional lounge and games room currently housing the snooker table, all with windows overlooking the front and rear garden areas and provide great spaces for entertaining or the potential for flexible living accommodation on the ground floor.

To the first floor is a galleried landing with under-eave loft storage areas and water cylinder. There are four bedrooms in total, with the master bedroom including a window overlooking the side garden and an en-suite bathroom including free standing bath, wash handbasin, WC and shower cubicle, with exposed timber beams to the ceiling. The second bedroom includes a walk-in dressing room and additional en-suite bathroom including corner bath, WC and wash handbasin. There are two further spacious bedrooms leading off the main landing. The family bathroom includes a pedestal wash handbasin, WC and bath, with the Velux overlooking the front garden areas.

The property is approached by double wrought iron gates leading to tarmac sweeping driveway which leads to the rear of the property and also to a further parking area to the side of the property. The generous gardens are mainly laid to lawn with shrub and flower borders enjoying open views across the valley towards Longridge Fell and Pendle Hill. There is a fence enclosed area which has previously been used as a chicken coop. The property has a large Dutch barn measuring approximately 28' x 53 . There are also three timber stables currently being used as storage and a large studio which has beautiful open views and provides a peaceful and relaxing workplace.

The property is located in a beautiful rural position in open countryside approximately 0.75 miles from the rural village of Chipping, in the Ribble Valley, within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chipping is a traditional village proving a basic range of amenities including a public houses, shops and primary school. Boasting wonderful walks & cycle rides to enjoy both around the village and on the fells to the north of the village.

Services
Oil Fired Central Heating, Mains Electricity, Water Treatment Plant, Mains Water

Tenure
We understand from the owners to be Freehold.

Energy Performance Rating
D.

Council Tax
Band F