Lower Simpson Fold Farm, Higher Wheelton PR6 8HL

Lower Simpson Fold Farm Off Road Higher Wheelton Nr PR6 8HL

A detached spacious country property of character stone build with modern internal layout and fixtures whilst retaining many character features. Lower Simpson Fold Farm is situated in a most attractive rural setting with open rolling countryside valley views yet convenient setting with excellent access to all the main motorway links including M61 & M65 There are circa 32 acres adjoining available by separate negotiation which would make an excellent equine property subject to consent

Asking Price £1,500,000

Lower Simpson Fold is thought to dat e back to the Utility Room 10’10 x 7’11 (3.30m x 2.41m) Sitting Room 21’4 x 10’10 (6.50m x 3.30m) 1600’s formerly a working farm but over the years the Fitted base and eye level units w ith granite worktops, Brick Inglenook fireplace with inset multi-fuel stove, property has been completely removed and gardens single drainer stainless steel sink unit, part tiled walls, exposed beamed ceiling. professionally landscaped as well as a new three car stone flagged floor, plumbed for automatic washing garage with integral access. There are solar panels fitted machine. Dining Room 16’10 x 16’4 (5.74m x 4.96m) to the garage roof which feeds electricity to the dwelling Solid pine floor, featu re carved stone fireplace, feature and is also sold back to the Gri d generating reasonable Cloaks Room/Rear Porch 10’5 x 6’0 (3.17m x 1.83m) floor to ceiling window income. Stone flagged floor, stable door to side gardens. The property is set within about 4 acres (1.62 Ha) of Study/Library 14’6 x 12’1 (4.42m x 3.68m) gardens and grounds Cold Room 10’5 x 5’3 (3.17m x 1.60m) Fully fitted solid cherry wood library book shelving Stone slab shelf, Belfast sink unit. incorporating separate corner desk unit, feature stone Located along a private track in an elevated position with fireplace with French wood burning stove. open valley views in this popular location with excellent access to the M61 (Junction 8) and M65 (Junction 3) Manchester 20 miles, Blackburn 12 miles, Bolton 9 miles.

Lower Simpson Fold extends to circa 555.5 sq.m (5,980 sq.ft.) gross internal floor areas over two floors (include garage) and affords the following accommodation; (all sizes measured in metres as approximate)

GROUND FLOOR

Galleried Reception Hall Feature pair of arched Georgian wi ndows, stone flagged floor, leading to;

Atrium Glazed windows to two sides and roof, double French doors to rear patio, exposed beam ceiling.

Dining Kitchen 16’1 x 11’11 (4.90m x 3.63m) plus 19’6 x 9’7 (5.94m x 2.52m) Bespoke full range fitted kitchen units with polished granite working surfaces, range of built-in appliances including four oven ‘Aga’ (gas fired) with tiled splash - back, dishwasher, coffee maker, deep fat fryer, internal griddle and combination oven/microwave, Belfast sink unit, separate preparation area with circular sink unit with beech worktops and filtered water supply. Breakfast Area with solid pine floor, double French external opening doors to rear patio.

Lounge 23’10 x 21’5 (7.26m x 6.53m) Bedroom 2 15’0 x 12’1 (4.57m x 3.68m) Double pine entrance doors, small landing area with oak Double bedroom to front, vaulted exposed beam ceiling, balustrade, wide square bay window, feature stone built-in wardrobe with glass front. fireplace with carved column supports, single door to patio area. Shower Room Double shower cubicle, high level WC, extractor fan, part Cloakroom tile walls, vaulted ceiling. Two piece suite comprising original corner Victorian sink unit, high level WC, extractor fan, stone flagged floor, Family Bathroom heated towel rail, travertine tiled floor and part tile walls. Four piece suite comprising roll top bath with claw and ball feet, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin with Gym/Games Room 14’11 x 11’2 (4.55m x 3.43m) tile splash back, high level WC, solid pine floor, extractor Spacious exercise room with durable pine floor, TV fan, beamed ceiling. point. Bedroom 3 16’0 x 11’11 (4.88m x 3.63m) Study 12’2 x 11’2 (3.71m x 3.40m) Double bedroom to rear, exposed beam ceiling. Dual aspect sash windows, external door to patio area, broadband telephone point. Master Bedroom Suite 23’10 x 17’0 (7.26m x 5.18m) A spacious and lavishl y decorated master bedroom suite Inner Hallway with 4 x sash windows with open countryside views in Stone flagged floor. wide square bay, exposed truss beam ceiling. Walk-In Dressing Room 14’11 x 6’8 (4.55m x 2.03m) Sauna Room Pine floor, hanging rails to two walls, single sash Six person sauna, dressing area with tiled solid floor, window, radiator. heated towel rail, part tile walls, under floor heating, En-Suite Bathroom corner store cupboard with hot water cylinder, wash Three piece suite comprising slipper bath, shower hand basin, walk-in shower cubicle with side jets. cubicle, high level WC, feature vanity wash hand basin with marble surfaces and over mirror with cupboards Adjoining Wine Store below, solid pine floor. Complete with shelving.

Boiler Room OUTSIDE

Integral Three Car Garage Block FIRST FLOOR 36’2 x 20’7 (11.02m x 6.27m) Stone built external elevations and pine clad pitched roof Landing with three electrically operated up and over entrance Three radiators, two single sash windows, part oak and doors, light and power, velux roof lights. part wrought iron balustrade. Solar panels fitted to garage roof providing electricity to Bedroom 1 14’7 x 12’1 (4.44m x 3.68m) dwelling and income from energy sales back to the Grid. Double bedroom to front, vaulted exposed beam ceiling, folding loft ladder to boarded loft area with electric light The garage has potential to provide dependent relative and power. accommodation subject to planning consent.

Ga rdens & Grounds The gardens and grounds are a feature of Lower Simpson Fold Farm with a large vegetable garden and greenhouse, garden stores building, fully stocked deep mature shrub borders and landscaped openings providing privacy and tranquil pathways. Features include the designed walled garden and Mediterranean garden leading to kitchen garden surround the extensive lawned gardens all with superb valley and countryside views.

There are two spring fed ponds within the grounds including a lower stone w alled carp pond with water feature.

Tenure We are verbally advised the property is freehold with immediate vacant possession. No vendor chain.

Services Mains water, electricity and gas are connected to the property. Septic tank drainage. Solar energy panels provide additional electricity source with income from sales to the Grid.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent SHP VALUERS

69 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1LB SERVICES: We cannot confirm that services and heating appliances are in full working order and the property is to be sold on this basis . Intending purchasers are advised to have these installations checked prior to exchange of contracts. CONDITIONS: These particulars are issued on the following understanding. 1) That appointments to view and all negotiations with regard to any interes t in the property will be conducted solely through Smith Hodgkinson Tel: 01772 555403 Fax: 01772 885333 Pickervance. 2) That the contents will not be transmitted to other persons without the agreement of Smith Hodgkinson Pickervance. 3) In accordance with the terms of Misrepresentation Act 1967, Smith Hodgkinson Pickervance acting as Agent’s for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of the property further give notice that these particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. 4) All statements contained in these particu lars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Smith Hodgkinson Pickervance or the vendors or lessors. 5) None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representation s of www.shpvaluers.co.uk fact. 6) Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of ea ch of the statements contained in these particulars. 7) The vendors or lessors do not make or give, and neither Smith Hodgkinson Pickervance nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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