1 Burnhouse Cottage, Back Lane, Newton In Bowland Price £495,000

Beautifully set in the heart of the Hodder Valley with far reaching south easterly views, this gorgeous stonebuilt property will welcome a country minded family. Large yet cosy, it comprises lounge with log burner, sitting room, farmhouse style kitchen diner with an Aga, utility/shower room, four excellent bedrooms, house bathroom, garage and lovely gardens. (2,201 sq ft/204.5 sq m approx. EPC: C).

Stunning exposed stone features and oak beams. Just under nine miles from Clitheroe. 1 Burnhouse Cottage, Back Lane, Newton In Bowland

Directions Set amidst the rural splendour of the Hodder Valley, Burnhouse Cottages are but 9 miles from our Clitheroe office. Leave Clitheroe along Waddington Road passing right through the village of Waddington and up the Fell road, to the left of the Higher Buck Inn. Continue over the Fell dropping down into Newton bearing left after the Parkers Arms. Once you have reached the Village Hall, Back Lane is the next turning on the right hand side. Proceed up Back Lane and continue for 1.4 miles. The farm lane leading to Burnhouse Cottages is on the left hand side and identified by a signpost and also a timber covered shelter where the local farmer sells hens eggs. Continue along this tarmacadam drive for half a mile turning left, in front of the cottages, into a secondary drive which serves Number 1 and 2 Burnhouse Cottages. There is parking for approximately three cars at the end of the garden in line with the house. Services Mains electricity, water from a bore hole supply shared with three other properties, drainage is to a septic tank shared with two others. There is oil central heating from a Trianco central heating boiler. Mainly underfloor heating to the ground floor with panelled radiators to the first floor. We are advised the tenure is Freehold. Council Tax: RVBC Band F. Additional Features The property has LED and halogen down-lighting, Yorkstone flagged floors, oak floors, oak doors and hardwood double glazed windows. Location 2 miles to Newton, 7 miles to Waddington, 9 miles to Clitheroe. Rural yet eminently accessible. This small hamlet of properties and working farm is a short drive from the local amenities of Slaidburn, Newton and Dunsop Bridge. Slaidburn is the closest village with facilities that include a primary school, shop, post office and public house. You will find the Parkers Arms at Newton and the renowned Inn at Whitewell beyond Dunsop Bridge. Our vendor regularly picks up the London train from nearby Lancaster; a pleasant car journey through the Trough of Bowland (AONB). Accommodation The Hodder Valley lies within an area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its rugged rural vistas. Enjoying the benefit of neighbours either side, Number 1 Burnhouse Cottage has far reaching south easterly views across open fields onto Birckett, Easington and Newton Fells. The generous internal proportions lend themselves to family occupation and the gardens are perfect for children. With a floor to ceiling oak double glazed casement window set into the former barn door opening, the lounge is lovely and light. It has an oak floor, heavy set beams and a natural stone chimneypiece with oak mantel and a cast iron stove to warm you. In addition there is a sitting room giving a family further options. The farmhouse style kitchen diner is where you will naturally gravitate at mealtimes and parties too, no doubt. As you would probably expect there is a cream Aga set into a natural stone surround which is complemented by a stunning arrangement of classically styled units with black granite counters and upstands, an under-counter Belfast type pot sink with swan necked mixer tap and oak topped island unit. There is an integrated dishwasher and space for an upright fridge freezer. An impressive natural oak staircase ascends to the first floor landing. Beyond the kitchen diner is a utility room with fitted units and there is also a three piece shower room. On the first floor you will discover four uniquely different bedrooms. The amazing master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and two feature kingpost trusses in pitched pine. Bedroom 2 has a mezzanine sleeping area and once again features exposed pitched pine timbers. Bedroom 3 is a good double, currently used as a guest room whilst number 4, an ample single, makes a great office for the home worker. The generously sized house bathroom has the bath positioned to enjoy the views over the Fells and there is a thermostatic shower with folding screen over. Twin Sottini basins in a vanity unit and a low suite wc. The shared drive provides access to the detached garage and the private parking area for approximately three cars. A private pathway provides access to the property across a lawned garden with a raised patio area, providing the ideal alfresco location. When the sunlight dims there is external lighting. Below the car parking area is a further private garden area, similar in size to the main garden. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents. (24c15)

All fixtures and fittings in these particulars are included in the sale, all others in the property are specifically excluded. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Please note: Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of a contract.

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